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The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Senior Chiara Collinet having a discussion with classmates in IB History of the Americas Nov. 21. The class satisfies one of the requirements on her path to the IB diploma.

IB or not to be

Taylor Voigt November 29, 2023

Every five years, Park’s IB (International Baccalaureate) program is evaluated to ensure the school is allowing students to reach their full potential within IB classes. This especially affects students...

Too much stress after the tests

Too much stress after the tests

Eliah Fink May 17, 2023

Almost all of the AP and IB tests take place during the early weeks of May, so at Park, the school year still goes on nearly a month after the tests. A long-standing debate at many schools has to do with...

IB lacks accessibility

IB lacks accessibility

Anya Panday March 26, 2023

If you’ve been at Park for over a year, you’ve heard that we’re an International Baccalaureate (IB) school. However, this phrase doesn’t mean much to most people. Until high school, the IB program...

Are advanced classes worth it?

Are advanced classes worth it?

January 11, 2023

Park offers a variety of levels for courses, including Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and honors. I have taken on the challenge and taken one of each throughout highschool–....

Seniors sit in IB math class April 18. IB testing will take place until May 20.

IB assessments cause stress

Demetrius Burges May 5, 2022

This year has been stressful for all students and having IB tests these past few weeks exacerbated these feelings, according to junior Sophia Earle.  “It has been hard to find time to dedicate to...

Senior IB candidates look forward to celebration

Senior IB candidates look forward to celebration

Johanna Kaplan February 8, 2021

Every year, students who complete the International Baccalaureate (IB) program are tasked to write an “extended essay” which spans over a year-long process. To celebrate its completion, seniors have...

Senior and junior IB buddies meet over Zoom Nov. 17. The buddies meet every other Monday during Park Connections.

IB buddy program helpful for budding candidates

Jacob Khabie November 18, 2020

As junior Semona Robel starts her path to become an IB diploma candidate, she said she was concerned about the workload that would come with the courses, as well as lack of free time. “My main concern...

IB exams cancelled

IB exams cancelled

Isabel Kjaer and Talia Lissauer March 23, 2020

Amid concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak, International Baccalaureate has canceled its May 2020 exams, according to a statement released March 23.  “Our students, their well-being and their progression...

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