Category: Soft Skills

Video Blog: What Life Skills Does High School Teach?

Written on February 20, 2023. Posted in Soft Skills, Video Blog.

While “Home Economics” classes may be a thing of the past, high school teaches many important life skills to help students function and excel in the real world beyond graduation. Here, we outline the many benefits of teaching life skills for high school students. From effective time management...

Why High School Students Should Consider Volunteering

Written on November 17, 2022. Posted in Charter High Schools, Soft Skills.

Many high schoolers are concerned with bolstering their collegiate applications with impressive GPAs and a roster of extracurricular activities. Outside of school athletics, activities, and clubs, one often overlooked aspect that can set an applicant apart is volunteering. In this blog, we’re looking...

Emotional Wellness in High School: Mental Health in Teens

Written on October 19, 2022. Posted in Soft Skills, Tips.

October is Emotional Wellness Month! Taking time out of a busy school season to recognize emotional wellness means spending time disconnecting and giving the brain some TLC. Maintaining a healthy emotional balance helps high schoolers to make healthy choices, have good relationships, avoid burnout,...

Does High School Prepare Students for the Real World?

Written on September 12, 2022. Posted in High School Dropout Prevention, Soft Skills.

Some parents wonder; “does school prepare you for the real world?” The concern being that high schools aren’t actually equipping students for life after graduation. As young adults step out into a world that demands versatility and adaptability, many find that their high school...

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...

The Best Way to Study

Written on November 2, 2020. Posted in Soft Skills, Tips.

The Best Way to Study Depends on Your Learning Style You’ve heard it all by now. Don’t procrastinate, plan ahead, organize your study space, take good notes, and get enough sleep, but what’s really the best way to study? At the Rose Academies, we want to give you all the tools to find your unique...