3 Unexpected Challenges of Raising High School Students (and How to Solve Them) Are you wondering why your chatty child has turned into a brooding teenager? Many parents focus on the academic aspects of raising high school students because their children are...
Reading comprehension is the most important academic fundamental, with immeasurable benefits. Some reading comprehension benefits are well-documented: improved reasoning skills, insightful writing, faster reading, and better performance in many subjects. These...
The ACT or SAT is not required to get admitted to a great college, including the University of California schools. Nonetheless, doing well on either test will enhance a student’s profile at many schools. Generally speaking, higher achieving students should...
Academic confidence distinguishes the top students from everyone else. At Lafayette Academy, we do whatever we can to help our students gain more confidence in school. We personalize instruction so our students can experience “aha” moments in their...
When students struggle in school, they’re stressed and they lose confidence. Most students benefit from individualized instruction that leverages their strengths and helps them overcome (or eliminate) their challenges. One-on-one sessions or small groups allow...
