Forsyth County School Systems Claim the Title of “Highest SAT Scores” in Georgia
Cynda Allen, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Filed under Local, News, School, Showcase
This year, students in the Forsyth County School System scored an average of 1167 on the SAT, which is above the state and national average. A total of 2,206 students took the SAT, scoring an average of 589 in the reading/writing section and 578 in the math section. Forsyth’s mean score improved by 21 points...
PSAT: What To Expect From Those Who Have Taken It
Melina Vergilis, Opinion Editor
November 2, 2018
Filed under Local, News, School, Showcase
Every year when October comes around, students begin preparing and studying for the PSAT. Freshman, sophomores, and juniors are all able to take it; however, sophomores are the only grade required to take it. It is a great way to prepare and know what to expect on the actual SAT. When preparing ...
To AP or Not To AP…
Bella Angell, Opinion/Feature Editor
April 18, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
This time of year, during registration, the discussion among parents and students turns to Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Is the teacher recommending a student for an AP class? Who should take AP classes and why? Should the student take the class or waive out? Parents and students are planning classes...
The EOCs are Ineffective and Here’s Why
Abby Marks, Staff Writer
April 26, 2017
Filed under Editorial/Opinion, Showcase
It is the most stressful time of the year for students all over the United States: end of course (EOC) state testing. Since elementary school, all students have been forced to take a superfluously long test in order to prove to the state that they learned and met the standards taught throughout the school...
Study Playlist
Jade Flack, Staff Writer
February 2, 2016
Filed under Features, Playlist, Showcase
Studying could possibly be the most boring thing on the planet, but this playlist is sure to keep you alert. Filled with many popular, but soft songs, this playlist can help refocus your mind without frying it. The first couple song choices are specifically to get the gears going; as the playlist progresses,...
Blaise Rayburn, Literature Editor
January 10, 2019
In the age of WebMD and online quizzes, hypochondriacs are thriving. But the realm of digital self-diagnostic tools not only covers physical illness but has also expanded...
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