High School

Preventing school dropouts: How you can make a difference

Sherri Kuhn — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0700

The statistics on school dropouts in America is staggering — 19 percent of young adults have not graduated from high school or obtained an equivalency certificate. Students who drop out of school give up education and skills that would not only be financially beneficial over their lifetime, but benefit the community as well. How can we encourage them to stay in school?

Tracking your child's grades online

Jen Klein — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:00:00 -0700

The internet has brought so much to our lives since it boomed in the mid-90s. Who could now live without a certain online bookseller, online travel booking and, indeed, this fabulous site? But sometimes, I think, the 'net takes us too far.

Top DVD releases: The Five-Year Engagement takes the cake

Jenna Milly — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 17:00:00 -0700

This week’s top five DVD releases include the romantic comedy we’ve been waiting for... or rather, the wedding we’ve been waiting for. What happens when a couple is engaged for five years — will they hear the wedding bells?

Tutoring and test prep: What parents of teens need to know

Sherri Kuhn — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Back-to-school time is already here, and for high school students, that means more than just returning to campus. Fall is the time when many aspiring college students take the SAT or the ACT, in addition to loading up their class schedule with Advanced Placement courses. With so much pressure on students to do well, does your child need academic support?

Volunteering opportunities for teens

Maria Mora — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Most teens must complete community service requirements for graduation and school organizations. Help your child find meaningful volunteering opportunities that inspire a lifetime of giving back to the community.

College solicitations: Real mail or junk mail?

Jen Klein — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0700

In the increasingly competitive college application process, not only are our kids competing for spaces in the college or university of their choice, colleges and universities are competing for them, as well. When a child does well on a standardized test, such as the PSAT or SAT, colleges take note. And then they start the hard sell.

Editors said this photo was too sexy for the yearbook

Monica Beyer — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0800

A Colorado teenager's senior pictures were rejected by a committee of her peers recently for being too sexy to appear in their school yearbook. She and her mother are protesting, claiming censorship. Do you think the photos are appropriate for a yearbook? Check them out and let us know what you think.

Homework help tips for every age

Kim Grundy — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:29:00 -0700

Help your child shoot to the top of his class with our homework help tips for kids in kindergarten, elementary, junior high and high school. Depending on your child’s age, there are techniques you can use to help them learn new skills, stay focused and excel in school.

5 Creative gifts for the high school graduate

Katie Kavulla — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:00:00 -0700

Don't get the high school graduate a boring set of towels this year! Sure, there are tons of things they need if they're heading off to college this fall or moving out of mom and dad's house, but isn't it more fun to get them something they don't need? Check out these 5 gift ideas for the high school graduate in your life!

Graduation gifts they’ll actually use

Jessica Teal Jones — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:30:00 -0700

Graduation season is here, and thousands of young people are graduating from high school and college and looking to enter the next phase of life. But picking the right graduation gift can sometimes present a challenge. As with any gift-giving, you're hoping to give a gift the recipient will like and will actually use. Here are some suggestions for gifts that the new graduates can use in the next phase of their lives.

High School student who ranked female classmates on Facebook list in hot water

Laura Willard — Fri, 13 May 2011 17:07:00 -0700

An Illinois teenager and high school student is in trouble after he was identified as being responsible for circulating a "ranking" list of female classmates around school and posting it on Facebook. Unfortunately for him, he's not Mark Zuckerberg and he doesn't have a $50 billion idea. The teenager's stunt got him arrested and apparently kicked out of school.

Should you chaperone your teen's prom?

Michelle Maffei — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:14:00 -0700

Senior prom is a high school highlight that most teens anxiously anticipate for most of their teenage years. Like most parents, you want to be a part of every milestone in your youngster's life, but when it comes to going to the prom, should you let your teen have this moment to himself or should you volunteer to be a prom chaperone? From evaluating your relationship with your teen to being honest about why you want to be there, here's how to make the big decision.

Prom queen and king: Should your teen run for prom court?

Michelle Maffei — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:55:00 -0700

When it comes to running for prom queen or king, this teen prom popularity contest can have two sides. From dealing with disappointment to costs and parental involvement, here are five questions you'll want to ask your teen -- and yourself -- before making the decision whether to let your child participate in this high school highlight. After talking to your teen, you can decide: Should your teen run for prom court?

More kids graduating from high schools

Sarah W. Caron — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 07:53:00 -0800

More students are graduating from high school today. But how does this mesh with the Obama Administration's goals for graduation rates? And how can parents encourage academic success?

Increase your child's ACT scores with our top study tips

Meagan Morris — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:59:00 -0700

Good ACT scores are important to many college-bound high school juniors and seniors. Preparation for the exam can stress our your student, but you can help ease the burden with some of these tried-and-true ACT study tips.

Vaccines for high school and college freshmen

Laura Owens — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 01:01:00 -0700

Vaccines continue to perplex parents concerned about protecting their children against serious diseases yet who want to avoid potential adverse reactions and immunological side effects. Here is some vaccine information for parents to ensure their teens are up to date on their vaccines before they head back to school.

Green school supplies for high school

Melissa Chapman — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:19:00 -0700

This year, when shopping for back-to-school supplies, encourage your high schoolers to go green with environmentally friendly school supplies that are stylishly cool.

The best times and places to study

Sarah Kelsey — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:18:00 -0700

Unless you’re a natural bookworm, sitting down to study –- then trying to remember all you’ve read -– can be hard. Make the process easier by following some of these handy tips on where and when to carve out your studying time.

Dos and don'ts for backpacks

Mary Fetzer — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:19:00 -0700

Backpacks come in all shapes, colors and sizes, with and without wheels, in double-strap and cross-body styles. Kids can express their individuality with the backpack’s exterior, but what’s inside remains rather consistent for all kids. Here are 10 things every kid should carry in his backpack, and five no-nos to avoid.

Helping students avoid bad influences

Laura Willard — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:59:00 -0700

As a parent, you take your job of guiding and positively influencing your child seriously. Unfortunately, as many parents learn when they first send their children to preschool, it doesn’t take long to undo some of that work! Throughout your child’s life, he will encounter positive influences among his peers -- and negative ones.

Checklist: Does your child need a tutor?

Laura Willard — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:43:00 -0700

Kim Duckworth, academic coach and owner of SEC Tutoring in Scottsdale, Arizona, suggests keeping the following points in mind when deciding whether your child would benefit from the help of a tutor.