If you blinked, you may have missed it. Another grading term has come to an end, and report cards have been issued. Many school divisions have moved to electronic grade reporting, so gone are the days of a closely-guarded, marked envelope tucked in your child’s...
It’s Report Card Time! Do you remember your early school years toting home a crisply folded report card to show your parents? Perhaps there were some grading terms when you were less excited to show that report card, but parent review and signature were required!...
As the first grading period draws to a close, many schools in Hampton Roads are scheduling teacher conferences. Whether this is your first time attending a teacher conference or you are a seasoned pro, here are some tips to make the most of the opportunity to check in...
Summer is time for fun in the sun, sand, and surf, right? For some kids, summer is a really important time to work on academic areas where they struggle. This summer, your school division may be offering summer learning opportunities to help kids who need a bit of...
Once you’ve decided your child needs some extra help from a tutor, you may be wondering how it all works. What strategies will help your child get back on track as quickly as possible? We like to think of tutoring as a bit like firefighting. We can’t battle the...
By now you may have received report cards for your kids, but what exactly does it mean? Many of us rely on the end of year report cards, SOL test scores, and teacher feedback to know exactly where our kid stands as they step off the bus for the last time of the school...