High School

High School Superlatives

A fun listing of academic, club, sports and campus bests from the area's public high schools

Middle School Talk

Real tweens dish the dirt on life in the middle school trenches.

The 2013 Prom Experience

2013 prom trends, from date asks, dresses and limo rides to big-budget "safe" after-parties to keep prom-goers off the road.

Get A Summer Jump on College

Use the vacation months to your advantage by scheduling visits, requesting interviews, starting to write essays and gathering information.

Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student

It can be a wonderful family experience, a way for your kids to learn more about the world without leaving home.

Does Your Child Need SAT Help?

How important are courses and tutoring for standardized college aptitude tests?

Quality Extracurricular Activities Can Be Crucial to College Admission

Activities like student government, band and sports could make a critical difference, say admissions officials.

Not Your Daddy's Vo-Tech

Today's vocational and technical high schools have become "career academies."

Financial Aid Begins with FAFSA

Parents of high school seniors can begin to find financial aid in the fall by understanding FAFSA, the federal form that determines how much aid a student is eligible to receive.

College Isn't the Only Option

College isn't right for every student — including many who enroll in four-year programs. Here are alternatives.

Facebook and College Admissions

Inappropriate online pages can hurt college chances. Creative expression can sometimes help.

Let’s Tackle Sports Injuries

Parents have an important role in making sure both students and their schools and sports clubs are following up-to-date safety and injury management practices.

How To Take Great Notes

Taking good notes is a key school survival skill your child will need through high school and beyond.

Math Course Calculations

increasing number of high school students are applying to college with a year of calculus already under their belts. To do so, they must start algebra in 8th grade.

Too Much Homework?

Before assuming the problem is excessive assignments, check out other possibilites, such as study habits or too little time.