Whitefield Academy Blog
Recess For Middle Schoolers: Why It’s Important
As Upper School educators, we have found that our sixth, seventh, and even eighth graders reach a point during the day where distractions are strong and the ability to sit still decreases significantly. So rather than creating punishments to discourage this behavior, we decided to bring back something that was the norm for this age at one time but is no longer: recess.
Christmas Presents You Won’t Regret Giving: The Ultimate List
We’ve all been there. Drawn down the Costco Christmas aisle. Pulling toys off the shelf willy nilly because there’s a $10 rebate. But we have to stop and think: Will 10:00am Christmas morning mom like this gift as much as pre-Christmas mom? A tall task. So we at Whitefield decided to put together the Ultimate Christmas Gift List for all ages.
Night School: Whitefield Academy’s Astronomy Club
Whitefield Academy Blog When was the last time you looked up to the evening sky and beheld thousands of twinkling stars? I remember as a child raised in rural New England the sky being so black and dark that it allowed me to view what seemed to be millions of stars....
The Carpool Line: How 17 Sixth Graders Manage an Exodus
Due to my chronic problem with being early to everything, I ended up sitting in the lunch room with the entire elementary school on Monday during school pick up. Let me describe this magical scene to you.
Measuring Success: The Inaugural Year of National Honor Society
Amidst the trickle of Friday folders, flyers, emails, parent alerts, newsletters, and school communications that endlessly drip into a parent’s daily routine, there came a unique envelope in the mail last month.
Why This Public School Couple Chose A Christian School For Their Kids
I should start with a caveat that we are a bit more than a public school couple. We’ve seen it all: magnet, charter, private, public, Christian…you name it, my husband or I have been there. But when we were pregnant with our first child and…
Early Action vs. Early Decision: Applying to College
Did you do a lot of college exploration your junior year? Are you absolutely committed to your first choice school? Are you a fantastic candidate for admission and are you positive you want to go there? If this is the case, an early action or…
Serving Kansas City: Whitefield Academy’s Serve Day
“Oh, I am so glad you came to see us today! I don’t get to see kids your age very often,” said the resident of a senior living facility to my first grade daughter. The first and second grade classes had come to the senior living facility for…
The ACT vs. The SAT: Which to Take and When
As you get closer to applying for college, it’s important to have a plan for taking the ACT and/or SAT standardized tests. These tests are not the only part of applications that colleges consider, but they are one important aspect, so you…
Corporate Worship: Starting the School Day With Scripture
I am excited to share with you a much-loved daily practice at Whitefield Academy. Each morning the upper school students, faculty, and staff assemble together for corporate prayer, Bible reading, and singing. Considering the fact that time is…