Being a senior in college this year means I’ve been a student for going on seventeen years now–that’s most of my life! By this point I think I’ve gotten the hang of studying, so here are my best study tips for school. Take detailed notes This step is important to implement all the time, even before you need to study for a certain test. Whenever you’re in class, make sure you’re paying attention and writing…
In today’s day and age, parents have all the information the Internet can hold at their fingertips when it comes to what can help their children. Music is heralded as one of the best methods of stimulating development, but how does it work? For starters, music positively affects all areas of child development, helping them develop intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Music can also improve motor, language, and literacy skills in young children, as it teaches…
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…
Are you looking to schedule your child for the SSAT this fall? For your convenience, here are the SSAT test dates for the 2016-2017 school year. To register for a test date, please use the link below. SSAT Registration SSAT Test Dates 2016-2017 October 1st, 2016 November 12th, 2016 December 10th, 2016 January 7th, 2017 February 11th, 2017 March 4th, 2017 April 22nd, 2017 June 10th, 2017
Dana Hall School Open House dates are as follows: Thursday, October 1 from 5-7pm for girls grades 5-8 Sunday, October 18th from 1-3pm for girls grades 5-12 Other important news from Dana Hall School: “In July 2016, Caroline Erisman stepped down as Dana Hall’s Head of School. For eight years, she served Dana Hall with extraordinary commitment, and her accomplishments were numerous and diverse. Over the summer, Katherine Bradley succeeded Erisman as Dana Hall’s 11…
Are you looking to schedule your child for the ISEE this fall? Please remember that your child can take the ISEE test up to 3 times within 12 months. Use the link below to register, but for your reference here are the test locations and grade levels for the following months. ISEE Registration **Grades noted are the grades the student is applying for in the fall of 2017** October 2016 November 2016 December 2016 January 2017 10/15…
Austin Prep open house dates and important info sessions are as follows: North of Boston Secondary School Fair on September 28 at 6:30pm (This is a great opportunity to see what all types of schools have to offer.) Middle and Upper School Open House: Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 11:00am-2:00pm “Austin Preparatory School is a Catholic private school in Reading, MA for Middle School and High School students in grades 6-12. We seek to cultivate…
