Tips for Overcoming Test Anxiety
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 09.21.2021
Learning is fun. Tests are not, but they are a necessity. Tests help teachers see how well your child understands important learning concepts. And, of course, they help decide the grades that go on your child’s report card. However, the phenomenon known as test anxiety can affect student performance. Children might know the subject well, […]
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Cyber Charter School
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 09.14.2021
If you aren’t happy with your child’s school, you don’t have to put up with it. High-quality public schooling at no cost to families is as close as your dining room table, or spare bedroom, or any other internet-connected space in your home. It’s called cyber charter school, but because it’s still relatively new, many […]
Why Should Students Volunteer?
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 09.07.2021
School. Tests. Jobs. Extracurricular activities. Your child has a lot to do every day. It’s all geared toward learning and moving toward future goals, but here’s one more thing your child should have on the schedule — volunteering. Why should students volunteer? Because there are many benefits of student volunteering. It starts, of course, with […]
Art Education in School — 5 Reasons It’s Important
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 08.31.2021
Art takes many forms, pulling from the heart and intellect of the artist to create paintings, poetry, dance, theater and music. In education, study after study shows that art creates an outlet for creativity, self-expression and self-understanding that promotes academic achievement. In the 21st century’s “creative economy,” people who can think artistically rise to the […]
What You Need to Know About Graduating High School Early
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 08.24.2021
American schools ask a lot of their students, requiring them to adjust their life’s timeline to a strict schedule. But what if your child has big plans for college or career aspirations that can’t wait until graduation? That’s when graduating high school early could be an option. Students who have the motivation, planning skills, and […]
What Are the Pros and Cons of Playing Video Games?
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 08.17.2021
Children need to learn many skills as they grow up. Teamwork prepares them to be valuable members of the community and the workplace. The ability to problem-solve and think on their feet provides confidence and agility. Making friends teaches them the value of forging relationships. This might come as a surprise, but video games are […]
7 Ways to Stay Motivated in School After the Holidays
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 08.10.2021
Students know the feeling well, and so do grown-ups. Call it the “Back to School After Holidays Blues.” It’s that letdown when the excitement of the holidays is over and it’s time to return to the daily grind. It takes a lot of energy and motivation to return to the everyday routine, but the faster […]
How Students Can Practice Sustainability
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 08.03.2021
Planet Earth is a precious place, as children know. Every time they make mud pies or catch fireflies, they are marveling at the wonders of nature. Childhood is the time to introduce children to sustainability and their role in conserving resources for a clean and green planet when they grow up. It’s never too early […]
How to Teach Your Kids Self-Discipline and Self-Control
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 07.27.2021
Motivation and self-discipline go hand in hand. It’s a winning combination that promotes academic achievement. For kids, self discipline is the key to staying in control, focusing on long-term goals and making the choice to engage in school and learning. Without self-discipline, children lose focus on the things that matter, including school. Teaching kids self-discipline […]
Signs My Child Is Being Bullied
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 07.20.2021
It’s every parent’s nightmare. Your child suddenly becomes fearful and withdrawn, and you finally learn the reason. Your child is being bullied. Unfortunately, some schools fail to respond forcefully, despite so-called “zero-tolerance” policies. A true zero-tolerance policy, such as CCA’s, cuts off bullying at the source and helps the child who has been bullied heal, […]