Author: RCCA (RCCA )

By Isabel Velazquez (class of 2019) This week, a group of 25 girls from Clemente went on a field trip to a private screening of the movie Hidden Figures. The film, which is based on true events, tells the story of three very influential African-American women who made history and helped shape the future of...

  As Clemente sophomores began reading Drown, a semi-autobiographical novel by Junot Diaz, many students were taken aback and intrigued by Diaz’s bold and raw use of language. Diaz doesn’t shy away from using profanity and slang in his narrative—a technique which reveals his narrative voice and identity, and connects to readers. This led to...

  How can we engage ourselves in activities using multiple sports? How can we push our bodies to new limits in regard to fitness? These are the topics 11th and 12th grade students at Clemente are exploring in Physical Education. Clemente students are currently in a Hybrid Games and Fitness unit, where they will be...

  The IB freshmen are taking a journey through the different eras of Western music. In their previous units, students examined the cultural and societal norms in understanding music of the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras. Through this exploration, students developed an understanding of the conditions in which music was written. While delving into popular...

This week several Clemente seniors reflected on their experience as Puerto Rican Americans as they applied for the Puerto Rican Day Parade Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to students of Puerto Rican descent who have strong academic backgrounds and have participated in service to their community. The scholarship organization asks students to write a short...

This week, our freshman Wildcats have thrown the writing rulebook out the window. No, these students aren’t refusing to capitalize or use commas; they are investigating how one-sided, unsupported arguments have been used to influence people’s thoughts and actions. Late last week, students dove into the fascinating realm of World War II propaganda. This topic...

The juniors took on a challenge in Physics as part of their last unit: how do you trap a mouse? On the surface, the task sounds simple. However, the juniors were charged with trapping a mouse in at least ten interactive steps, using materials such as dominoes, marbles, toy cars, giant playing cards, rubber bands...

This week in Chemistry, the sophomore team has begun a brand new unit with a focus on change in the climate and possible solutions to pollution problems. Students are learning about man-made disasters and what was done—and not done—to solve the problems that arose because of these disasters. This week, students learned about how everyday...