![As the school year continues, Intervention Teacher On Special Assignment (TOSA) and science teacher Erin Arredondo continue to look for additional ways that can ensure that students will be on time to class. “I've been able to have positive conversations with students when they are reaching certain levels [of tardiness],” Arredondo said. “They've been very receptive and have stated they're going to try to get here on time. We try to help them figure out ways or identify how they can get here on time.”](https://portolapilot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_4430-copy-1200x900.jpg)
In this episode of the Portola Pioneer, co-hosts Stephanie Hwang and Suhana Kaur listen in on some expert advice from graduating seniors to...
![While in the development of a variety of students’ passion projects, many have learned the importance of planning out each of the details. “[When starting a passion project,] just get a base idea,” said sophomore Ava Lily Sunga. “Think it out before you actually start, so you can prepare to actually go on the journey to making it a thing.”](https://portolapilot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/passion-project-graphic-2-1200x927.png)
Passion projects are more than just hobbies: they are personal pursuits that reflect a person’s creativity and interests. Whether it...
