The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

U-High Midway
The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

U-High Midway
The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

U-High Midway
While the administration has made steps towards decreasing stress, more systematic revamping need to be done.

Workload policies need effective enforcement system

Editorial Board
September 30, 2022
This year, minor adjustments have been made regarding mental health days and workload in the student handbook. One policy outlines that assessments may not be administered two days after school breaks.

New year brings changes

Clare O'Connor, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2022
A student crosses off items from their planner. The next Program of Studies will attempt to accurately display how much work students should expect to do for each class.

Workload expectations to be included in the Program of Studies

Colin Leslie, Assistant Editor
December 12, 2021
SPEAK OUT. At a Student Council-led meeting on Nov. 2, ninth grader Ayush Mishra shares his experiences with the group. The meeting was held for students to discuss strategies for workload.

Heavy workload aggravates students

Peter Pu and Meena Lee
November 9, 2021
Secret club uses memes to prompt dialogue, raise concerns

Secret club uses memes to prompt dialogue, raise concerns

Meena Lee, Sports Editor
October 28, 2021
Physics teacher Javier Saez listens during a faculty meeting on Oct. 6, while Principal Paul Beekmeyer shares new homework policies.

Unorganized, inconvenient deadlines prompt new homework policies

Adrianna Nehme, News Editor
October 19, 2021
Students had hoped to use winter break as an opportunity to rest and catch up on classwork, but many returned to school feeling as if nothing had changed.

Students struggle to recharge over winter break

Grace Holleb, Features Editor
January 13, 2021
Students log onto sites including Vista Higher Learning, Schoology and Flipgrid to complete their assignments.

Students balance multiple platforms while managing overwhelming workload

Anathea Carrigan, Assistant Editor
November 13, 2020
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