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Exploring the NPHS Pathways
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Introduction As 8th graders become freshmen, freshmen become sophomores, and so on, the terms IB, AP, and dual enrollment are tossed around without much understanding as to their meaning. Although many wish there could be one path designated as the best route to success for every student, that is just not the case. It…
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NPHS changes plans for AP and IB exams
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CVUSD confirmed on Feb. 19 that the majority of AP tests will be online this year, with a few happening in-person. The normal test date has been pushed back to late May for digital tests, and there will also be an alternative date in June for people retaking exams that had technical issues on…
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Computer Science shapes futures
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The symphonious sounds of mouse clicks and keyboard clacks fill the air of the Panther Lab as students are meticulously pondering a task on the front board. It is in this room that students are learning how to problem-solve and embrace their creativity, all the while being educated in AP Computer Science. AP Computer…
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Is getting ahead in school worth it?
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Addressing the issue SAT. ACT. AP. IB. While these abbreviations sound foreign to those outside school, what they mean for the future of the students is of utmost priority in an increasingly more competitive academic environment. Newbury Park High School is unique compared to other schools in the district as it offers the…
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Choose your own adventure
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Too many students sacrifice taking the classes they really want to take in order to take the classes they believe they should be taking. Many people seem to forget that the standard set of classes is not the best option for everyone. Whenever there is a new opportunity at school, whether it is a…
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Academic Programs Pursue Modernization in Curriculum and Exams
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In a continuous effort to update courses, both Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) are modifying classes this year. Along with the launches of the Common Core standards and new SAT, the changes serve to avert the educational focus away from memorization and towards critical thinking. Art history and European history are two…