In VLOG #5 we discuss how homework can be a good thing. We look as some specific data showing how homework can help build student achievement. We also look at the specific situations where homework helps students learn. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn3lD24yW6g
The Tenney School would like to congratulate our very own art teacher, Erin Joyce, on her recent acceptance into the Master of Fine Art program at the University of Houston. Ms. Joyce plans to specialize in painting and continue as The Tenney School art teacher she works toward her MFA. Way to go Erin!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Tenney School logo. Our previous logo served us well for many years, but was not compatible with contemporary uses on social media. The new logo maintains elements from our previous logo with a cleaner look. Many logo's were considered and even voted on by our [...]
There are many options to be considered when you are looking at schools for your child. While public schools work great for some children, other children need something different. Likewise, homeschooling is a great option for some kids and not others. If your child is not thriving in their current school environment, you might be [...]
Is your house full of tension in the mornings due to you attempting to unsuccessfully wake up your teen in time for school? Does your teen stumble to the breakfast table half-asleep? Or maybe he or she doesn’t even make it to breakfast because of sleeping in a few extra minutes? If so, you’re not [...]
The new Tenney T-Shirts & Hoodies have arrived! The new shirts feature a design selected by students. T-shirts are available in white and black; hoodies are dark gray. Talk to your homeroom teacher today to get your order. T-Shirts = $20 Hoodies = $35
Now that school is back in full swing and teachers have become acquainted with their students, more and more parents are receiving notes and calls from their children's teachers. These calls are rarely a good thing, and are often to address behavioral problems the child may be having. Many parents will react to these phone [...]
The internet is a powerful thing. It can be powerfully good, or powerfully evil. Parents want to ensure their children experience the powerfully good part. This is easier said than done. Technology is moving at such a rapid pace it can be hard for a parent to keep up. The intention of this article is [...]
Why choose a private school? This is a fundamental question every parent must ask and answer for their child. Though a private school may be better for your child, is it worth the extra expense? Public schools are free. Do the benefits of private school justify the expense? This is a very personal question that [...]
Many public schools are experiencing a radical surge in challenges that effect not only the students, but entire families. Statistics reveal a sad and shocking truth. Between the years 2013-14, approximately 35 states within the US experienced sharp budget cuts that lowered funding per-student. Surveys further reveal that although some states increased their school's [...]
