Spartan debate honored by city staff and citizens
Brayden and Beatrice are going to Nationals, Jade and Kalaijah are now varsity level after going undefeated in novice rounds, and coach Crichlow makes all the difference when preparing our students for the rigor and competition in the Bay Area Urban Debate league. All of the Spartans speakers are prepared for whatever case their opponent throws at them. The crew was feted on Tuesday January 21 by a grateful city council, who also gifted the team with proclamations of gratitude for their accomplishments.
Twice as much Opportunity
Twice a week, the school day extends by an hour or more to help our students help themselves. Tuesday and Thursday, teachers in most subjects stay after to assist students on assignments, allow them to retake tests or to do basic maintenance and support, allowing them to catch up, clarify cloudy concepts or even to get ahead. We are excited to launch the second semester support this Tuesday and Thursday and for the Tuesdays and Thursdays to follow.
Senior Moments are our Moments too
Every week on Wednesdays we are bringing our crew to the city's Senior center. Week one was great, a social gathering with arts and crafts. We are getting a little physical this upcoming week with a rousing game of pickle ball. Future agendas have board games, technology support and cooking classes. We are delighted to be part of learning and teaching at all ages.
Spartan Spirit Wear on Sale
If you love being a part of Emery High now you can show the world. We just got in the best looking t-shirts, hats and swag featuring our school's unique look. Deck yourself out in support of Emery softball, soccer, basketball or cross country. With each shirt selling for $25, you can get the whole set for $100. We have hats and more gear and they come in all sizes S-M-L-XL-2XL and they are here in the front office for you to admire and then purchase. Show the world that you are an Emery Spartan
E is For Excellence
Varsity athletes are the Best. If you make it to the end of your season, maintaining grades and displaying best sportsmanship, you are in line to win a Varsity letter. This Fall, it is all about Football, Cheer, Volleyball and Cross Country. We are rooting for eligibility, work ethics and success for all the Spartans. You will recognize them by their letters.
Help Wanted and Available
We are looking to build community. And now we are looking for specific talents that can serve it as well. The East Bay Region Parks are searching for folk who can speak and translate Arabic into English and the reverse. This is going to be a task that involves visiting parks and recreation centers and highlighting some of the views and answering questions from young people who have the curiosity but lack the language skills to access the lessons and lore of the park community
Artist of the Week: Ceramics Students at Work
Kai and Naliani are featured in Advanced Art as they actively work on their current ceramics projects with focus and creativity. Kai is shaping a pinch pot, carefully refining the form with even pressure and smooth edges. Naliani is building a coil pot, stacking and blending coils to create a strong, balanced structure. Together, their work highlights skillful hand-building techniques and thoughtful craftsmanship in ceramics.
Ready for the second semester
Emery High School is in the second half of the school year. We started quarter three and then have five week before issuing progress reports. At the end of the Quarter, we will send grades home again, giving students an opportunity to earn eligibility and honor roll status. The semester ends in June with the conclusion of the school year but it's a good idea to start making the moves necessary to build a good record before the transcript reveals your final marks.
Graduation Requirements230 Credits
A--English 4 years (40 Credits) B- Math 3 years (30 credits) C-Science 2 years (20 credits) D-Social Studies 3 years (30 Credits) E-World Language 2 years (20 Credits) F-Visual Performing Arts 1 year (10 Credits) G-Electives (60 credits) Physical Education 2 years (20 Credits) Touchdown Spartans!
Toure Carter of the NFL came to share his story with Emery on Friday, the weekend before Super Bowl Sunday. His message is that it is important to be true to yourself and make positive life choices. The former pro player was terrific and Ms. Payne's PE classes got the chance to throw some footballs around, check out a Corvette that had been seized and converted to the good side, and walked away with some swag that will be a keepsake so that when students think back; they will remember the message of making healthy choices.
It's always the right time for Trigonometry
Emery has always made a big investment in math and if you want to know how big--just ask one of the students who can probably calculate it for you. We went visiting on the second day of this unit of study and Mr. Herrera put all hands on deck to show students that sine, cosine and the whole world of trig is not beyond the grasp of his hard working students. Our goal: to have every student math proficient by the time they walk the stage and even dreamier, that the students embrace and love the journey to get there.
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Spartan sprinter qualifies for State championship
Junior Sahibpreet Singh, from Emery qualified this weekend for the prestigious State Winter Track championships being held in Arcadia, February 7th. Sahib ran a 1:29:21 in the 600 meters qualifying him for the elite meet, made even more dazzling considering how far and fast he has risen. As a freshman he ran this middle distance event in 1:47:90, improved to 1:36:93 as a sophomore and has continued shedding time and adding speed seemingly every quarter. Sahib is enrolled in AP classes, earned straight A's on his semester report card and carries a 4.0 GPA on his transcript? STUDENT-ATHLETE in all caps
English Learners learn to market themselves
This intensive course about product development centers on students turning ideas into reality! Leveraging illustration, graphic design, advertisement and physical material to inform their creative product, students will create and debut their finished
products either physically or through a professional slide deck.This process of thinking can be interpreted across any industry as much of it comes down to organization and self direction. Spring into action, Emery
The Spring sports season is one of the busiest of the school year. Girls softball, track and field and boys volleyball take over after February 10. Coach Daniel will have the boys doing the tryouts the week before the President's week holiday and then getting into game condition in time for the first games of the seasons happening the last week of February. The Spartans return a lot of talent from last year and add some exciting newcomers to the mix. Side out!
It is Teen Time Tuesday
Any Emery student who gets permission in advance is welcome to be part of our most welcoming space--the snazzy and stylish Teen Center located right on campus. The students will have days dedicated to each grade level. We have a lot of chill spaces and play spaces as well. But you need to be on the QR code and get your families OK; once done, you have access to everything the Teen center has to offer.
Career Ready
Starting after the holiday break is the newest way to connect school and career, Ms. Michelle, our school's vocational expert is teaching a six week course on helping students bridge that gap. Each session will focus on a different element of success--some will be on resume building, others on the small talk that one needs to get and keep the job. Others will give you the confidence to interview and then keep the job you get.
Living the Dream
Rising Sun is a program that takes high schoolers ready to take the next step and prepares them for the working world of vocational jobs. We took over a dozen upperclassmen to Rising Sun where students had the opportunity to see the beginnings of careers in carpentry, roofing, HVAC and more. The teachers have been on the job and while training students, getting them real world applications for math, writing and reading. Ms. Michelle, our sponsor is our point person for a place that sells itself!
Pixar and Emery--no Anxiety
Great visit from our friends and neighbors at Pixar. The team from our local studio brought their character designer to our art room, shared her journey from dreamer to dream maker and then delighted everyone when she went to the smart board and demonstrated to everyone how to draw the character of Anxiety, and by the end of class, we had Mi'arie Scott and her crew able to make great reproduction's of the pro's work.
Share our Bounty
For the first of many give aways coming up this year, Emery High is committed to being here for our community. That is part of what we mean when we say that Emery Cares. Join us after school over the next eight weeks to provide for those who do not have enough, and raise your spirits and
New Club for You
The health center knows that there are students here who have the soul of a healer. This Monday and Mondays hereafter is when we start our Safety First Club. The topics will range from health care to drug awareness and prevention. We want to start some great dialogues and make Safety First and safety last.
Sew Good to Learn
Every Thursday after school, Ms. Ruff opens her classroom to parents, teachers, students and staff to master the hand skills that still kill. Learn to do crochet or use a sewing machine. That or knitting will allow you to do some home fixes, maybe delight someone with a project you created on your own or find a new passion.
Emery Cheer is going to Nationals
Emery cheer is going to Las Vegas! The JV squad took top honors at the Jamz event and advances to the highest level in February making the bright lights shine!
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