Ty Buxman, science teacher There is an increasing national educational obsession with STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering and math. This national obsession is aimed at increasing student proficiency in these technical fields so that they are prepared to live in and become leaders in an increasingly technical world. And with any educational initiative, there are many variations … Read more…
Congratulations! You have made it through your high school admissions process. Maybe you have been accepted to your top choice and are already adorned in their logo and colors from head to toe. Maybe you have been accepted to lots of schools but are not sure which one is the perfect fit. Maybe your top … Read more…
“Just stay safe.” These were the only conditions that my uncle, a pilot for Alaska Airlines, gave me before I set off on a 22-day backpacking adventure across 10 different United States locations on a $300 budget. December 2015, I had a little less than four weeks off for Christmas. My uncle’s friend gave me a hiking backpack … Read more…
Now that you have chosen the high schools to which you will apply, it is time to think about placement testing. Most schools require some type of exam as a part of the admissions process and below are some surefire tips to be certain you are prepared. Keep in mind that most schools look at … Read more…
Starting in 2011, FSHA’s science department began offering an introductory robotics course as a semester elective. Using the Lego Mindstorms platform, the intent of the course was to provide exposure and discovery for girls who had no prior experience with programming or robotics. Since inception, about 20 girls per year have chosen to use their … Read more…