by Alex Nnabue ‘18 Sherwood offers a wide range of electives to students. There are approximately 15 in core academic subjects along with a dozen AP offerings and 60 courses in physical education, fine arts, and technology. However, with the vast number of classes, an appearance on the registration card does not guarantee that every elective will meet the 20- … Read More
by Noah Rosendorf ‘17 Students have been stressing over college standardized tests for more than 80 years. Teens spend months, even years, preparing for these tests. However, an increasing number of colleges are now embracing “test-optional” or “test-flexible” policies. Test-optional means that applicants decide whether or not they want to submit SAT or ACT scores based on if they feel … Read More
by Mallory Carlson ‘19 When a lot of teenagers try to get a job, they automatically believe they will have to work somewhere they do not like. Teens begrudgingly apply to anywhere hiring, which often leads to further discouragement upon rejection or disappointment upon realization of their new responsibilities as an employee. It doesn’t have to be this way; Olney … Read More
by Jared Schwartz ‘18 The Maryland General Assembly is considering passing a bill that would raise the state minimum wage to $15 per an hour. The bill, “Labor and Employment – Payment of Minimum Wage Required (Fight for Fifteen),” would set a road map to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2022. This plan would raise the … Read More
by Matthew Post ‘18 After facing opposition in 2016, a bill has reemerged in the state legislature that would require mental health recognition training for all Maryland school personnel. In its first committee hearing, 10 individuals, ranging from students to health professionals, spoke in favor of the legislation. No speaker testified in opposition. Lauryn’s Law, formally titled House Bill 0920, … Read More
by Lydia Velazquez ‘17 Recently, gap years – a yearlong break from school spent to travel, work, or just better understand oneself – have become popular among American students. According to a survey by the American Gap Association conducted last spring, between 30,000 and 40,0000 students go on a gap year annually. Furthermore, in 2016 there was a 22-percent increase … Read More
by Jonathan Chang ‘17 Governor Larry Hogan has recently pushed for more school choice. He plans to achieve this through increases in funding for private school scholarships and an expansion of charter schools, or publicly funded schools that are independently run. Hogan plans to increase the private scholarship fund from $5 million to $10 million over the next three years. … Read More
by Megan Werden ‘17 An education bill received final approval in the Democratic-controlled State legislature on Tuesday, The bill, which passed each chamber with a veto-proof majority, now heads to the Governor Larry Hogan. Eric Luedtke, a Maryland State delegate of Montgomery County, proposed the bill titled “Protect Our Schools Act” to sets limits on how much of a school’s … Read More
by Maya Koeppen ‘17 Spring has sprung, and so has preparation for the art department’s annual art show, which will take place on April 27. This show will be particularly special to third and fourth year art students, many of whom will participate in senior shows. Senior showcases present the cumulative work of students from across all art classes, including … Read More
by Danielle Tobb ‘17 The best things in life often come when least expect it. For senior Gabe Coxson, becoming a volunteer at the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department (SSVFD) sprouted from a biking accident in eighth grade that left him with a broken hip. “The station I volunteer at came and picked me up [after my accident], and I … Read More