High School

The truth about teens and sexting

A parent primer on this sordid trend and how to keep your kid's cell phone smut-free

Preparing your teen for lift off

Help your child get the most out of his reading assignments by listening to him talk through the key points before he summarizes them in his notes.

More note-taking tips >

What to expect in the classroom:

Top high schools: Los Angeles

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College Ready Academy High #4
Renaissance Arts Academy
Bright Star Secondary Charter Academy
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
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Ready, set, college! This month's action items

Freshmen

From the source: Your child can find out about college life firsthand from friends who are already in college.
Freshman action plan >

Sophomores

Encourage your teen to talk to her counselor and teachers about taking the SAT Subject Tests in her strong subjects this spring.
Sophomore action plan >

Juniors

Use the scholarship search tool to find aid that matches your child's skills and interests. He can also get tips from his counselor.
Junior action plan >

Seniors

Most regular college applications are due by mid-February. Keep copies of everything your teen sends to schools.
Senior action plan >

Is your teen on track for college? >

High School Community

Disgrace

Ladie2 March 2, 2010

The way these teacher talks to Kids these days are unapropiate. My child is in the 9th grade and her princple asked her and her friend for a hug.... (2 replies)

i need help finding a school

daniithemacc March 9, 2010

do you know of any schools that only require 180 credits in sacramento to graduate? (0 replies)

Test Score Updates

thspirates March 9, 2010

When will test scores be updated for NC. You are still showing 2007-2008 test scores. Where are the 2008-2009 scores? Those scores were finalized... (0 replies)

BRANSON PUBLIC SCHOOL

schoolchick March 7, 2010

Do Branson MO public schools make homeschooled students take a placement test? (1 reply)

What to expect at a HS graduation exam waiver committee meeting?

Rhonda217 March 6, 2010

My daughter did not make a passing proficiency score on her Biology state exam (passing is a requirement for graduation in NC). Now it is going... (2 replies)