Aug 26, 2022 | Back to School, Study Skills
By the time students reach junior year, they likely know their way around the building and can open a locker in five seconds flat. However, junior year has the reputation of being the most challenging year of high school for a reason. For one, this tends to be the...
Sep 12, 2021 | Back to School, Study Skills
It’s that time of year again—changing leaves and cooler weather are on the horizon and our news feeds are filled with smiling children toting backpacks for the first time. While this seems like a beautiful scene, it often quickly devolves into the dreaded “homework...
Feb 16, 2021 | Back to School, Study Skills
For many middle and high school students, these next few weeks mark the start of in-person instruction. After almost a year of virtual school, going “back” to the classroom just might be the most exciting time of the year. But before the excitement of...
Jul 31, 2020 | Back to School, Study Skills
Update: Current return to school schedules can be found on the Fairfax County Public Schools website, Prince William County Public Schools website, Loudoun County Public Schools website, and Arlington County Public Schools website. The start of this school year will...
Aug 22, 2019 | Back to School, Study Skills
Find a quiet spot in your house and listen carefully. If you pay attention, you may be able to hear the collective groan of students across the country upset about having to return to school. The end of summer vacation can be a relief for parents. But for students, it...
Aug 19, 2019 | Back to School, Study Skills
It’s getting to be back to school time, and that means some preparation is in order. Going back to school isn’t a simple matter of packing a kid’s lunch and sending him or her off. Some additional thought is required. This website has some...
