Grading systems based on numbers and letters are what we've all come to know in American education. As and Bs are common terms known nationwide as a way to display a student's understanding in a class,...
As the 2024 college applications season ends, I've been reflecting on how I’ve spent my time over the past four years. Writing my Common App essay and filling out my activities section has allowed me...
Park implemented a series of school-wide grading practices at the start of the 2023–24 school year to more consistently track academic progress. Students and staff said they are experiencing the effects...
Maintaining grades is probably one of the greatest stress factors that applies to any high schooler’s life. Certainly during my highschool career there have been very few moments where there wasn’t...
In the past few years, Minnesota's standardized test scores have decreased by a noticeable amount. Many such as Parks testing coordinator, and students such as Coco Bruin suspect this is a result of COVID-19...
During the pandemic, if a student received a grade they didn't like, they could opt for a pass grade to replace the unwanted letter grade. This was useful for students who got mostly A’s or B’s, but...
Under the weight of the ongoing pandemic, many are struggling to keep up with school work. But, Park has our back.Â
With the Student Support Time App, which was rolled out last month, administration...
As students and teachers attempt to adjust to life in quarantine, learning plans have been modified so students will only be assigned 2-3 assignments per week in each class, according to Echo.
While...
There are many milestones every student hopes to achieve senior year, including senior dress codes, senior skip day and the Senior All Night Party. When watching previous seniors countdown the weeks toward...
