Many of us have memories of childhood bullies that made our lives, or the lives of someone we knew, miserable. As many of you have learned from the news, bullying is more prevalent now than ever. Bullying is not a single or occasional incident, but is defined as a series of incidents in which one child picks on another child. Some signs that your child may be a victim of bullying include; 1. Perpetual upset...
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I recently was talking to a group of young adults about what they might advise students beginning high school. Here are some of their tips for making high school a positive experience. 1. Be nice. Really, be friendly with everybody. You’d be amazed how the people from your past have a way of turning up after graduation. One recent college grad I spoke with mentioned that when she couldn’t get a job in...
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In Elementary School, my son was an A student. Now that he is in seventh grade, he is barely a C student. How can I help? Teachers know this to be the most difficult and one of the most important stages in a young person’s life. It is a time of transition between childhood and young adulthood. Hormones, natural changes in cognitive reasoning, peer pressure and a biological/psychological need to assert independence, are among the...
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1. Bring a written list of questions that you may have about classroom procedures, homework, grading, etc. 2. Stay on topic. The conference is set up so you can discuss your child’s progress with the teacher. You shouldn’t get into a discussion about your child’s siblings academics, or your personal life unless it affects your child’s ability to perform at school. 3. Find out what you can do to help your child at home to...
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Parents of high school students can save thousands of dollars in college costs if their child takes AP (advanced placement) courses in high school. If your child has the ability to take an AP class and pass the national subject area AP exam, they should go for it. Besides the fact that colleges like to admit students that have taken challenging high school course work, many colleges offer earned credits and even advanced standing to...
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