Some friendships are destructive and less than equal, others are equally encouraging. How is a person to know which is which? Continue reading Is This One-Sided or Two-sided? Navigating High School Friendships
Seniors Liam Porter, Sumner Griffin, and Drake Hassett share their top five tips for making the most of high school. Continue reading Making the Most of High School
Cobbler students continue to enroll in dual-enrollment college classes. For students considering this, how can they know if its a good idea? Continue reading Deciding on Dual Enrollment
As freshmen consider what they want to be involved in for the rest of high school, should they consider stepping into the role of mentor? Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: Why Be a Mentor for Cobbler 2 Cobbler?
If freshman year seems bad, Senior Sally’s experiences can show you this: it often gets better. Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: First Day of Freshman Year
Parents, teachers, and parents are always harping on the importance of students’ grades. Are they right to do it? Why do they matter? Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: Do Grades Matter?
Balancing time with friends and significant others is a challenge many students face, and Senior Sally has some ideas about how to do it. Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: Friends vs. Significant Other
Many upperclassmen take AP classes–some take a LOT of them. Choosing to fill your schedule with them is a big decision, and Senior Sally has some thoughts for students wondering if such classes are a good idea. Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: Should I Take an AP Class?
With four years of wisdom and a compassionate heart, Senior Sally answers questions and offers advice for students navigating high school. Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: Schedules and Freshman Year
by: Jacob Skovo Editor’s Note: Jacob graduated last May but left a bit of practical advice for students still at Central. Welcome to high school. College is better but don’t worry too much. High School can be tons of fun when you’re not burdened by bad grades. Apply some of this advice and you’ll be on the path of four years of fun and games. … Continue reading Practical Advice for Success at Central
The following is an anonymous letter from a recently graduated Cobbler student. Dear Young Freshman, High School can be fun, and it can be tough, but mostly it’s going to be tough and not very much fun (Unless you know how to make it fun). It is a long journey you’re going to have to take if you want to graduate and be successful in … Continue reading 10 Tips for Starting High School Off Right
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