The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

Learning shifts to online platforms

Learning shifts to online platforms

Ben Barba Zuniga and Audrey Goddard November 9, 2023

Staring at computers all day has become the standard since the COVID-19 pandemic. During the lockdown, lectures, resources and tests were all moved online because it was the only option for teachers....

A tired student learns about mitochondria through a pre-recorded lecture on his computer. Teachers are increasingly using virtual learning strategies despite school being in person.

Online learning is not a thing of the past

Mahita Chava and Sherlyn Hernandez November 9, 2023

Multiple teachers at Cal High continue to use online lectures despite the end of COVID-19 and distance learning era.  During online schooling, asynchronous learning, where students don’t have to...

Students need a break from the stress of online school.

A mental health day is definitely needed for students

Asiyah Ally, News Editor February 17, 2021

Mental health. I either just intrigued you, bored you, or scared you off. Mental health seems to be a touchy subject that everyone is talking about lately, especially those involved with high school students.  Many...

Cal teachers express concern about district reopening campuses

Nima Pendar, Co Photography Editor February 5, 2021

Many Cal High teachers have been concerned that the district is reopening too early and feel as though their thoughts are not being heard nor taken into consideration. “I do not think the district...

Classes online have given students plenty of opportunities to multitask.

Multitasking, but online school edition

Sami Tripasuri, co-Editor-in-Chief February 3, 2021

Buzz, buzz. You hear the revolting noise of your alarm clock. The snooze button has never looked prettier, but you can’t miss school. Right? Considering the circumstances of the world, everything...

Cal High choir students performed virtually on Sunday at the Celebration of Christmas performance.

Remote learning affects arts and other hands-on classes

Numa Patel, Guest Writer December 18, 2020

Choir. Band. Ceramics. How do these hands-on classes work in an online format?  Classes such as English and math are arguably easier to transition to remote learning, but this is not the case for...

Many school events have gone dark for this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

What losing in-class school has been like for students 

Gaby Jimenez, Opinions Editor December 16, 2020

Do you remember waking up in the morning and dragging your feet to get ready for school?  What about meeting up with your friends in the hallways, listening to teachers’ long lectures, eating...

San Ramon Valley High senior Nic Prescott tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 19 and has since created the Compassionate Reopening petition, which calls for the reopening of San Ramon Valley Unified School District campuses only when the district can ensure the safety of everyone.

SRV student who had COVID-19 petitions district to delay reopening

Feeling nothing out of the ordinary on Oct. 17, San Ramon Valley senior Nicolas Prescott went about his normal routine by going to work and grabbing a bite to eat.  In the early morning hours of...

In a letter emailed to Cal High parents on Monday, Principal Megan Keefer included visuals of what a hybrid learning model would look like on campus.

District gives students choice to stay remote or switch to hybrid learning

Emmy Burrus, Co Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2020

We are currently conducting an anonymous survey for students and teachers alike to collect opinions on the reopening of Cal in the next semester. Click here to access the survey. To go hybrid or to stay...

Life’s been hard during the pandemic, especially on teens in affluent communities.

No more COVID restrictions for teens!

Sienna Morgan, Staff Writer November 4, 2020

Have you ever just found yourself sitting inside your pretty nice house in San Ramon holding your nice, new iPhone and being bored all day because of the coronavirus pandemic? Are you sitting around...

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