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Back at It Again

Whether or not you are a new or returning student, the start of a new school year always brings mixed emotions. It might be nerve-racking, exciting, or challenging! Even though I became a student at NorthStar Academy three years ago, each year brings new obstacles and circumstances to adapt to along with things to look forward to. I would say that a student at NorthStar, Ruthie, summed it up well. “School years is [sic] like a great adventure and you have to defeat monsters, giants, etc to reach the destination which is summertime.”

Popular, 🗣️AdviceEIC NSAOctober 8, 2021October 2021 Issue, 2021-2022

NorthStar Through the Ages

From using dial-up internet to having a meeting with teachers across the world in an instant, NSA’s rich past is worth a review. The history of submitting school work and talking to fellow students at NorthStar is quite extensive and something many people are unfamiliar with. How did NSA begin as a school? What was the FirstClass system? Where will we be in the near future? A look back at the ancient memoirs of students and teachers answers these questions. The Navigator staff invites you on a journey through time (or the ages) showcasing NorthStar’s spectacular history.

MS Hacks

As a middle schooler, I know how difficult it can be to feel disconnected, especially as a new student at NSA. It can be hard to find people who share your same interests and sense of humor. There are a few tips and tricks that will help you.

Popular, 🗣️AdviceEIC NSAFebruary 12, 2021February 2021 Issue, 2020-2021

The Good, the Bad, and the 2020

It’s been a year full of good, bad, and… well… just 2020 in general. Watching the world experience fires, murder hornets, riots, and a world pandemic wasn’t exactly on my bucket list! However, good has come out of this year as well, whether we choose to see it or not. So, just for a moment, let’s not be afraid of our past. Before the ink has dried on our newly written New Year’s resolutions, and before we wave goodbye to this strange year once and for all, let’s take a look at what this year has told us about ourselves. Let’s see what wonderful things God can make out of our poor, sinful, and pandemic-ridden world.

Popular, 👤NSA PeopleEIC NSAFebruary 12, 2021February 2021 Issue, 2020-2021

A Study In Student Leadership: Life of a Student Ambassador

In 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.

Popular, 🔎InformationalEIC NSAFebruary 12, 2021February 2021 Issue, 2020-2021

Coming Soon! Letters to the Editor

Hello, faithful readers! The NorthStar Navigator is proud to announce its newest section - Letters to the Editor! Let’s explain how this works.

Popular, 🔎InformationalEIC NSAFebruary 12, 2021February 2021 Issue, 2020-2021

The Importance of Using Correct Terminology

As 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.

Popular, 🔎InformationalEIC NSAFebruary 12, 2021February 2021 Issue, 2020-2021

An Awkward Article

Most 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?

Popular, 🔎Informational, 🧑‍🚀NSA CultureEIC NSAJune 6, 2020June Issue, 2019-2020, Popular