Day: March 1, 2013

Watch Out World, Smart Phones Are Taking Over

By Gina Marino The technology that is the “smartphone” is making the big impact in the educational world. It was just the other day that student Jessie Pantani, ’16, used her phone as part of her assignment. “My assignment was to look up supporting documentation using our smart phones because it would be quicker and more efficient, seeing as everybody had them at their desk.”

New Honors Geometry Course Unveiled

By Matt Kilfeather and Cassidy McCarns As students start registering for classes next year, Branford High School is introducing a new math course called Honors Geometry. Ms. Heather Sauer, who is head of the Math department, is in charge of developing the new course. Currently, there is only an “Honors Option” for students who want to challenge themselves while in a standard class. When asked what