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Phone caddies, such as the one shown, have been heavily used by teachers across campus to implement the new phone policy. Placing heavy restrictions on student's phone usage, the policy aims to foster greater human connection in class.

New Year New Policies: School-Issued Phone Policy Sparks Controversy

Charlie Hui and Arhaan Jafri September 6, 2024

In an era where teens find themselves interacting with others through a screen more often than not, the administration team is aiming to get students to have a more human connection by implementing a strict...

Sorting through her items, Selin Anilturk '24 contributes to the donation drive. IBSO officers also collected monetary donations to go towards the family. "I know that my family can help, and we have the opportunity to help," Anilturk said.

Honoring Program Values, IB Students Come Together to Collect Donations for Spicewood Family Affected by House Fire

Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2022

International Baccalaureate Student Organization (IBSO) officers organized a donation drive on Monday, Nov. 14 to aid a Spicewood Elementary second-grader whose family lost everything in a house fire the...

Students could decorate their notes with lots of colorful markers, stickers, washi tape, and more.

IB Students Thank Teachers with Encouragagrams

Lena Boas, Extras Editor October 17, 2022

On Tuesday, Oct. 4, International Baccalaureate (IB) Council set up a teacher encouragagram station in the IB Colony. At the station, students could write their IB teachers letters of appreciation,...

Attentive to the screen, Aditi Dalal '23 reclines as she enjoys the film. Students were also treated to a variety of snacks and candy, along with hot chocolate.

IB Diploma Programme Comes Together to Celebrate End of Grading Period with Movie Night

Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2022

Projecting page to screen, the storied quotes that had informed days of class discussion were recited aloud by International Baccalaureate (IB) students as they watched The Great Gatsby during a movie...

Laughing along the sidelines, Alice Gaede '22 and Anita You '22 play soccer together. Apart from soccer, IB students could participate in other outdoor games, including Capture the Flag in the Warrior Bowl. Students were allowed to choose their own teams.

IB Grateful Gathering Brings Students Together, Celebrating the Spirit of Thanksgiving

Shreya Selvaraju, Horizon Editor-In-Chief December 1, 2021

On Wednesday, Nov. 17, International Baccalaureate(IB) students congregated in the cafeteria to celebrate the fourth annual Grateful Gathering. The event was organized by the IB Student Organization...

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