Fall Education Guide 2018

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Find a Tutor That Fits Overcoming First Day Fears Simplifying The College Application Process Cyber Security for Students Healthy Habits in the Classroom

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A Helping Hand: Find a Tutor That Fits

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hildren tend to learn at their own pace, and certain subjects may challenge them more than others. In many instances, students can benefit from working with tutors.

Children who work with tutors and then see their grades improve may develop greater confidence and feel less anxious about going to school or taking tests.

Without intervention like tutoring, at-risk students (those who are not meeting academic standards) may not pass their classes, and some may face yearend retention or experience difficulty keeping up in the next grade. The National Tutoring Association (NTA) says that students at all grade levels who participate in tutorial programs improve their reading performance and can achieve significant cognitive gains. Tutoring can be the answer for students affected by inconsistent delivery of classroom content. For example, when families move, students may be forced to catch up in a new school where teachers may have different styles than students’ previous teachers.

Students who have missed classroom time due to illness or injury may face similar difficulties.

Sometimes children

struggle because they have difficulty processing or remembering their lessons. In such instances, a fresh approach through one-on-one tutoring may be necessary.

Parents and students have different tutoring options at their disposal. Some services may be offered through the school system at no extra charge. Pull-out instruction during the day or before or after school might be part of such services.

Private tutors, academic coaches, peer tutors, online tutoring, and home tutoring are other options.

The NTA says families should not rule out peer tutoring. Peer tutoring can be a costeffective way to improve performance. This type of tutoring also can contribute to students’ social and cognitive development. Currently, parents can expect to pay an average of $10 to $15 per hour for a peer high school student tutor. Comparatively, a private tutor, whether a professional teacher or a tutor hired through a service, may charge as much as $75 per hour. Parents may also want to contact their children’s schools for information about tutoring programs. Schools typically keep lists of tutors or tutoring programs.

Parents should always examine credentials and seek recommendations prior to hiring a tutor in order to get a feel for the person and his or her teaching philosophy.

Certified tutors also can be found by visiting www.ntatutor.com.

Keep in mind that it is not enough for the tutor to know the subject matter. He or she also has to relate to the child. According to the tutoring firm Test Prep Authority, motivation plays a key role in the success or failure of a student’s work with tutors.

Motivation may be compromised if the tutor and student do not connect. Tutors also should know how to present material in ways similar to how it is being taught in school so that lessons are in sync. n

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KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON:

Overcoming First Day Fears

The first day of school can be an exciting time, especially for children who have never before attended school. But even youngsters thrilled about the first day may also experience some jitters.

Such nerves are normal, and parents can help children calm those nerves in various ways. · Talk about the first day as it approaches.

A child’s first day of school is a milestone, and parents may do various things to commemorate the occasion. The excitement leading up to the first day can spark a youngster’s enthusiasm, but it also may lead to some anxiety about the unknown. Parents can quell those fears by discussing the first day and what to expect. Explain why the first day is special, and encourage little ones to share their feelings. Let children know that those nervous feelings are normal, but they will soon go away as youngsters get used to the school routine. · Let students choose their own clothes. Parents may be tempted to buy special outfits for their children for the first day of school. But youngsters who are jittery about their first day may calm down if allowed to choose their own attire for the big day.

A favorite T-shirt or outfit might be just the thing to comfort children feeling a bit nervous about their first day of school. · Get a head start on a morning routine. As summer winds down, parents can begin acclimating children to the morning

routine they can expect when the school year begins. One to two weeks before the first day of school, start waking children up when they will need to be up for school.

Students who are accustomed to the morning routine may be calmer on the first day of school because of familiarity with the new schedule. Going cold turkey on the first day may make little ones less enthusiastic about attending school. · Attend school orientation events and plan some play dates in advance of the first day. Seeing familiar faces might make youngsters forget all about their jitters when they arrive at school on the first day. Inquire about school orientation events and attend as many of those sessions as possible. If encouraged to do so, take students along so they can meet prospective classmates.

Arrange for play dates with those classmates in advance of the first day so children have a few recognizable faces their own age come the first day of school. · Start the day off on the right foot.

The night before t h e first day of

school, make s u r e outfits are clean, supplies are ready to go, and lunch is packed. Children will likely be much less stressed if parents do not have to rush around the morning of the first day of school. n

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Motivation Strategies for Another School Year Since summer vacations typically lack the structure of the school year, it might be unfair to expect children to seamlessly slip back into their more regimented lives as students. While some early school year sluggishness might be normal, it should wear off quickly. If not, and if students appear to be struggling with a new year of schoolwork, parents can try various strategies that may help reignite youngsters’ passion for learning, including the following: · Make your home more school-friendly. Summer is a relaxing time of year when parents have a tendency to ease the rules around the house. But come the school year, parents must make sure their homes are as conducive to studying as possible.

Resist the urge to turn the television on each night so students are not distracted from their studies.

Keep the home quiet so students are motivated to focus. · Encourage participation in extracurricular activities. Various studies have examined the relationship between extracurricular activities and academic performance. A 2002 study published in the journal Sociology of Education found that participation in extracurricular activities is associated with improved grade point average, increased college attendance, and reduced absenteeism.

Children may acclimate to the structure of the school year more quickly if they participate in such activities. · Encourage curious youngsters. Children are curious, and fostering that curiosity can be a great way for parents to get their youngsters excited about learning. Whether it’s during the school year and part of their curriculum or on summer break, encourage young ones to engage in subjects that interest them. As children learn more about the topics and subjects that interest them, they may develop a passion for learning they can take to the classroom. · Express an interest in the subjects children are studying. Another way to motivate students at the dawn of a new school year is to express an interest in the subjects they are studying. Ask questions about their studies and encourage them to share their thoughts and opinions. Engaging students in the subjects they are studying can motivate them to explore those subjects more deeply than they otherwise might. n

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Applying to colleges is exciting for many high school students, but that excitement is sometimes tempered by anxiety. The college application process can affect students’ lives for years to come, so it is understandable why some teenagers might feel stressed as they apply to college. The National Center for Educational Statistics says 69 percent of high school graduates in the United States enroll in college the fall after graduating from high school. Many students begin applying to college before entering their senior year of high school. Students can employ various strategies to make applying to college less stressful.

Create an inventory of student experiences and awards.

When completing college applications, students submit a variety of materials. In addition to students’ track records in the classroom, schools will be interested in extracurricular activities, hobbies, volunteer work, and even free time pursuits. Parents and students can work together to develop a master list that includes information about what students have accomplished during high school. Lists may include involvement in certain clubs, participation on sports teams, advanced ranking in Scouting programs, or even a list of books read. Having this document handy will make it that much simpler to fill out college applications.

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Avoid applying everywhere.

Some students think that applying to dozens of schools will improve their chances of being admitted.

However, applicants may be wasting their time applying to schools they have no intention of attending, and that only adds to the stress of meeting deadlines. It is a good idea to narrow down the possibilities to a handful of favorite schools and go from there.

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Students who have access to guidance counselors, mentors, college centers, or even teachers who are willing to help with the application process should use these resources wisely. In addition, iPhone and Android apps can help streamline the college application process.

Consider scholarships concurrently.

Some schools automatically consider applicants for scholarships, grants, and work-study programs. But that is not so with every school, so students may have to apply on their own or rely on third parties for scholarships. Various online resources are available to help students find scholarships. n

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ue to advancements in technology, students and educators are increasingly turning to tablets and computers when working on daily assignments and classroom activities. Students rely on the internet for research and keeping in touch with teachers and other students, and work is even assigned and completed via digital platforms. Despite the upside of technology, cybercrime is a potential pitfall of all that time spent online. The internet provides instant access, and that can put students at risk.

According to Verizon’s 2016 Data Breach Investigations Report, the education sector ranked sixth in the United States for the total number of reported “security incidents.” Schools are data-rich, meaning they give hackers access to information like identification numbers, birth dates, email addresses, financial data, medical records, and more. Therefore, students must understand cyber security risks when working and sharing data online. The following are some tips students can follow: ➤ Protect passwords. Students are urged to keep their passwords to themselves. This prevents others from using accounts maliciously or in other ways that can put students at risk, such as searching for inappropriate content in school. Choose complicated passwords that cannot be easily guessed, and opt for two-step authentication whenever offered. ➤ Use secured Wi-Fi networks. Free or open Wi-Fi connections are not encrypted, meaning they can be

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accessed by anyone. Many cyber criminals gain access to information through these channels. Schools should have encrypted systems in place. ➤ Limit what is shared on the internet. Students are urged to be aware of what they share online.

According to DataManagement, a computing service, information posted to social media is permanent, and deleted items are not necessarily gone. Exercise caution on social media. Students should not post unless they are comfortable sharing with the public. ➤ Watch out for phishing scams. Phishing usually occurs through fraudulent email messages that mimic the look of reputable solicitations. Scammers rely on these tactics to tempt people to click on links or download attachments that can put malware on a device and steal personal data. Exercise caution with all links and downloads. · ➤ Schedule routine backups. Data can be lost if a device crashes, so routinely back up personal devices and home computers. Backups can be stored on external hard drives or with cloud services. ➤ Exercise caution when filesharing. According to UC Santa Cruz’s information technology services, viruses and malware can be transmitted by filesharing software, and files offered by others may not be what they say they are. Only used school-approved filesharing options. n

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Healthy Habits in the Classroom

Children are in close contact with others at schools and day care facilities, where germs can be easily transmitted. Children may not be as conscientious as adults in regard to the health risks associated with poor hygiene. These tips can help students stay healthy and

prevent germs from being transported home, where they can affect other members of the family. · Hand washing is essential to good hygiene.

Children should wash their hands with soap and water after using the bathroom, before eating, and after playing outdoors. · Children can bring along their own tissues and use them when their noses become runny.

Tissues should be promptly discarded after use. · Parents should ensure that children’s fingernails are clean. As the area under the fingernails can be a breeding ground for bacteria, clipping fingernails and washing hands regularly can remove a number of germs. · Keep ill children home from school, especially if they have a fever. Youngsters should not return to school until they are feveror symptom-free. · Toys and community supplies should be washed or disinfected regularly to kill germs.

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