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    The Friends' Central School Blog

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    Benefits of Having a Mentor in High School

    By Lydia Martin
    Feb 08 2021

    For most students, choosing a high school is an exciting time. But with so much to consider in making your decision, it can also be a stressful endeavor. You’ve probably found yourself searching for.

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    8 Tips to Help Your Middle Schooler With Homework

    By Alexa Quinn '98
    Feb 01 2021

    As a middle school educator, I often think back to my time as a sixth, seventh, or eighth grader and remember the things that were most challenging and rewarding about those years. One of the things.

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    How to Choose a High School: 6 Factors to Consider When Comparing High Schools

    By Lydia Martin
    Jan 25 2021

    Choosing a high school to attend is an exciting time! Whether you are just finishing middle school now and looking to take the next step in your academic career, or you're already in high school and.

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    The Parents' Guide to College Planning in Middle and High School

    By Alexa Quinn '98
    Jan 18 2021

    Although students typically begin applying to colleges during the fall of their senior year, preparation should actually begin much earlier than that. But how early is too early? And how can parents.

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    What is the High School Admissions Process Really Like?

    By Bill Kennedy
    Jan 11 2021

    The high school admissions process can be intimidating, especially for parents and students who have never gone through it or who don’t know what to expect from it. This often leads to frenzied.

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    8 Private School Interview Questions for Parents to Ask

    By Lydia Martin
    Jan 04 2021

    If you are in the process of evaluating different private and independent school options for your child then you know that most, if not all, schools require parents to sit for an admissions interview.

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    5 Benefits of a Strong Middle School Advisory Program

    By Alexa Quinn '98
    Dec 28 2020

    Middle school is a time of transition. Transitioning between schools, transitioning between social circles, transitioning physically and socially from children into teenagers. And like a lot of.

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    Activities to Keep Your Child Engaged in Remote Learning

    By Melody Acinapura
    Nov 16 2020

    As parents in the time of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the priority is, first and foremost, to ensure your family is staying happy and healthy. Making sure your child is staying engaged in.

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    How to Learn About a School When you Can't Visit in Person

    By Lydia Martin
    Nov 02 2020

    With the fall nearly behind us and many families looking ahead to the winter and spring months, it’s important to recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change the ways families live and.

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    How to Create an Effective Remote Learning Space for Your Child

    By Frederick Pratt
    Oct 12 2020

    The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted our lives in so many ways. Social distancing requires us to rethink how we interact with one another in a variety of ways. As parents, many of us.

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