(Pixabay) While structured classes may seem effective at improving test scores and maintaining order, they harm students’ long-term learning and development. This debate is even more relevant as Houston has recently shifted to a new educational system based on strict schedules and curriculums. Houston’s new strict schooling model, although it seems effective at boosting schools’…

Columbus Academy’s upper school Chinese students hosted their annual Lunar New Year assembly on Monday, January 27, featuring traditional performances and dances prepared by each Chinese class level. The assembly began with a performance of a Lion Dance, in which two students mimicked a lion’s movements in a golden-white costume, complete with moving ears and…

 (@columbusacademy Instagram) Columbus Academy canceled classes on Tuesday, January 21, because of the freezing temperatures ranging from a low of 5 to a high of 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Students loved that they had an extra day of break following MLK Jr. Day, and I was glad to sleep in after watching Ohio State win the…

(Courtesy/Jeremy Morgan) Columbus Academy hosted its annual Martin Luther King Activity Day on Friday, January 10, in an event that included an assembly and numerous Breakout Activities aimed at teaching and honoring Dr. King’s legacy in the world of civil rights and social justice.  Students headed to “The Mack” after one block of academic classes…

(Courtesy/CA Flickr) The CA wrestling team kicked off its season on Saturday, December 7, at Olentangy, competing against numerous opponents from the central Ohio area.  Freshman Josh L. and junior Tiago P. were the only wrestlers representing Academy.  Unfortunately, both were pinned and lost all five of their first-round matchups. Academy will host West Jefferson…

(Pixabay) At the end of each quarter, students swarm around teachers for their grades, comparing GPAs with their friends. Some students believe an open grade book policy provides transparency every day.  If you always know where you are, it eliminates having to constantly ask teachers where you stand. Sure, at the end of the quarter,…

Gabe D-R. dodges past defenders (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) The CA football team ended its season on Friday, November 8, after falling to Harvest Prep in round two of the playoffs with a final score of 48-9, Warriors.  Academy struck the first touchdown with a pass to Harmon G. to claim the early lead at 7-0. But…

Charlie R. (Courtesy/Alex L.) The CA football team remains on course amid the postseason after winning game-one against Piketon on Friday, November 1, beating the Redstreaks 24-7 under an electric atmosphere. The game started off slowly, with neither team finding any offensive pressure, trading possessions for the entire first and half of the second quarter.…

Cole S. keeps the ball (Courtesy/Alex L.) The CA football team lost both its first game of the season and the Central Buckeye League title on Friday, October 25, against the Bishop Ready’s Silver Knights, 23-14. Bishop Ready received the first half kickoff and fumbled the ball, allowing the Vikings to take over on their…

Cole S. fights for more yardage (Courtesy/Alex L.) The CA football team tallied its ninth consecutive win and remained undefeated on Friday, October 18, fending off the Barons at 20-14. The Vikings started off hot as they received the first-half kickoff, with 11-yard runs from both Cole S. and Griffin B. to set them up…