March 30, 2007 RSS feed / Schools

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Simi district three points shy of state goal

By Miguel Morales miguel@theacorn.com
Simi Valley Unified School District scored 797 on the 2006-07 Academic Performance Index, three points shy of the state goal, according to figures released Tuesday by the California Department of Education. More...

Senior project brings smiles to ill children

Student arranges performance at Shriners Hospital
By Miguel Morales miguel@theacorn.com

Sounds of laughter rang through the halls of Shriners Hospitals for Children-Los Angeles on March 15 as the Santa Susana High School's Children's Theater put the Big Bad Wolf and the Wicked Witch on trial in "The Fairy Tale Courtroom. More...

Painting a picture of Spanish culture

By Miguel Morales miguel@theacorn.com

For the second year in a row, Spanish instructor Julio Agredano is taking an artistic approach to teaching students about the variety, impact and essence of Hispanic culture. More...

Violence prevention program introduced to Simi middle schoolers

Students learn how to work out their problems without getting physical
By Miguel Morales miguel@theacorn.com

The Second Step program has taken a step up into Simi Valley middle schools this year, and teachers are hoping its lessons of nonviolence will affect older students as well as younger ones. More...

Simi students make the grade

California Lutheran University named nearly 400 students to the 2006 fall semester dean's honor list. Students qualify by maintaining a 3.5 grade point average in their academic subjects. More...