Category: Schoolwork & Studying

Don’t fight over homework this year  

Posted by: admin on September 15th, 2022

Ah, the start of a new school year! A time of promise. Also, of peril. Many parents expect big things, but are anxious about their child’s knowledge and study habits. With college on the horizon, the demands of school will increase. If you are slightly concerned or curious about what to look for in the […]

AP, IB, Honors, and More: High School Course Selection

Posted by: admin on February 15th, 2022

Choosing high school coursework requires thoughtful, year-by-year planning. This is important, because selecting the right courses for yourself will ensure that you are engaged and challenged and that you enjoy your work. In addition, the courses you take will directly impact your college planning. Your transcript — that is, your academic record — traces the […]

Meaning, Memes & Mathematics

Posted by: admin on January 27th, 2022

“Oh No! Our table! It’s broken!” For those not on Tiktok – I should explain. “Sounds” are small audio clips that users can easily attach to play over their short videos. The quote above is the content of a very popular (and charming) one of those sounds. Now that we’re caught up, many of the […]

Math in the Time of COVID

Posted by: admin on September 16th, 2021

If you’re like many of my students, I suspect you’re really happy to see the inside of a school building this fall. For many of you, the best parts of school are back: spending time with your friends, sports and extracurriculars, and just getting out of the house you’ve spent way too much time in […]

The Jump to High School Research: Active Learning

Posted by: admin on June 8th, 2021

I recently asked my daughter, who is nearing the end of her freshman year of high school, what she would have wanted to know at the beginning of this year that she knows now. Her answer? “I needed help learning how to research. That really helped my learning in all classes click.” This was not […]

High School Transcripts Explained

Posted by: admin on May 13th, 2021

There are lots of exciting changes just waiting for you over the next four years of high school. One of those changes will be how your academic accomplishments are recorded. Yes, you will still receive report cards, as always, but your grades and classes will also be listed in a permanent document called your transcript. […]

Preparing for High School Writing

Posted by: admin on May 12th, 2021

Hello, 8th graders! I want to take a moment to celebrate all your middle school successes, both academic and personal, as this school year comes to a close. Look at all the progress you have made and the skills you have gained, whether that’s developing your adaptability, managing to finally do the splits, or expanding […]

High School Math: It’s Different, but Mostly the Same

Posted by: admin on May 12th, 2021

By Massiha “Moose” Habibi High School Math. Alright, if you read that and groaned, my first points are for you. The big challenge with math in high school tends to be how it builds upon itself. What do I mean? Well, in your history class, you can answer questions about Rome even if you don’t […]

Class Participation is a Team Sport

Posted by: admin on April 27th, 2021

For many of you, the last few weeks have brought a welcome return to the classroom for in-person learning. One of the silver linings of the pandemic has been a deeper appreciation of things we’ve all grown accustomed to taking for granted, and going to school definitely falls into that category. I can’t tell you […]

High School Course Selection: Plan, Balance, and Tell Your Story

Posted by: admin on April 12th, 2021

One of the most critical and yet often least-considered choices you make in high school is your annual selection of classes. Through 8th grade, your classes have mostly been decided for you, but with the freedom and independence of high school comes the pressure of starting to determine your own academic pathway. Some students float […]