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How Much Do You Really Know About Celebrities?

9/23/2019

 
By ​ Joshua Hong
In this quiz, we will be testing you on your knowledge on celebrities such as facts, songs, and gossip!
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Pros and Cons about APG

9/23/2019

 
By Lauren Lew and Cecilia Yong
AP Giannini is a very well known middle school in San Francisco. However, there are a few downsides to attending here, if any. Here are the reasons why you should go to school here and what do watch out for.
 
Address: 3151 Ortega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
District: San Francisco Unified School District
Phone: (415) 759-2770
Highest grade: Eighth grade
Lowest grade: Sixth grade

PROS Our school is a very big area so you can have a big range of activities..
-Journalism
-Lego Robotics
-Level Up
-Slay Girls
-Student Council
  • Our school garden is taken care very nicely, we even have chickens!
  • Since our school is so big, you can have so many friends.
  • You can meet other people from other schools.
  • All the staff are very welcoming and kind and are willing to help you. 
  • Our school really cares about your opinion. That’s why we have a Student  Council, they bring your ideas into account!
  • There are fundraisers where we can sweet treats!
  • You can have opportunities to get something called service points which looks good on your high school applications.
  • Whatever you hobby is, APG most likely has something for you.
  • Each year we have an annual field trip called activity day, and you get to choose where you want to go. 

Cons
  • Since it’s such a big school, it’s easy to get lost in the beginning.
  • Now that we moved up from elementary school, it’s possible to get detention for misbehaving.
  •  People are older so there are tougher and being bullied is a possibility.
  • The bathrooms are really dirty and I’ve heard some stalls don’t even have doors. I’ve even seen some ants.
  • Lockers are really hard to use and they can get stuck or hard to do your lock combination and you can get in trouble for being late for your next class.
  • Some teachers don’t give clear instructions, and ignore people.
  • You don’t get breaks between classes.
  • Every Wednesday with rare occasions to skip, we have run-day which is where we run big laps.
  • As you get older, more work is expected, so  there is more homework and things to remember.
  • You can’t bring your own stuff because the teachers fear you’re gonna kill someone with it.

Class of 2020

9/23/2019

 
By Eva Ciobanu and Anya Sleeper Sheppard
After much deliberation we have come to the conclusion that the current eighth graders at A.P. Giannini Middle School deserve some recognition. First of all, we are truly exceptional, and bring joy and happiness to everyone here (totally). Secondly, we have come to this school for soon to be three years (and that’s more than anyone can handle). Third of all, we have not (yet) been expelled or held back. For these reasons, we believe that the student body should focus on making this year the best they possibly can.
We, the eighth graders, believe that this year should be the best. One of the things that can make it better is a Great America Field Day. In the past, each grade has gotten to go to an amusement park of some sorts for field day. In recent years, it has changed to only eighth graders getting to go to Six Flags or Great America. During these few weeks that we have been at school, we have heard a rumor that we might not go to Great America unless we raise enough money this year. We feel as though this is fair, however, the student body should make it a priority to organize fundraisers. 
A second way this year can be better is if the school dances can be better planned and implemented. For example, even though last year’s dance was fun, there were some things that could have been better. Such as the black tarp on the windows did block out the light, but made the room very hot, which is the main thing people complained about last year. Another thing is that the cafeteria is big, so why not open it all up instead of only using half of the room, this will allow people to have more space and will look nicer. If possible, we feel as though better snacks and drinks will also make the experience better; we also know that even if they are more expensive, people will pay for them.
A third way this year can be greater is if more food fundraisers happen, we recently had one where krispy kreme donuts were sold. Another idea could be selling T-pumps boba or ice cream on hot days. Not only would this be good for raising money, but we know everyone will enjoy it. Bake sales happen often, but usually the items are bought in big boxes from Safeway, which works but selling boba will definitely get more people to purchase, but will also raise a lot of money. Overall, these fundraiser ideas would be an excellent way to raise money that goes towards sports teams, electives, and the Great America trip.
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