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Pushing Through IB MYP Freshman Year
Emma Cohen 12, IB Student, NHS Member As someone who went through the whole IB program, I remember that freshman year was chaotic and...
isabellawells2003
Jun 5, 20212 min read
Efficient Tips and Strategies to Ace your Test
Nick Babey, Senior, AP Student, NHS Member When it comes to studying for a test, whether it be a chapter test, unit test, or a...
isabellawells2003
Jun 5, 20215 min read
Resources Helpful for an IB Student
My name is Semera Kimbel-Sannit, I am a senior IB student and a member of NHS. After four years of IB, I have learned the best (and...
Esther Low
Jun 3, 20214 min read
STRESS and Tips to Alleviate It
Hi, my name is Marly Aronin. I am a sophomore at Desert Mountain High School, a student in the IB MYP program, and a member of the...
Esther Low
Jun 2, 20212 min read
How To Study for The ACT
My name’s Molly Wert, a Junior, and member of NHS, SNHS, and APSA, and here are my two cents about studying for the ACT. I just took the...
isabellawells2003
May 20, 20213 min read
How to Organize Notes and Maximize Their Usefulness for Tests
Hi, my name is Bridie Li, a senior AP student and a NHS number. I have slow handwriting which made me frustrated about taking notes. When...
isabellawells2003
May 20, 20212 min read
All About Time Management...
Author: Laura Wang, Sophomore, IB Student, NHS Member School can get overwhelming at times, with many classes a day, exams,...
isabellawells2003
May 20, 20213 min read
Should I Get a Job as a Highschool Student?
Author: Austin Fern, Junior, NHS member Throughout high school, you face many situations that require leadership, responsibility, and...
isabellawells2003
May 20, 20212 min read
Balancing Sports and School
Author: Sara Lenzmeier, Junior, AP student, NHS Member. As a softball player myself, I know how difficult it is to manage school and a...
isabellawells2003
May 20, 20213 min read
Why Ball Really is Life: Diversify Yourself
My name is Alexa Certo, I am a senior and am graduating from the IB program. Here is my hot take on why basketball, and sports in...
isabellawells2003
May 20, 20212 min read
Interning as a High School Student is Possibile!
About the author: Hello, my name is Carolyn Clements. I am a junior in the IB program. I will be giving my two cents on how to get an...
isabellawells2003
May 20, 20213 min read
Why You Shouldn't Pull that All-Nighter
My name is Logan Brethour, I am a senior at Desert Mountain in National Honor Society and about to graduate from the IB program. I want...
isabellawells2003
May 20, 20213 min read
How to Properly Annotate a Book
Author: Ginger Roberts, Junior, IB Student, NHS member You most likely will be asked to annotate at some point for English class. So, how...
isabellawells2003
May 20, 20213 min read
How to Choose a College that is Right for You
Author: Nora Khaled, senior, NHS member The beloved college season and the stress that comes with it has finally arrived. If you are a...
isabellawells2003
May 20, 20213 min read
The Benefits of Joining a Club
By Amrit Bal, a Junior, AP Student, and an NHS member Many contemplate joining their school’s wide range of clubs, but oftentimes they...
isabellawells2003
Apr 17, 20212 min read
In Which Charlie Perlstein Peer Pressures You Into Getting Involved in Music at DM. With Sources.
written by Charlie Perlstein If you are reading this article, you can—and should—learn an instrument. I know what you’re thinking:...
dsherman37
Feb 16, 20212 min read
How to Take Notes Effectively
written by Victoria Streeton Example of digital notes by Heather Lee Note-taking is essential in school, no matter what grade you’re in....
dsherman37
Feb 7, 20211 min read
A Guide to Peer Editing
written by Danielle Sherman . It’s a pet peeve of mine to swap papers with someone, then find that they’ve commented nothing more than...
dsherman37
Jan 10, 20214 min read
How to Create a Productive Study Space
written by Esther Low 1. Pick one location Your brain will eventually pick up that this one location is your study area, which will help...
dsherman37
Dec 10, 20202 min read
Tips for Studying Online... During a Pandemic
Tips for staying organized and studying effectively in online learning. Try these tips out for yourself or use them as inspiration!
Danielle Sherman
Oct 14, 20202 min read
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