WE PETITION THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO: Make a Zero Tolerance Bullying Policy Nationwide with Consequences of Suspension for the Bully(s) & Severe Consequences. As a Parent of a child that was Bullied relentlessly, it has become a Passion of mine to be a Voice for those that Don’t have one….
WEEKEND COLLEGE OFFERS OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS FALL REGISTRATION OPENS TO ALL APRIL 24 Do you want to go to college, but don’t feel like you have the time? Weekend College might be the answer. Weekend College at Collin College offers the flexibility of Friday night, Saturday and Sunday classes…
by Tricia White | Managing Editor Parents who allow their teens to have friends over to drink, thinking it’s a safe way to keep them off the roads, may be surprised to find they are subject to liability laws that make them vulnerable to lawsuits, fines and jail time….
Forget Harvard and Stanford. It really doesn’t matter where you go to college. By Jeffrey J. Selingo | Grade Point* In the coming weeks, college acceptances will start rolling in for a select group of high-school seniors vying to get into the three dozen or so most-selective colleges and universities in the…
FREE DRESSES & ACCESSORIES Prom season is a costly time for everyone. St. Andrew United Methodist Church has been helping teen girls with these expenses for the last seven years. Their Prom Closet provides dresses and accessories at no charge to girls who might not otherwise be able to swing…
College Prep 101: All You Need To Know To Get Them Ready For Freshman Year For many high school students and their parents, planning for college can be the 1000-pound elephant in the room, or as the Plano Senior High School website (http://k-12.pisd.edu/schools/PSHS/COUNSEL/Coladm.htm) notes, “the college admissions process can be…
SAT’s High School Timeline FRESHMAN Create a high school plan. Make sure you know what high school courses are required by colleges and that you´re taking the right classes starting this year. Get to know the levels of courses offered by your school. Take challenging classes You should take at least five…
When it comes to planning for college, most students and their parents are comfortable working with a school guidance counselor. There are occasions, however, when obtaining the services of an independent professional may be necessary. What’s the difference? The independent counselor may have a different background than a school counselor….
Good Credit & Even Better Values: What You Need To Know To Set Your Kids Up For Financial Success by Charles Satterfield | Staff Writer As they regularly remind us, teens know everything. Money is no exception. In a recent national poll, 87% of 12 to 17 year olds reported…