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Starting Tuesday, teachers are getting Chromebooks to use in their classroom.

Flight School helps freshmen launch new year

Shreya Jagan, Managing Editor August 4, 2020

With the new Frisco ISD school year starting out on a virtual platform, Flight School for all incoming freshman follows suit, taking place on Tuesday.  “Everything is 99 percent virtual, except for a small F2F (face-to-face) occurrence where students...

Despite pandemic, the class of 2020 gets its graduation ceremony

Despite pandemic, the class of 2020 gets its graduation ceremony

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief June 1, 2020

Seniors, staff, and family got together for a socially-distant graduation ceremony for the class of 2020 at Toyota Stadium Saturday. “I’m really glad that Frisco went through with it and actually gave us a graduation,” graduating senior Jacqueline...

With all Frisco ISD high school students returning back to school in-person, staff and students on campus are attempting to return to a state of normalcy. Ultimately, the goal is to transition to the usual routine that staff and students on campus exercised before the pandemic.

Algebra 1 students shape their knowledge on Geometry

Aarya Oswal, Guest Contributor May 27, 2020

As the end of the year is arriving, many students have finished off their coursework, however, students in Pre-AP Algebra 1 get a head start on Geometry by learning the basics in the last few weeks of school. Wanting to be prepared for the upcoming...

Using real life issues such as asthma, biology students had to tackle a issue as part of a final project.

Students try to find solutions to society’s health issues

Jordan Battey and Erika Pernis May 26, 2020

Students in Pre-AP Biology are partaking in a challenge that prompts them to research a health issue of their desire and extend their knowledge to create a positive impact on their communities.  “The purpose of the challenge is to have students...

Chemistry students had the chance to improve their grade with an optional project where they had to record themselves talking about gas laws.

Gas talk fuels final chemistry project

Aarya Oswal, Guest Contributor May 21, 2020

Students in chemistry were recently assigned an optional project where they had to record themselves talking about gas laws for two minutes. “This gas law project was basically a chance for students to better their grade if they wanted to,” sophomore...

Although biology students are not physically present in the lab, students have been able to explore protists and fungi from the comfort of their own home, as well as body systems. Students have been taking part in virtual labs helping them learn the material.

Body systems explored online

Grant Milleson, Guest Contributor May 19, 2020

In person learning on campus hasn’t been a thing since before spring break, but learning at home continues despite the crisis. “My students are learning about the body systems and how they interact to maintain homeostasis,” biology teacher Mattison...

Wednesday night is National Honor Societys induction for new members. “Students exemplify the core values of NHS, which [include] scholarship, service, leadership, and character. We [also] aim to build our community and become more involved, Marcela Pedron said.

NHS officers announced

Ana Cuen Alcelay, Staff Reporter May 18, 2020

It took a runoff to determine the position of secretary, but National Honor Society officer elections for 2020-2021 are officially over.  “I look forward to meeting our new officers, as I have only really met two of them so far,” NHS sponsor Kelli...

Freshman Andrew Jauregui takes advantage of the extra time on his hand to improve his driving skills. Although its encouraged to stay home, some students are  still committed to passing their drivers test.

Staying home means more practice time behind the wheel for some

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor May 15, 2020

Spending time cooped up in their homes is something most people are going through, but many student drivers are taking this time to hit the road to practice their skills behind the wheel. “I have been driving more than before quarantine around parks...

Tile painting has been an annual project for precalculus students, but painting ceiling tiles is a part of this years Algebra 1 end-of-the-year project. Other options for the project include creating an Algebra 1 glossary, making a music video, or taking a quiz on every module covered throughout the year.

Algebra 1 students show their mastery in end-of-the-year project

Aarya Oswal, Guest Contributor May 14, 2020

Finishing up their last unit, students in Algebra 1 are working ontheir end-of-the-year project due Friday, where they get to decide if they want to paint on one of the ceiling tiles, create an Algebra 1 glossary, create a music video, or take a quiz...

Students in pre-AP Biology classes such as those of teacher Kristen Newton are learning how to write a science based research paper over a health problem in todays society.

Biology students bring the science into research writing

Athena Tseng, Guest Contributor May 13, 2020

Pre-AP Biology teachers have taken advantage of online learning by teaching students about health issues and how to research through a five week project on body systems and health problems in the area.  “Mr. Ham, Ms. Cowger, and I had already...

Tips for AP exam preparation

Tips for AP exam preparation

Erika Pernis, Guest Contributor May 12, 2020

With Redhawks AP exams from home this week and the next, guest contributor Erika Pernis shares tips for finding success with the online exams.

While Frisco ISD doesnt have finals at the end of each semester, dual credit students will end the semester a little different. Because Collin College does administer final exams, some Frisco ISD students are preparing for finals.

Some FISD students prepare for finals

Ana Cuen Alcelay, Guest Contributor May 11, 2020

Frisco ISD does not require students to take finals at the end of the semester. However, those in dual credit Collin College classes have had to learn the rigor of preparing for these tests, and taking them starting on Monday, on their own.  “For...

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