Why Spring Break Does Not Feel Like A Break
By: Ila Crowe With the third quarter coming to an end, spring break is right around the corner. Most students at Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) travel and enjoy the break. For many, spring break is supposed to mean sunshine,…
The Importance of Giving Students More Freedom in Class Selection
By: Ila Crowe With class recommendations for the next school year underway at Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) students are deciding their schedules for the upcoming year. Picking high school classes help students figure out their future path. But many…
Why Group Work is Unfair
By Owen Erler Group work is used often by teachers to encourage teamwork and communication skills. Group work sounds beneficial; students can collaborate and share ideas. However, Group work often becomes more of a source of stress and frustration for…
Sharks Staircase Gets a New Paintjob
By: Jonothan Milicevic Walking in after Thanksgiving recess, students were surprised to see a fresh paint job on Ponte Vedra High School’s (PVHS) courtyard staircase. The rainbow embellishments have brewed up noticeable controversy at PVHS, and no—they are not ‘gay.’…
Comparison of New England, United States, and Norwegian School Systems
By: Herman Syse Ulfsnes The American, Norwegian, and English school systems share the same goal of educating children but differ in structure, curriculum design, assessment methods, governance, and school culture. These differences shape how students experience school, how and when…
How Learning Management Systems Impact Schools
By Soleil Shah Prior to Covid 19, most elementary, middle, and high schools did not use platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Schoology, and Google Classroom. Google Classroom was launched in 2014, Schoology in 2009, and Teams in 2017. In the pre-Covid era, K-12 classrooms had no apparent need for an online system to track…
The Pressure to Stand Out
By Kayla Edwards As students approach college application season, many take on more responsibilities than they can realistically manage. They often enroll in additional AP courses, join multiple clubs, participate in sports, work after-school jobs, and take online classes. However,…
School Zone Changes in St. Johns
By Max Sheikh St. Johns County is growing fast, and with that comes a surge in the student population. To handle the ever-growing student body, the school district is planning to open five new schools over the next three years….
The Impact of Holiday Break on Students’ Mental Health
By Lucia Gabriel In the hasty world of today, students are constantly encouraged to push themselves to work to their greatest capability. This ongoing cycle is draining for many and can lead to burnout. Holiday breaks are some of the…
Balancing Books and Work
By Jeff Herold At Ponte Vedra high school, many students are trying to balance school with part-time jobs, and it’s definitely not easy. Take John Yu, for example. A junior at Ponte Vedra and works long shifts at Your Pie…