Credits and Graduation
How many credits do you get each semester? (assuming you pass all classes)
3.5
Which number hallway (mostly) has arts/music classes in it?
300
Which season does Girls Volleyball play in?
Fall (they're playing now!)
Name your 3rd period teacher and what subject they teach (without checking your schedule!)
Answers will vary
Where can you find the coldest (best) water in the school?
By the library (or gym)
Who do you need to speak to if you need a schedule change?
Counselor (or advisory teacher to help advocate)
Which hallway ends (on the east side) by running into the cafeteria?
400
Name at least 1 winter sport at Mather
Girls and Boys Basketball, Girls and Boys Wrestling, Indoor/Winter Track and Field
Name at least one of the Deans
Ms. Yimer, Mr. Lane, Mr. Rivera
What is the full name of our school?
Stephen T. Mather High School
Where is the counselors' office located?
Rm 105/The 100 hallway
You will have your phone taken, your parent will be notified, and you will be sent back to class with a pass.
Are passing grades required for sport and club eligibility?
YES!
What is the name of your counselor?
(answers will vary)
HR 061 - Ms. Stenzel
Where can you turn in absence notes (if you miss school)?
Rm 602 (the attendance office) or you can fill out the online QR code
How many World Language classes do you need to take for graduation?
2 - same language and in consecutive years
How many minutes do you have for each passing period?
4 minutes
Name at least one club you have heard about so far at Mather. AND how you join it!
answers will vary
But to join clubs you mostly just need to attend a club meeting or email a club sponsor. Look for flyers around the school that have info and often QR codes for signing up.
Name the Principal
Mr. (Gary) Tesinsky
Can you go off campus for lunch?
Nope! Mather is a "closed campus"
How many years of math are you required to take (and pass) for graduation?
3 (but you will often take 4)
The library
Mr. Buse - one of the coaches of the chess team - wants to know...How many pawns on each side of the chess board?
8
And you can join chess club/team - they meet on Thursdays after school!
Which Assistant Principal can speak fluent Spanish?
Mrs. Munoz (Argentinian parents)
Why is our mascot a (Grizzly Bear) "Ranger?"
Stephen Mather (our school namesake) was a conservationist and Director of the National Parks System. The bear is representing of Smokey the Bear - a symbol of the National Parks.