by Briana Sisler ’24 The school day typically consists of seven periods and a lunch break. However, seniors have the opportunity to apply for a partial schedule and leave school for a variety of reasons. One of those reasons is working. There has been a noticeable influx in students requesting–and receiving–shortened schedules to work at their jobs. In order to … Read More
by Briana Sisler ‘24 A phenomenon is sweeping the nation in which fewer teenagers are earning their driving licenses than in the past. The Federal Highway Administration reported data in 2021 that from 1983 there was a 20-percent decrease in 18 year olds that had licenses and a 25-percent decrease in 16 year olds with licenses. Out of 122 Sherwood … Read More
by Briana Sisler ‘24 In the past few years many legislators in states across the country have raised concerns about the impact of social media on minors. As a result, a wave of laws are restricting or banning access to social media. California passed legislation to require privacy and safety settings for minors on social media; Utah signed a law … Read More