Taking a hands-on approach to learning
Sitting there in the stuffy classroom, every student has that one rebellious moment when they think, “When am I ever going to use this information?” School is meant to be preparation for students for the outside world, and most classes give you the information that you might need in any number of careers.
The Academy classes provide a different kind of preparation; they not only have the usual note-taking and practice, but they also provide a path to a specific career through hands-on experience. Read more...
Issue 4
American test scores come short of Asians' in math, science
Middle school students get a leg up in math
Three eighth-graders get ahead in summer school, take Geometry
Once a student, always learning
Teachers sacrifice time in pursuit of higher degrees
Three student-formed organizations take on the heat
Which testing style fits best?
Students' results stack up well
Fall season concludes successfully, leaves way for winter
Issue 3
Juniors confessing to cheating in history
Recent scandal involving members of the junior class causes a reevaluation of teachers' testing methods
Trading money, time for higher prices
Studying, preparatory schools boost results
Teachers incorporate different curving methodes to balance out difficult tests' scores
Students groomed to take care of pets
Class provides insight into careers as veterinarians, trainers through hands-on experience
Issue 2
Observation reinforces information
Field trip to medical center underscores purpose of science class
Seniors put a satellite into space
Unpaid internships prepare students for college
Political diversity celebrated in new club
Junior founds group to discuss, encourage diverse political stances
A guide to preparing for your senior year
Flat screens create a learning curve
Teachers receiving latest technology adjust to new styles of instructing slower than students would like
Students employ consistent study habits in and out of class with varying degrees of stress, ease, and success
Issue 1
Difficult classes chosen over easy electives
Overloading on A.P. electives causes stress but provides more opportunities to learn
A.P. Psych grows in popularity
More students adding A.P. elective to courseloads increases psychology classes
Part-time faculty teaches native language, adapts teaching style
New supplies for teachers leave gaps
With the introduction of new laptops, connections to old technology no longer function
Parents get direction from students
Back-To-School-Night provides service opportunities, leadership points to SGA volunteers
Return of class provides opportunities to intern
Interest in political science brings subject back as a course option, comparing government systems
Inside
Taking a hands-on approach to learning
Students competing in Skills USA competitions work all year to improve practical skills, absorb learning for future careers
Acquired taste for required reading
Seniors learn to appreciate mandatory English assignments in retrospect
National tournament provides experience to debate team
Students explore personal time through working to help others, traveling for own interests
Closing gradebooks one last time
Retiring faculty take different approaches to futures after school careers
Issue 7
Olympiad team takes group, individual state awards
Teams gets 6th place finish at state competition
Test preparation becomes more prominent as exam time approaches
Students recognized at state Econ Challenge
Visits to hospital give students opportunities to learn
Teenagers seek part-time employment opportunities
Different companies provide students interested in taking on more work with information about job offers
Get through exams with minimal boredom
A.P. classes bring not only tests, but also extended blocks for students to endre
Students take law into own hands
Government classes provide seniors the opportunity to see the law-making process in action
Taking a tentative step in the college search
School representatives provide preliminary information to prospective students
Issue 6
Taking the path to the 'perfect' college
Visiting schools before starting to turn in applications gives students better feel for campuses
Career preparation served on the side
Students serve meals to teachers, gain hands-on experience
Stressed? Readers find ways to escape
Reader's Club encourages reading for personal enjoyment, hosts fundraising event for school library
Becoming the next Steven Spielberg
Year-long Film Study now offered, teaching students about movie history and production
Course catalog features new classes for critical thinkers
When the teacher's away, the kids can't play
Substitutes work to maintain order, develop own lesson plans when teachers take extended leave
Making the 'best' of friends by volunteering
Pairs of students team up through club, chapters form bonds on monthly outings
Issue 5
Leadership LEADs the way at conference
SGA plans to use skills at school activities
Cutting up the proposed budget
Spending changes to affect students, programs
'Courture cruise' put on by co-curriculars
Second annual production raises money, incorporates student groups
Trivia team advances to next round of competition
All-boys team of 10 dominates regional stage in NBC game show, moves on to playoff round
Students recognized in marketing, business
Seventeen marketing students place well in recent district conference
Teachers organize on provided days
Time utilized to arrange room, grades while students enjoy weekends