High Schools in Brooklyn I’m planning to move to Brooklyn soon and am looking for a good high school to transfer to for 11th grade. Right now, I’m considering Brooklyn Technical High School and New Utrecht High School, but I’m open to more options. If you have any recommendations for […]
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Having a younger brother at the same school: is it a hassle or a benefit?
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Ugh, this is the worst! I can’t stand when teachers lean in too close, especially when they end up putting their 🍑 right in someone’s face while helping another student. There was this one time when my friends told me to look over there, and suddenly, I found myself staring […]
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Will using Grammarly for proofreading my grammar and spelling get me flagged for AI use? I have an essay due later this week, and our professor has made it clear that AI tools are not allowed, which I understand and agree with. However, he specifically mentioned that using Grammarly is […]
Read MoreI just did 21 jumping ropes in a row for the first time ever in gym.
I just accomplished my first-ever set of 21 consecutive jumping ropes at the gym! It was tough, though—I’m definitely feeling it now. I find it frustrating that as I try to push through, I seem to slow down and keep tripping up.
Read MoreMy school uses an app called “my Access” for essays and it uses ai
At my school, we use an app called “my Access” for our essays, and it’s supposed to use AI technology. However, the AI is incredibly flawed. For instance, it deducts points when I credit authors, claiming it’s “not in the dictionary.” During my fourth-period English Language Arts class, we worked […]
Read MoreI’m starting a sport…but I’m scared
I’m about to start a new sport, and I’m feeling anxious about it. As a kid, I played a few sports in pre-k and kindergarten, but I eventually lost interest. Recently, I’ve developed a passion for softball, but as a 16-year-old sophomore, I feel awkward and like I’m entering the […]
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Parents’ Evening Update There’s just one day left until parents’ evening, and I can’t help but feel anxious. I have a strong feeling that my teachers will share some not-so-great news with my parents.
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