School: Mount Miguel High School
    Spring Valley, California, U.S.A.

7 students, ages 16-18 worked together to complete this CyberFair project on March 23, 2014. They have participated in CyberFair in the following year(s): N/A

Classes and Teachers: Michael Love

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Our School's Web Site: http://

1. Description of Our Community

OUR SCHOOL Mount Miguel High School is a public, comprehensive high school located in Spring Valley, California and serves over 2,000(update) students in grades nine through twelve. Opened in 1957, Mount Miguel is the fourth of twelve high schools constructed in the Grossmont Union High School District. MMHS is the home of the Matadors.

Spring Valley is the largest un-incorporated community in the county of San Diego, covering thirteen and a half square miles. Located 11 miles east of the city of San Diego, Spring Valley is bordered by La Mesa and El Cajon to the North, Jamul and Dulzura to the East, Sweetwater and Bonita to the South, and Paradise Hills and Lemon Grove to the West. Within Spring Valley's boundaries can be found a variety of smaller communities - Casa de Oro, Rancho San Diego, La Presa, Dictionary Hill, Mt. Helix, and Bancroft. Today it is dotted with condos and affordable homes to house its dense population of more than 100,000 residents.

2. Summary of Our Project

This project is about local leaders in the Spring Valley community and we are focusing on Mrs.DeSonia, a Mount Miguel high school science teacher. Her leadership encourages students to be the best they can be not only in high school, but also throughout their lives. Her kindness encourages students to ask questions and never be afraid to ask for help. An example of her encouragement would be when i was in her class and I wasn't doing as well as I could have been doing and she would encourage me by telling me that I'm better than that and to not let a bad moment affect my entire future.

This project is important not only for people in the community to see, but also, for Bridgett DeSonia herself. When someone is doing something good, I believe it is right for that person to get rewarded or recognized. Sometimes people can be doing great things and not know it, that is why i think it is great to let them know we appreciate them and that we notice all the little things they do that add up to big changes on individuals as well as the community.

3. Our Computer and Internet Access

A. Percentage of students using the Internet at home:more than 50%

B. Number of workstations with Internet access in the classroom:4-6

C. Connection speed used in the classroom:not sure

D. Number of years our classroom has been connected to the Internet:4-6

4. Problems We Had To Overcome

Vannesa: During this project, my teammates and i faced many challenges. one challenge that i think affected us the most would be the fact that the people working on this project have very busy schedules. We had trouble meeting all together because some of us were free when others were busy. This led to a few people leaving the project because they were too busy doing other great things. We ended up with a group of about three and a half but with our dedication and commitment, we have been able to make it work, and its looking amazing. Brallana: This project was a struggle to put together because it was difficult having five members at the same time . It was especially tough for me because of work, homework and other activities in school. In some cases i had to say up at 3:00 in the morning to do homework or other stuff for the project.

5. Our Project Sound Bite

Vannesa: This project is important not only for people in the community to see, but also, for Bridgett DeSonia herself. When someone is doing something good, I believe it is right for that person to get rewarded or recognized. Sometimes people can be doing great things and not know it, that is why i think it is great to let them know we appreciate them and that we notice all the little things they do that add up to big changes on individuals as well as the community.

6. How did your activities and research for this CyberFair Project support standards, required coursework and curriculum standards?

Celene: What skills did I learn? This project exposed me to a formal interview, and I learned how to be an active listener, conduct myself properly in a different kind of environment, and to ask and answer educated questions. What group concepts did you practice? We practiced communication, collaboration of ideas, time management, and brainstorming.

1) What information tools & technologies did you used to complete your CyberFair project?

Celene: What tools and technology did you use? Recorder, camera, computers, smart phones, and ipad. How did these tools help you? The recorder recorded the interviews, take pictures of important event and make videos of them, computers, iPad, and phones to transcribe and dictate our progress and organize or work. Email was also really important because that was our main source of communication. Where were these tools located? J they were our personal tools and tools provided by the school. Which tools/technologies were most valuable? Email because that is how we communicated scheduling, exchanged pictures and information, and worked out issues.

2) In what ways did you act as "ambassadors" and spokespersons for your CyberFair project both on-line and in person.

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3) What has been the impact of your project on your community?

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4) How did your project involve other members of your community as helpers and volunteers?

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5) Discoveries, Lessons and Surprises (Optional)

Celene: What discoveries did I make about our educational system? Before our project I didn't know we had a medical program, and through it I learned about all the wonderful opportunities the program provides.