Senior Packages Update
Posted on April 2, 2020 by Cheyan Metcalfe in Announcements
Cheyan Metcalfe Chronicle Reporter
As you know, Hollywood High School Seniors, like many other schools have been affected due to the coronavirus. Seniors have been waiting and excited to receive yearbooks, school shirts, prom tickets, and other items. We know that everyone did not purchase the same package. Some students may have paid in full and some are still making payments. So we understand that students are concerned with the status. Please be assured that as soon as an update is available, students will be notified immediately. If there are questions about refunds, event cancellations, or delays in receiving items, we look forward to providing more information and answers to your questions as soon as we learn more.
Get to work
Posted on March 27, 2020 by Julius Joseph in Announcements
Julius Joseph
Chronicle Reporter
Due to novel Corona virus, we are to stay at home and do online classes. This is not a break! Seniors are to complete assignments and pass with at least a C in their A – G required courses. If you’ve already completed a course and are taking it again, there is no real worry for the class, however, if you are planning on being accepted to a college then you need to have a good grade in every class.
As for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, you need to do all of your work! You are required to have a certain amount of credits in order to go on to the next grade.
Lastly, if you have any questions message your counselors.
One less thing to worry about
Posted on March 26, 2020 by Guadalupe Dominguez in Announcements, News
Guadalupe Dominguez Trujillo
Chronicle Reporter
This period of quarantine to stop the spread of COVID-19 has caused the student body to worry not only for their grades but the AP exams. For precaution, all LAUSD schools will remain closed until May 1. Meaning the doors of Hollywood will open just days before the AP exams start taking place.
The College Board has decided not to postpone the AP Exams. Instead, they have shortened all exams to a 45-minute free-response exam. It was also announced that students will only be tested on what they learned prior to the closure of there, meaning everything learned up until the first week of March. In addition to that, a second test date will be added. So students can either pick to take the exam the date set before the closure of the schools or take it at a later date.
In order to prepare students, the College Board has set up online classes. They will be covering all AP courses from AP English Literature to AP Biology. For the schedule of these courses visit the Advanced Placement Youtube channel linked below. If students still feel unprepared they will be allowed to not take the AP exam with no penalty.
For more updates on the AP exam click on the following links:
Information for AP students-https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/coronavirus-updates
College Board Instagram- https://instagram.com/collegeboard?igshid=1wbhtqu2oth8g
Advanced Placement Youtube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/user/advancedplacement
Chipotle offers delivery
Posted on March 25, 2020 by Jasmin Kim in Announcements
Jasmin Kim
Copy Editor
Enjoy a delicious meal and practice social distancing at the same time! Chipotle is now offering delivery services due to COVID-19.
You can now order your go-tos through DoorDash, UberEats, Postmates, and the Chipotle website itself. To celebrate and promote the launch of the delivery service, Chipotle is making the delivery service free on orders over $10!
Sadly, the delivery services will not be serving fountain drinks. There are still other drink options such as bottled water, Izze sparkling juice, and other bottled drinks.
Please practice social distancing to flatten the curve. Delivery services and drive thru-s are good ways to get yourself the food that you need while still being safe and keeping others safe as well. Wash your hands thoroughly before digging into your delicious meal!
LAUSD schools remain closed
Posted on March 24, 2020 by bertha escobar in Announcements, News
Bertha Escobar Chronicle Reporter
On Monday, March 23, LAUSD announced that schools will remain closed till May 1. Schools were going to open on March 30 but COVID-19 cases kept extending more over time. Therefore, keeping schools closed will help prevent students from getting the virus going, within and leaving school campus. “I wish I could tell you it will all be back to normal sometime soon, but it does not look like that will be the case,” Beutner states. The district is looking for ways to help students continue their education. Even though, many students are not satisfied with having school closed because of the amount of assignments being given while being stuck at home. However, staying safe and healthy should always be a priority for everyone.
Staff discusses Coronavirus
Posted on March 11, 2020 by Cheyan Metcalfe in Announcements
Cheyan Metcalfe
Chronicle Reporter
An emergency staff meeting was held yesterday after school to discuss the basics of the Coronavirus and actions to take to prevent from infection. Also, teachers discussed what might happen if LAUSD schools closed for two weeks due to the global outbreak. As result, students would complete their work online. If they cancel schools, then extended two weeks would be added into June to make up the days. Teachers aren’t sure if and when this would go into effect, so in the meantime, students should stay sanitized and updated in the news.
Collecting menstrual products for the homeless
Posted on March 11, 2020 by Bani Rice in Announcements
Bani Rice
Chronicle Reporter
Key Club will be partnering with Big Sunday, a nonprofit organization whose main purpose is to improve lives. Key Club will be collecting menstrual products such as pads, tampons, and panty liners to help those who are homeless who can’t buy these products. This will on going up until April every Wednesday. Members receive one hour of community service per donation.
Let’s Jam Out at Prom
Posted on March 6, 2020 by Jasmin Kim in Announcements
Jasmin Kim
Copy Editor
Prom is being held at the California Science Center this year! The Senior Council is readying up for the big event by having meetings and planning prom details. One of the most important details is music.
The Senior Council is taking music suggestions on their Instagram to ensure that songs played at prom are the best ones. Last year’s prom was highly talked about due to the issues with their DJ and song selections.
This year, the senior council is making sure to listen to their senior class to avoid that happening again. They want to give the senior class the best prom that they possibly can, so please submit song suggestions by direct messaging @hwood2020 on Instagram!
Graduating in red or white
Posted on March 6, 2020 by Kayla Kwak in Announcements, Op-Ed
Kayla Kwak
Copy Editor
It is Hollywood High tradition to graduate in either a red cap and gown or a white cap and gown.
To be able to graduate in white a student must meets the requirements that make them eligible. The 2020 requirements are to have a cumulative grade point average of 3.300 as of Feb 21, 2020, met or have exceeded on SBAC/CAA English or Math during junior year, no more than 5 total days absent through May 22, 2020, and no Ds or Fails on final grades of fall semester or 15 week spring semester during senior year.
PAM Senior Delilah Peraza said,”The white cap and gown represents over-achievement and that’s why so many people want to wear white.” Peraza will be wearing red and said,”I think the chords are more important than the color of the cap and gown we wear.”
The strict deadline for the 2020 white cap and gown applications is Monday Mar 9, 2020.
Visit the marriage booth today
Posted on February 12, 2020 by Hellen Amaya in Announcements
Hellen Amaya
Chronicle Reporter
Do you ever just want to marry your best friend or partner but too scared to actually go through with it? Well now you can. During lunch on February 14 there will be a marriage booth where you are able to take pictures with a loved one and they will even give you a marriage certificate.
It will be $5 but completely worth it because you’re getting married on the most romantic day of the year with your loved one.
So come and experience a magical day of love with friends and significant others. For all we know this may be your most memorable day of the year.
