As you gear up for your first high school finals, this is your chance to finish the year strong. Putting in the work now has extra payoff, since both your last term grades and your exam grades will benefit. Here are my tips: Start reviewing...
It's National Volunteer Month, and it's the perfect time to find a service opportunity. Volunteering lets you build on your current interests or explore new ones, meet new people and develop your skills. To find an opportunity, check out Points of Light's Engage website, or...
Summer might seem like a long way off but this is the time to plan. First, taking a break is essential so you'll be rested and ready for the next school year. It's also helpful, however, to have constructive activities to fill your time. Whether...
When I work with 9th graders, I focus mainly on exploration (of yourself, your interests, and college in a broad sense) rather than the application process. However, there was some recent news about the SAT that will impact your class. The College Board is retiring...
I hope 2022 is off to a great start! My students are back to class, winter sports, clubs and hobbies, and generally busy with their routines. I hope you've got some fun activities going on over the next few months. One of my big pieces...
As winter approaches, many students have a hard time staying motivated with less sunlight and colder weather. If you find this season challenging, try to find strategies to keep yourself going. Perhaps it's making New Year’s resolutions or some other kinds of goals for yourself....
Have you gotten your first high school report card yet? I hope it’s great! If it’s not, don't panic. Most high school transcripts show grades for the semester or the year, so think about what you can do throughout the rest of the year to...
Now that we're into the school year I hope everything is going well. You are probably noticing that more is expected of you in high school than in middle school, including both the level of rigor in your classes and your readiness to seek out...
Welcome to high school! This year I’m sure some things are quite different from what you expected when you imagined your freshman year. My top priority for 9th graders is to have a smooth transition to high school and lay the foundation for a successful...
Congratulations on making it through your first year of high school! The upside of this disrupted year is that the rest of your high school experience should go more smoothly by comparison. You've certainly been well-prepared to deal with any curve balls that come your...