Life after graduation: How New Horizons graduates feel about the school’s teachings. 

By Daniela Morales, 11th grade.  When you graduate school, real life begins, and for those of us who are still on the playground, it would be useful to know if the lessons we gather will assist us on the battlefield. There’s no better source to confirm this with than graduates themselves. Lia Lockward, Sydney Joa, and Jongyeop Jeon, who agreed to collaborate in this interview, … Continue reading Life after graduation: How New Horizons graduates feel about the school’s teachings. 

Dear US, Stop fighting a war without cause

Sofia Rojas 11th grade Since the early 2000s the United States has been a constant focus in international media. Its constant controversial policies and actions opened an enormous resistance movement against U.S. intervention. While America’s mistakes have been many. Single-handedly one of the biggest ones has the name of the “Global War on Terrorism”.  The U.S. and its allies invaded Iraq in an Operation called … Continue reading Dear US, Stop fighting a war without cause

My Blue Key experience

By Camila Santana, 11th grade. On October 26th of 2023, the New Horizons debate team took on another challenge to add to its already vast repertoire. With a team made up of less than 25 students, we traveled all the way to Gainesville, Florida, to compete in the Bluekey tournament. The resolution, which is just another way we debaters use to say the topic, was: … Continue reading My Blue Key experience

Why should the school have a better music program?

By Camille García, 11th grade. Artistic spaces are very important in any school. When talking about music programs, these have endless benefits for students, such as the development of motor skills, aiding emotional maturation and it represents a creative space in which students can find music as an inspiration. Music has a unique ability to promote self-expression. This makes it a potent tool for improving … Continue reading Why should the school have a better music program?

Mental Health Crisis for Teachers in Korea

Ana Jeandry 11th Grade Thousands of teachers in South Korea are protesting after the suicide of a teacher exposes the burdens of the country’s high-pressure education system has on teachers, parents, and students.  Up to 200,000 teachers in South Korea are participating in a protest and 50,000 teachers gathered in the capital to commemorate the deceased teacher, whose suicide began the protests.  The unnamed teacher … Continue reading Mental Health Crisis for Teachers in Korea

What makes a good teacher?

By Jongyeop Jeong, 12th Grade Throughout my school years, I have encountered various types of teachers, each with their own unique teaching styles and personalities, and I have developed my own criteria for classifying teachers as good or bad. For me, good teachers are those who possess a deep understanding of their subjects, are able to control their classrooms effectively, and are punctual and responsible … Continue reading What makes a good teacher?

ChatGPT Can Now Pass A Master’s Exam

By Ana Perez, 10th Grade Many different types of AI have been created in this decade. One of them is ChatGPT, a chatbot launched by OpenAI in November 2022. This tool can answer questions, write essays, write poems, write emails, and generate lines of code – all with a single prompt. And now, ChatGPT can also pass a Master’s of Business Administration exam at an … Continue reading ChatGPT Can Now Pass A Master’s Exam

What Do Students Think About the New School Rules?

By Ana Perez, 10th Grade By this point, you’ve probably heard of the change in the school rules. Now, students have to leave their phones in the lockers or face punishment (aka: a ficha). This shift in the school rules has not been well-received by the student body. While not being able to use your phone during class is perfectly reasonable, students feel that not … Continue reading What Do Students Think About the New School Rules?