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!
How to Build Fine Motor Skills to Prepare for PreK and Kindergarten
While screens can provide many early learning opportunities, many teachers are noticing that students are coming in with decreased fine motor skills. This can make writing, coloring and cutting very difficult in the early grades because their hand muscles are not strong. Here are some ways to help your child improve these skills at home.
Prepare for the School Year with Some Basic Phonemic Awareness
What is Phonemic Awareness? Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate sounds (phonemes) that make up words. Phonemic awareness does not utilize visual letters. It is done completely through listening and speaking. These skills get stronger through repeated exposure and practice. What are the skills to help my child start?
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 […]
Alternatives to Social Media
Social media usage has been growing among young people. While it was originally created to be a tool to connect with one another, it has grown into something that is causing many negative effects. The constant use of and abuse of social media is causing things such as: To break some of these negative trends, […]
