Imagine it's the first day at your new elective class. You're nervous, but also excited to meet everyone. Then you realize that the class isn’t what was expected. The content is boring, assignments are...
Despite what many students feel about sleep, it is important. On average a teenager should get 8 to 10 hours of sleep. Students at FWPA get around 6 to 7 hours of sleep. Scholars need adequate sleep during...
This year, many students took part in the 9th Grade Buddies program. Throughout the year, students met with their buddies and participated in different activities together. Some activities were more successful...
After years of working at FWPA, some of the staff members are getting ready to retire or leave FWPA. These staff members are Ms. Hewitt, Mrs. Butler and Ms. Call. After helping students to improve their...
8th graders at the Federal Way Public Academy are debating whether they are staying or leaving to go to another place. Most students will be staying after 8th grade, but many will be leaving for a variety...
Legacies go back to the very first years of FWPA. Legacies are objects that 10th graders pass down to students in the lower grades that represent something about who they are or have been. This tradition...
Leaving FWPA may be a bittersweet experience for many because of all the great memories that were formed. This is especially true at such a small community compared to other public schools. “I will probably...
Culture fair is the final project of the seventh graders. They’re tasked with creating an in-depth analysis and posterboard of an assigned country, and are expected to memorize facts and interesting...
As the winter season comes to an end and spring approaches, more students face the challenge of balancing sickness and studies. Winter is known for colds and the flu, while spring brings pollen that triggers...
Ms. Lasch’s retirement created a gap at FWPA—a gap that has been filled by none other than previous long-term sub Ms. Nearman. But how did she land in this position? And how do students feel about...
Why do students study? For most people this answer is simple, to prepare for a test and stay academically afloat. But the way certain students study varies drastically because of different individual needs,...
Throughout all of FWPA’s unique traits and traditions, one remains a popular point of discussion. From the very start, it stands as a requirement for graduation. For some, it's just an annoyance, but...
