Expert Advice: High School
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Homeschooling vs. Public School
Learn where to find statistical information on homeschooling versus public schooling. | | After-School Clubs for High-Schoolers
Encourage your teen to participate in an after-school program. |
| Don't Shortchange Math and Science
It's important to take all required math and science courses, even though they may not be... | |
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Parochial vs. Public Schools
Discern the differences between a parochial school and a public school. | | Can Prep School Provide Academic Motivation?
Before sending an unmotivated student off to an expensive private school, consider some... |
Teen Refuses to Go to School
What can a parent do when her child makes up her mind not to attend a particular school?... | | The Downside of Intensive College Programs
An expert stresses the importance of keeping high achievers balanced and able to enjoy... |
Do Mandatory Uniforms Reduce School Violence?
School uniforms can reduce violence, and help in other ways, as well. | | Public vs Private Schools
A parent wonders whether sending his child to a private school will confer some sort of... |
| The Army and College Education
Joining the Army can help get you through college, but it's best to meet with a recruiter and... | |
Pros and Cons of School Uniforms
There is no good scientific data to prove that wearing school uniforms in any grade leads to... | | Private Schooling Is Not a Requirement for Gifted Students
Private schools are not necessarily better for the gifted student than public schools. |
Is Private School Better Than Public School?
There is no evidence that gifted children do better in private than in public school. They do... | | Adult College Students and the GED
An expert advises an adult to pursue college once she gets her GED. |
After-School Programs and Child Care for Kids with ADHD and LD
Find out where you can get information on after-school programs or childcare providers that... | | Child Flunked Test for Using Pen
Our expert is shocked that any educator would give a student a zero/F on a test because he used... |
| No Gifted Program for Seventh-Grader
What can you do when your school's gifted programming ends in the middle-school years?... | |
Do Schools Treat Boys and Girls Equally?
A parent wants to know whether our schools are now unbiased on gender. | | Transfer Applicant Questions Need to Take SAT IIs
A transfer applicant wonders whether to take the SAT IIs after completing a year and a half of... |
Corporal Punishment in School
An expert explains why corporal punishment is not a healthy discipline technique in school or... | | The Importance of a High-School Diploma
A high-school diploma should never be considered a waste of time and effort. At the very least,... |
Public or Private School for Child with ADHD?
A parent wonders whether her child's needs would be better served by a private school than a... | | When It's Hard Making Friends
When a child has trouble making friends in school, consider getting him involved in outside... |
| Teen Needs to Catch Up in High School
At age 17, it may be easiest for a teen to go to the nearest community college or alternative... | |
Will She Be Bored in Kindergarten?
Find out why your overachieving child can still get a lot out of kindergarten. | | Harassed 14-year-old Doing Poorly in School
Harassment is the number one cause of dropping out of school and can lead students, especially... |
| Will Parochial School Help Daughter's Behavior?
Parents have the responsibility for setting the expectations and boundaries for children.... | |
The Wrong Punishment
The teacher has a right to punish your child, within reason, but occasionally the punishment... | | Mother Worried About Son's Workload
To address fears about a child's workload, talk the situation over with the child and the... |
Parent Concerned About Inclusion Class
Exemplary inclusive programs do not adopt a "one size fits all" approach, but provide a... | | Unmonitored Seventh-Grader Needs Support
When parents' work schedules make them unavailable to their child, a big brother, a mentor, or... |
Do Homeschoolers Miss Out on High School Sports and Activities?
Advice from a homeschooling expert for homeschoolers who don't want to miss out on high-school... | | Gifted Child Can't Make Friends
A gifted child's age may matter less than her interests and preferred activities. Look for... |
| Learning Spanish at Home
For teaching young children, an interactive course of study, rather than a textbook, is... | |
ACT or SAT?
Don't let those test blues get you down! The key to the standardized testing process is to... | | Homeschooling in Ninth Grade
There are lots of ways to get a good education. In this expert's opinion, homeschooling is the... |
ADD and Higher Education
College may not be the best choice for someone with ADD who struggles in school. Before... | | Should I Homeschool My Expelled Child?
If you want your son to finish eighth grade at home and then proceed to ninth grade at a... |
College Options for Below-Average Student
For the determined student who is willing to work hard, there are always options for continuing... | | High-School Diploma for Homeschooler
There are many correspondence and independent study programs that can help your daughter obtain... |
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