Education

With summer in sight and the days are busy with graduations and finals, soon summer will be in full swing with wonderful diversions and fun. It is also a great time to consider utilizing the summer months to your child get ahead in their academics in preparation for junior high or high school...

 It’s time to start considering preschool for next year for your little one, but why? Why entrust your special little sunshine to others when you know he grows up so fast? And how do you find the best place?
 The right preschool will give your son or daughter a place to thrive socially. As much...

 It seems that more and more families are discovering Classical education. If you were to ask most people just a few short years ago about this method, very few would have been familiar with even the term. The Classical education method makes use of the first three of the seven liberal arts -...

 Education should not take a back seat to fun in the sun! An athlete would not be expected to run a marathon without daily training and conditioning, and the same is true with students’ academic skills. Children need to continue to train their brains throughout the summer months. Like the old...

 We would like to share some of our highlights: Bridgeport: California Gold Ribbon School; FIBO visual arts program for all grades; beginning and advanced concert band programs; Student leadership programs including Peer Mentors (working with students with moderate to severe disabilities);...

 In a recent poll conducted by the American Family News Network, a Christian news service, people were asked the following question – “What’s the primary reason most Christian parents send their children to secular public schools instead of opting for private or home schooling?” The results...

 Part of the widespread bullying research focuses on building positive friendships. Often times those involved in challenging social situations don’t intend to cause problems or be off-putting. Sometimes the student(s) involved have not yet mastered the art of social skills, which is what...

 Do you want to see your son or daughter LIKE math or science again?  They just need the right support, strategies and teachers. Maybe you just know your child is capable of more success and know that a different environment is necessary. Since 1997 more than 6,ooo students have taken courses...

 As the school year nears an end, experts suggest now’s the right time for parents to communicate with students about the past year’s academic progress and assess what the ensuing year will bring. Relying on report cards alone to measure how well your child is progressing with school often...

Citing the growing shortage of classrooms and labs that places 4,000 students on waitlists per semester, the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to put Measure E, a $230 million bond, on the June 7 general election ballot. “College of the Canyons has a...

Repetitive behaviors associated with conditions like obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be an oppressive weight to be shouldered for children. Every situation represents potential new problems resulting in new anxiety. As if the burden of reoccurring thoughts and behaviors isn’t enough,...

 Valley View is the heart of our neighborhood and serves a diverse and beautiful community. As our name proclaims our school commands a spectacular view of much of our city and we would be worthy of your visit for the view alone. Our nine-acre school site is among the largest elementary school...

 For preschool age children the outdoors is the best place to work on their physical skills. Jumping, running, riding bikes and balancing on walking cups help improve large motor skills. It is also a perfect time for practicing ball-handling skills like throwing and catching to master hand eye...

 If you have worked with children in any capacity, I’m hoping you will be able to relate to this story. On a given day I can come home and feel that my “smile muscles “hurt from the strain of laughing at a child’s innocent response from a funny story that they probably should not have shared....

 Childhood experts agree that attending a high-quality preschool program for children prepares them for kindergarten and beyond. Preschools not only provides a foundation for your child’s learning, both socially and academically, but helps them to succeed in elementary school. Attending...

Students at Saugus High School got a special treat. Six women, from students to teachers to administrators, portrayed six famous and remarkable women in the 9th Annual Women in History program. Sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), the program was produced by career...

 We are excited to announce Open House dates for the elementary schools within the Sulphur Springs Union School District.  Come see our students’ amazing work! • Golden Oak, Mint Canyon, Mitchell, Pinetree Community Schools on May 19 • Canyon Springs, Fair Oaks Ranch, Leona Cox, Sulphur Springs...

 Having a child is a significant life changing event that re-shapes our daily interactions, friendships, routines, and expectations. Like any pivotal event, it can leave us with a flurry of emotions, both positive and negative, with which we must come to terms. Having sufficient support is a...