Tag: school
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The Culture of Grades at Overlake
The competitiveness that exists amongst students at Overlake is causing more harm than good. Although some may argue that there is no problem with a little “healthy” competition, Overlake has moved far beyond that point. Through survey responses, interviews, and research, I have identified problems that have been caused by Overlake’s grade hungry and overly…
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Overlake Student Life: Outside of School Athletics
Overlake students excel in numerous activities. Often, these are school-related, receiving lots of recognition, and it is also critical to acknowledge our many out of school athletes who excel in their unique sports, which like any sport, requires plentiful time to perfect their skills.