The Classical Academies Partnering With Parents
Summary: The Classical Academies is an organization of award-winning, tuition-free, Certified California Public Charter Schools serving North San Diego County since 1999. With over 4,500 students in grades TK-12, the schools are making a tremendous impact as they reinvent public education. "Partnering With Parents" is here to educating, educate, encourage, and support parents in their role as the primary educator.
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How much time should your kindergarten student spend playing vs. schooling? Kindergarten teachers Jill McNiff and Shannon Andolina address this common question they get from parents.
Class of 2018 seniors, Dalton and Gabby have a transparent conversation about being a teenager. Their hardest years, things they wish their parents understood, social media, the pressure of college, and the idea of "adulting".
Bullying comes in various forms and can lead to depression and suicide. School Counselors Alissa Atkins and Jennifer Meehan explain the five types of bullying, and how to know if your child is being bullied. They offer resources and ideas on how to address a bully at school. Signe Watson- 8 Keys to End Bullying- Strategies for Parents and Schools https://www.amazon.com/Keys-End-Bullying-Strategies-Parents/dp/0393709280 Pacers National Prevention Center https://www.pacer.org/bullying/ Spookley the Square Pumpkin http://www.spookley.com
Dr. Stacey Perez shares the importance of incorporating Personalized Learning into your homeschool day. She has found that her students grow, thrive, and take personal responsibility for their own learning when challenged to pursue their interests and passions.
Teen suicide is the second cause of death among teenagers. The warning signs aren't easy to spot and it can happen to the happiest of families. Join school counselor Laura Hughes and her honest discussion with Mike and Jennifer Hardy who lost their son, Sebastian. Recorded on the 6 month anniversary of his death, and released during Suicide Prevention Month, they discuss how anxiety, stress levels, and overachieving impact teens differently. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. National 24 Hour Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line- Text "Connect" to 741741
Social emotional growth and academic success are closely linked. When students feel safe, they are ready to learn! Join Coastal Academy Principal Marcy Cashin as she discusses the 8 Keys of Excellence and Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS). These programs improve trust, build character, and lead to better student outcomes. PBIS- http://www.pbisworld.com/ 8 Keys of Excellence- http://www.8keys.org/
What if there as a way to have have clarity about who you are and where you are heading in the future? This year's closing keynote JumpStart speaker, Scott Schimmel is the Chief Guide at Youschool. He discusses finding your purpose, self-definition, resiliency, and guiding young adults to passionate, meaningful futures.
Dr. Jean Twenge is a psychologist, professor, author, and speaker who specializes in researching generational differences. Dr. Twenge discusses the trends she sees with those born after 1995. This generation, knows as iGen, is safer, less likely to take risks, are delaying independence, and taking longer to find careers and marry. Dr. Twenge offers advice for helping teens unplug and engage.
When students feel safe they are ready to learn! School counselors Charity Marino and Charles Threat III discuss the importance of students establishing relationships, becoming self-reliant, and managing their feelings and emotions. Social emotional skills can be taught at a young age and lead to happier, healthier teens and adults.
Create self-directed, passionate learners! Join middle school teacher, Tyler Powell as he discusses the 5 Habits of Success that lead to success in the classroom and beyond.
The ACT, PSAT, SAT, FASFA, and the Common App…there are many acronyms to be familiar with when preparing for college! College Counselor Karen Withem decodes the college preparation and application process and offers practical suggestions for students and parents.
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and can be beneficial or disastrous - but how do you know when anxiety is normal or debilitating? School counselors Jennifer Meehan and Jessica Novello will explain the difference between normal anxiety and an anxiety disorder. They offer suggestions for overcoming learned behaviors and ways to cope and respond to anxiety.
Teach your student to push through learning challenges, be resilient, and embrace a growth mindset by praising the process. Teacher Karrie Tardiff has learned how changing the narrative can help students (and adults!) overcome perfectionism and be successful in and out of the classroom. Carol Dweck: https://www.ted.com/talks/carol_dweck_the_power_of_believing_that_you_can_improve Teacherspayteachers.com
Teach your student to push through learning challenges, be resilient, and embrace a growth mindset by praising the process. Teacher Karrie Tardiff has learned how changing the narrative can help students (and adults!) overcome perfectionism and be successful in and out of the classroom. Carol Dweck: https://www.ted.com/talks/carol_dweck_the_power_of_believing_that_you_can_improve Teacherspayteachers.com
Cameron Curry Executive Director for The Classical Academies and Board Member with the California Charter Schools Association hosts an in-depth conversation about charter schools in celebration of National Charter Schools Week, May 7th-11th. Learn what charter schools are, how they operate, how they are funded, and how they are different than traditional public schools.
