Lions Give Back – Community Donation Drives
Help BCP make a difference in the community with these two drives!
Techniques to Help your Child Improve Memory When Studying
Extensive psychological research has studied how people learn. From those studies, active learning strategies have developed. The following tips and tricks may be helpful to incorporate into your child’s study habits: Learn concepts with acronyms.Example: CUPS: C = Capitalize the first letter of a sentence; U = Use a capital letter for proper nouns (name, […]
In the Spirit of Thanksgiving
As you prepare for Thanksgiving, it’s the perfect time to help your child practice generosity and gratitude. Here are a few meaningful ideas to share with your child about ways to give back during this season:
Morning Routines Set Students up for Success
While time management is not a developmental skill until around ages 10-13, 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 […]
Parent/Teacher Collaboration
Beacon College Prep is excited to partner with parents this year to create the best learning environment for students. When parents and schools collaborate, students notice and rise to a higher standard of performance. How can this be done? Here are a few ways: BCP and parents all have the shared goal of creating the […]
How was School Today?
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 […]
School is in Session, Let’s Stay Healthy
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 […]
