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Parents of 10th Graders

Choosing Next Year’s Courses: The Maximizer

Posted on 02/03/2018, by Dr. Ellen Fithian

Advanced courses are great, but top students sometimes bite off more than they can chew.

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Expectations: Great Ones and Not So Great Ones

Posted on 01/16/2018, by Dr. Ellen Fithian

High expectations are generally good, but beware these potential pitfalls.

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Back-to-School Tips for The Best Year Yet!

Posted on 09/05/2017, by Dr. Ellen Fithian

Share these tips with your teens to make this their best year ever.

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