With graduation nearly a month away, Palo Alto High School seniors are eagerly anticipating the bittersweet occasion, envisioning the iconic scene: a sea of fellow students, all clad in Paly’s telltale...

The homework policy at Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) has been a long debated issue that has the potential to alleviate the typically high levels of student stress and workload. While The Campanile...

In recent years, Palo Alto High School has become subject to an epidemic in which students do not pass classes due to their poor performance on tests. While tests are the best way for students to demonstrate...

According to The Campanile’s 2014-15 Annual College Map, 11 students indicated that they were pursuing gap years — the same number who reported enrolling at USC, one of the most popular for Palo Alto...

Students often look forward to electives as an exciting part of their school day, as they are not required core courses, but are instead optional courses that students choose due to their interest in the...

At the heart of America’s lasting education debate lies a topic often contested with extreme vitriol and frustration: teacher tenure. Although varying by state, teacher tenure generally refers to policies...

Careers requiring knowledge of computer science are increasing at twice the national average rate of other jobs. If the current rate of computer science degree acquisition continues, about one million...

Tucked away in Palo Alto High School’s expansive library building lies the modestly-sized Academic Resource Center (ARC) — a place in which students can engage in peer-on-peer tutoring, study in a...

Foreign language classes at Palo Alto High School are the prime example of the adverse effects of poor laning: typical language classes include native speakers, exchange students,students wanting to learn...

In their high school careers, many Palo Alto High School students may ponder the possibility of participating in an internship, and for good reason. Internships, whether during summer break or the school...

For many Palo Alto High School students, the end of the school semester marks the culmination of stressors, primarily those relating to academics. This increased stress is exacerbated by many teachers’...

Currently, Palo Alto High School juniors who take the math course Intro to Analysis and Calculus (IAC) are expected to take Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB their senior year, the next course in their...