Through the many open houses I have both hosted and attended, the question often comes up about after school sports for Lower School (elementary) students. When looking for sports and/or activities for our children we need to keep in mind […]
(Click on the calendar to enlarge) This week applications are due for 6th – 12th grade applicants at Awty International School, 5th – 12th grade applicants at St John’s School, and children of church members and siblings of current students at St. […]
What do I ask during parent/teacher conferences? The more prepared you are for your parent/teacher conference, the more productive it will be. We’ve put together a list of questions to get you started. Print it out, and bring it with […]
Some parents are highly concerned with the curriculum a school uses, while others are not as interested in these details as long as their child is learning what he or she is supposed to learn. Both of these perspectives are […]
We’ve all heard the benefits of hiring an educational consultant to help place your child into the right fit school. The Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) says, “An educational consultant meets personally with families to discuss their unique concerns. To […]
We see parents and students struggle with managing the winter break. Some parents want or give too much academic work for their children during the break, while others do not give any thought provoking work. Neither of these approaches are necessary or useful. […]
(Click on the calendar to enlarge) This week applications are due for all Pre-K – 1st grade applicants to The John Cooper School and 1st – 4th grade applicants to St. John’s School. Check each school’s respective sites to ensure that […]
As a parent looking at the vast array of private school options, admission open houses can be a wonderful tool to helping you choose the best fit for your child. In most large cities, there are many great private schools […]
(Click on the calendar to enlarge) Applications are due this week for Annunciation Orthodox School, Houston Christian High School, St. Agnes Academy, St. Michael Catholic School, and Episcopal High School. December 17th is the regular registration deadline for the January […]
