Minnesota Student Survey Scheduled for Feb. 25th
Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by lhakly.
9th and 12th grade students will be taking the Minnesota State Student Survey on February 25, 2010. If parents would like more information on this survery, please log in to http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Learning_Support/Safe_and_Healthy_Learners/Minnesota_Student_Survey/index.html for more information. You will find a sample copy of the survey at this site also.
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Important ACT Test Information – Practice Questions and More
Posted on 01. Feb, 2010 by lhakly.
Check out this website for help with your ACT’s. You can always stop in the counseling office for more but this website has information for students and parents. Try the practice test questions and see how you do or see where you need to study more. http://www.actstudent.org/
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What is Brainfuse?
Posted on 20. Jan, 2010 by lhakly.
Brainfuse is a 24/7 on-line tutoring service with LIVE teacher tutors. Live teacher tutors are on-line from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.! All you need is your Virginia Public Library Card to access the program (www.virginia.lib.mn.us). You can check it out without a card but you will have access to all functions once you log in [...]
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Important Schedule and Report Card Information
Posted on 19. Jan, 2010 by lhakly.
In an effort to “go green” no semester schedules will be handed out except for the 7th and 8th grade schedules. All report cards will now be picked up on-line. If you do not have access to a computer, please come to the main office and a schedule or report card will be provided for [...]
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Gen W on Fox News Online
Posted on 17. Nov, 2009 by admin.
Video from – http://www.fox21online.com/smalltowns/student-run-newspaper-success-iron-range
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How to Create an MCIS Account
Posted on 09. Nov, 2009 by admin.
A great opportunity for your child is now available. The Minnesota Career Information System is a free service that helps people make better career decisions by providing comprehensive career information resources. MCIS offers two programs: MCIS Junior for middle/junior high students and MCIS for high school students and adults.
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Did you know?
Posted on 29. Oct, 2009 by lhakly.
Youths whose parents set clear rules for them are less likely to report using illicit drugs, according to data from the 2008-09 PRIDE Survey. Middle and high school students (grades 6-12) whose parents set clear rules for them “a lot” or “often” were less likely to report using illicit drugs in the past year (12% [...]
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Top Ten Tips to Raise Happy, Self Reliant Kids:
Posted on 23. Oct, 2009 by lhakly.
1. Spend twice as much time and half as much money.
2. Support; don’t rescue. Encourage; don’t coddle.
3. Get them what they need but not everything they want.
4. Back up teachers and schools.
5. Take charge of media.
6. Set clear and high expectations.
7. Give chores.
8. Set and enforce limits and consequences.
9. Encourage volunteering.
10. Visit SayYestoNo.org
Tips taken from [...]
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How do I help my student study for the MCA tests?
Posted on 29. Sep, 2009 by lhakly.
I have had many calls from parents wondering how to help their students study for the MCA tests and re-tests. I am suggesting that all parents and students become familiar with the state’s site called “Perspective”. There is no better way to study for the state test because students will be given test material study [...]
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