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Featured Guidance Article

How A School Year Unfolds

Children begin to exhibit a certain restlessness by early August. They've grown weary of their summer activities and even their best friends and are ready for school.

Once the anticipation of the first day of school has passed, students, teachers, and parents settle into a routine, characteristic of the school year. The rhyme and meter which develops between September and June is the steady heartbeat of education.

The educational calendar divides the year into segments, each with benchmarks for measuring student progress. These segments are also subdivided to allow for progress reports or student conferences which inform parents about how their child is doing. These mini-glimpses give parents and students a chance to address any deficiencies, while affording students additional opportunities to succeed…

Featured FAQ - Frequently Asked Question

Question:

Is my non-English speaking child's school required to provide access to the educational instructional program?

Answer Summary:

Yes. Not speaking English cannot be a barrier to your child's learning.

Featured Glossary Term

Individualized Instruction

n. -- Presenting lessons and assigning work based upon the individual students' strengths.


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