Have CCA, Will Travel!
By CCA / 03.22.2021
As the start of the 2020-21 school year approached, Whitney Bausman was considering how she could give her son the best educational experience. Whitney’s husband was working remotely and their son, Clark, 6, was preparing to start kindergarten. “Going into this new school year with my son starting kindergarten and getting into the public school […]
Remote Learning and Virtual Classroom Etiquette
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 03.16.2021
Even before the pandemic of 2020, online learning was taking hold. Technology was driving innovations in how students and teachers connect across cyberspace. Remote learning already was a viable option for families ready to break from the inflexibility and traumas of traditional brick-and-mortar schooling. With the pandemic of 2020, more families discovered the power to […]
Is Your Family the Right Fit for Cyber School?
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 03.09.2021
Why should school be a one-size-fits-all proposition? Somewhere along the line, traditional schooling turned into something to which families and students must conform. While families twist themselves into pretzels to accommodate schedules, curricula and demands, brick-and-mortar schools don’t often extend the same courtesy. Fortunately, there is an alternative. Cyber school has grown into a powerful […]
Is Online Middle School a Good Idea?
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 02.23.2021
Oh, the horrors of middle school. Raging hormones. Changing bodies. Cliques. Peer pressure. Drama. Or are they the delights of middle-school? Discovering strengths. Finding a lifelong passion. Thinking up new ideas that are sure to change the world. With all this going on, you probably hesitate to make a change in your middle schooler’s life, […]
Favorite Songs of 2020
By CCA / 02.22.2021
2020 was an interesting year, to say the least, but it didn’t stop people from making fantastic music. A lot of people might be overwhelmed from everything going on, plus personal things on top of it, so here are 10 of my favorite songs from 2020 that give off amazing vibes. There have been a […]
Meet the Editors
By CCA / 02.22.2021
Each issue, we like to introduce the editorial staff of The Comet to our readers, allowing them to get to know the amazing people behind our school’s newspaper. Without further ado, introducing the HS editorial staff of the 2020 -2021 school year! 57 – Photo of Natalie C. Natalie Cohen – Editor In Chief Natalie […]
How to Create Custom Instax Pictures Without an Instax Printer
By CCA / 02.22.2021
Have you been wanting Instax photos of your favorite celebrities, places, or other things? Do you have an Instax camera but not an Instax printer? They may not be as nice, but this DIY is a great alternative for custom Instax pictures if you only have a camera and not a printer like me! Supplies: […]
Interview with Madelyn B, Owner of Terrestrial Culture
By CCA / 02.22.2021
Are you looking for cute and affordable jewelry? Do you like crystals and supporting small businesses? Then, TerrestrialCulture might just be the Etsy shop for you! Run by fellow sophomore and my friend Madelyn B; you’re sure to find something that matches your style from her shop! In this interview, Madelyn answers some different questions […]
College Prep for High-Schoolers: From Freshman to Senior
By CCA / 02.22.2021
As you as you enter high school, the concept of college will appear in your life, and if you do go this path, there’s a lot to prepare for it. That’s why it’s important to start getting ready from day one in your first year as a freshman. Today, I’ll go over some tips on […]
What is an Axolotl? All About the Adorable Amphibian
By CCA / 02.22.2021
The axolotl (pronounced Ax-oh-lot-tul), also called the Mexican Walking Fish, is a critically-endangered amphibian that lives exclusively in Mexico City. Axolotls get their name from the Aztec God Xolotl. According to legend, Xolotl was a dog-headed god of lightning and fire who led spirits to the underworld. The axolotl is a relative of the salamander […]