Morning Routines Set Students up for Success
While time management is not a developmental skill until around 10-13 years of age, you can still set up your morning routine to help your child feel successful. It might help you feel less stressed at the same time.
How to Get Your Child to Tell You about Their Day
Have you ever asked your child, “How was school today?” only to get an answer such as “fine”, “good,” or “bad”? This could be because of how the question is phrased. It is too easy for students to just give a one-word answer. Here are a few examples of ways to ask and actually get […]
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Each October, schools and communities across the country recognize National Bullying Prevention Month. This is a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting kindness and strengthening safe and supportive learning environments for all students. Bullying can impact students not only at school but also at home and in the community. Research shows that nearly 1 in […]
Proper Sleep Can Increase Success in the Classroom
Getting enough sleep is important for children of all ages. Even as adults, sleep is a time when the body can recharge and repair. Repair takes place throughout the body, especially in the brain. Studies have shown that the brain of someone who is not getting regular sleep looks similar to that of a drug […]
Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy
Per Florida State Statute CS/NB 379, students are prohibited from using social media, smartwatches, AirPods and similar devices during school hours unless expressly permitted for educational purposes. No Electronic Devices AllowedIncluding but not limited to cell phones, AirPods, headphones, cameras, camcorders, etc. If an Electronic Device Is Seen It will be confiscated and securely stored […]
Tips to Keep Students Healthy at School
Kids love to be close and share everything, even germs. Here are some quick tips to help students reduce the spread of germs at school.
Three Keys to Success
Beacon College Prep faculty and staff regularly emphasize three keys to succeeding throughout school: attendance, work ethic and extra participation. Students who show up on time, work hard and get involved will certainly get the most out of their school years. This is not to say that they will not face challenges. School should be […]
How to Prepare for Kindergarten
Many may think that children need to be exposed to academics prior to going to school, and while this doesn’t hurt, it is important to realize that there are other things that families can focus on to help prepare their children for school. Being kindergarten-ready is so much more than ABCs!
Welcome Back
School Starts Thursday, August 14! We look forward to once again filling our hallways with eager students ready to learn!
Teach Your Child to Show Kindness
Most of the kindness that children learn is from people, mostly their parents, showing kindness to them. Another way that children can learn kindness is by practicing. Here are 10 ways that your child can practice kindness. This could even be made into a chart with stickers placed next to each one each time your […]
