With the start of block schedule next year, a variety of potential electives may be in the offering. North Springs already offers a variety of electives in the arts, sports, music, and even core curriculum. Electives allow students the opportunities to try new things and expand their skills in a variety of ways. Some courses allow magnet credit, some are for upper class members. In … Continue reading Women’s Lit, Dramatic Writing, & more, oh my!
By: Ashley Pope Today, it is very common for high schoolers to have a part-time job. Freshman are less likely to pursue a job, because it would be difficult to balance grades and the time and responsibilities of a new job. For upperclassmen and sophomores, having a job would be less complicated for them because they have already have at least one year of high … Continue reading Pros and Cons of Having a Job in High School
By: Isabelle Mokotoff Ever since I’ve entered the second semester of my senior year, I’ve spent a decent chunk of my time reflecting on my high school experience. And, if I had to identify my one biggest regrets, it would be the amount of time I wasted stressing over the minutiae of my academic and extracurricular life that, in the end, truly didn’t matter in … Continue reading What It Takes To Be A Memorable College Applicant
By: Courtney Suber The Freshmen Academy at NSCHS allowed for students to explore their options and visit the college of their choice on October 30, 2019. Our Spartans were given the opportunity to talk to college students, observe campus life, and begin steps into their own college journey. Freshman Sydney Kerber was able to visit SCAD and says that her favorite part of the visit … Continue reading Freshmen Field Trip
A TAG Team Feature By: Isabelle Mokotoff and Saaniah Hardy North Springs upperclassmen reflect on the TAG (Talented and Gifted) Program of years past as largely ineffective. This is because, as proclaimed by the organization which runs the TAG Program on a state-wide level (Georgia Department of Education), “many gifted education decisions and procedures are left to the discretion of local school systems so that … Continue reading TAG, You’re (Welcome To Read All About) It!
North Springs’ “Apply to College Week” is in full swing! One event that is sure to engage the seniors and get them thinking about college is the scavenger hunt. Seniors will go around the school trying to find teachers who have experienced the various things on the chart and the winners are the first ones to turn in a completed form. The two people who … Continue reading Hunt for College
By: Emily Papleux School has most of its students stressed and hot tempered. This, of course, is not the ideal attitude for a working environment in which you spend approximately 15% of your lifetime. Instead of having this negativity, we should all take baby steps into a more comfortable and work-effective attitude — a positive mindset. What is a positive mindset? A positive mindset is … Continue reading Positive Mindsets
By: Jasmine Potts Senior year is here and time is running out fast. All the preparation from your previous years have finally paid off and it’s time to start applying for college. This will not be an easy road for some, but you will be provided help to give you some knowledge of what you’re signing up for. Even if you’ll be attending college for … Continue reading Does the ACT determine your future?
