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Will I get into college?

I get asked this question a lot! Parents, students and all inquiring minds want to know. The short answer is YES, however, it may put your mind at ease by explaining why this is and providing more clarification. There is more than just getting accepted to college. It is important for your child be prepared for the rigors of college work. What is the educational approach of the online high school you are considering?  Are students pushed through their courses to meet semester deadlines, or do students work through their courses at the pace that is best for them? Are the assignments based on memorizing for multiple choice questions, or are students expected to read, research, and communicate their understanding through one-to-one interactions with their teacher?

Taking the time to research online schools is critical to your student’s success. This guide outlines 10 easy steps to researching your options.

Mastery is the way we learn. The surgeon does not get licensed until he or she has practiced many times, the gymnast and musician practice daily to hone their skills, professional golfers play hours every day to keep their skills – Try, Try Again.

These pictures of a determined black bear prove that problem solving takes a goal and the grit to go after it. (This is also why I had to stop feeding the…

7 great tips on how to graduate early. Make it your goal. Take breaks. No Phone. No TV. Revise, revise revise and go for it!

Parents, consider this a Public Service Announcement. Recently, it has come to our attention that some students have difficulty staying motivated to complete their schoolwork. Some of them may have …

Take a deep breath. You just did something awesome by taking control of your education! Your future is in your very capable hands.  Yours! This is going to be great! …

Success in a virtual school! Create the setting, use your support system, reach out, believe in yourself.

I’ve been teaching online English at Whitmore School for almost a year, and it’s been one of the coolest jobs I’ve ever had! But like anyone else, I have some…