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By: Alex Kersh  Since the mid 19th century, the education system has generally followed a noticeable pattern: go to school, graduate, and get a job. As the world modernized, the pattern has commonly included matriculating to one of the thousands of higher educational institutions around the world.
Today, requirements for admission into colleges and universities have become growingly complicated, and many students are left wondering how they can get ahead of the competition. While there are many pre-existing methods to improve resumes and get an early start to college – including after-school programs, internships, and Advanced Placement programs – one program has emerged which allows high school students to actually take college courses during their high school years.
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By: Justin Zulu  For business and foundations of technology teacher Moises Zelaya Caceres, being named senior teacher of the year must have felt like a dream. In his three years as an educator, Zelaya has already made a significant impact at Glenelg, and has certainly made his presence felt.
“It’s very honorable,” Zelaya said about being chosen by the student body. “As a teacher, your main interactions are obviously with students on a day to day basis. I think to myself, how can I be personal with students to help them learn, and are they enjoying what they are doing? It is validating to be recognized like this and hopefully it shows that I am doing something well and that the students are also learning.” By: Justin Zulu  Junior Sam Yoon presents his research topic: Developing code for drones that could diagnose diseases in plants. Glenelg has always been a place full of opportunities for growth and to expand one’s knowledge. The school has numerous programs to challenge students mentally, and to push them to go above and beyond in their learning.
The Independent Research and GT Mentorship program is no exception. Established in 1990 and currently led by Leila Chawkat, IR and Mentorship offer many students lifelong skills and abilities that contribute to their overall success as writers, thinkers, and humans. |