The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
A photo illustration representing your steps to preparing for the AP Exams.

Putting your study skills to the test

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief • May 6, 2021

The sun beats down on your beach towel laid out by the cool waters of a refreshing pool. Your mind is clear, besides considering what plans you should make later. Life is good… until you remember all...

A parody of the “Jurassic Park” logo, created using Font Meme.

“dinosauce313” and an allegedly botched College Board sting operation

Tyler Kinzy, Managing Editor-in-Chief • May 22, 2020

Based on his tone, you would have thought he had just busted a wanted crime boss.  “It's not worth the risk of having your name reported,” he warned. Instead, he had found high schoolers. The...

On her desk at home, junior Emma Bateman completes her math homework. This is also how and where Bateman plans to take exams for AP Physics I and AP Government. “Honestly, I’m not happy about the testing [being] online because I focus better in a classroom or testing environment than my room,” Bateman said. “Also, I don’t like that it's going to be all FRQ based this year.”

“They’re not canceled?”: AP testing from home

Fatema Rehmani, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • April 15, 2020

Though the world is at a standstill, the long-awaited Advanced Placement (AP) exams are still on schedule for May 11-22. The tests will now be administered online so that they can be taken from home. Each...

While in AP 2D Design and Photography, senior Sarah Lashly cuts out pictures of artist examples for her most recent project. This AP course went through major curriculum changes this year and now requires students to do more writing along with their photography projects. “I love the class because I get to be creative and express what I feel, but it is also very stressful for me since the curriculum is so new and different,” Lashly said.

AP teachers speak out about College Board changes

Grace Kaempfe, Convergence Journalism Writer • December 12, 2019

AP teachers are adjusting to the changes College Board made over the summer while also trying to maximize student exam and portfolio performances. The College Board is a national organization that provides...

To prepare for the AP fair, freshman Nate Kronert picks up his pass in counseling.

AP Fair takes place Wed. Jan 18

Hannah Hoffmann and Nell Jaskowiak • January 17, 2017

The AP fair will be held tomorrow during Common Ground. Students wishing to go need to go to counseling to pick up a pass allowing them to do so. The fair is a chance for students to talk to teachers of...