In the past few years, a new form of grading has taken the school by storm. Instead of the traditional grading scale, teachers have been electing to use a system called “Standards-based grading.” Standards-based grading is based on new studies...

Standards based grading is a form of grading where students are graded on portfolios of their work from the quarter, the teachers then give the students a single grade for the quarter rather than grading each assignment individually. Personally, I am...

The newest attendance policy added to the schools regulations regards students arriving late to class, stating that if a student is receives three or more tardies, that student is subject to detention. This detention, starting with  35 minutes during...

With numerous schools in the surrounding counties closing due to snow, one would think that the Superintendent Executive Leadership team would be proactive in regarding and remedying the situation in Superintendent Patrick Murphy’s absence. However,...

The swim unit is dreaded by most students that partake in it. From getting your hair soaking wet to smelling like chlorine, it is a hassle. Additionally, wearing a bathing suit is something that makes many students feel uncomfortable. Although swimming...

In recent months, YouTube videos featuring “8D” music have gained millions of views and have amassed a cult-like following. Because most of the 8D library consists of popular hip-hop and electronic dance music, their audience is made up mostly of...

The 2016 presidential election between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton highlighted the existence of “fake news” and the need for voters to find “real news” in order to keep themselves educated with unbiased sources. Both sides of the political...

As a fellow hockey player, I agree with the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Department of Player Safety’s (DOPS) decision to suspend Washington Capitals’ forward Tom Wilson for his hit on St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist, 20 games is far too...

Bird Scooters have taken over Arlington. Bird is a new company that offers dockless electric scooters available to anyone who downloads the Bird app. These scooters provide an easy, environmentally friendly way for you to make your commutes or travel...

There seems to be a misconception among many APS students that all high school internships are a grueling two-week period of running around an office making copies, doing coffee runs and taking notes during staff meanings. In many cases, that happens...

In the District of Columbia (D.C.), a new law has been proposed to lower the voting age to 16 for both local and national elections. The law has the support of Mayor Muriel Bowser and the majority of the D.C. Council. Support for a law such as this has...

In recent memory, no protest has affected the National Football League (NFL) as much as the movement started by former San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (QB), Colin Kaepernick, who knelt during the Star Spangled Banner. Kaepernick’s kneeling during the...