Online school is rather unconventional and I believe that everyone has a unique story about why they came to NSA. Even those that believe their story is bland may be surprised by hearing others’, which is why everyone should share their story. Here is my experience coming to an online school for the first time.
Read MoreNorthStar Academy might not have any sports teams, but that doesn’t mean students at NSA do not play sports. In fact, some students at NorthStar are a part of the school because of the sport they play. NorthStar’s courses offer the flexibility and versatility that many students need to complete their schooling while participating in other activities like sports. An example of a student like this is James Albarracin, a sophomore who plays competitive tennis.
Read MoreStudents connected on FirstClass for a long time. With Teams, they can still connect. And where there are people, there is humor. NSA is definitely no exception. In this article, we’re going to reveal some of the funny moments and stories, given to us by a number of NSA students. While they probably aren't the funniest, they certainly are funny. So let’s get on with the humor, shall we?
Read MoreMany cringe away from the grainy awkward pictures of everyday life. Those pictures that were taken with no skill or lighting, only raw reality. Those pictures that capture the truth of a moment. Pictures are not only aesthetic photos with gorgeous lighting and the smooth skin of Photoshop. Some pictures grasp the depth of a situation by keeping the unflattering, the real.
Read More“Oh you’re so lucky, I wish I was an only child.” Alas, a phrase an only child is so used to hearing. If you read Tirzah Hopkins’ article called “Family First,” and you couldn’t quite relate to living in a family of eleven, this one might just be for you. Online school looks different for everyone, and this is my experience doing online school as an only child.
Read MoreWe all know that balancing school and family can be hard. It can be especially hard for those of us with many siblings, and for those of us who are used to being a part of the family for most of their day, especially when the siblings are also used to you being a part of their life, all the time.
Read MoreJacob Nadalini is an eighteen-year-old student here at NorthStar Academy. He lives in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He is not your average high schooler.
Read MoreI moved overseas when I was nine years old. My family and I first lived in Oman. We stayed there for six months, but then we moved to the United Arab Emirates. We have lived here for the past six and a half years.
Read MoreIn the NorthStar Navigator’s first publication in November, Kay Lane wrote an article about the NSA talent showcase. The staff at the NorthStar Navigator felt it was only fitting the follow up her article with information on the winners from December and February. Congratulations to the winners and all those who had the courage to submit their talents.
Read MoreThere are many different types of martial arts. One of the most common forms of martial arts done among children and teenagers in America is tae kwan do, a Korean martial art. Other very common martial arts practiced are MMA, Brazilian jiu jitsu, krav maga, American Kenpo, Japanese karate, aikido, judo, hapkido, muay thai, and kung fu. Some very uncommon martial arts practiced in America are bokator, bakom, lerdrit, dambe, systema, and silat.
Read MoreMr. Daniel Cooley has been the director of NorthStar Academy for the past six years. During that whole time, he has lived in Southaven, Mississippi. NorthStar is a part of the Network of International Christian Schools, also known as NICS. This organization has its campus in Southaven as well. However, Mr. Cooley will be moving across the world to Nairobi, Kenya, to become the principal of a middle school.
Read MoreNorthStar Academy is a school known for its boundless reach. With students all over the world, NorthStar breeds a unique culture, perspective, and atmosphere…At NorthStar, the opportunity to connect is there, but it can be hard to make that first step. NorthStar’s NSA Connections Team was created for this very reason.
Read MoreBiblical principles and a Christian worldview are integrated into and expressed in all of NorthStar’s classes. Teachers challenge students to think critically about their faith and worldview. However, teachers do their own challenges as well. This past December, most of the teachers at NorthStar read through the book of Luke together.
Read MoreHave you ever eaten fried ants? Everett Segner, eighth grader at North Star, said it was the weirdest food he has eaten in Uganda.
Read MoreChristmas is a time of rejoicing in the birth of our Savior, celebrating with family, eating many different kinds of food, and, for dancers participating in The Nutcracker, lots and lots of practicing. NSA helps many students, like dancer Leahnees Miller, focus on what they love, while getting a Christ-centered education.
Read MoreMasha Lakisova is an eighteen year old senior here at NorthStar Academy. She lives in Vernon Hills, Illinois, which is north of Chicago. She’s a professional violinist and plays at concerts and competitions all over the world.
Read MoreHave you ever heard of Pickle-Ball? It’s a very interesting sport that is a combination of Badminton, tennis, and ping pong… On top of that did you know that NorthStar’s very own Mr. Noel Horneck is very accomplished in said sport?
Read MoreDetallista. 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 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.
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