Written by Isa Pierry Welcome back Wildcats! Although I don’t normally love to disclose this, the first article I ever wrote for the Rye Crop emerged from a meticulous reading of the WikiHow page titled “How to Write an Article: Step-by-Step Guide (With Examples).” That was three years ago during my freshman year. I like to think that I have come a long way since … Continue reading Advice for First Years
Written by Alexandra Steyn The Upper School schedule needs a major overhaul. The schedule changed slightly this year: House is only five minutes and there is five minutes’ passing time between blocks, shortening each period to an hour. I recognize the difficulty of building a schedule that satisfies everyone. I know how hard the Upper School administration works to create the schedule, and I do … Continue reading Gambling Against Class Time
Authors G & I– PRO: Author G Standardized tests like the ACT and SAT are a vital part of the college admissions process because they analyze far more than just intelligence. At the heart of the assessment, standardized tests are reading comprehension and endurance evaluations. Not only do the tests force students to recall information they have learned throughout their years of education, but it … Continue reading The Argument Arena: Standardized Testing
In the past four years, each new school year has signified the start of a brand new schedule. With a six day, eight block schedule in 2019, followed by a six day, four block schedule in 2020, an eight day, five block schedule in 2021, and now a six day, four block schedule at the start of 2022, it is safe to say that students … Continue reading Thoughts on the New Schedule… Again?
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