Science in humanities: New STEM journal showcases student work
Arava Rose, Guest Writer
April 18, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
While many students were relaxing and not thinking about school at camp or during the summer, alumni Ezra Loeb (‘18) and Abbie Svoysky (‘18) began talking to Dean of Students Roz Landy and science teacher Daniela Munteanu about creating the first scientific journal at CESJDS, the Bohr-Franklin Sc...
Not your average high school diploma: Community explores alternate routes towards an education
Ainsley Lerner, Guest Writer
April 17, 2018
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While stopping one’s high school career is often thought to be a bad thing and the end of one’s education, that is not true for everyone. Some people continue their education by taking the path to get a GED, which is what Jewish text teacher Lindsay Goldman did. A high school diploma shows that someone has...
HQ Trivia quizzes students
Sophie Krantz, Guest Writer
April 15, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
At 3 p.m. each day, most students know exactly what notification will pop up on their phones: it’s HQ time! People will drop everything they are doing in order to play this trending trivia game. 1 million people play this live trivia game, who answer a series of 12 questions with each question ge...
What makes the grade: English department addresses students’ concerns about bias
Addie Bard, Managing Editor, Copy
March 22, 2018
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The methodology behind grading an English essay is quite different than grading a math or science test. English teachers have no answer key; the grades they give are a reflection of their own evaluation of the paper. For some students, this loose procedure leads to questions of the subjectivity in their...
Student immigrants among us transition into new atmosphere
Sally Rogal, Reporter
March 22, 2018
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Many students deal with switching schools every couple of years, but for freshman Daniel Eyal, a switch in school also meant a change in continent. Eyal, who moved this year from Israel due to her father’s work, has received assistance both socially and academically from CESJDS to ensure a smooth transition. According...
Embrace the rainbow: GSA club presidents learn at Keshet Leadership Project shabbaton
Sabrina Bramson, Features Editor
March 22, 2018
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When junior Henry Sosland went to his second Keshet shabbaton, he never expected to learn so much that would end up aiding the future plans of CESJDS’ Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) club. Sosland and junior Lily Daroff co-chaired a shabbaton for Keshet the weekend of March 3 with their friend, Lennon...
Teacher in training: Zman Kodesh ozerim act as mentors for middle schoolers
Sally Rogal, Reporter
February 21, 2018
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Leadership, communication and working with others are just some of the many skills high school students are able to obtain through being an ozer. Any high school student has the opportunity to become an ozer, the Hebrew word for helper, for a middle school Zman Kodeshes. Upper School Jewish Life Direc...
New STEM teacher prioritizes passion
Daphne Kaplan, Reporter
February 8, 2018
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New STEM and computer science teacher Rustom Meyer began his time at CESJDS on Jan. 23, the start of second semester, with new schedules, hallways and students’ faces to memorize. Meyer is no stranger to adjustment. “I kind of grew up all around the country, I’ve moved around a lot. I was bo...
Cafeteria, revised: Students adjust to new lunch program
Izzy May, Reporter
January 31, 2018
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The moment the bell rings, hungry students rush to the cafeteria lunch line to choose from the buffet style food court and pay for their items. The 175-student storm trying to get their lunch at the same time can make the wait take almost half of a ravenous student’s lunch period. Despite the...
Senior acceptances to college generate jubilation, senioritis
Amelia Davidson, News Editor
January 31, 2018
Filed under Features
As CESJDS seniors count down their final days of high school, the number who have been accepted into colleges steadily goes up. With future plans intact, it can become more challenging for seniors to remain focused on academics. Seniors began to be accepted into college as early as Septem...
Environmental club pushes students to think hard before they discard
Sabrina Bramson, Reporter
January 31, 2018
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The small, blue bins in every classroom have one purpose: to be used for recycling. When junior Dora Mendelson looks inside most of the recycling bins, however, she often finds recyclables mixed with food products and other non-recyclable items. According to Director of Facilities Israel Mos...
Video: Meet the cast and crew of “Nice Work If You Can Get It”
Lily Daroff, Multimedia Editor
December 12, 2017
Congressman Jamie Raskin presents to progressive club
April 11, 2018
On Tuesday, April 10 during Community Time, Congressman for Maryland's 8th Congressional District Jamie Raskin visited CESJDS and spoke to the progressive club about the current political climate and his...
March for Our Lives in pictures
March 26, 2018
Lessons beyond the classroom: Faculty begins brain science workshops
March 22, 2018
As a new professional development initiative, CESJDS is partnering with the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School to educate teachers about applying brain science...
