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    The Friends' Central School Blog

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    8 Fun Things to Do Around the Main Line

    By Lydia Martin
    Jun 01 2018

    Every parent knows the struggle of entertaining a bored child, especially in the heart of winter or spring’s rainy season when they’re more likely to be stuck pent up inside than out and about having.

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    Should You Take AP Classes? 5 Reasons Why Great High Schools Don’t Teach AP Classes

    By Bill Kennedy
    May 08 2018

    Advanced Placement (AP) classes are designed to offer college-level coursework and exams to high school students so that they can better prepare for college—and possibly even earn some college.

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    5 Tips to Make Switching Middle Schools Easier for Your Child

    By Alexa Quinn '98
    Apr 17 2018

    When a parent decides to enroll their child in a new school, it’s typically done for good reason. Whether you simply aren’t impressed with the quality of education your child is currently receiving,.

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    6 Benefits of Preschool for Your Child

    By Andrea Dominic Lubrano
    Apr 16 2018

    In every family, there comes a time when parents will need to decide whether they should enroll their child in a preschool, nursery, or other early childhood education program. Sometimes this is a.

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    Switching Middle Schools: How Parents Can Get Their Child Excited About the Change

    By Alexa Quinn '98
    Apr 10 2018

    The middle school years are important, formative years that can have profound impact on your child's future. It makes sense, then, that sometimes parents realize that it’s in the best interest of.

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    The Impact of Class Size on Learning Outcomes in Middle School

    By Alexa Quinn '98
    Feb 26 2018

    When it comes to choosing a school for your child, most parents have a checklist of things that a school must achieve to earn their confidence. Highly qualified teachers are bound to be one such.

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    Your Preschool Tour Checklist: 4 Things to Look For

    By Andrea Dominic Lubrano
    Jan 22 2018

    You want the best for your child—so what should you be looking for when you visit a nursery school? So much goes into a family’s final decision: Teachers, program, facilities, transportation, and.

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    Questions to Ask When Choosing a Preschool

    By Friends' Central School
    Jan 22 2018

    Enrolling your child in a nursery school program is an exciting new chapter for you and your family. At the same time, there is a lot to think about!

    From church or synagogue programs to.

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    Questions Parents Should Ask Their Child After a School Visit

    By Lydia Martin
    Jan 10 2018

    If you are in the middle of deciding which independent school is right for your child and family, then you undoubtedly have a lot going through your mind. Questions about teacher-to-student ratio and.

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    3 Tips for Choosing a Nursery or Pre-School Program

    By Andrea Dominic Lubrano
    Dec 11 2017

    Parents decide to enroll their children into nursery programs for many reasons. Sometimes it’s so that the child can begin building social skills and become accustomed to being around other children.

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