Detallista. A Spanish word without an English equivalent, Señora Carreno, a Spanish teacher at NorthStar Academy, described it as meaning someone detail-oriented, meticulous, and who will go above and beyond to serve and meet the needs of others. She used this word to describe the Colombian people.
Read MoreIt is hard to believe that we are well into the first semester of the school year here at NorthStar. The temperatures are cooling down and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. If you have been around NorthStar for a while you have noticed a few user-friendly changes that have come along this year, most notably the move away from First Class and to Microsoft Teams and Outlook.
Read MoreWhen most people hear about Kuwait, they think of the war fought there in the 1990s. Thoughts of a vast, barren desert and the searing heat also come to mind. All that is true, but Kuwait is also so much more. Located in the northeast of the Arabian Peninsula, Kuwait is approximately equal in landmass to the state of Hawaii. Much of Kuwait is desert, but some cities and oases have sprung up. Most of the country’s population lives in Kuwait City, the capital, making this emirate one of the world’s most urbanized countries.
Read MoreOlivia Van Vreede, a tenth grader at North Star Academy, is a competitive swimmer for the Victor Swim Club in New York.
Read MoreNSA always has many courses to offer to their students and a few of which are very interesting and surprising. Two examples of this would be Introduction To the Culinary Arts and Criminology.
Read MoreLearn about some of the military families at NorthStar. Kristi Valesquez is a teacher here at NorthStar Academy. She and her family are currently stationed in Fort Campbell, USA.
Read MoreThis month’s article is all about Spiritual Life and involvement at NSA. I interviewed Emma Groskreutz, the 2019-2020 Spiritual Life Leader, to get an insight into the Spiritual Life section of the school. Keep reading to hear how you can get involved.
Read MoreNeed more drama in your life? Then the North Star Talent Search is meant for you! Mrs. Foster, the theater teacher for North Star Academy, is presenting The North Star Talent Search. Each month features a new performing challenge that can be approached creatively through singing, dancing, or acting. It is for all students, no matter their age or courses they are taking.
Read MoreThe Spiritual Emphasis Events connect students of NSA from all over the world, providing them with an in depth look into God’s Word. Learn about what goes into these important events, and how the Spiritual Life Leader keeps everything running smoothly.
Read MoreNorthStar Academy is used by students all over the globe. Close to 2,000 students in dozens of countries go to our school online. NorthStar is based in Mississippi but is a truly international school. Did you know that NorthStar also partners with a brick and mortar school in Kuwait? Lighthouse Academy is a Christian school that uses NorthStar’s curriculum from grades six to twelve. Graduates receive a NorthStar diploma. Recently, NorthStar’s Dean of Students, Scott Berggren, and Director, Dan Cooley, visited the Lighthouse Academy.
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