Christmas has been celebrated since 336 AD. For most, it’s a holiday that brings people and families together, it allows people to serve and give to each other, and it gives us an opportunity to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Elements and different celebrations of Christmas and Jesus’ birth can be seen across the world during the holidays, but how do different countries and cultures celebrate Christmas?
Read MoreOn 15 August, the Taliban took over Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. With Afghanistan’s takeover, twenty years of fighting for and developing human rights is disrupted and undone. Afghanistan’s fall hit the world hard, but some students and teachers at NSA, with a personal tie to the country, have probably felt the most impact.
Read MoreThis is the second year that the Navigator as a class has been open on NSA as a class. As an extracurricular, the Navigator pushes you to meet deadlines and work on a schedule that works for more than just yourself.
Read MoreIn the summer of 2020, NorthStar Academy introduced a new opportunity for students to get involved in leadership. This program, otherwise known as the Student Ambassadors Program (or SAP), was created to help students connect with prospective families considering joining NSA.
Read MoreHello, faithful readers! The NorthStar Navigator is proud to announce its newest section - Letters to the Editor! Let’s explain how this works.
Read MoreAs someone who has first-hand experience with traditional homeschool, public school, private school, and online school, it is safe to say that I’m hyper-aware of the differences between them all. There is close to nothing more annoying than someone not understanding the method of school you are doing. And I could be being dramatic, but I’d like to think I’m being reasonable.
Read MoreAhh, classes! We all have them. We all know what it’s like to be working tirelessly on that one subject that we just can’t seem to master, or alternatively, grinning when you open an assignment for that class that you couldn’t understand any better!
Read MoreDuring this time, brick-and-mortar schools have taken the opportunity to go virtual. Instead of the traditional classroom setting, teachers are connecting with their students via video-conferencing platforms (such as Zoom or GoToMeeting) and finding digital learning alternatives. This has caused students to get used to a whole new way of learning.
Read MoreMost students, teachers, or parents who have roamed the virtual halls of NSA have come across the “awkward elbow picture.” For those who are new to the fun nature of NSA the awkward elbow picture can be quite confusing. What is so special about a picture of two NSA students at a meet up where their elbows are touching? Why are their elbows touching? Why is this a trend and why, oh why, is it so awkward?
Read MoreMusic is different all around the world, but it’s kind of a common language. Every culture around the world has developed music. Different cultures develop different sounds. Many NSA students were asked what music is like in their areas. Some answers are probably not what you think.
Read MoreTransitioning from a brick and mortar school to an online school is a very strange thing. The change from a real classroom to an online video call with your teacher and other students is a huge change. For those who are new to it, it all may seem overwhelming at first, but it gets easier and goes a lot smoother.
Read MoreHave you ever needed to study, but don’t know the best way? Or maybe you’ve never needed to study, but now you do! Well here’s a how-to article on studying.
Read MoreDo you ever find yourself running out of time or not having enough? Mrs. G might just have the answers to help. In late January, Mrs. Gebreegzabeher or Mrs. G, hosted a NED Talk entitled “Tips to Becoming More Productive with your Time.” She talks about keys to doing more with your time, activities that add value to life, and prioritizing.
Read MoreNorthstar Academy is an online school. It goes without saying that it would be different than a brick and mortar school. Many students don’t know what to expect when they are going to take classes online for the first time; I know I had no idea what to expect. There are two different types of courses that are made available for students at NSA. There are EVP courses which stands for enriched virtual program, and then there are VRP courses. They are both great and each have their own benefits for students in different situations.
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 MoreAll NSA students have stories where knowledge was hard learned. Being an online student, whether a veteran or a novice, can be difficult and there is always room for growth. All NSA students like to hand out knowledge for free with a giant neon sign that says, “Take my advice, I beg you.”
Read MoreDid you know that NSA has its own National Honor Society? On top of that, did you know that they have a tutoring team that offers tutoring to any student for free! They have their own team on every students dashboard on Teams. It was created by NHS members to allow for authorized and organized peer tutoring at NSA.
Read MoreLet’s take some time to learn about the history of the Navigator and its transitions to where it is today.
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 MoreNorthStar Academy is an online school. This means that NorthStar can offer some very unique classes. One of these classes is Law and Order: Intro to Legal Studies, taught by Mrs. Rachel Knipe.
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