The beloved three-month break between school years stands as many students’ motivation to get through any assignment or test. However, the state has been shortening this much-awaited respite to roughly two and […]
Shortening Summer
Homework
Most students get homework the vast majority of school days. People have different opinions on it. There are both positives and negatives to homework. I interviewed a seventh grade student, a seventh […]
GSC
GSC or SSR, is where students in their second period spend more or less than half an hour honing their reading skills or staying in another class to improve that subject. The […]
Classes in Junior High
In elementary school, you have one teacher to teach you all the core subjects. When moving from elementary to junior high, there are many things that change like older kids, no recess, […]
TEACHER VS STUDENT: GSC
On normal Wednesdays, we get out of school at 2:10pm instead of the normal 3:10pm. This “early release” schedule includes shortened periods and the hour-long Greenfield Support and Connect (GSC) class. GSC […]
Teacher vs Student: Sports or Academics
Winter sports along with the end of our first semester (the end of the first two quarters), are both big events, but which should students care about more, sports or academics? Mr. […]
SCRIBBLE SCRIBBLE – Should Doodling in Class Be Allowed?
In class, during note-taking time, many students rely on doodling to get them through it. Whether it’s a quick scribble or a full-on Picasso, students claim that drawing on their work helps […]
Teacher vs. Student: Bullying
Do we have a problem with bullying at Greenfield Junior High? Have you seen it? Many people could be seeing it or doing it without realizing it. Most of students joke around […]
Teacher vs. Student: Soup or Salad?
Soup or salad? When going at out to eat at a dine-in restaurant this question is almost always asked, and what do you say? Do you go for the more hearty option […]
Teacher Vs Student: Standardized Testing
At an early age, students are introduced to standardized testing such as the Azmerit and AIMS. Standardized testing is a test that the whole school system does. Most students dislike […]
He Said/She Said: Pumpkin Spice
With the Fall season here, pumpkin spice has invaded almost every type of food possible. Some people are total fans of the fad but others despise it. Let’s ask some GrJHS students […]
Teacher vs Student: Should we be to allowed eat in class?
We’ve all had those moments in class, the growling of our stomachs. Should we be able to eat in class? Well a few teachers and students have answered this question in their […]
Teacher vs. Student: Fidget Spinners
There is a huge controversy going on in our school about fidget spinners. Some people hate them, others love them. I decided to ask a student and a teacher their opinions on […]
Teacher vs. Student: Should We Get Rid of 8th Hour?
We have all asked ourselves, should we get rid of 8th hour? Well a few students and teachers have answered that question in their own opinion. Shade Kerr in 7th grade says, […]
Teacher vs. Student: Longer Lunches
Is a 30 minute lunch too short? Or is it too long? Or is it the perfect amount of time to eat lunch and hang out with friends? Some people believe that […]
