As we Wyverns came back to school in August, a common theme was present in many classes. A change in policies regarding AI and cheating: teachers implemented new rules regarding phones, homework, and sharing test information, all of which are clearly outlined in the syllabi of their classes. Additionally, all teachers revealed KO’s latest policies […]
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With the school year coming to an end, everything seems to happen all at once. Students are taking AP exams, preparing for finals, and participating in clubs, sports, and much more. Students at KO have to tackle a lot, and it is never easy. So why is the Kingswood Oxford faculty scheduling constant assemblies at […]
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Every year in high school brings new challenges, successes, highs, and lows for students. Senior year, in particular, creates a unique environment for students that brings up a variety of feelings. From excitement to anxiety to gratitude, the college process inevitably impacts students’ mental health as they reflect on their years at KO and the […]
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Every Tuesday, the entire Upper School shuffles into Roberts Theater (as of lately, Hewett) to attend an assembly. Granted, assemblies are far from the most exciting events at school—usually, they’re preceded with mild protest, slumped shoulders, and some amount of sighing. After they’re over, you can hear whispers upon leaving the auditorium: “This couldn’t have […]
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Midterms are widely regarded among students as one of the most stressful periods of the school year. Normal exams are difficult, but back-to-back tests on everything covered in a particular course over a semester that determines 15% of your grade can be exponentially more demanding. In the past, KO has set midterms in a three-day […]
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If you ask students what their least favorite part of the school timetable is, you might hear a common complaint: the 15-minute break. Awkwardly jammed in between classes at the end of the day, the break occurs at 2:00 p.m. and pushes the end of the school day to 3:15 p.m. The break was created […]
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When you ask students about their favorite class at KO, they will often tell you about an elective they are taking. Electives are an integral component of the KO education, and they offer students an opportunity to explore areas of interest that often wouldn’t be covered in a typical class. However, as rising Form 5 […]
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KO’s dynamic classroom environment and engaging community have bred opinionated students. From the new schedule to more simplistic changes on campus, students often find ways to give meaningful feedback to the school. However, the response to these suggestions is not always as effective as it should be. That’s not to say the school doesn’t make […]
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On Tuesday, Feb. 21, Head of School Thomas Dillow sent an email informing the KO community that former Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dr. Donique McIntosh is no longer working at KO. This left many students with questions, wondering about the future of KO’s Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (​​DEIB) program. In his email, […]
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Advanced Placement (AP) courses were created in 1952, intended to be an avenue for the most high-achieving students to engage in independent study and college-level learning. A high score on the final exam granted students credit in that subject, allowing them to opt out of introductory-level courses in college. However, in the 71 years since […]
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