The Journal
Notes from the Academy
Guidance for families choosing a school — on pathways, learning models, and helping a student find their footing. Written by the people who do the work.
Special education in a private school: what we can and cannot promise
An honest look at how a private academy supports students with IEPs and 504 plans — and where the lines are.
International & BoardingComing to a U.S. school from abroad
ESL, boarding, and the part no brochure mentions: belonging in a new country.
International StudentsThe F-1 student-visa pathway, explained
What it takes for an international student to study in the U.S. — apply, I-20, SEVIS, visa — in plain language.
Student-AthletesKeep the season and the diploma
How a serious athlete trains, travels, and competes without falling behind — or cutting academic corners.
PK–12 AcademySelf-paced, but never alone: what a real online core looks like
How a full PK–12 core can be self-paced and still have a teacher who knows your child.
Bright From the StartThe early years decide more than we admit
Why PreK 3 and 4 are not daycare with worksheets — and what a real early-childhood program is building.
Learning ModelsOn campus, hybrid, or online: choosing how your child learns
Four ways to attend, and an honest look at which one tends to fit which family.
College & CareersDual credit, explained: leaving high school with college behind you
How a student can graduate with a year or two of college already earned — and what it asks of them.
Independent StudyIndependent study, with a school behind you
What a partnership program adds to home education — curriculum, community, and the parts families miss most.
Student SupportMeeting a student who learns differently
What it really means to support a child with a different learning profile, and how a school plans for it.
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