Saja Amrati, Grade 10, Staff Writer At the High School of American Studies (HSAS) learning does not stop in the classroom. Common Sense takes a look at our classmates’ field trip experiences so far. According to Votes for Schools , over 90 percent of primary and secondary students agreed that schools should provide field trips. At HSAS, students have one to two grade-wide field trips per year, and some clubs offer additional field trips. Frosh students go to Sturbridge,...

Saja Amrati and Dahlia Lief, Grade 10, Staff Writers For many High School of American Studies (HSAS) students, learning does not stop in the classroom. Common Sense takes a look at our classmates’ attempts at balancing the obligations of school and work. While the majority of students find their employment a source of critical skills while also getting paid, they have also had to balance work and school. Others have chosen to focus entirely on academics. According to the Bureau of...