It seems that school these days is more and more stressful for students of every age. These apps are a great help for stress management and dealing with anxiety disorders, trouble sleeping or relaxing–you name it! Check them out and you’re bound to find one that works for you. Rainy Mood. Many people find the sound of rain calming, and with Rainy Mood, you can listen to it on loop even when there’s not a…
For high school seniors, this time of year is a mixed bag. On one hand, you’re in your last year of high school and are excited for the future. On the other, it’s time to put together your college applications. When it came time for me to apply to colleges, I felt pretty overwhelmed. This was the first time that I was applying for something so important, and hearing colleges constantly talked about by everyone…
Lexington Montessori School Open Houses are as follows: Saturday, Oct 29 10am-12pm Tuesday, January 10, 9:30 – 11:30 am Other important events to mark on your calendar are: “Montessori Across the Ages,” Wednesday, November 9, 5:30 – 8pm: “Students and teachers present and explain how our curriculum progresses through the grades.” “Now I Get it,” Saturday, January 28, time TBA: “Teachers present Montessori lessons to current and prospective parents.” “Lexington Montessori School is an…
Boston Tutoring Services is excited to share the Open House dates of local schools. This week we are featuring Tremont School located in Lexington, MA. Open Houses are a great way to experience a day on campus and meet the staff! Each open house at the Tremont School will include an introduction, a tour of the school and a Q&A session with Bill Wilmot, Head of School. The Open House dates are as follows: Thursday October 13,…
Here is some information about Meridian Academy’s open houses and information sessions: “Meridian Academy’s Admissions Information Sessions for the coming fall are: Wednesday, October 26th at 7 – 8:30 PM and Monday, December 19th at 7 – 8:30 PM. For families who want to see things in action, our students will be sharing their learning Wednesday, December 7th for our first trimester Exhibition Evening.” “Meridian Academy is a diverse, project-based secondary school that serves students…
According to assessment results from National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), girls take the lead for technology and engineering literacy (TEL) in US eighth-graders. This same test also calculated the percentages of student proficiency by race and ethnicity. Both white and black females scored above males in the Information and Content Technology (ICT). The results show that “only 43 percent of eighth-grade students scored proficient or above in these tests.” They also show that more…
Applying to college can be a frightening and overwhelming task for students to take on, especially those who tend to procrastinate. Many families wonder how parents can help with the college application process to facilitate and ease the anxiety. Look below for some tips on how to help. Make a timeline together: During their junior year of high school, or even sooner sit down with your child and make a timeline. Include things such as when…
Anyone who has applied for federal student aid knows that it is a lengthy and complicated process. Luckily, there are now Updated FAFSA Procedures to simplify the process for everyone. The changes will be implemented for those entering college during the 2017-2018 school year. Read below to see what changes have been made and how they will make applying for federal student aid easier! Submit earlier FAFSA will be able to be submitted starting the…
