Category: Tips

College Preparation

Transitioning From Homeschool To College

If you’ve been working as an online or homeschooled student throughout your high school career, you might have some questions about how to approach the transition to college. Every individual is different, but you’re sure to find something to help …

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How To Be A Good Role Model For Online Students

Learning and belonging are the two main reasons why young people seek out role models. Despite what you might think, every child actually has access to lots of choices for role models, thanks in part to the many different media …

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Teaching Gratitude Through A Teacher Thank You Note

Building community among the people in your student’s life is important, and teaching them how to build community within their school and with their teachers is a skill they’ll be able to carry with them far beyond their primary and …

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Online Learning

5 Tips For Mental Rest Over The Winter Break

When you’re an online student at Northgate Academy, you’ve got lots of flexibility for your daily schedule, and that leads to opportunities when it comes to taking longer breaks around the holidays. During Christmas time, you might have a lot …

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5 Tips For Encouraging Your Teens To Read

Reading fiction has been proven more effective at reducing stress than taking a walk or listening to music. Reading lowers your heart rate while easing the tension in your muscles. In fact, the University of Sussex performed a study in …

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