My family and I had a discussion recently about how we each recharge emotionally. Afterward, I thought about how much that single piece alone affects a child's happiness and sense of well-being both …
Semester Schools
*updated July 2019 Once I learned about Semester schools, I wished I could go back in time and attend one though I'd have a tough time choosing the one. Semester schools for students are a …
Is Applying to a Private School in Dallas Like Applying to College?
I've been offline more than usual this winter, a combination of the rush surrounding admissions deadlines and, this year, my son's journey through the college admissions process. It's been a …
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Private School Admission Testing, Is it Ever OK to Prep?
For many Dallas private schools, CATS testing is one part of the admissions testing process. The CATS evaluation gives schools information about a student's level of intellectual functioning. The …
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Private School Admission Test Prep, When to Say No
When you take your child in for CATS testing this year, you'll be asked to sign a pledge indicating that your child has not received any tutoring for the test. If it becomes clear that your child has …
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Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences…the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
It’s conference time for most private schools in the Dallas area. Often this is a parents’ first time to talk with their child’s teacher in-depth about how the school year is going. The time you have …
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