by Kimberly Greulich ‘18 The MCPS chemistry curriculum has been rewritten for the 2017-2018 school year and onward. The changes to the curriculum follow the removal of the traditional Biology HSA for a new test––the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA), which tests students on biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. Biology and physics already endured their restructures to support the … Read More
by Izzy Pilot ‘18 In an effort to provide greater access to curriculum and programs for highly able students and ensure that there are opportunities for all students, regardless of background, MCPS recently unveiled a new “Field Test Selection Process” for the Eastern and Takoma Park Middle School magnet programs. In previous years, students and parents have “self-selected” to take … Read More
by Kat Mahoney ’20 Cristian Gill, a 21 year old Rockville cheerleading coach, was arrested April 25 after allegedly placing a camera in the unisex bathroom at the Shockwave Allstars gym. The camera was discovered by an athlete on February 9, the weekend of a major cheer competition out of town. Three days later, once the owner had returned from out … Read More
by Brandon Cohen ’20 Many Olney residents are excited about the recent opening in the Olney Town Center of IHOP, one of the most renowned breakfast restaurants in the United States, Prior to the opening, one who lived in Olney and wished to eat at an IHOP had to travel to Rockville Pike. Olney already has a few existing breakfast restaurants … Read More
by Katherine Sperduto ’19 March 24, 2018 is a day that will go down in the history books… or at least in the memories of the teenagers who experienced the day. To protest for gun control, millions of people participated in the March For our Lives movement that consisted of rallies stretching from Los Angeles all the way to Sydney, with … Read More
by Kat Mahoney ’20 and Kara Thompson ‘20 After 12 years of serving the Sherwood community, Principal Bill Gregory will retire at the end of the 2018 school year. In a recent note to the staff, Gregory announced his bittersweet departure and expressed hope for a smooth transition into the next school year. This recent announcement has been in the … Read More
by Danielle Katz ’18 The Department of Education reported that the K-12 teaching workforce in the United States is overwhelmingly compromised of white teachers – 82 percent to be exact. While this is widely common on a national level, the MCPS “Schools at a Glance” report (SAAG) proved Sherwood to be no stranger to this commonality in the education system. … Read More
by Anika Mittu ’19 The grade of “A” in a given class previously revealed mastery of content and outstanding work performed by a student. Yet, with A’s comprising 54 percent of grades earned by Sherwood students for first semester, the question is whether student performance or inflation lies behind the number of stellar grades. In 2016, MCPS debuted a controversial … Read More
by Lexi Matthews ’18 Tens of thousands of students from over 3,000 high schools nationwide walked out of their classrooms between nine and ten a.m. on Wednesday, taking to the street to protest for stricter gun control measures in schools. From Columbine High School in Colorado to Newtown High School in Connecticut, young people gathered at 10am to observe 17 … Read More
by Sarah Nove ’20 Whether they are stomping their feet or shouting for justice, the Step Team is not known for being quiet. In fact, it has a reputation for making noise, for commanding attention. However, at this year’s International Show, they were not the only ones making noise. This noise started out as only a whisper–a few students privately … Read More