What sets us apart: A deep dive into the Upper and Middle Schools

Since its merger in 1969, Kingswood Oxford has been a school that fosters the ideals of vibrant student life, stimulating academics, and competitive athletics. In both the Upper and Middle schools, these factors are considered of the utmost importance. The schools’ schedules set aside time to allow students to develop mentally, academically, and athletically. These […]

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Student surveys: meritorious and meritocratic, or meretricious and “meh”?

Tracy K. Smith, in her final speech as U.S. Poet Laureate, discussed at length the commodification of learning and language in today’s world. One target of her critique: student surveys. “Rate your professor,” she sarcastically yet thoughtfully intoned: “Did she make the material relatable and easily digestible, or did you have to work to learn […]

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The Merits of KO College Counseling

Ask any KO student, parent, or faculty member – ask anyone with connections to high schoolers, really â€“ and they will tell you in no uncertain terms of their conviction that the whole college admissions process is a rather miserable beast. There’s a couple of common complaints one hears: that the process has grown so cutthroat […]

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