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Using their 8-character AP ID or by entering the word PRACTICE, students can see how their AP exams will be formatted and conducted. The exam demo can be found at ap2020examdemo.collegeboard.org

Checklist and demo help prepare students for AP exams

Erika Pernis, Guest Contributor May 8, 2020

With AP testing starting on Monday, CollegeBoard has provided students with an AP Exam Day Checklist including an exam demo in order to assist students with the online transition and ensure that they will be able to access and submit their AP test(s). “The...

With campuses across the district opening with virtual learning for the first three weeks, many classes are mixed, with teachers teaching students from various campuses. “We have students from other campuses because not all campuses have the same amount of students who want to do in person and face to face classes,” English teacher Chad Doty said. “We are really trying to handle that overflow especially of those students who want virtual environments so I think it is beneficial in that way. Working with other schools in the district, we  are able to kind of shoulder the load and help out our students and facility around Frisco.”

Schalla gets creative with her annual class photo

Ana Cuen Alcelay, Guest Contributor May 7, 2020

COVID-19 isn’t going to stop math teacher Kathryn Schalla from continuing a tradition that began when she started teaching. Taking advantage of today’s technology and Zoom, Schalla was still able to gather all her classes to take their photo “I...

COVID-19 has closed schools, however the student body is able to vote for the Student Body President of the 2020 through 2021 school year. On the left is rising senior Franny Trezza, followed by rising senior Tyler Brown on the right.

Trezza takes the title of StuCo president

Yael Even, Managing Editor May 6, 2020

Students have already left the nest for the 2019-2020 school year due to COVID-19, however the results are in with rising senior Franny Trezza elected as Student Body President and rising senior Tyler Brown elected as Vice President. “I am so honored...

Debate is heading to their first competition Saturday at Princeton High School. One of the teams main goals at the competition is to give new team members experience.

Moved online, debate continues tryouts

Athena Tseng, Guest Contributer May 6, 2020

Usually held in person, the current eLearning system forced Debate 1 students to put their practice and their skills to the test in an online tryout format.  “The pandemic definitely took the entire process by storm,” sophomore debate team member...

The new year brings new classes for some Redhawks, as students who were enrolled in single-semester classes last fall transition into their spring courses. The change brings new teachers, new content to cover, and new classmates for many.

Spanish brings health lessons to homes

Ayooluwa Olotu, Guest Contributor May 5, 2020

Spanish 2 teachers have created a new unit that is utilizing world events as the basis for learning. “The health unit for Spanish 2 in particular is focused on making healthy choices and staying healthy during this quarantine,” Spanish teacher...

In addition to winning the CSPA Gold Crown this year, Wingspan has received other top honors on the regional, state, and national levels.

Wingspan receives top state and national honors

Wingspan Staff May 4, 2020

Wingspan and WTV have earned numerous local, state, and national awards with the latest coming on Saturday when the UIL's ILPC announced its publication and individual awards, with Wingspan winning multiple honors. This comes on the heels of Wingspan...

Senior Rileigh Horcher poses with her new treats. Starting as a Facebook trend, Adopt a Senior has allowed community members, friends, and family to spoil the seniors as their last year of high school was cut short.

Seniors celebrated despite COVID-19

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter May 1, 2020

Although the class of 2020 had its senior year cut short due to COVID-19, a few Frisco ISD administrators came together and created a group on Facebook called ‘Adopt a Senior’ which sees  seniors “adopted” by people who want to buy them little...

COVID-19 has closed schools, however the student body is able to vote for the Student Body President of the 2020 through 2021 school year. On the left is rising senior Franny Trezza, followed by rising senior Tyler Brown on the right.

Student Body President candidates take their campaigns online

Amelia Jáuregui, Staff Reporter May 1, 2020

The annual election for Student Body President is taking form much differently this year, as the unexpected halt to the school year has left the student body completing their workload online. Candidates Tyler Brown and Franny Trezza have been campaigning...

Included in the reopening are malls, and Stonebriar Centre has set up curbside services that align with Gov. Abbotts new order. While the mall still prohibits on-premise food consumption, its restaurants and food services may adhere to the curbside pickup and delivery system.

Students weigh in as stay-at-home expires

Aaron Boehmer, Managing Editor April 30, 2020

Malls, theaters, restaurants, and retail stores will begin opening Friday at a 25 percent occupancy level per the expiration of Texas’ stay-at-home order on Thursday, affecting students and their families. “I think it’s necessary for the stay...

Helping her community with a mask-making campaign

Ana Cuen, Guest Contributer April 29, 2020

Scissors, thread, stitches, and a camera.   Simple materials on their own, but with the potential to save lives together.  Most people have been staying home to help slow the spread of COVID-19. However, sophomore Stephanie Chung has taken it...

AP English Language and American Studies students are exploring current events in class. “Long term, its just good to know whats going on around the world to make sure that theyre kind of being informed and theyre able to make their own kind of decisions based on seeing different perspectives of the same issue,” Harrison said.

Humanities students review two years of content online

Jordan Battey, Guest Contributor April 28, 2020

With the AP World History test coming up on May 21 for sophomore students, the Humanities curriculum has begun preparing sophomores by reviewing skills and knowledge. “AP testing is shorter and more focused on skills because of COVID-19. The AP history...

With students and teachers learning to adapt to their new social- distancing environment, Spanish classes have shifted their content to address issues concerning students personal lives at home. Teachers like Patricia Flores look to help students embrace the situation positively, while learning about Spanish words and phrases relevant to real world issues.

Spanish teachers look to personalize curriculum

Erika Pernis, Guest Contributer April 24, 2020

PAP Spanish II teachers, including Patricia Flores, are using a different approach that helps to personalize students' learning and teach them to embrace current challenges while positively contributing to their communities.  “As World Language...

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