Quote of the week
On the new SHS-themed websites: “I think the blogs are a great way to make jokes about how unique Saratoga is, but it’s important not to be cocky about it. As long as it remains a joke, I'll be a fan.” — 2011 alumnus Nick Renda
Jeff Scott
Mock Trial rebuilds after losing members to graduation
By Ashwini Velchamy | November 11, 2011
After losing half its members to graduation at the end of last year, the Mock Trial team has a new look this year.
Teachers extend their commitment beyond the classroom
By Sierra Smith | December 14, 2011It’s 9 p.m. on a Tuesday. Most of the school’s 1,392 students have gone home, as have most of the school’s 70 teachers.
But in room 408 history teacher Jeff Scott is working with 18 eager members of the mock trial team. They have already been practicing hard for two and a half hours to perfect their performances before their first competition in January.
Teachers sacrifice their Saturdays to host Saturday schools
By Ashwini Velchamy | November 22, 2011Saturday school. Sounds depressing, doesn’t it?
Trip to Thailand enriches history teacher's perspective
By Sanj Nalwa | October 4, 2011
It’s a dog day Thursday afternoon. The phone rings. It’s your aunt and uncle. They’re going to Thailand tomorrow. Would you like to join them?
History teacher Jeff Scott would.
This past August, Scott spent nine days in Thailand with his aunt and uncle, learning about the southeast Asian country’s culture, landmarks and people.
Student teacher joins social studies department
By Ben Clement | February 3, 2010Second semester usually brings a few new faces to Saratoga High, but it is rare that any of those are among the faculty. That is not the case this year, however, due to the addition of new student teacher Jeff Scott, who has just taken over Rick Ellis’ third-period geography class and Mike Davey’s fourth-period World History class.
