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A student stresses over standardized tests

The myths surrounding standardized testing

Avery Haden, news writer March 25, 2024

The rustle of papers and the tap tap tap of the pencils on desks are the only sounds on a Saturday morning at KHS. The students slump in their chairs as they methodically fill in the bubbles on their scantron,...

The Board of Education meets to discuss teaching goals and the mission of KSD.

KSD BOE discusses advanced learning experiences, district well-being and a new turf

Nicholas Copeland and Wylie Crews February 7, 2023

The KSD BOE work meeting that occurred Feb. 6, talked about a variety of things including ACT scoring, increasing activity in dual credit and Pioneer Pathways opportunities, student and teacher well-being,...

After the COVID-19 pandemic affected standardized testing opportunities, a permanent future with test-optional college applications is possible.

In-depth: A test-optional future

Mya Copeland, features + in-depth editor January 6, 2022

After three hours of staring at the tiny bubbles on a Scantron sheet, even a good student can start to go cross-eyed. Taking the ACT or SAT is a time-consuming process, especially for those taking tutoring...

The College Board announced Advanced Placement (AP) exams will take place online for the 2019-2020 school year due to COVID-19.

COVID-19 impacts AP exams and statewide tests

Kate Schreiber and Olivia Silvey March 20, 2020

The College Board announced Advanced Placement (AP) exams will take place online for the 2019-2020 school year due to COVID-19. The College Board stated on their website Friday, March 20 that students...

Make sure youre at the right place in your college search process with these tips.

The college search, mapped

Olivia Silvey, opinions writer March 13, 2020

Two words: college search. For some, this seems like a distant future. For others, it’s a nerve-wracking reality. However, for everyone looking to go to college after graduation, the formidable college...

School work stacks up for many students around finals week.

Call Ed: The case for finals

TKC Staff February 11, 2020

Final exams have always been used in higher education to test for overall understanding of course content. But each year the testing season raises controversy. The grades on these crucial exams have the...

I wish I could do half of what Emma does,” said Katie Harrell, Emmas mom.

Senior Profile: Emma Harrell

Amelia Hurley, features writer April 30, 2019

After logging onto the official ACT website, a sense of exhilaration rushed through her body. She silently begged for a score of at least 30. Nervously opening the tab, Emma Harrell, senior, was shocked...

photo by Will Rives

Issues: Standardized test prep affordability

Adler Bowman, web editor October 30, 2018

With a TI-84 calculator and No. 2 pencil trapped in a sweaty grip, high school students across the United States file into freezing classrooms at 8 a.m. on a Saturday to take a test. A test thought to...

Not the final test

Not the final test

Jack Rintoul, opinions writer December 16, 2016

*This is a piece of satire* With finals season upon us, I thought it would be a perfect time to reflect on the greatest resume builder for students: test taking. Every year about this time students...

Some senior wisdom

Some senior wisdom

Alexa Kannenberg, web managing editor October 22, 2015

As a senior, applying to college is always in the back of my mind. I imagine college admissions counselors looking over my application and frowning. Adults constantly ask me what could possibly be stressing...

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