Look carefully at Credits, when planning schedules
If your student is considering a high-credit course, be certain they understand that more credit means many more hours.
Newport offers …Read More
Two short how-to helpers for families from Child Mind Institute
How to help yourself get organized:
What You’ll Learn
Why does being disorganized cause problems?
How can you approach getting organized …Read More
Take a moment to help your student believe that WE Keep Us Safe
Today, all our students and teachers participated in “See Something, Say Something,” a discussion about how we can learn not …Read More
10th Grade College Knowledge Checklist
September
ALL ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL
Learn about what you need to graduate and how to be successful in high school.
October
BENEFITS OF COLLEGE …Read More
Use this quick assessment to set specific goals that will improve your student’s ‘adulting’ skills
This list of skills really help with schoolwork, many jobs, and general “adulting.”
Help your student to “score” themselves from 1 …Read More
Suggestions to help your family navigate feedback, grades & assignments
Educators & families must partner to keep students growing
Every student has room for growth, no matter their grades. It’s our …Read More
Keep Your Student On Top of Planning for Next Year with These Tips
A Primer for Registration
Registration activities slowly ramp up beginning in January. I encourage you to take time during the holidays …Read More
Mastering the Art of Getting Help
To effectively tap Concrete Support when they need it, students must develop skills in five concepts:
Formal Help: Knowing that …Read More
Help your student select Advanced Placement (AP) courses
Think of high school as a journey of exploration. Courses and activities should include demonstrated growth in academics, social-emotional skills, …Read More