Two classes down, on to the next
Alina Kushner, Senior Reporter
September 15, 2020
WEB EXCLUSIVE Students finish a semester’s worth of classes in four weeks, and will start two new classes tomorrow. Due to shelter-in-place, the new online schedule consists of 20 class periods in a span of four weeks, with 150 minute Zoom meetings. Some students enjoy the condensed schedule a...
Administration implements new schedule
Madeline Thiara, Senior Reporter
August 18, 2020
WEB EXCLUSIVE Students are adjusting to a new schedule to limit in-person contact between community members once students return to campus. The schedule features two 150-minute classes, five days a week running 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and and a second class running 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. “We needed to min...
Art students share individualized presentations
Cassie Eskicioglu, City Life Editor
March 14, 2019
WEB EXCLUSIVE Using materials such as yarn and spray paint, students in Advanced Art Portfolio and Advanced Placement 2-Dimensional Design explore lesson plans for their fellow peers. “I will be presenting a tutorial on how to edit pictures using different applications,” senior Caroline Phil...
Classes resume after break
Jordan Russell, Senior Reporter
April 9, 2018
WEB EXCLUSIVE As the halls of Convent and Stuart Hall filled with students and faculty returning from break today, many individuals began preparing for transitions ahead as the end of the school year draws near. “Spring break was a really nice time to [relax],” junior Caroline Phillipps said. ...
Grades to be submitted a week after classes resume
Jordan Russell, Senior Reporter
January 3, 2018
WEB EXCLUSIVE Second-semester courses began today as students returned to campus with a week to finalize work from the first semester before the submission of final grades next Tuesday. “[Submitting] grades after break gives teachers the opportunity to have a narrative face to face with the stu...
Parent Teacher Conferences extended
November 10, 2017
WEB EXCLUSIVE The semi-annual Parent Teacher Conferences have been extended for the first time to offer more parents a chance to meet with teachers. Due to the conferences, this afternoon, Convent & Stuart Hall classes were shortened to an hour today. “We looked at the feedback from last years...
Siboni reopens for classes
Asha Khanna, Copy Editor
February 28, 2017
All Siboni classrooms reopened to students and faculty today, as the building was closed off for over two weeks due to water damage. “I had a math class and a music class downstairs today. It’s nice to be back in the music room because that’s where we have all of our instruments,” sophomore Sydney Caba said. “I didn’t mind having to take the shuttle when t...
Evening School opens doors to prospective students
Neely Metz, Copy Editor
November 6, 2015
Prospective students and families interested in attending Convent crowded the school as the annual Evening School Open House event took place tonight. “It’s been really wonderful,” Vanessa Kainz, the parent of a student attendee said. “To be directly in the classroom and to see the campus ...
Senior coursework gets a makeover
Lisabelle Panossian, Web Editor
October 1, 2015
Senior Class teachers have made shifts in English, theology and Conservation Biology courses, giving students more independence in selecting their course of study and hopefully battling inevitable “senioritis.” “We are looking to keep seniors interested throughout the entire year,” English department chair Rachael Denny said. “One way we are hoping to encourage that is by c...
Kassie DeJean, Reporter
September 25, 2020 • No Comments
WEB EXCLUSIVE Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that sales of diesel gas cars will be banned by 2035. Transportation currently accounts for more than 50% of greenhouse...
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