Ponder On Providing Pennies To Patients
Pioneer students donate once again to help those in need around the world.
By Bella Ramos-Khajavi
Pioneer students donate once again to help those in need around the world.
By Bella Ramos-Khajavi
Pioneer’s annual Pennies for Patients is back this spring season with the goal of raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Pennies for Patients, also known as “Light the Night,” is a fundraiser spanning decades. Each year, service learning also chooses a current non-US related charity to also raise money for.
Taking Biology Off Screen and Back Into the Classroom
Newly introduced labs and activities for biology classes on Edgenuity help create hands-on learning experiences.
By Ariella Just Milender
Newly introduced labs and activities for biology classes on Edgenuity help create hands-on learning experiences.
By Ariella Just Milender
As schools have continued to endure a grueling educator shortage, biology classes have remained on Edgenuity, an educational platform used to supplement learning in lieu of a teacher.
SAGA Spreads Love and Inclusivity Through Campus
The Sexuality and Gender Alliance club is making a positive impact all around Pioneer campus and others around it.
By Sophia Aranda
The Sexuality and Gender Alliance club is making a positive impact all around Pioneer campus and others around it.
By Sophia Aranda
A long-time staple of Pioneer’s clubs, the Sexuality and Gender Alliance has always worked to create a welcoming, inclusive environment on campus, and this year, their efforts are reaching out to other local schools to reach another generation of students.
Peer Tutoring Gives a Helping Hand to math Department
Opening peer tutoring to FLEX has now brought more support to math students and teachers.
By Jisela Negrete
Opening peer tutoring to FLEX has now brought more support to math students and teachers.
By Jisela Negrete
Since the beginning of the semester, the FLEX peer tutor program has helped increase grades and provide individualized support for students.
SBAC is Becoming a Growing Problem at Pioneer High School
Teachers and students find that Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium tests are not beneficial.
By Andrew Mauga
Teachers and students find that Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium tests are not beneficial.
By Andrew Mauga
Having been around for almost a decade, the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium tests Pioneer juniors on their math, science and English knowledge and gives feedback to teachers regarding their performance. With a goal to be more equitable than other standardized assessments, “the tests are designed so that students who take them—including students who are learning English or have special needs—can participate in the tests meaningfully and demonstrate what they know and can do,” according to SBAC’s website.
Ari's Advice
By Ariella Just Milender
By Ariella Just Milender
The tutoring program has kicked off and has proven to be a success so far. With student tutors readily available for those who need help, the program provides such an important community for students who may need extra support on certain subjects and allows other students to gain experience, help others learn and succeed. It’s such a fulfilling program and I’m so happy that the program is a part of our campus.