photo courtesy of: http://www.faa.org/academics/testing.cfm This year the ACT and SAT finally recognized that students would like to test over the summer…which makes sense since they won’t be encumbered with all that takes place during the school year. One is offered in June and the other in July. Click here to get the calendar of test dates […]
As an adult educator, one of the most frequently asked questions I hear is this: “Should I complete my standard high school diploma or get my GED(R)?” When I began in this field in 2009, I undoubtedly would have given a resounding cry to get the standard high school diploma. However, everything changed with the […]
Do you remember middle and high school? I do and it was a rollercoaster ride of academic pressure, switching classes, hormonal changes, personal identity, and the drama. Oh the drama! It’s enough to make kids cry and increase parents blood pressure to an unhealthy level. By now I am sure your student has been to orientation […]
Mills, Wendy. All We Have Left. Bloomsbury, 2016. Sixteen-year-old Jesse’s brother died on 9/11 in the Towers. She was only two and it seems as though all of the memories of Travis died when he did. Surely, dying isn’t the most important thing about his life. Sixteen-year-old Alia is Muslim and her parents just grounded […]
Friday August 4th, 2017 ONGOING 8:00 AM BACK TO SCHOOL TAX FREE WEEKEND August 4 @ 8:00 am – August 6 @ 9:00 pm The 2017 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday was passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Rick Scott. This sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 4, 2017, […]
Scholarships: Use various scholarship search engines to apply for last minute scholarships in August and September. Part Time Work: If you’re able to manage full time school work and part time employment begin updating your resume and searching on various sites. like indeed or linkdin, to search for jobs. The campus employment search engine for students is […]
Getting your teen out the door and at school on time can be a struggle. Especially if they have been sleeping in for most of the summer. So how do you help them adjust to the new school year? Sit down with your teen and brainstorm a plan for their morning routine. Draw it out on […]
Back to school shopping for students is overwhelming for parents and teens. There is so much to remember. As parents we want to get our students the best supplies so they can have a successful school year. We’re hoping to find some great deals too. Your teen wants the perfect outfit and shoes that are not on sale. […]
