The G.I.S. has an interest inventory which points students toward career fields they may enjoy based on their individual likes and dislikes. Financial aid information, access to college web pages and on-line applications, scholarship searches, and applications, and a wealth of other information is also available through the Internet access in the Career Center. Students may use this throughout the day or after school by appointment. If the answer is yes, Carol Coram, Director of the University Preparatory Academy in Seattle, Washington, suggests finding your teen s homework style. Surroundings can make a difference.
Some teens can concentrate when the TV is blaring and their siblings are fighting.
Some like soft background music. Others require peace and quiet. Moving homework time from after dinner to before dinner may make a difference. Too many breaks can interfere with concentration. Here s a quiz to see if you re helping your student succeed in school.