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A symbolic representation of the diversity at Cordova High School

Diverse clubs recognize cultures, religions, ethnicities and races enrolled at Cordova High

Maxim Russu, Cordova High School June 25, 2024

Partly as a way to acknowledge the significance of recognizing different cultures, religions, ethnicities and races, Cordova High School offers more than five clubs dedicated to promoting the diversity...

 US achievement doesnt measure up to some foreign nations.

If American education is so great why do we lag behind many other nations? No Child Left Behind

Maxim Russu, Cordova High School June 25, 2024

The United States is known for offering perhaps the finest higher education in the world.  The same can’t be said, however, for American K-12 education.   According to the National Assessment...

FCUSD attempt at recovering district’s performance in education see major gains

FCUSD attempt at recovering district’s performance in education see major gains

Maxim Russu, Cordova High School June 25, 2024

America saw a nosedive in its education performance during the Covid pandemic in schools across the country – including in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District, which has used additional government...

FROM VIETNAM TO GAZA

FROM VIETNAM TO GAZA

Kay Stout, Cordova High School May 20, 2024

Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.  The protests against Israel’s war in Gaza are merely the latest in a tradition of student-led, left-leaning activism dating back at least...

Keeping restrooms stocked with necessary period products has proved to be a challenge at Cordova High School.

Despite new state law, filling period product needs of one high school is still a struggle

Kay Stout, Cordova High School March 18, 2024

Cordova High School continues to struggle complying with a 2021 state law that requires public schools to maintain an adequate supply of free menstrual products in restrooms at all times. The problems...

Cordova High has increased the number of rest rooms for the campus.

New restrooms at Cordova High cuts traveling time to facilities

Maxim Russu, Cordova High School March 5, 2024

With additional portable classrooms increasing faculty concerns about bathroom access, Cordova High School has started construction of new restrooms on campus.  Construction of the new bathrooms started...

The Center of Wellness, a program operated by the Sacramento County Office of Education, is located at Ethel Baker Elementary.

SCOE’s Center of Wellness: Nurturing minds, transforming lives

Kay Stout, Cordova High School February 3, 2024

In the heart of our bustling school community lies a hidden gem dedicated to a cause that touches us all – the mental well-being of students. Meet the Center of Wellness, a program operated by the Sacramento...

Technology now permeates student lives.

Digital Dystopia 

Maxim Russu, Cordova High School January 29, 2024

As technology constantly changes, so does its relationship with students. The question is whether those changes are more help or hindrance, at Cordova High and beyond. According to an article in the...

Required textbook for first-year full IB diploma students.

Surviving IB gauntlet, overwhelmed students juggle academic rigor, stress, time crunch in pursuit of diploma

Kay Stout, Cordova High School January 4, 2024

Students at Cordova High School claim that the International Baccalaureate curriculum significantly increases their stress levels, although it offers academic rewards upon completion. Academic pressure...

A national teacher shortage affects Sacramento high school

A national teacher shortage affects Sacramento high school

Maxim Russu, Cordova High School January 4, 2024

The national  teacher shortage continues to be a huge issue across the country – and Cordova High School is no exception. According to USA TODAY, 9 in 10 American high schools have expressed concern...

Folsom Cordova Unified may split into two districts.

New data indicates Cordova High students are unaware of the proposed district split

Kay Stout, Cordova High School December 28, 2023

Following expressions of interest from Rancho Cordova residents, the Folsom Cordova Unified School District Board of Education has chosen to formally investigate a proposal to divide the district in two. The...

An example of 1960s style art poster for a rock concert which was inspired by the Art Nouveau movement and popular at Cordova High when it was first opened.

Lifelong memories fuel traditions as Cordova High celebrates 60th anniversary

Kay Stout, Cordova High School November 1, 2023

Cordova High opened in 1963 and graduated the first class of students in 1965. This year, 2023,  marks Cordova High’s 60th year. "For me the 60th anniversary of Cordova was really cool to experience,...

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