Math, Science, History, and English. These are the basic academic subjects for a middle schooler at BHA. In high school, however, students are offered a larger variety of classes to take depending on what...
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR for short, is a standardized testing programs for students grades 3 and up attending public schools in Texas. And while Brighter Horizons...
For many high school students, choosing classes for the next year is more than just filling out a schedule. For sophomores preparing to enter their junior year, the decision can include whether to take...
The Advanced Placement (AP) exams are in less than 60 days (to see exact dates for your exams, click here). Students who take AP courses will be tested on everything they have learned in the past 9 months....
Hobbies are like all the tiny stars scattered across the galaxy that have the power to illuminate even the darkest sky. Some people might think hobbies are a waste of time, or something that distracts...
Feeling tired has become a normal part of everyday conversation. Whether it's said jokingly or seriously, many people admit that they rarely feel fully rested. From when they get up until the end of the...
School stress starts like a tiny flash of fire pounding in the back of the brain, but over time, it's not a flickering flash anymore. It dominates with scorching heat and blinding light. Oftentimes, school...
In recent years, some teachers at BHA have been implementing the "flipped classroom policy", in which students learn a significant portion of a course by themselves. Could this really be an effective learning...
Saturday was the day of the storm. And when I [A.O] woke up, I saw snow and ice caked atop roofs and grass. I was sure that Monday would be off, and it was. The additional days that were off followed afterwards:...
In high schools across the country, group projects are a common part of classroom life. While some students dislike the thought of working with their classmates, these assignments play a big role in...
AP Human Geography (AP HuG) is a college-level course that teaches students how humans interact with the world around them. Unlike physical geography, which studies landforms, climate, and natural processes,...
On January 16th, 2026, the Academy hosted its NHS and NJHS induction ceremony in the gym. Members were in formal wear as they received their certificates of membership while family and friends cheered...