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During her English Language Development class, social studies teacher Taryn Sorrentino walks around the room, assisting students during work time. As an AP instructor, she emphasizes the importance of time management. “The first couple of weeks of school, it comes as a shock to students how much they are required to read and how much time it's going to take to really master the content of this course,” Sorrentino said. “The biggest skill I hope to teach students is just how to manage their time and also being mindful of all the things that they sign up for.”
Meet Portola High’s New AP Human Geography Teacher
Zoha Syed and Kelly Yeh | December 12, 2024
Board members of the Better2Thrift club pose for the camera at their first meeting. “We’re going to be donating 60% of our profit to charities and environmental causes,” vice president and junior Farouk Merzougui said. “I think that’s a big part. When you have a club, you really need to put some change in the community.”
Secondhand Style, Winning Impact: Inside the Better2Thrift Club on Campus
Suhana Kaur and Annie Xiao | December 5, 2024
Dance director Samantha Gardner, math teacher Melanie Clarke and social studies teacher James Ferrel celebrate Thanksgiving by creating heartwarming fall traditions with their families every year. In the midst of the holiday season, teachers highlight the importance of gratitude, connection and celebration.
‘Stuffed’ With Gratitude: How Three Teachers Celebrated Fall Break
Alice Ahn and Annie Xiao | December 4, 2024
The Zoology Club visits the Santa Ana Zoo. “We have opportunities to volunteer and get involved in animal rights issues,” Junior and secretary Amy Cho says.
Zoology Club: Animal-Loving Students ‘Paw’sitively Make a Difference
Kailyn Clark and Olivia Ganes | November 15, 2024
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Podcasts
S5 Episode 5: Inside Portola’s Electives — Balancing Student Interests and Practicality
S5 Episode 5: Inside Portola’s Electives — Balancing Student Interests and Practicality
November 7, 2024
S4 Episode 04: Turning Pages: Exploring Summer Reads with Three Portola High English Teachers
S4 Episode 04: Turning Pages: Exploring Summer Reads with Three Portola High English Teachers
May 29, 2024
S4 Episode 03: Breaking the STEM Ceiling: Women Who Are Redefining Science
S4 Episode 03: Breaking the STEM Ceiling: Women Who Are Redefining Science
February 12, 2024
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S4 Episode 02: Letters of Recommendation from Teachers’ POVs
January 9, 2024
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