Your children are growing up in a vastly different world from the one you remember--and that includes the ways in which they're bullied. These days, kids are less likely to shove one another into lockers and steal lunch money than they are to take their bullying online, where everyone can participate as they roast each [...]
Although "big" and "little" are relative terms, the size of a school can make all the difference in your child's learning process and overall academic success. Small private schools are generally defined as an attendance of less than 500 although some schools can range even smaller. These schools may not be best for every student, but [...]
Students with attention disorders and hyperactivity need special structure in the classroom. They have to be kept away from sources of distraction, like noise sources or windows, that would not distract other students. They may need special seating in the classroom that allows them to move around or special lessons that incorporate physical movement. Students [...]
After 30 years, the new SAT rolled out in March 2016 with substantial changes. This post will explain some of the changes made and the initial feedback on the new SAT. What’s different? Scoring: The scoring changes are two-fold: Firstly, the point scale will return to 1600. This is a return to the grading scale [...]
Much has been made recently about changing the college admissions process. A drive to attend the best schools has resulted in a frenzy of activity for families pushing their students to attend the best universities possible. Students are being pushed to their limit to find ways to differentiate themselves through hardest classes, the most impactful [...]
School is officially out and children eagerly begin their summer of delight in the sun. All the hard work they have done throughout the school year is rewarded with two months of excitement-packed activities. Children look forward to trips to the ballpark, swimming at the pool, summer camp, riding the ocean waves, fishing in the [...]
Most students have been in a classroom setting where they wished they hadn’t asked a question or added to the discussion. Maybe the answer was obvious or the question seemed unrelated – “out in left field,” so to speak. It takes strength to raise your hand in class and ask questions. More often [...]
The Tenney School Summer School starts tomorrow. While many students and staff are away for summer, schools stay busy over summer. Lot's of stuff happens over the Summer Break, and Summer School is a big one. Tomorrow we welcome students looking for academic enrichment or to get ahead.
Exploring the many options available to you and finding the ideal Learning Environment for your child is an important step in making sure they are receiving the best education for them. A student’s learning environment influences their ability to focus and retain information, both crucial to receiving a high-quality education. Learning environment also has the [...]
Studying the interplay between semester grades and final exams can help parents and faculty discern learning patterns and potential problems for students. The expected outcome is for the final exam grade to be “within 10” points of the semester grade. When student final exams are within 10 points of the semester grade it indicates the [...]
