Middle School

It's back to school time around here. Endless supply lists, new school shoes for everyone, the hunt for the perfect backpacks, haircuts, etc. It is 2 weeks of running in circles and forgetting things. It's such a joyful time. My children will be going into third and MIDDLE SCHOOL. (I feel lightheaded now. Hold me.) There is one thing that I don't mind buying because it makes mornings so much easier: school uniforms. I haven't always liked them, though. I am a child of the 80's/90's. Uniforms were for private school kids. Us public school kids were free to express ourselves in whatever outfit we could talk our mothers into spending money on. Although, looking back, we mainly just embarrassed...

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...

My son is a planner. At nine years old, he already has his future planned out. He narrowed down his future car to three make / models, he decided on his career and side job, and has even decided which state he will live in.   So when he asked me what to do if none of his friends went to his middle school, I was surprised because I thought he would have at least planned all interactions throughout his second year of college.   He was worried that he would not know anyone at his new school and he didn't want to be the only one without a friend. After he asked me how to make friends when he gets...

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...