The Highlander

Teachers should coordinate curriculums

Jane Lee, Reporter • December 12, 2017

In subject areas with a focus on obtaining factual knowledge like history or science, there are strict county and state standards, making it difficult for there to be variability in course assignments...

Reasons not to stress about AP testing

Seth Eshraghi, Business Manager • April 18, 2017

Nearing the end of the school year, the thought of taking AP tests, only a few weeks away, make their abrupt appearance in the minds of students enrolled in AP courses. The tests are organized through...

Advice for course selection next year

Anna Murphy, Reporter • January 30, 2017

Still trying to decide what classes you want to take next year? With the numerous amount of options that McLean offers, it can be difficult to narrow down your schedule to seven classes. Here are some...

Astronomy class encourages experiential learning

Melanie Pincus, Editor-in-Chief • November 22, 2016

Two years ago, the observatory in the cafeteria courtyard was in disuse. The large telescope inside the dome needed major repairs, and the inside of the building was disorganized. “We had to resurface...

McLean High School should stick to current schedule

April 5, 2014

McLean High School's schedule should remain a block schedule as opposed to having every class every day. Although many students agree with this, budget cuts may take Highlanders a different route.

Students need capable substitute teachers

December 16, 2013

Students need their substitute teachers to be able to capably teach the classes that they substitute for. Currently, substitutes are not chosen carefully enough to ensure learning will take place, but they should be selected with much more vigilance in order to smoothly transition between the substitute and the actual teacher.

Really?: “I have neither given nor received help on this work”

November 19, 2013

Many McLean teachers use the Honor Code print-outs, bright and colorful, with the intention of promoting honesty and other McLean virtues. However, the handout remains ineffective. Though they are provided as a tool for students to cover their exams and a reminder to follow the Honor Code, students are aware of their uselessness.

Gateways should not induce fear

November 4, 2013

Gateways should not be the cause of fear among the general populous at McLean high school. If a student studies it is only a matter of time until they achieve a perfect score. If one doesn't understand the material immediately they can take the gateway multiple times or use their teachers as a resource.

Bad teachers leave lasting effect on students

October 4, 2013

In most cases, students who get bad grades tend to be interpreted as bad students, who don't study or do their homework. However, teachers can also be to blame. Students cannot learn, when their is no information to learn, which the teachers should be providing them with.

Students should have more scheduling freedom

February 7, 2013

There was a time, once, when I used the word “titrate” in conversation and really impressed a scientist. That’s the extent of practical application that my experiences in a high school chemistry...

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