Growing up, my focus was on getting into a terrific college, somewhere my parents could be proud of, a place I can feel at home and know I had worked as hard as possible so I could get accepted. My days were busy with classes, clubs, tutoring, marching band, and homework. My schedule felt nonstop, even on the weekends. I spent seven days out of the week trying to catch up, rather than stay ahead. I felt that I was chasing a never-ending cycle of homework, projects, and presentations. Eventually, my sleep schedule became an unknown creature. The stress began to build. I didn’t know what to do. I couldn’t stop what I was doing because I didn’t have the luxury of being ahead of the school work. I was behind.
In this endless cycle that I have mentioned, some things fell through the cracks. Unfortunately, I’m not the only one who believes that incomplete homework is the least of their priorities. Extracurricular activities, sports, clubs are all important for college applications; they are all important for a well-rounded high school experience. However, homework is more important than viewed. Teachers provide supplemental work so that students can better understand topics learned in class later in the day, which can helps students retain the information. If homework isn’t complete, isn’t done with care, or takes all night to complete, habits should be noted and changed.
Does this endless cycle sound like your child’s?
At Huntington Learning Center, students have a safe environment to study and learn. With an organized schedule, like the one they’ll learn to create at Huntington, students have the opportunity to take advantage of their busy schedule. Huntington Learning Center is not only focused on raising your child’s SAT or ACT scores, but rather to foster greater independence and success within your child. Every student that walks into the Center is seen not as a number, as schools might view them, but rather as an individual who needs help creating structure for their busy schedules. Schedules seem overwhelming, routines can change, but with the help that can be provided at Huntington Learning Center, students can learn better habits and begin to succeed with the potential that they have always had.
Dr. Raymond J. Huntington and Eileen Huntington are co-founders of Huntington Learning Center, located at 28132 Newhall Ranch Road is open extended hours over the summer. For more information, call 661-775-8370.