Not every child is cut out for the constant press and hustle of large public schools. While it's true that some children thrive in a crowded environment and rise to the top surrounded by hundreds and thousands of peers, not every child is like this. Many children are quiet, reserved, or work better in small [...]
Did you know The Tenney School has a Crime Scene Investigation (C.S.I.) class? Tenney C.S.I. is hosting a talk from Anthony Graves, a man falsely convicted of murdering six people. Anthony Graves spent 6,640 days in prison for a crime he did not commit. Of the eighteen and a half years in prison sixteen were [...]
Finding the Right College Gearing up for college may seem like a monumental task. With all of the universities flooding your mailbox with their recruiting efforts, placing applications for the schools of choice, and posturing yourself for the financial investment, students may wonder, "What if it isn't enough? There is only one valedictorian per class. [...]
Are you young enough to remember what it was like to be a teenager? If you do, you also remember that you were excited about your future, probably worked hard in school to make that dream a reality, and probably did some things you now wish you could take back—like engaging in one or more [...]
You've heard of the "helicopter parents." These are the ones who hover over their little bundle of joy long past the age when they need that level of supervision. Helicopter parents are often ridiculed for being overprotective and too cautious, not giving their children space to grow and find their own footing in a complex [...]
You want your child to excel in all areas of school. Not only can their grades have a big impact on their ability go to college, acquire scholarships, and get the future job they've always wanted, you want them to have the kind of success that will help propel them to take on future challenges. [...]
There are no official statistics available on Houston private school applications. However, talk to a few admissions directors and it you will hear voices of concern. A casual survey will reveal that most feel applications across private schools in Houston were down about 10% last year. The big unanswered question is why. Let’s explore a [...]
Many students simply aren't able to thrive in a traditional academic setting. In spite of their best efforts and that of their parents, they find themselves constantly struggling to keep up. At The Tenney School, we know how difficult it can be for students to learn in a classroom where the majority of teachers prepare [...]
In an international news story attracting a great deal of attention, France has recently banned cell phones in school for students under the age of 15. While many American classrooms are choosing to embrace smartphone technology, others, like those in France, are discovering just how detrimental phones can be to the learning process in general. [...]
For many children, the traditional school structure can work great. However, for gifted children, it can lead to problems. Before we can dive into why these children experience problems, first let's define what it means to be "gifted". There's a lot of disagreement in what it means to be gifted. Some experts believe that children [...]
