Teachers and staff competed in Staff Out these past two weeks. Similar to the annual “Senior Out,” the objective was to tag their pre-selected target. The only way they could remain safe was being...
Over 300 teams from around the world gathered this past week at the FIRST World Championship at Houston, Texas from April 17-20.
The event, which was held at the George R. Brown Convention Center, celebrated...
San Dieguito Academy’s robotics organization Team Paradox 2102 competed at the Utah Regional last weekend, making it into the semi-finals.
Having earlier qualified to compete in the FIRST World Championships...
San Dieguito Academy’s robotics organization Team Paradox 2102 competed at the Del Mar Regional last weekend and qualified to compete in the FIRST World Championships in Houston in mid-April.
Thirty-five...
Ryan Cardenas’ college prep physics classes launched potatoes with their “starch projectile launcher” today. This contraption made of PVC pipe sent potatoes over 250 feet in the air and over 85 miles...
Flyers fluttered in the air, attempting to catch the attention of students dancing to 80’s music and chatting about new classes at the club fair.
Students visited the fair during homeroom at the courtyard...
She felt honored to receive this award at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) Robotics Competition in Boise, Idaho.
Mentors on Team Paradox 2102 nominated Roper, then...
When you finally feel as if you settled down, it is time to get back up again
It takes us months to feel comfortable and gain the confidence to talk each day
To get to know our classmates by more than...
Mr. Cardenas AP Physics 1 and Chemistry classes presented their portfolios in small groups today. Each group had guest facilitators asking questions and listening to the students' stories. "I enjoy doing...
Finally getting his third stand-alone movie, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) steals my heart and the hearts of many fans alike in “Thor: Ragnarok”. Released on Nov. 3, the film continues to succeed weeks after...
The SDA Robotics team Paradox 2102 held the FIRST Lego League Qualifying Tournament (FLL QT) on campus Nov. 4 and 5. The team wanted to encourage kids to continue doing robotics through elementary and...
Students filled the gymnasium for the homecoming assembly during homeroom Friday.
The SDA Band played while everyone settled in their seats. Shortly after, the lights dimmed and a countdown begun. Phone...
The official trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi came out Monday afternoon. The movie premiers on December 15.
Director Rian Johnson opens the trailer with Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) surveying a warehouse...
On social media, many people fabricate themselves for fame. Celebrities find that they need to be what the viewers want and not necessarily themselves; they have to be perfect. If not, they will face criticism...
Entering the theater, I assumed “Passengers” was going to be another version of “The Martain” film--full of intense, violent, and fast scenes. To my surprise, “Passengers” was not about...
"Over the summer, I went to a festival in Saitama, Japan. The best part was that we wore Yukatas, which are the summer version of kimonos, and learned a traditional dance to commemorate our ancestors."
John Corey Whaley’s new novel, “Highly Illogical Behavior,” is an intriguing, tear-jerking novel that keeps the reader hooked. To begin, the last memory Solomon Reed has of school is taking off his...
Dear future president,
Quickly approaching college, I am always asked the question, “What do you want your major to be?” Sure of myself, I say that I want to major in chemistry; however, others...
Students and staff filled the Mustang Gallery on Tuesday, as 22 alumni and previous and current staff showed off their art at the "80 Years: San Dieguito High School Academy Alumni & Faculty Show” after...
Ninth, tenth, and eleventh graders received awards from their teachers during lunch on Wednesday in the SDA Learning Commons.
Students met with their teachers and parents over a pizza lunch and were...
Freshmen and sophomores got the opportunity to create a four-year plan with a counselor on Tuesday and Thursday morning during CAASPP testing in the Mosaic Cafe.
This activity allowed freshman and sophomores...