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Reasons Behind Poor WiFi Exposed

May 31, 2017

Most students at SJHHS experience a great deal of trouble when it comes to WiFi at SJHHS. With all the restrictions on social media and websites, it is pointless for students to even connect to...

To Vape or Not to Vape?

Hannah Chon and Alexis Bennett May 26, 2017

In California, the state updated its laws regarding tobacco, stating that “The sale of tobacco products or electronic smoking devices to persons under the age of 21 is prohibited.” This law came into...

Michael Melo places cards on the floor around evidence while Jamie Lyon takes notes on important factors she sees in the crime scene. Sean Cahill also looks through the crime scene scanning for evidence he can take back to the lab for further research. All of these actions are done in an attempt to find out the murderer of a crime that Mrs. Miyamoto set up.

Forensic Science

Rafael Alcala, Staff Writer May 26, 2017

Mrs. Miyamoto has introduced new ways of investigating crime scenes through her forensic science class which is new to SJHHS this year. In forensic science students are taught how to go through a crime...

Senior Danielle Satterwhite loses her chance to grab a chair as junior Teddy Conover steals the seat at the last second during musical chairs.

Clash of Classes Not Rigged, Scores Show

Aleck Mardirossian and Olivia Fu May 4, 2017

Originally, the intent of this story was to expose the corruption in Clash of the Classes, and get justice for the class of 2018. However, after talking to Valderrama and the judges, and carefully going...

Administration Office Secretary, Manny Romero, keeps a watchful eye over who signs in to visit the campus. Visitors must sign their name on the sheet and receive a visitor sticker in order to comply with school policy.

Stranger Sits in on Math Class

Mia N. Jones, Sports Editor May 3, 2017

  On March 20, an unknown young man waltzed into Ms. King’s period one class and claimed to be a new student. However, this was not the case. The person, who is to remain undisclosed, actually...

College Bound: Russel Tran Leaves for USC a Year Early

College Bound: Russel Tran Leaves for USC a Year Early

Sam Newman, Opinion Editor May 3, 2017

Russell Tran, depicted here, is demonstrating the solar powered phone charging prototype acquired by the EAT club in partnership with Schneider Electric. Tran will be attending USC in the fall on a full-ride...

Data collected over 4 years shows that females continuously take more AP classes than men.

Ladies Lead in AP Participation

Rafael Alcala, Staff Writer May 3, 2017

Females are enrolling in more AP classes than males at SJHHS, according to AP data made available to The Express. For the 2016-17 school year, 60.5% of females in grades 10-12 are enrolled in at least...

A pulled back baseboard with evidence of mold growth from one of the affected and treated classrooms in the D-Building.

Classrooms Safe After Mold Found

McKenzie M, Staff Writer May 3, 2017

After the excessive rainfall in the last few months, parts of SJHHS flooded, which led to the growth of mold in some of the buildings on campus. SJHHS has experienced rain damage in practically every...

CUSD Not Collecting Information on Student Immigration Status

Brendan Gibson, Staff Writer May 3, 2017

CUSD sent a fact sheet regarding undocumented students and their rights to families in the district on March 15. This happened in the wake of increased fears of deportation for some families brought about...

DoorDash Dilemma

DoorDash Dilemma

Alexis Bennett, Staff Writer March 17, 2017

Since the start of the food-delivery company DoorDash, ordering through their app has become popular amongst students at SJHHS. From Starbucks to Thai food, DoorDash picks up and delivers custom orders...

Students work on a chemistry lab to enhance their knowlege about various chemicals and their effects. Instruction and curriculum are two of many aspects under evaluation by the WASC committee.

SJHHS Begins Preparation For WASC Visit

Amanda Rooker, Editor In Chief March 3, 2017

In order for SJHHS to be accredited as a school, it must pass evaluations by the Accrediting Commission for Schools Western Association for Schools and Colleges also known as ACS WASC. The WASC process...

Safety Class Required to Enter Parking Lottery

Safety Class Required to Enter Parking Lottery

McKenzie M, Staff Writer March 1, 2017

Next year, students with the privilege of a parking pass will be required to take a safety class. The SJHHS PTSA and an outside group, Impact Teen Drivers, have teamed up to provide students with a wider...

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