No one school is alike. Different athletic programs, different class options, and in some cases different grading scales are factors that make schools unique from one another. Surrounding Cincinnati schools such as Turpin, Anderson, Mount Notre Dame, Ursuline, Moeller and St. Xavier all grade students based on a ten-point scale, typically where a 90-92 is … More Grade scale clash: 10 pt. scale encourages student achievement

Throughout its history, McNicholas High School has had several extracurriculars and traditions that, while they were once very popular, have gradually lost interest with the student body. They then either fade into being unknown, or worse, are cancelled altogether due to lack of interest and participation.  Several clubs no longer exist, some activities, like the … More Moving forward: McNick traditions, extracurriculars need revived

Exam week is the one thing that every student dreads. The only reprieve from these tests is the opportunity to be exempt, but students can only be exempt from their second semester exams; first semester exams are not included in the current exemption policy. “The purpose of exams is to test long range knowledge so … More Exemption policy should include semester exams

The 2019/2020 school years concluded its first quarter with yet another pending change to the natural order of operation at McNicholas: extending the Kairos retreat experience to juniors. The ultimate goal is to replace junior retreat with Kairos in coming years. While change is notorious for being uncomfortable, offering an extended overnight retreat experience, such … More Extending Kairos retreat experience to juniors beneficial