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A grueling obstacle looms between seniors and their future beyond Staples High School: first semester of senior year.

Don’t skip the fine print: first semester senior year is a bear

Talia Moskowitz ’24, Web Managing Editor September 22, 2023

The final push of a race can sometimes be the hardest. The finish line is in sight, yet so far away. Also, there are potholes, fire ants and other untamable objects standing in your way. At least, that's...

As junior year comes to a close, students have far more time to relax and unwind. However, the bulk of the college application stands ahead of them.

Juniors post AP’s take their foot off the gas, simultaneously face looming responsibilities

Talia Moskowitz ’24, Web Managing Editor May 12, 2023

If there is one redeeming quality about embarking on the grueling battle that is an AP class at Staples High School, it is that once the AP test is over in early May, the class essentially goes into cruise...

As a result of coursework from AP and Honors curriculum being mixed, Honors level classes have become frustrating as a result of doing the same work as AP students, but not receiving the same weight in their GPAs. (Graphic by Rachel Olefson ’25)

Blurred lines between honors, AP classes cause frustration

Rachel Olefson ’25, Web Managing Editor April 30, 2023

Last year, many other freshmen and I had a decision to make: should we take US History at A, Honors or AP level? AP sounded scary to me; my Global Themes teacher had only recommended two students in total...

AP Chemistry classes watch “Indiana Jones” since the completion of the AP college board administered test on May 2.

End of AP classes leaves students relieved, allows for fun learning experiences

Kiswa Khan ’23, Associate Managing Editor May 13, 2022

One of a high school student's primary enemies is usually the AP classes they choose to take. Throughout the year, students are bombarded with homework, class readings, test dates, etc. With the conclusion...

AP test readiness engenders discussion in a COVID year

Natalie Bandura ’22 February 5, 2021

https://soundcloud.com/natalie-bandura/ap-test-podcast-1

Students were required to preregister for next year’s courses in February. Previously, teachers made course level recommendations for each student, which can be used as a guide in determining a students schedule.

Students pressured to take AP classes during course selection

Tierney Kugel '22, Paper Arts Editor March 16, 2020

As the task of course selection looms over students in March, peer pressure to add more advanced classes to next year’s schedule increases. Many students make it a personal goal to top their previous...

The problem with summer assignments

The problem with summer assignments

June 16, 2017

By Kevin Ludy '19 The 2016-2017 school year is coming to a close and students are getting ready for summer, but one thing is spoiling the joyous mood: summer assignments. Every year, Staples releases...

AP test costs aggravate students

AP test costs aggravate students

Andrew Vester, Staff Writer March 17, 2016

For students who have taken AP tests, the feeling of taking them is all too familiar.  After grinding to keep up with the accelerated, advanced content for the entire year, you get to spend your April...

Getting through the first quarter of AP classes

Getting through the first quarter of AP classes

Becca Rawiszer, Web Opinions Editor October 29, 2015

The first quarter of junior year is a long and windy road. There is the struggle of balancing standardized test preparation with the heavier school workload, the stress of thinking about college and, of...

Students grapple with academic stigmas and attitudes

Students grapple with academic stigmas and attitudes

Emily Olrik and Margaux MacColl November 10, 2014

Every student, every day, walks past the same pink flier hanging dutifully outside guidance. As conversation floods the hallway with students chatting about tests and grades, many may not notice this sign,...

Students and teachers reflect on summer assignments

Students and teachers reflect on summer assignments

Alexa Di Luca, Staff Writer September 1, 2014

When most people think of summer, traveling with family, spending days at the beach with friends, and having extra time to relax is what comes to mind. However, Staples students also have the stress of...

Unpleasant surprise for AP students on finals

Adam Kaplan, Editor in Chief June 10, 2014

For all of the AP students who thought they could skip the final, now that AP tests are done, think again. Principal John Dodig sent an email out to all teachers of AP classes on Monday, stating that students...

I dub thee an easy AP

I dub thee an easy AP

Emily Wolfe, A&E Editor May 30, 2014

Nowhere in writing do the words “easy” and “AP” appear in the same sentence; however among Staples students, these polar opposites often mesh into one common oxymoron: “easy AP.” While some...

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