In a couple short weeks, you, the high school students of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy and around the country, will be out of school enjoying spring break 2017. And what do you need when you are on a long boring plane ride, when you’ve caught up on your television queue, and when you need a … Read more…
There is an increasing national educational obsession with STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering and math. This national obsession is aimed at increasing student proficiency in these technical fields so that they are prepared to live in and become leaders in an increasingly technical world. And with any educational initiative, there are many variations … Read more…
Congratulations! You have made it through your high school admissions process. Maybe you have been accepted to your top choice and are already adorned in their logo and colors from head to toe. Maybe you have been accepted to lots of schools but are not sure which one is the perfect fit. Maybe your top … Read more…
“Just stay safe.” These were the only conditions that my uncle, a pilot for Alaska Airlines, gave me before I set off on a 22-day backpacking adventure across 10 different United States locations on a $300 budget. December 2015, I had a little less than four weeks off for Christmas. My uncle’s friend gave me a hiking backpack … Read more…
Now that you have chosen the high schools to which you will apply, it is time to think about placement testing. Most schools require some type of exam as a part of the admissions process and below are some surefire tips to be certain you are prepared. Keep in mind that most schools look at … Read more…