28 Oct
2016
How to Spot a Successful Student
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What does a successful student look like? What are their habits and practices? Let’s identify a few notable qualities that you can cultivate in your own child! 1. Successful students care about being in school and engaged in class. They miss class only in the event of an emergency, and know how to contact a few reliable classmates should they… Continue reading
14 Oct
2016
Characteristics of a Successful Student: Part 1
This is part one of a three part series on the characteristics of a successful student. In this portion, we will focus on a developing a plan to achieve an objective. Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines success as 1.) getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame 2.) the correct or desired result of an attempt The… Continue reading
04 Aug
2016
Adaptions for Students with ADD/ADHD
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Schoolwork can become a much-dreaded task when each assignment takes twice as long as it should to complete. Due to constant distractions, children who suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorder (ADD/ADHD) frequently find themselves spending much more time on schoolwork than their peers. This extra effort often agitates students and demotivates them from attempting… Continue reading