Students in Independent Study Mentorship research and explore a field of study of their choice. They find a mentor in their field, observe, and participate in that field of study. Throughout ISM, students research and identify an aspect of their field that interests them and create a product that meets a need or solves a…Continue Reading Projects For The Future
The Career Center is a resource for every student at Brandeis and is rarely taken advantage of. Patty Barclay is located in the Career Center and is dedicated to finding scholarships and helping students with any other questions or concerns they may have about college. One resource that Barclay would like every student to know…Continue Reading Career Center
Students choose debate for many different reasons. Some do it to try it out, and some simply because they enjoy the atmosphere. Sophomore Jade Holt explains her motivation for joining Debate. “I like talking about topics I can actually debate about,” Holt said. “This counts as my speech credit.” The most challenging part of the…Continue Reading Debate on the Rise
National Honor Society is known to be a prestigious organization for high school students. NHS helps students increase their leadership skills and knowledge with community service. These students are held to a high standard for their academic success, having to maintain a 90.0 GPA and higher to remain a member. Applying for NHS entails…Continue Reading New Inductees Walk the Stage
The Aquatic Science classes took a field trip to Honey Creek State Natural Area, located inside of Guadalupe River State Park. Students were able to conduct field studies and determine water quality. Leilani Heist, the aquatic science teacher, says she intended “for students to learn about a specific aquatic habitat in our area.” Aquatic Science is…Continue Reading Fishing for Education
Seniors, it’s here. The first nine weeks of senior year have already passed and time seems to keep moving faster. While some students have already started their college application process and others have been accepted into their desired schools, there are others who are hesitant about stepping on the path toward graduation and higher education. Career…Continue Reading College and Aid: The Next Step
Here at Brandeis we have all been used to the Academic Dean being Mr. Schmidt, but with this new school year comes a new Academic Dean, and her name is Elisa McCraken. This, however, would not be her first time at Brandeis. McCraken used to be an Environmental Science teacher for eight years before…Continue Reading New Dean Finds Her Way Back Home
Debate Claims First Place in a District UIL Policy Competition The Brandeis debate (CX) team has recently claimed three of the top four spots in the district UIL policy debate competition. After much hard work, practice, and preparation, the team was able to celebrate their win. Senior Chad Matthews and sophomore Henry Barajas claimed first place….Continue Reading Debate Claims First Place in District UIL Policy Competition
The 2016 Educator of the year Alexis Marcelo teaches Algebra I and Geometry Pre-AP, and the New Educator of the Year Adrianna Cortez teaches Biology, Environmental Systems, and Pep Squad. Some may be surprised to learn that their teachers faced similar frustrations in class that students now face. “When I was younger, I struggled with math. I had…Continue Reading TEACHERS HONORED WITH AWARD
While walking down the halls, students might have seen their peers carrying babies around. Although the babies are fake, teen pregnancies are very much real. Sad to say, more than 50% of teen mothers never graduate from high school. Mrs. Hoggard teaches Child Development, this assignment is already part of the curriculum, she strongly believes it…Continue Reading Child Development Babies