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AP Biology Tutor: 5 Signs Your Child Needs Help in Class

The signs for needing help in class may be difficult to see. Every student experiences difficulties in a class at some point during their academic career. Even if a student is gifted, they'll still have concepts that they find difficult to understand. As students...

The Secret Weapon for Good Grades: Sleep

When it comes to good grades, many parents think that they need to encourage, tutoring, study habits, and schoolwork to set a foundation. While these are powerful contributors to improving a student's academic standing, there's another that isn't often considered but...

7 Best Study Habits for High School Students

High school isn't just a time for growth; it's a time of challenge and preparation for the future. Students will need to learn the skill of balancing multiple classes, extracurricular activities, and college/career planning! Because there's so much development...
Why School Days Should Be Shorter

Why School Days Should Be Shorter

Shorter school days may seem like a bad idea at first glance. Students get less instruction time with teachers, less time for tests, more potential homework, and more. Our private school: The Tenney School has been using shorter class periods for over half a century...

What is a Dual Enrollment Class?

What is a Dual Enrollment Class?

  High school for many students is overwhelming when it comes to the choices in classes for students. It's the first time where you can fill your schedule up with classes that you wish to take. While perusing the class list, I'm sure you have noticed the dual...

Is Psychology a Social Science?

Is Psychology a Social Science?

  Social sciences are a large part of the academic sphere. It includes many different types of sciences and is a great field to look into. Many universities have a dedicated college to social science. Because of this, social sciences are one of the largest fields...

Help Your Teen Deal With Stress | 4 Relieving Tips

Help Your Teen Deal With Stress | 4 Relieving Tips

 High school is a time of high stress and anxiety for many teenagers. This is a time where they navigate academic challenges, social pressures, and the uncertainty of their future. The stress they accumulate during these formative years can have a significant impact...

Why is Homework So Boring?

Why is Homework So Boring?

The State of Homework Today Homework is a powerful tool at a teacher's disposal. Many teachers use homework as a means to benchmark students on their knowledge of a lesson or concepts. This is important as it can let students and teachers know which parts of the...