Navigating the Homecoming Twin Day Dilemma: Is My Costume Choice Safe? As homecoming week approaches, many students are buzzing with excitement and creative ideas to make the most of themed days. This year, my friend and I are planning something a bit unconventional for Twin Day—I’m considering dressing up as a miner, while my friend […]
Navigating Racism in Friendships: A Delicate Balance Building relationships in a diverse community is often enriching, but it can also present unique challenges, particularly when issues of race and prejudice arise. This is something I’ve been pondering lately due to an experience with a close friend of mine. I’m Caucasian, and I have a friend […]
Navigating Online Feedback: My Persuasive Writing Experience As part of my English class, we’re diving into the art of persuasive writing. In search of some constructive feedback, I decided to share my draft in a Discord server, hoping to gather some insights from fresh eyes. The response, however, took an unexpected turn. One individual harshly […]
Creative Phone Hiding Spots for Strict School Policies Navigating school rules around phone usage can be challenging, especially when you’re dealing with strict regulations. If you find yourself at a school where even student councils are authorized to conduct searches, you may be wondering about the best ways to keep your phone discreetly hidden. Whether […]
Understanding School Schedules: Why We Have 11 Periods with Only 8 Classes Have you ever taken a closer look at your school’s timetable and wondered, “Why do we have so many periods?” In my school, it seems like we stretch our days al the way to an eleventh period, which might appear unusual at first […]
Is It Common for High Schools to Cap Grades at 99? Discovering that your hard-earned perfect scores are being adjusted might come as an unwelcome surprise. Throughout this academic quarter, I’ve dedicated significant effort, only to recently learn that achieving 100 as a final average is not an option in my school. This policy was […]
Navigating This Year’s Reading List: My School’s Literary Picks As the new school year unfolds, I’ve been handed a fresh reading list that has left me quite intrigued. There’s a diverse array of books lined up, each promising a unique journey through its pages. So, what exactly do I find on this year’s academic bookshelf? […]
Title: Mystery Note in My Locker: What Should I Do Next? Discovering a mysterious note in your locker can be both intriguing and perplexing, especially if it’s something you’ve never experienced before. Recently, I stumbled upon a note in my locker, and, truth be told, it left me at a loss. I have no clue […]
Understanding Your Screen Time: Breaking Down the Numbers In today’s digital age, tracking our screen time has become increasingly important. If you’re anything like me, you might notice startling numbers when reviewing how long you’ve been glued to your devices. However, things may not be as concerning as they initially appear. In my case, my […]
Understanding Your Academic Performance: Evaluating a 4.2 Weighted GPA and a 1430 SAT Score Navigating the transition from high school to college can often cause a whirlwind of questions, especially when it comes to assessing your academic standing. With a weighted GPA of 4.2 and an SAT score of 1430, you’re likely pondering how these […]