High School

As the new school year is starting, I am shifting from stay-at-home in the summer mom to teacher-mom mode. People ask me what my perspective is about school being a teacher mom a lot, and as my kids get older, I'm noticing the things that I feel like are the most important to help children feel successful at school. Read, read, read at home. I know some children like to read more than others, but the more you can read at home, the better. We read fiction, non-fiction, funny books, silly books, books about whatever animals they are interested. Anything at all! Reading to children early is so critical, because it fosters a love for books, and it builds...

My oldest son is starting high school this year. For me, the emotions run deep with this. I loved high school, I met my husband, made some great friends and learned a lot about life in those four years. I want my son to have the best experience possible. I also have a lot of emotions that time has gone WAY TOO FAST; 14 years have come and gone and here we are. Here is a letter to him for these coming years: Dear Micah, You are in HIGH SCHOOL, I am not sure how that happened so fast, you were just a little squishy baby whose laugh would light up a room. There are a few things I want you...

I can't believe I am already buying school supplies. Summer always seems to go by too quickly when looking back. Don't get me wrong. There were days when it seemed extra long. You know, three kids at home who love to 'entertain' each other (insert eye roll). So let's talk back to school. Prepping for back to school. There is so much involved when it comes to prepping for back to school. We are running around purchasing new uniforms, school shoes, and all those items on the school supply list that was received in the mail mid-July. I even find myself grabbing my planner and start thinking about meal planning. The school year always feels extra busy with not only the...

As an educator at a Baton Rouge online school, I have encountered several myths surrounding our school setting. We are advocates for children and their families, and I thought these few facts may be helpful for those with questions or possible interest. Online school is homeschool. FALSE. Online school is school at home or commonly called “home study.” We are not a home school program nor do we follow homeschool guidelines. Online schools are public charter schools. TRUE. We are a charter school. We are a public school just like any brick and mortar school. We are not allowed to be selective in our admissions and are regulated by the state department of education We won’t have to take standardized test. FALSE. All of our...

It's important to know when an opportunity for something great is available and as a good friend to you, I want to make sure you know about it! If you're interested in the Magnet School Program in East Baton Rouge Parish for your child that will be school age in the fall of 2018, there's a wealth of information, tours and open houses coming your way to help you make the decision about what's right for your child. It's Magnet Showcase Week! AND Magnet Mania is the place to learn about ALL of the magnet options available to you. You can chat with students and teachers or parents - whoever is chosen to represent the school for the event. It is...