by Janet Johnson | Nov 18, 2018 | Blogs
Students Who Score Level 5 MUST be Placed in Advanced Classes—It’s the Law! Did you know that, by law (SL 218-32; HB 986), (final version) students who score a level 5 on their End-of-Grade (EOG) or End-of-Course (EOC) tests must be placed in an advanced course the...
by Janet Johnson | Dec 4, 2017 | School Counselors
You know those backpacks kids carry around? They might have a few notebooks, a couple of books, but they’re sandwiched in between their tablet or laptop. And don’t even get us started on smartphones. Remember this? “If a tree falls in the forest when no one is there,...
by Janet Johnson | Oct 12, 2017 | School Counselors
You now need to score at least a 22 on the math portion of the ACT to enroll in many college programs—including community colleges. You can do this with some basic math and algebra skills. In the 21st century, basic math and algebra skills are not just necessary for...
by Janet Johnson | Sep 25, 2017 | Edstar Updates
In your grandmother’s day, or possibly even in your parent’s day, manufacturing jobs were abundant and paid a good living with benefits. Community Colleges offered a way to earn credits that could transfer to four-year colleges or programs to train for a few...
by Janet Johnson | Sep 18, 2017 | School Counselors
It’s Time to Get Ready for FASFA Student Aide Who Needs to Complete FASFA? Families need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (https://fafsa.gov/), known as FASFA, to apply for state or federal financial aid for college in the fall. Many colleges...
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