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Students take the lead in student-led conferences

Students take the lead in student-led conferences

By Hector S. CATS held student-led conferences the first week of March. Luis I., a 10th grader, said, “It was scary because you had to present to a parent and sometimes you don’t have good communication with the parent. It’s not that difficult if you have good communication with your parents and you explain to them what you do in class specifically, you are able to finish it in a few minutes and after that, you will be pretty well about it afterward.” Luis shared his view of whether it was a good idea. “Before I

Here’s how some teachers chose students for the awards ceremony

Here’s how some teachers chose students for the awards ceremony

By Magali G. and Heyli G. CATS students received awards for their good grades and other reasons on January 31 during grade-level student assemblies. So how did teachers choose these students? Ms. Michelle Suarez, a Science teacher, said that she chose her student, Rodrigo Martinez, for the award because to her Rodrigo was not only an amazing student but an amazing human being who demonstrated being humble and kind but would also show generosity in the way they would share their knowledge.  In addition, Ms. Suarez shared that “For this one, it was not a difficult

Failing one or more classes? You want to read this. | ¿Reprobando una o más clases? Quieres leer esto.

Failing one or more classes? You want to read this. | ¿Reprobando una o más clases? Quieres leer esto.

By Maria M. Are you failing any classes at CATS? Well, you are not alone. But the school is trying to reach out to whoever is falling so students can get the help that they need to succeed.  Mrs. Marshay Calloway-Franks, who is the Equity and Intervention Coordinator at CATS, said that “When students fail courses, it may affect their A-G eligibility for college admission.” She explained that “it affects how many credits [students] receive, which impacts if they are able to graduate, and causes them to be further behind.” But that’s not all, she said.

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