Like many academic institutions, KO has a set of “core values” that inform the actions of the community. While many of these overarching ideas are seamlessly woven into the KO experience with little fanfare, frequent emphasis is placed on one of these values in particular: “care beyond oneself.” Although it’s a simple phrase, it’s packed […]
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This editorial is different from our usual criticism. We decided it was time to look at all of the positive aspects of our school and the important life lessons we have learned in our time at KO. We believe that because KO is a day school, it gives our community a special atmosphere that sets […]
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Many of KO’s practices encourage students to advocate for themselves. Whether it’s meeting with an advisor or teacher in order to work through a problem, or voicing your opinion to the student government, self-advocacy is a major part of being a student here. The paper is yet another platform for students to voice their opinions. […]
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At Kingswood Oxford, like at many other independent schools around New England, a sports requirement takes the place of physical education [gym] classes. While this alternative has seemed to work well for many years, enabling students to explore new sports and helping KO field competitive teams, issues arise when there are disparities between athletic teams; […]
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At Kingswood Oxford, the Dean of Students is an asset to the community – someone who both serves to support students when needed as well as discipline them in certain situations. The Dean of Students is responsible for many aspects of KO life: providing students with opportunities to learn and grow and giving students the occasion […]
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As the KO community heads into March, it seems that things may finally be looking up. With masks coming off, a return to “normal” times, and the promise of an eventful spring, perhaps we have finally turned the corner from a stressful and gloomy two years—and we should be thankful. On Monday, Feb. 28, the […]
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As the KO community heads into the second semester of the school year, many have noticed a slight change encroaching on the minds of students and teachers alike. Over the past month, the KO parking lot has arisen as a popular topic of conversation, as this often forgotten area of campus has come to light […]
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It’s undeniable that the pandemic has irrevocably changed the way we experience life. COVID-19 greatly decreased the pace of our daily lives and increased the flexibility of those around us. As such, although KO may be attempting to shift back to our pre-pandemic “normal,” the community isn’t quite ready to accept such changes after the […]
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On Friday, Oct. 24, Kingswood Oxford experienced a Code Red lockdown during sports practices. All afternoon activities came to a striking halt as students and teachers quickly mobilized, taking safety in classrooms and following protocols, while the threat was neutralized nearby. The KO community learned resoundingly on that Friday that there is a stark difference […]
Read MoreCurrently, Kingswood Oxford offers 17 AP courses. Although many students who opt to take an AP course do so in order to further their knowledge on a particular subject in a more rigorous academic setting and not necessarily to take the final AP exam, once enrolled, students are mandated to sit for the examination in […]
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