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Everything south of reception area to become apartment complex

By By Jacob Ellenhorn and
Colleen Bazak, Co-Editors-in-Chief
September 8, 2012

Shalhevet has signed the initial contracts with Alliance Residential for the southern half of the school property, Rabbi Segal said, and is embarking on what will likely be a multi-year process of either...

Co-designer of Shalhevet’s Judaic Studies curriculum joins the faculty

By Mati Hurwitz, Torah Editor September 7, 2012

By Mati Hurwitz, Torah Editor An Ivy League engineer and co-author of Shalhevet’s new Judaic Studies curriculum, Rabbi David Stein is teaching Talmud and Tanach. “Rabbi David Stein is someone...

Finances are Controlled with New Position

By Rose Bern, Community Editor September 7, 2012

Both Errol Briggs and his job title are new additions to the Shalhevet family. The Controller, a newly created position in the school, manages the expenses and revenue for the high school and ensures that...

New Caterer Plans Food by Themes

By Colleen Bazak, Co-Editor-In-Chief September 7, 2012

Previously lunch caterer to both Yavneh and Maimonides academies, Mrs. Rivka Noury will bring the smell of burgers, mac-and-cheese, and international cuisine to the Shalhevet kitchen this year. Mrs....

Longer class periods, shorter days highlight new schedule

By Colleen Bazak, Co-Editor-In-Chief September 7, 2012

A new rotating block schedule, with six longer classes a day instead of eight shorter ones, has added more excitement and confusion than usual to the first week of school. Classes now meet six times...

How to make the most of the new schedule

By Colleen Bazak, Co-Editor-In-Chief September 7, 2012

Hey, we’re as new to this as you are, but we’ve been looking at it longer, at least on paper.  Here are four tips for getting through the chaotic first weeks. Beware of fifth:  Period 5 is different...

Everything South of Reception Hallway to Become Apartment Complex

By Jacob Ellenhorn, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 1, 2012

By Jacob Ellenhorn, Co-Editor-in-Chief Shalhevet has found a buyer for the southern half of the school property, officials say, and is embarking on what will likely be a multi-year process of either...

New Math Teacher Has Two Ph.D.s and Flies Helicopters

September 1, 2012

By Sarah Soroudi, Outside News Editor Teaching Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, AP Statistics and regular Calculus, Dr. Ron Sorace is looking forward to teaching at a high school level for the first...

New History Teacher Taught in Inner-City Schools

By Liat Bainvoll, Staff Writer September 1, 2012

By Liat Bainvoll, Staff Writer Mr. William Reusch, Shalhevet’s newest history teacher, describes the thrill of venturing off onto the beaches of Catalina Island once a year, where he spearfishes every...

Forget what the new schedule is? Here it is!

August 26, 2012

The schedule works over a 10-day period. The first 5 days are called "Fire Week" and the last 5 days are "Hawk Week". Today is the first day of Fire Week.

Six classes a day, 4:20 dismissal highlight new block schedule for 2012-13

By Colleen Bazak, Co-Editor in Chief August 6, 2012

A new rotating block schedule, with six longer classes a day instead of eight shorter ones, will take effect when school starts later this month, according to General Studies Principal Mr. Roy Danovitch. Classes...

Students say goodbye to six faculty members

By BP Staff Report July 13, 2012

From long-timers like Dr. Jill Beerman to newcomers like Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, faculty members departed this summer for new endeavors both locally and around the U.S. Athletic Director Coach Ronnie...

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