With the first half of the school year done, students are midway through their AP courses. Soon, it will be AP test time and there is so much stress that comes with it. AP classes, while often talked about...
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...
Sh: New graduation space will be a positive change
For the past couple of years, Park administrators have been working to advocate for a financial grant that would allow for Park more advanced spaces,...
H: The college you attend does matter
When it comes to scoring that job fresh out of college, the college you attend matters. As a sophomore, I strive to get into the best college possible. The better...
When parents, community members or society think about how kids learn in school, ideas like access to technology, classes offered and school resources are often seen as the most impactful factors in kids'...
H: AI’s impact on the youth
SH: AI is going to make kids lazy in the long run
AI is going to have a major impact on the world, and we need to confront it head-on by protecting kids' education from...
Attendance at Park is under careful watch as the hallway resets make a sweeping comeback. Getting to class on time is a struggle for various students. To help combat this issue, Park has implemented a...
In recent years, there has been more and more discourse surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), especially in English classes. Teachers warn against using AI and tell stories of students being caught...
Do you ever scroll on TikTok and run into a video that makes you go “what the…”? Well, that happens to me quite often, especially with the rise of rage bait. Rage bait is clickbait disguised into...
Entering high school in 2023, I was uncertain about what to expect regarding the lunch experience. Last year, it was far from ideal. With no hot lunch options available, students were left to either bring...
Recently, Park implemented a new “Smart Pass” system – I believe it was a complete failure. It's a method of hall passes through student and teacher computers. This can be troublesome for many students...
Weighted GPAs (grade point averages) are a method some schools use in order to “reward” students who excel in their IB or AP classes. In grading scales with weighted GPA, students who take advanced...
