Education on the Coastside has always been a mixed bag. The Coastside has tried some innovative programs such as the Spanish immersion program, at Hatch Elementary, which may have been a good concept, but had problems and resistors. The local elementary schools have won awards, including Hatch, El Granada and Farallone View in Montara over the years. The high school has consistently done well in math and science, but has had fallen behind at times in the humanities.
When Apples for students was available, Half Moon Bay was second to none in parent and student participation in acquiring these computers for the schools. Parent participation in the local schools has long been very good. The high school has not been without its controversy’s, like any high school, but overall I would think it would feel good to have attended it.
Half Moon Bay High School is a relatively small school, thus they not always able to offer all the AP courses or students may have a schedule conflict and need other opportunities to take AP courses. Over the past five years, they have established a relationship with the University of California and their teachers to allow students the opportunity to take selected AP courses online; i.e. AP Physics, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus BC, and AP Economics. For a pdf of the HMBHS Advanced Placement Program visit
http://www.cabrillo.k12.ca.us/hmbhs/print_file/HMBHS_AP.pdf
Monday, January 25, 2010
Rehab Day in Half Moon Bay
The Senior Center in Half Moon Bay annually sponsors a home repair day.
Men and women from the coastside and Elsewhere come together and do much needed repairs for seniors who cannot any more. These repairs include gardening, light plumbing, deck repair, stairway or ramp replacement, painting, and a host of other small tasks. Much of the work is done in the Half Moon Bay Senior Park, Canada Cove. Some of the work is done to homes in La Honda, Pescadero, EL Granada, Montara and Moss Beach. Here is what the senior center posts"
"What repairs will be done?
Projects dealing with safety, health and accessibility issues are given priority. In the past we have installed wheelchair ramps, replaced unsafe stairs and porches, fixed plumbing problems, repaired furnaces, painted houses inside and out and cleaned yards.
Who is eligible?
Homeowners must be at least 60 years of age or disabled and unable to do the repairs themselves. Recipients must meet income eligibility requirements.
How do I apply for help?
Call Senior Coastsiders at 726-9056 for an application. Return the application by March 31 with a $10 processing fee.
How do I volunteer?
Anyone fourteen and older can be a volunteer! Volunteers do not need to be skilled at home repairs, but any skills will be utilized. If you would like to volunteer, please call us at 726-9056 or print the Application at the top of this page and send it to us.
Who sponsors the program?
The Home Rehabilitation Program is sponsored by private donations, corporations, local businesses, San Mateo County Aging and Adult Services, and San Mateo County Department of Housing."
This work not only helps those who need a hand, but also brings the coastal citizens a bit closer together.
Wouldn't you like to join in. It is a fun day, and you are welcome to join in.
Men and women from the coastside and Elsewhere come together and do much needed repairs for seniors who cannot any more. These repairs include gardening, light plumbing, deck repair, stairway or ramp replacement, painting, and a host of other small tasks. Much of the work is done in the Half Moon Bay Senior Park, Canada Cove. Some of the work is done to homes in La Honda, Pescadero, EL Granada, Montara and Moss Beach. Here is what the senior center posts"
"What repairs will be done?
Projects dealing with safety, health and accessibility issues are given priority. In the past we have installed wheelchair ramps, replaced unsafe stairs and porches, fixed plumbing problems, repaired furnaces, painted houses inside and out and cleaned yards.
Who is eligible?
Homeowners must be at least 60 years of age or disabled and unable to do the repairs themselves. Recipients must meet income eligibility requirements.
How do I apply for help?
Call Senior Coastsiders at 726-9056 for an application. Return the application by March 31 with a $10 processing fee.
How do I volunteer?
Anyone fourteen and older can be a volunteer! Volunteers do not need to be skilled at home repairs, but any skills will be utilized. If you would like to volunteer, please call us at 726-9056 or print the Application at the top of this page and send it to us.
Who sponsors the program?
The Home Rehabilitation Program is sponsored by private donations, corporations, local businesses, San Mateo County Aging and Adult Services, and San Mateo County Department of Housing."
This work not only helps those who need a hand, but also brings the coastal citizens a bit closer together.
Wouldn't you like to join in. It is a fun day, and you are welcome to join in.
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