How is it already December? It seems that time has flown by recently. I, for one, am always looking forward to the holidays and the season that comes with them. Everyone's holiday looks different, especially at an international school like NSA. I invite you to get to know the 2020-2021 Navigator staff with their own words about the holidays.
Read MoreNorthStar Academy has a wide variety of clubs for its students. From the Botany Club to the Photography Club to the Drama Club, NSA has it all. One of the clubs that students can join is the Creative Writing Club. As evident in its name, the Creative Writers of NorthStar is made up of anybody from NSA who loves to write or wants feedback on their work. One member of this club is Katelynn Rogerson.
Read MoreSheepdogs. When it comes to sheepdogs, there are two types of people. Either sheepdogs are important to you and vital for something you have to do, or they aren’t important to you at all and aren’t vital for anything. I think I walked in, more like logged in, to this month’s high school chapel expecting something similar to last time, but boy, was I wrong!
Read MoreRyan Boren is a freshman from Phoenix, Arizona, and a great lover of cars. His favorite type of car is a Porsche but he also really likes Pontiacs because, “I like Pontiac because I own a Pontiac muscle car my grandfather gave me when he passed.”
Read MoreGet excited NSA, because the Fruits of the Spirit are coming! And no, it is not the coconut kind of fruit. These fruits are the best that NSA has ever seen. Get ready for month after month of fun-filled scripture-related goodies!
Read MoreAttending an online school can make it difficult to meet people and experience that feeling of being a part of the student body like you get at a brick and mortar school. But NorthStar provides a lot of easily accessible, not to mention, great ways for students to get plugged-in. One of these ways is through the NSA Connects.
Read MoreInjuries are a part of life. Everyone knows this. But not all injuries are the same, so NSA students were asked what their injuries were.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what Spirit Week is? Spirit week is a whole week where you can do enjoyable activities and meet a ton of new people.
Read MoreCrossFit is a well-known fitness program. Many people do it for a variety of reasons, from general fitness to weight-loss to competitions. The CrossFit Games are a major competition among some of the world’s fittest people for the crown of Fittest Male or Female on Earth. These games have age groups, and one of North Star’s own students competes in these high-level contests.
Read MoreDuring this time, brick-and-mortar schools have taken the opportunity to go virtual. Instead of the traditional classroom setting, teachers are connecting with their students via video-conferencing platforms (such as Zoom or GoToMeeting) and finding digital learning alternatives. This has caused students to get used to a whole new way of learning.
Read MoreThis is our 23rd year providing online education for students all over the world. It has been so fun serving with NSA for 12 of those 23 school years. It is my joy to serve as Director this year.
Read MoreThe first-ever middle school chat has officially taken place on September 24.
Read MoreI’m not good at saying goodbye. Is anyone really?
Read MoreMost students, teachers, or parents who have roamed the virtual halls of NSA have come across the “awkward elbow picture.” For those who are new to the fun nature of NSA the awkward elbow picture can be quite confusing. What is so special about a picture of two NSA students at a meet up where their elbows are touching? Why are their elbows touching? Why is this a trend and why, oh why, is it so awkward?
Read MoreWhat I consider to be the most important decision of my young life was made during a rather uneventful day.
Read MoreMy name is Tirzah Hopkins.
Read MoreBefore I came to NSA, I had been homeschooled and I had gone to a public school.
Read MoreOnline school is rather unconventional and I believe that everyone has a unique story about why they came to NSA. Even those that believe their story is bland may be surprised by hearing others’, which is why everyone should share their story. Here is my experience coming to an online school for the first time.
Read MoreNorthStar Academy might not have any sports teams, but that doesn’t mean students at NSA do not play sports. In fact, some students at NorthStar are a part of the school because of the sport they play. NorthStar’s courses offer the flexibility and versatility that many students need to complete their schooling while participating in other activities like sports. An example of a student like this is James Albarracin, a sophomore who plays competitive tennis.
Read MoreWow. It is hard to believe that this will be my last article from the Director’s desk here at NorthStar Academy. My last day in this role will be May 22 after six years!
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