A majority of students at American High average between three and four AP classes during their junior year, undergoing challenging curriculum in each of their college-level classrooms. Although meant to be an opportunity to enrich themselves in their subject, more and more students stack up on these classes to give themselves an edge in college […]
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FUSD Board Meeting Addresses Prominent Issues at AHS: Overpopulation, Closed-Campus Lunch, and the Need for Technology
Five FUSD School Board Members address questions and concerns from AHS students and parents Sandra Resurreccion Staff Writer On the evening of November 3, 2016, five FUSD school board members held a meeting in American High’s multi-purpose room. Board members Michelle Berke, Desrie Campbell, Dax Choski, Ann Crosbie, and Hiu Ng gathered with students, […]
Electronic Transcript Service Ready to Go
American High administration adopts transcript website Parchment Sarah Jensen Staff Writer Transcript delivery website Parchment became ready for American High students to use on February 8, 2016. The service is now running smoothly for current students and alumni to use. Parchment is a credential-sharing website, which extends to diplomas, certificates, and other key documents. For […]
Group Effort to Jumpstart School Garden
Science and Eco Club works with culinary students Jenna Edra Staff Writer As a result of warmer weather and coordination with Chef Rosen and the culinary arts classes and administration, the Science and Eco Club organized its first after-school gardening session of the 2014-15 school year on Friday, February 13th.
AHS Sheagles Take Over
American Sheagles face the Irvington Vikings Vrunda Shah Staff Writer On December 16, 2014, as rain was pouring down on the muddy soccer field, spectators watched silently as Irvington’s player junior Samiksha Alur lined up for a penalty kick that could potentially tie the game at 2-2. After a gritty performance by both teams, American […]
More Students Leaning Towards Science Courses
Navya Kaur Editor-in-Chief Every year, when March rolls around, students are given a registration packet with a one-week deadline to choose the classes they wish to take in the following school year. Recently, however, the amount of students enrolling in science courses has been increasing. Since we are at the center of innovation and technology, […]
The Start of Something New
Interact club celebrates its first OHOA Week Jacky Tsang Staff Writer Interact Club celebrated its first OHOA Week with other Interactors to bring awareness to a new community project to help kids during the week of November 3. Interactors hoped to unify the community together through spirit, passion, and love to further implement their motto […]
Soaring High with Royalty
Glenn Shaw and Monica Dunn crowned homecoming king and queen Krystal Lai Staff Writer On October 24, 2014 during the homecoming game against Mission San Jose High School, seniors Glenn Shaw and Monica Dunn were crowned as homecoming king and queen. Shaw is American High School’s track and field star while Dunn is the senior […]
Dress Code Policy: Students’ Perspective
Students discuss school’s dress code policy Navya Kaur Editor-in-Chief A universal dress code policy created by FUSD is implemented in all Fremont schools. In these schools, students are not allowed to wear tank tops, short blouses exposing the midriff area, skirts/shorts/dresses that are above mid-thigh length, gang colors, and hats. American High School abides by […]
I Told You Not to Wear That!
Staff members of American High express their opinions on the dress code Jacky Tsang Staff Writer In a high school environment, students are expected to maintain an appropriate appearance to minimize distractions. The school wants to provide the best learning experience for the students to train them for the real world. A common conflict between […]
