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Graduating seniors, teachers and faculty at Hinsdale Adventist Academy reflect on year-end mission trips
The school year is wrapping up and seniors are preparing for graduation. They are reflecting on their experience and taking in sage advice from their peers, teachers, coaches and members of their academic community. A big part of the development and growth of students at …
Transitioning from high school to college (West)
The school year is wrapping up; high school seniors are enjoying their last few weeks as the large fish in a small pond. They’ll be moving on to bigger and better waters — college. The time from now until college begins will be one of …
Private schools on transitioning seniors to college
The school year is wrapping up; high school seniors are enjoying their last few weeks as the big fish in a small pond. They’ll be moving on to bigger and better waters — college. The time in between — summer — will be one of …
Charity event to support Down syndrome research
In America, around one in 800 babies are born with Down syndrome, a chromosomal abnormality caused by a cell division that results in an additional 21st chromosome. The majority of people living with Down syndrome have cognitive delays ranging from mild to severe. The Down …
Artsy classes foster creativity
Accredited by the American Montessori Society, the Montessori Children's House of North Barrington blends freedom and structure fluidly for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Nature, music and art are all a part of the curriculum and a strong parental involvement is encouraged for the success of …
Catholic Schools Week celebrates accolades, accomplishments, contributions of parochial schools
With roots dating back to 1904, The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) is the largest U.S. private network membership organization that promotes Catholic education, awareness and advocacy. Currently, the NCEA is endorsing Catholic Schools Week (CSW), which kicks off next week on Sunday, Jan. 27. …
Chicago’s neighborhoods burst with cultural prowess
Approximately 2.8 million people live in Chicago. A host of cultures bring life to the city with various celebrations, festivals and parades as well as sundry restaurants, markets, small businesses and museums. The enriching diversity of an urban population provides an excellent opportunity for children …
Science can be fun
Kids are naturally curious and are full of questions about the world around them. Parents and teachers can help keep that curiosity alive by finding ways to make learning about science fun and engaging. Here are a few ideas that you can use to help …
From hubbub to Zen: On organization, time management and alacrity
The school year has started, and families are in the process of getting au fait with new schedules, changing bedtime hours, after-school programs and athletics, doctor’s appointments and the daily grind of running a household. Get organized now. Prepare your family for busy days by …
Surviving private school open houses
You wouldn’t buy a car without taking it for a test drive. In the same vein, you wouldn’t want to register your child in a new private school without visiting it first — no matter how fabulous its website is. “When you’re looking for a …
Smarty pants: Social, emotional and cerebral education for gifted children
Schools that are designed specifically with the gifted child in mind focus on helping the complete child. Academic achievements are important; however, intellectual abilities are not the only predicting factor for life success. Social and emotional development — work behavior, imagination, personal drive, compassion and …
Lunchbox overhaul
Based on the recommendations of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, the Department of Agriculture has issued a higher nutrition standard for school lunches. As of July 2012, in an effort to help children be healthier and to rein in childhood obesity rates, …
Classroom layout can affect learning
Classroom layout plays a role in how students learn, concentrate and behave. According to Scholastic, elementary school-age children learn best when they’re allowed to move throughout the classroom. Learning stations that allow such movement are springing up all over.
Tutoring company to open private middle school
HINSDALE — An organization that has been tutoring children in the Hinsdale area will open a private middle school here next month. The Hinsdale Village Board approved a special use permit for Nurturing Wisdom to open a school, at 125 S. Vine St., in the …
Prepping for kindergarten makes transition easier for elementary school newbies
Starting school can be scary for even the most confident of children. By taking some simple steps around the house, parents can ensure their children are ready for the academic world.
Study abroad enrichment trips for high school students
Study abroad enrichment trips for high school students
Study abroad expeditions are some of the most exciting summer opportunities. For 46 years, Summer Discovery (www.summerdiscovery.com) and Discovery Internships (www.discoveryinternships.com) have offered pre-college enrichment and summer internship programs for high school students in the U.S., England, Italy, Spain and China. In a supervised setting …
Fostering intellectual growth through healthy school programs
Certain behaviors, such as eating unwholesome foods and not being physically active, which are often established during childhood, may be a factor in today’s major causes of health problems. Youth wellbeing programs play a crucial part in promoting healthful habits while enhancing academic performance. Schools …
Help your child transition from high school to college
Preparing your child for college is one of the biggest steps you’ll take as a parent. Navigating all of the need-to-know information can be exigent and overwhelming. From high school to undergrad, below are five ways to facilitate a smooth progression. 1) Use your resources, …
Saving time and money choosing a private school
Ten years ago choosing a private school was at a crossroads. Back then you had the traditional ways of finding schools and finding out more about them. You asked around. You contacted schools you knew about. You bought a directory of private schools, if indeed …
Visiting schools: Open house, shadow, overnight or tour?
As I have mentioned several times in other articles about choosing and evaluating private schools, you really must set foot on the campus. Those professionally produced videos on the schools' web sites are great. The students' YouTube videos reveal a bit of what life is …
Stiff competition, help and hope for applying to private primary schools
Navigating the private school admission process jungle can be quite tricky, especially if you’re somewhat of a neophyte. Pay attention to details. In some cases, parents must put in a great deal of to achieve right of entry to your desired school. Many schools integrate …
Eradicating bullying: Parents, teachers and positive reinforcement preparation
Most kids will experience some form of teasing from fellow classmates, which, unfortunately, is just part of growing up. Teasing becomes bullying, however, when it's cognizant, repetitive, disrespectful, used with a malicious intent and in some cases when an imbalance of power is present. Children …
Tips for a successful and smooth school day
You barely have time to take a sip of your coffee as you rush out the door with your children in tow. As you toss granola bars back to your breakfast deprived kids, you do a mental checklist to be sure you didn’t forget lunch …
Private schools accelerate academics
According to the Private School Review (www.privateschoolreview.com), a major advantage of private education is that students are challenged to meet a higher academic standard as they prepare to enroll in the nation’s top universities. In recent years, opportunities for post-high school growth have extended beyond …
What all parents should ask before sending their children to a private school
As you begin to look around for the perfect private school for your child, attend open houses to learn about a school and get to know the staff. “An open house should explain what the school has to offer that is unique,” said Loring Strudwick, …
3 tips to improve standardized test scores
Though some professional educators debate the use of standardized tests, students of all ages can expect such tests to continue to play a role in their education. Beyond professional tutoring, students can take several steps to improve their scores. 1) Maintain healthy sleep patterns. Healthy …