by Connor Pugh ‘24 Eight years on from MCPS axing finals back in 2016, the Maryland Department of Education is requiring new EOC (End of Course) exams for on-level and honors government and biology classes. Unlike other state tests that students are required to take to graduate, the EOC exams are tied to grades, accounting for 20 percent of the … Read More
by Randy Wang ’24 The Montgomery County Board of Education unanimously approved the “Safe Schools Resolution” proposed by Sami Saeed, student member of Board of Education (SMOB), at the November 9 board meeting. The resolution aims to create a safe and secure learning environment for students by proposing various ideas to expand or add policies. Multiple MCPS schools around the … Read More
Students May Receive Zeros by Katie Ng ‘25 The MCPS grading and reporting policy received an update this past fall. Some of the updates include: “R” must be used in Synergy to show assignments may be reassessed; teachers must assign five practice/prep assignments per quarter; and, teachers must contact parents if a student shows “a marked decline in achievement.” Teachers … Read More
by Ziv Golan ‘26 Through the MCPS Principal Intern Program, Assistant Principal Jennifer Herman took over in December and January to learn the daily responsibilities of a principal. The Warrior asked Herman about her experiences as the school’s principal intern. What did you learn about the position of principal? What challenges have you faced and what accomplishments are you most … Read More
by Noah Bair ’24 During a press conference before the start of this school year, MCPS announced its Attendance Action Plan, which focused on lowering the county’s chronic absenteeism rate and making sure students are attending school on a regularly. Despite MCPS spotlighting an issue that is plaguing school districts across the country, attendance rates have barely improved in MCPS … Read More
by Cliff Vacin ‘25 The Warrior Wellness Committee is a new organization at Sherwood started by Health teachers Heather Giovenco and Claudia Wilks to improve the atmosphere of the school and the mental health of teachers and students. Application-based, the club functions as a team of students and teachers who work together on activities for students and staff equally. Both … Read More
by Ziv Golan ‘26 This year Sherwood is participating in the MCPS Principal Intern Program through the MCPS Leadership Development initiative. Through this program, Jennifer Herman will be the principal intern, following an extensive application process she began to learn the daily responsibilities of a principal. Herman has been an assistant principal at Sherwood since the 2020-21 school year, working … Read More
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 Connor Pugh ’24 The main draw to doing internships or a dual enrollment schedule is the promise of future success in academic pursuits beyond college. If a student has their heart set on a specific major and profession they want to specialize in, dual enrollment or internships gives them a head start in developing specific skills for that field. … Read More
by Audrey Farris ‘25 This school year there are an increasing number of alternative education opportunities for upperclassmen, mainly early college dual enrollment through Montgomery College or University of Maryland and half-day/abbreviated schedules for students with jobs or internships. More and more students are taking advantage of these opportunities, which has decreased enrollment in Sherwood’s elective courses and raises the … Read More