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There’s no shortage of articles suggesting ways for you to monitor your child’s phone usage. From apps for your phone and theirs, to services provided by your mobile carrier, there are a wide variety of ways for you to ensure your child is safe while using their phone. Many articles will list “dangerous” apps and […]

There are few skills as valuable to your children as the ability to empathize with others. Empathy and emotional intelligence are getting harder to come by, which is why it’s important to be intentional about teaching these skills to your children. What is empathy?Empathy is not the same as sympathy. Sympathy is when you feel […]

Being gifted is more than just being “smart”. Yes, gifted students can be fast learners. Yes, gifted children can grasp skills beyond those comprehended by their peers. However, gifted students can also lack certain skills, struggle in some subjects, and even fail to perform well academically. This is because being a gifted student is not […]

It may be hard to believe, but a new school year is less than two months away. While you’re likely thinking that summer break just started, and next school year is the last thing on your mind, now is the time to decide where to send your kindergartner for their first year of school. Choosing […]

Now that the school year has come to an end, your children are probably looking forward to the freedom of summer. Often, this freedom translates into late nights and a sleep schedule that is thrown out of whack. It may not seem like a big deal for your child to stay up late. After all, […]

With the current school year coming to a close, next school year is probably the last thing on your mind. However, now is the perfect time to decide where to continue your child’s education. Whether you’re moving, had negative experiences at your current school, or are just looking for a change, transitioning to a new […]

Learning to read is a process that takes much more time than many people think. You don’t learn to read in kindergarten and have it all figured out when you reach first grade. It takes time and practice to become a great reader. Because of this, your student may struggle with reading at some point. […]

While the school year may be wrapping up for your older kids, it’s actually time to start thinking about where your Kindergartener will begin their education next school year. It’s an important decision which requires a lot of time and research, so it’s best to get a head start on the process now. There are […]

When you hear the word “project”, it likely conjures images of meltdowns at your kitchen table as your child frantically glues pictures of a lima bean to a poster board. Science and social studies fair projects can sometimes feel like nothing more than your child going through the motions of cutting and pasting without truly […]

We are excited to announce a three new projects taking place on campus this summer. We have already had an amazing response from our community in raising pledges for the 2017 Fun Run this year. We can not thank you enough for your help. We have just surpassed the halfway point of our $15,000 goal […]