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More Famous People and the Schools they Attended

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Earlier I began a discussion about prep schools and some of the famous people that attended them. It is no surprise that some of the more prestigious families send their children to private prep schools. However there may be a few on the list that catch you off guard! Check out below for more celebrities and the schools that they attended. When he went by the name Mark Vincent, actor Vin Diesel attended Anglo-American International School in New York. Since then the school has merged with Dwight. Michael Douglas attended Choate. He also attended Allen-Stevenson School in New York and … Continue reading →

Prep Schools around the World

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In my last article I began describing the characteristics of prep schools. In that article I discussed how not all countries use the same terms and definitions for prep schools. Each area of the world has its own idea for educating children. Here I will take a look at the different countries and how they view prep schools. Canada While American prep schools have basically dropped off British traditions and developed their own style, prep schools in Canada combine American and British traditions. They typically wish to create well rounded students by addressing all aspects of life. In addition to … Continue reading →

What are Prep Schools?

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There are several different titles for what most of us call a prep school. Some of you may have heard them called university preparatory schools, college preparatory schools, or just preparatory schools. Many shorten the name to simply prep school. No matter what you call them they serve the same purpose. These schools are private schools that are designed to prepare students for college. Most are a secondary school. However some do include a junior high and an elementary section. The title prep school is mainly common in North America. Other locations such as Europe often call their preparatory schools … Continue reading →

Wellspring Academies: Weight Loss Boarding Schools

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The obesity epidemic in the United States has definitely improved profit margins for quite a few companies. In addition to websites playing upon the weaknesses of those trying to lose weight by offering them a “sure thing” diet, there are now schools created specifically for those between the ages of 11 and 24 who have the money to check in and get ‘er done. Wellspring Academies offer middle school, high school and college level academic programs, as well as summer programs, so that young people can simply transfer to their chosen school for a semester (a minimum of four months) … Continue reading →

Steps to Enrolling Your Child in a Boarding School

There are some required steps to take if you plan for your child to attend a boarding school. The recommendation from most schools is to start planning one year in advance. You need to gather the proper paperwork and complete the admission forms. Many boarding schools have an admission cut-off date at the beginning of the year either in January or February. Refusal or acceptance letters are usually mailed out sometime in March. International students must meet vaccination requirements. These students must also complete international traveling guidelines such as visas and passports. Many boarding schools require students to take an … Continue reading →

Boarding Schools for Troubled Teens

In a previous article, I discussed the characteristics of a boarding schools. I also wrote an article that described the various types of boarding schools that children may attend. In this article, I will discuss a different type of boarding school. While boarding schools are for all types of children with all types of parents, many of us think of troubled children with bad behavior being sent to a boarding school. This is true of some schools. There are special boarding schools for troubled children. The children are typically in their teens. Parents with children that struggle with behavior and … Continue reading →

Types Of Boarding Schools

In my previous article, I discussed the basic characteristics of a boarding school. In this article, I will address the various types of boarding schools that students may attend. All Boarding Schools The most common type of boarding school that comes to mind is the all boarding school. In all boarding schools, all of the students are boarders. All students live on campus. Boarding Day Schools At a boarding day school, most students live on campus. However, students who live nearby or in a nearby neighborhood may choose to travel on a daily basis. Five-Day Boarding Schools At a five-day … Continue reading →

Medical Transcription Schools: Andrews School, Part Two

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This blog is part of a series on transcription. If you haven’t read the other blogs in this series, make sure to check out the summary page for a listing of all transcription blogs. For part one of this interview, please click here. Here is the information that Linda, the Director of Andrews School gave on the cost of the course, and signing up for the course: No-Interest Payment Plan and Financial Assistance: Tuition is $3,800. Students may enroll with a minimum down payment of $1,000. We allow two years to pay at no interest. Payments would be $116 per … Continue reading →

Riding the Bus

They’ve spent years singing about its wheels going round and round, but now the day has come for your little one to take his first ride on a big yellow school bus. More and more parents of preschoolers are opting to have their kids use a bus as the primary vehicle to get to class.  Depending on the location of your child’s preschool, older siblings might be able to ride alongside their younger sister or brother. Regardless of whether or not all of your children ride the same bus, now is the time to prep your preschooler on the rules associated with … Continue reading →

Special Needs Podcast Roundup – Week of February 27, 2012

Ready for more podcasts? The Special Needs Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that discuss topics that are relevant to parents of children who have special needs. This is the easiest way to find out about when your favorite podcasts update, or to find brand new podcasts. Mayo Clinic has an episode that was released on February 24, 2012. This episode is called “Treating Fuchs’ Dystrophy”. In this episode, Mayo Clinic Dr. Keith Baratz talks about treatment options for this eye disorder, which is a progressive disorder that can cause a hazy deposit to build up over … Continue reading →