Every parent wants to be the best they can be for their child, helping to guide them through life while maintaining a positive relationship. Being the magical “Cool Parent” is the long sought-after goal of many. But how do you achieve “cool” status without becoming a doormat – or worse, a bad parent? We’ve got three parent involvement tips to get you started.

Your mind wanders and your eyes start to close. We’ve all had that one course where staying focused on the subject seems impossible. It feels like earning your high school diploma online is light years away. But fear not, my daydreaming friend! Whether the course simply bores you, or the subject is redundant, there are ways to keep up the grades in a course that lulls you to sleep.

After you finish high school online, it is time to move on to the college of your dreams. Choosing the right college can be one of the most important decisions you will make in your life…no stress, right? You’ve spent a lot of time researching different schools, you’ve narrowed it down to a few choices, but now you’ve hit a stalemate. They all seem so good - how do you pick the right one? Here’s how to channel your inner Sherlock Holmes with the power of deduction – finding the wrong ones and seeing what’s left!

Preparing for college is typically on every college-bound high school junior's mind and is a process that can be started quite early in the high school years. Students are preparing for college every day in school and once steps are physically being taken, such as filling out applications and taking the college entrance exams, students can easily become overwhelmed if a proper plan is not set in place. Creating a calendar can reduce the amount of stress caused by preparing for college by giving the student a guideline for completing important tasks.

This month we spoke to Suzan Thompson about her role at James Madison High School.