NEWS
Struggling to pass
He was kicked out of GHS for skipping school and failing classes
and sent to Gilroy’s continuation school to finish up his
education. He’s even spent some time in juvenile hall. And the
18-year-old, who prefers to be called
”
Sal,
”
still has another hurdle to clear: the California High School
Exit Exam.
NEWS
Struggling to pass
He was kicked out of GHS for skipping school and failing classes and sent to Gilroy’s continuation school to finish up his education. He’s even spent some time in juvenile hall. And the 18-year-old, who prefers to be called “Sal,” still has another hurdle to clear: the California High School Exit Exam. He passed the English language arts section with a 356 (six points above the required 350) but wasn’t quite up to snuff on the math portion, scoring a 320.
Gavilan land gift
Gavilan College officials said a major land donation is in the works as part of efforts to build a Coyote Valley satellite campus that could include more than 20 acres.
Mayor Ron Gonzales
San Jose Mayor Ron Gonzales may be removed from Valley Transportation Authority and the Coyote Valley board, perhaps helping South County with its battle for transportation funds and its fight to slow the Coyote Valley development.
COMMUNITY LIFE
Mediating the gift list
The year’s picks for the best movies, TV series, music and video games
Dan Fitch, Odd Man In
During the holidays, he emerges in malls across the country: the Lone Male Shopper, and he’s as bewildered as ever.
SPORTS
CCS Selections
Two ‘Stangs Field Hockey Standouts named to All – CCS Squad
All I Want for Christmas
Scott Campbell breaks down what would be on our local professional sports teams Christmas list
OPINION
Letters keep pouring in
Another red letter day for Dispatch readers. Two pages with letters on the Christmas complex and the selection of the new school board trustee.
