Workshops Guide Seniors to the College Finish Line
DCAC and the counseling department host college workshops to help students in their journey to college.
By Ariella Just Milender
DCAC and the counseling department host college workshops to help students in their journey to college.
By Ariella Just Milender
As a multitude of college application deadlines swiftly approach, many seniors are scrambling to finish their applications and essays. Destination College Advising Corps and the Academic Counseling department have hosted multiple workshops to guide seniors in their journey to college as questions and confusion arise while they apply to potential schools.
Teaching Spanish While Learning the Mustang Language
This year, the Pioneer community welcomes new Spanish teachers to the campus with open arms after the department lost two.
By E. Cortese
This year, the Pioneer community welcomes new Spanish teachers to the campus with open arms after the department lost two.
By E. Cortese
After Eberardo Gonzalez and Eduardo Rodriguez departed last year, the Spanish department added three new teachers of various experiences and backgrounds. This year, Pioneer welcomed Stacie Allen, Isabel Sanchez-Quiza and Miguel Iglesias Nunez to fill three vacant teaching positions.
Physics Teacher Takes Over Class from Online Platform
Pioneer welcomes Julius Munkem, a teacher from Cameroon, to the physics department.
By Sophia Aranda
Pioneer welcomes Julius Munkem, a teacher from Cameroon, to the physics department.
By Sophia Aranda
Six weeks into the school year, Pioneer welcomed new physics teacher Julius Munkem, who filled the vacant position within the physics department. Prior to his arrival, classes were taught using Edgenuity, an online platform, to supplement their learning. Munkem’s classes are the first to transition from the online platform to a permanent teacher.
Sensitive Topics Call for Specialized Training for Teachers
Teachers receive district training to address controversial issues in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird."
By Bibi Sediqi
Teachers receive district training to address controversial issues in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird."
By Bibi Sediqi
To Kill a Mockingbird is a well-known piece of American literature taught in schools all around the United States. Though the book's origins and the way it covers sensitive topics stir controversies about whether the book should be continued to be read and taught in schools.
Increased Interest in AP Classes Creates Cramming
Enrollment number of students in AP Lit and AP Statistics continues to grow from previous years.
By Sharon Kim
Enrollment number of students in AP Lit and AP Statistics continues to grow from previous years.
By Sharon Kim
When the school year started, Pioneer had already seen many noticeable differences. There was no mask mandate and school events were back, but numerous issues popped up. At the forefront of the differences was the increase in students opting to take AP Literature and Composition and AP Statistics.
Ari's Advice
By Ariella Just Milender
By Ariella Just Milender
When the bell rings, many feel a sense of relief as the day is over, but the stress is far from over. Homework has been a common part of school as a way for teachers to reinforce lessons taught in the classroom. Coming home from class would normally signify time to relax, however, the additional work brought home causes the stress of school to continue.