The Stress for Success
Caitlin McCrary, Staff Writer
January 12, 2012
When it comes to academic achievement we have seen, in just one generation, a dramatic decrease in studying and a corresponding increase in stress levels. There is so much pressure on this generation of students to aspire to society’s definition of success—straight As, top colleges, a high-income... Read more »
How Important, REALLY, are Test Scores?
Toni Turner, Staff Writer
January 12, 2012
Two #2 pencils at hand, an eraser close behind, and a test right in front of you. The urge to simply bubble in any answer comes to mind. It’s not like it is the SAT…the test scores are not that important, you think. Well, you thought wrong! According to the CollegeView, a website filled with expert... Read more »
Spotlight on a Class
Karly Palmar, Staff Writer/Photographer
November 10, 2011
As most people know Home Economics class teaches high school students in various grades the fundamentals of how to do basic things around the house. From finances to cooking, sewing, and cleaning up, there’s a whole world of chores students learn that they didn’t know about. At CCA, this class is... Read more »
Are College Fairs Important?
Heather Wroth, Staff Writer
November 10, 2011
It’s not a big secret that college fairs give you the chance to talk to colleges and university admission officers, and get the scoop on everything from what they are looking for in a prospective candidate, to pertinent information on majors and career profiles. Some students might say that the information... Read more »
How to Study: A Game of Remember and Recall
November 10, 2011
“Necessary,” that’s how Mackenzie Pierce describes studying. “If I want to get into a good college, I know I have to study. Although, it’s definitely in my top 10 least favorite things I do.” Many high school students feel this way about studying. Teachers tell students to study, but they... Read more »
How to Survive an A.P. Class
Susy Urrutia, Staff Writer
September 29, 2011
“No, I’m going to die!” This is the sound of a student who found out they have been placed in an Advanced Placement (AP) class. Visions of themselves skipping out on friend hangouts and hiding out like a hermit in their room flash through their mind. If you are that student…wait! Even though... Read more »
Journey Literary Magazine Announces its Winners…
Alexandra Gomez
July 19, 2011
Last December, Calvary Christian Academy embarked on a new journey… Journey Literary Magazine, that is. The idea of a literary magazine was debuted in December when a writing, art, and photography competition for students in grades 6 – 12 was announced. Students interested in those artistic fields... Read more »
CCA Rolls Out the Red Carpet at Awards Night
Alexandra Gomez
July 19, 2011
Dozens of Calvary Christian Academy high school students were recognized at the school’s annual Academic Awards Night, held Tuesday, May 3, at the Calvary Chapel Theatre. Before the program began at 7pm, CCA families, teachers, and administrators had a chance to spend some time at The Grill, where... Read more »
How to Become Valedictorian of your High School Class
Chris LeMaire
July 19, 2011
Melissa King, Valedictorian 2011 Valedictorian. Top of the class, highest grade point average, and an all around student. Who wouldn’t want to be this person at graduation? The valedictorian gets into the best colleges and basically has success written all over them. But the road to becoming one is... Read more »
The Final Say on Finals
Brittany Fortier
July 18, 2011
It’s that time of year once again. Textbooks out, late nights studying in your room, flashcards, quizzing yourself, pre-tests. Recognize this picture? Yes, it’s finals, and for every high school student the challenge is to finish the year strong. Many people will tell you that in order to be successful... Read more »