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How to get College Scholarships in High School?

Written on April 18, 2022. Posted in Graduation, College.

If you’d like to lower the cost of your college education, applying for scholarships now is a good place to start. Many scholarships are designed for high schoolers and there are a variety of things you can do to make yourself a more competitive applicant. Read on to learn how to secure the most...

ACT Study Tips: Encouraging Student Success

Written on March 17, 2022. Posted in College, Graduation, Tips.

The ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. Traditionally, it is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test. This year, the Arizona Department of Education is utilizing the ACT as part of their annual state-mandated testing and all testing completed...

Benefits of a High School Diploma: Ensure Future Success

Written on March 17, 2022. Posted in High School Dropout Prevention, Graduation.

Did you know that with a high school diploma, you’re likely to earn 40% more income than someone without one? Your chances of being employed rise by 33% when you finish high school (CareerOneStop). While it may seem daunting to complete high school, earning your diploma can grant you access to high-paying...

Is It a Good Idea to Get a Job in High School?

Written on February 15, 2022. Posted in Soft Skills.

For many students, working a job provides spending money for a social life. For others, working is necessary to help the family make ends meet or to save for college. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, more high school students than ever before stepped up to help contribute to their family’s household...

Does Community College have Scholarships?

Written on February 15, 2022. Posted in College, Graduation.

A community college also called a junior college, offers students a two-year degree known as an associate degree. There are four types of associate degrees, each of which helps you prepare for a different academic field or occupation. Some are meant to be transferred to a four-year institution, while...

How High School GPA is Calculated: Understanding Grades

Written on January 20, 2022. Posted in Tips.

Your grade point average (GPA) is the sum of all your final grades throughout your high school career divided by the total number of courses. Most high schools (and colleges) report grades on a 4.0 scale. Each letter grade (A,B,C,D, & F) has a numerical value assigned to it based on the 4.0...

Students studying in an alternative high school

What are Alternative High Schools?: Non-Traditional Learning

Written on January 20, 2022. Posted in Alternative High School, Finding The Right School.

At its most basic, “alternative high school” means students receive an education outside of the traditional high school format. The Arizona Department of Education’s definition of “alternative high school” is a school whose sole and clearly-stated mission is to serve specific populations...

How to Help Your Student Get A’s On Their Next Report Card

Written on December 22, 2021. Posted in Tips.

As a parent, you want to help your student succeed in any way possible. Whether it’s encouraging healthy habits or actually helping them study, you want to be there for your child as much as you can so they can succeed and have the best school experience possible. These tips are a few great...

Should You Send Your Kids To Private School?

Written on November 18, 2021. Posted in Finding The Right School.

Considering sending your children to private school is a big undertaking for you as a parent. There are a few things you have to take into consideration such as what school would be right for your child as well as whether or not the tuition is in your budget. But there’s a reason why so many...

Dropping Out of School Causes, Consequences, and Solutions

Written on November 3, 2021. Posted in High School Dropout Prevention.

Roughly, a staggering one million students drop out each year, and nearly half of all African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans fail to graduate. Dropping out of school can have severe consequences for students both immediately and far into their futures. 86% of high school students graduate,...

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