Students are struggling with anxiety now more than ever. Many of these cases stem from non-school related factors, while many do stem from schoolwork itself. Either way, with students currently struggling a great deal with anxiety, DLTs (Directed Learning Time) need to be fixed into students' schedules...

We all know that Westford Academy is driven by its academics. Across all four core subjects, as well as electives, students keep their schoolwork in the forefront of their minds. While this foundation for success breeds strong students, it also procures an unhealthy mindset across WA. Advanced Placement...

As I circle my final answer for my Algebra II test, the school bell rings. I hear the halls fill with students. Reluctantly, I turn in my test, my third of the day, and head to my club. My head feels heavy, exhausted because of the four hours of sleep I got the night before. After my club ends, I...

Beginning with the class of 2020, new graduation requirements were implemented for all students, consisting of a one half-year Fine/Performance Art class, two full years of a Foreign Language, and four half-year Physical Education classes without the ability to opt out. Other existing requirements include...

At the beginning of this school year, the administration at Westford Academy decided to try a new schedule to help reduce stress for the WA students. Though meant to help students feel more relaxed and prepared for their next classes, some thought it had no effect. The Challenge Success schedule...

In light of the snow day on January 17, the Westford Academy administration has decided to once again change the midterm schedule, citing stress concerns and the program Challenge Success, an initiative focused on reducing student stress in schools around the country, as factors for the decision.  The...

Following two snow days on January 4th and 5th, the administration of Westford Academy met on Monday to decide what to do as it pertains to the midterm schedule considering the missed class time. After a bit of delay, the schedule was announced as follows: Midterms will begin on Friday, January 19th,...

 Tomorrow, on Wednesday, March 9th, WA will be taking the Youth Risk Survey. This survey will be taken after long block, when students will go to their homerooms for 40 minutes where they will take the survey. Then, the final two classes of the day will be shortened to 26 and 25 minutes respectively....

Principal James Antonelli's proposed schedule change will give students more time to get to their classes and offer a ten minute break period after first block. This implementation will extend the school day by ten minutes. Antonelli hopes this proposal will serve as an aid to de-stress students at...

Update: Antonelli has released a trial schedule for a trial process due to occur in February/March 2016 After a new schedule proposal from Principal James Antonelli at Monday’s faculty meeting, there are now serious talks of implementing a new schedule at WA to alleviate the stress of students...