On August 23rd, Queens College kicked off its new school year, marking the first day of school for Queens College students as well as our seniors. Seniors have begun taking their humanities course, exclusively...

As schools are about to jump back into the ring with AI chatbots for round two, the presence of a familiar friend (or foe) will likely dawn on educators. For some teachers, sparring with AI may seem like...

Every fall, as college-bound students plow their way through college applications, some look to early admissions to accelerate the process. In the race for seats, students who find themselves applying...

Every year, all New York City government employees are mandated to complete Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. However, in 2022, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) had an alarmingly low completion...

Throughout this week, The Classic has reported on how this year’s incoming freshmen handled the new admissions process that began last fall. In addition to that reporting, The Classic asked a group of...

As the school year approaches, some students are beginning to plan their return to class in September, while others are still continuing to relish their summer season. Harrisites shared with The Classic...

With summer in full swing, students shared their opinions on how they can best use the break. Some emphasize the importance of educational pursuits, recognizing the value of building resumés and gaining...

As students at Townsend Harris make course selections for the following academic year, many take into consideration the unique requirements of the Townsend Harris Honors Diploma. Amongst other requirements...

In only five months, artificial intelligence platforms and chatbots like ChatGPT have managed to take learning by storm, garnering a mix of praise and apprehension for their “superhuman” abilities....

Following the end of remote learning and the start of the 2021-2022 academic year, the Townsend Harris High School mathematics department introduced a calculus-specific placement exam. The exam, administered...

Club activity and participation is a key part of any well-rounded high school experience. When being sold on accepting an offer from Townsend Harris, prospective students frequently hear statements like,...

During the early spring semester, the Townsend Harris High School community is emerged in The Festival of Nations performance, FON, a weekend-long celebration, featuring dances from various cultures that...