Definitions are such a big role in our lives. They give a person a label, and whether it is good or bad it can build up someone’s confidence, or tear it down. We allow these definitions to have so much power because of this reason. We care too much about what other people label us […]

There is so much more to school that everyone needs than just reading and writing. Yes, core subjects are important, but maybe not the most important. Think back to when you were in kindergarten, how much did you really learn? That is when you made new friends that will potentially last a life time, learned […]

The Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT, is a standardized test that high schools and universities utilize to determine a student’s readiness for college. It’s a long test, with 10 sections (1 writing section and 9 multiple choice sections) and ends up being about 3 hours and 40 minutes. Although it’s widely used, not everyone agrees […]

Modern education is number-driven. In our competitive, globalized world, numbers matter. Scores have come to be associated with success, and this success has come to be the cornerstone of our collective self-worth as modern American students. Is this satisfying?To be defined by a number and to identify with it is inherently dehumanizing. Suddenly, our warm, […]

I feel that society now a days is so critical, and teenagers are trying to make a difference about it but they are doing the opposite. They are rallying up people who believe the same as they do and if any one opposes or gives an alternative point of view they viciously attack. This forces […]

It doesn’t matter how long it’s been since you’ve been in grade school I’m just asking, how many of you use what you learned in each of your gradeschool and highschool classes? Or how many of you knew what to do with your life after moving out on your own and graduating high school? Maybe […]

The road to college or university is a tough one that actually starts in the tenth grade(in Canada). In grade 10, at the ripe old age of 15, the school expects you to pick your eleventh and twelth grade classes. But they are not as fast to point out that you need certain credits and […]

Students everywhere in all division of education are using the new and improved technology for learning but is it necessarily a good thing?About 90% of the world’s population has phones(Kottasova 2015), So why should we have phones in school. if we let these electronic in our school they will distract kids from learning, there will […]

In my school district they seem to have the mind set that students in the honors science track can handle taking Physics as freshman. Yes that’s right we are freshman taking a senior-level science class. Do they really expect us to be able to handle that much workload and that advance of thinking? When we […]

Girls bathrooms are atrocious, yet there has been no action taken to reform the state of the bathrooms by any of the users of said rooms, the female student body. In exchange for that, the other female students must suffer with dirty and odoriferous toilets. Recently, I went to the girls bathroom during my free […]

Waiting! Well, gosh isn’t this annoying. What if you were stuck in a boring time period where everything was just a little off? What would you do about it? Write a song? Scribble in your diary? It’s not fun being in school when you’re a nobody and I’ll tell you five of the many reasons […]

Imagine silence. Imagine silence so loud that the entire world would hear; imagine the silence that would come from a world without music. This is not the kind of world we should want for our youth. A pianist, a sculptor, an opera singer, the next generation must include these masters of the arts. In order […]

If you ask any student at any school if their class elections are based on merit or popularity, I guarantee that the majority will say their elections are a mere popularity contest. Class leaders and representatives are elected on the basis of popularity rather than leadership ability or merit, and more often than not, this […]

Come later, or leave earlier? How does coming in late, than leaving earlier sound? I am talking about when the students here at AHS get to leave early ever Wednesday. Getting a chance to sleep in just a little later, and actually having time to eat a nutritious breakfast is worth coming in later than […]

Parents and teachers are still talking about whether or not to get pets in the classroom.Do you think it is a good idea to have a pet in the classroom?Meanwhile, people think that you should not have a pet in the classroom because they are a lot of work. However, some believe that pets in […]

If uniforms change a student’s attitude, behavior, and grades horrendously, why is it allowed anyways? Over the years, school districts everywhere are trying to push this into public schools. They have a vision that all undergrads in every school will act more proper and will focus more if they allow it. However, enforcing this policy […]

Today, all across the United States, many people believe they are entitled to receiving rewards and recognition for doing the simplest of tasks such as showing up to work on time and doing the homework that is assigned, and people think that if they merely put some effort into whatever the task is, then they […]

School uniforms should be required in all schools! It can benefit students’ safety and help the school look more professional. Most schools have dealt with students wearing clothes that distract others from learning. A student would wear a certain brand that another student would or would not like and it lead to conversations. Students would […]

Between school, sports, and extracurricular activities, students today have no extra time to come home and enjoy some time for leisure activities. Too much homework is pushing high school students to stay up later just to get their work done. By the end of the school week, students are exhausted and get only a minimal […]

People who say that high school is a big fun adventurous part of your life that you will remember forever, are wrong. Well, they are wrong about the first part. The part about remembering it, that’s true. How could you not remember the four years of stress, being sleep deprived weeks at a time, your […]

Homecoming is coming up boys, so it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to ask that girl. It’s up to you to think of a cute way to ask, but everyone can always use some tips. From roses to car paint, the ideas are unlimited; just to make sure it’s cute and creative […]

Golf or polo collared shirts. Khaki or black pants. No moccasins, no uggs, no open toed shoes. No sweatshirts, no sweatpants, no leggings. Does this sound like a good idea? No I did not think so. Every student is against this, so why should we have it? Yes, I do understand that a lot of […]

Procrastination means to not complete a task right away and often times done poorly at the last minute. Procrastination may get things done, but successfully? If a task is due, do it. If a task is due, do it right. If a task is due, do it right now. According to an unknown author, “The […]

I didn’t want to run Cross Country and begged my parents not to make me do it. It never occurred to me that I would like running until I met my coach. I never expected a coach to make such an impact on my life. Even though I’ve only been running for one year, my […]

I, along with thousands of other Florida students, absolutely hate FCATs! I strongly believe that we should not take FCATS, and I can confidently say that almost every student, teacher, and parent associated with the public school system in the state of Florida agrees with me. The standardized testing method in Florida threatens its educational […]

“The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) is a group of states working together to develop a set of assessments that measure whether students are on track to be successful in college and their careers. These high quality K–12 assessments in Mathematics and English Language Arts/Literacy give teachers, schools, students, and […]

The idea of paying for good grades has migrated from the family room to the schoolhouse, Schools have started to bribe their students with money or other valuables forkeeping good grades. The problem is they are not able to create logical ways to use the money , states have programs to support this idea of […]

Therapy is a Must I think that all teenagers should have a time period in school where they could sit down and talk to a therapist. Therapists are very important to have because they help you with all the struggles and hardships in life. Some teens abuse drugs and alcohol because that’s the only way […]

Dear Editor: Physical education, or gym class, is required in many schools around the nation. I agree that schools should promote physical activity, but many students are well-trained athletes that should be able to acquire physical education credit for the time devoted to their sport(s) outside of school. This is a topic that sparked personal […]

Education is presented as a goal and opportunity given to all students. Perhaps, unlike past generations who went to school to get an education to better themselves, this generation of students has become lethargic or even – shamefully – lazy. Not to condemn the right to an education, but what if those who truly wish […]