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Last year, due to an increase in the number of participants in the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), the school’s overall score increased compared to prior years. 96percent of students signed up to take the test, five percent more than the previous year. Two years ago, enough juniors opted out of taking the SBAC…
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In honor of Newbury Park High School’s 50th Anniversary, let’s take a look back at 1968! That school year, as one would expect, differed quite a bit from 2017. However, some key events have remained solid in our school’s culture: one of which being the beloved fall dance. The first fall dance ever made…
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In recent months, the CVUSD school board has debated allowing new literature into the high school curriculum. Controversy over the “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian,” a novel by Sherman Alexie and recipient of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, has led to many parent, teacher and student claims…
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While I am thankfully not writing my college applications this year, college is still right around the corner, and for those of you who are writing them, or who are just interested in their future like me, here are some important information and dates for all of your college needs. CSU Presentation: Even if…
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Hunched over the electrical modules, Robert Liu, eighth grader at Colina Middle School, works with his partner to create a light from scratch. After the workshop they attended earlier on Monday, they swiftly accomplished this, the light glowing brightly, and were soon able to make it change colors. But they did not learn this…
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On May 27, Newbury Park Panthers participated in the Conejo Valley Relay for life event. The event was located at Conejo Creek South Park, across from the TO Library and Teen Center. The event was a success despite fears about lack of participation that arose when the Relay for Life club discovered they were…
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“Look, he’s a showboat. He’s a grandstander.” This was the start of Donald Trump’s rocky interview with Lester Holt on Tuesday, May 11, where he made comments that have gotten him into trouble over the past couple weeks. The main complaint has to do with the suspicious circumstances under which FBI Director James Comey…
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As part of the new California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), juniors must take the computerized Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBAC test) to ensure their readiness upon leaving high school. This 11th grade English and math test, developed by the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium consisting of 22 states including California, is based on…
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Dr. Ann Bonitatibus has resigned from her position as CVUSD superintendent. Her resignation was caused by a change in her “life circumstances.” Bonitatibus has shifted her focus to “some personal needs that balance out (her) professional passions.” During Bonatitibus’s two year tenure, she has added many improvements to the district including hiring more counselors,…