Holston Academy

Holston Academy recently hosted another Coffee & Connections webinar, part one of a two-part series that covers Executive Disfunction insights and tips and tools. Our guest speaker, Rose Saluti from BeyondBooksmart, shared her insights with our community. Read the top take-aways from her presentation in our latest blog post! https://bit.ly/3Zivhmz

Tarun Sardesai Golf Academy has proudly partnered with Holston Academy to offer their players in grades 6-12 access to an accredited, flexible online private school. Holston Academy is an accredited, non-profit, private online school for grades 6-12 with a course catalog that includes more than 300 courses in a variety of academic subjects. Many courses are NCAA-approved and meet the UC A-G requirements. Upon enrollment, students work with an Academic Coach to create their Personalized Learning Plan, which will be utilized by their teachers throughout the school year. With each class, students will be paired up with a dedicated teacher that will help guide and shape their learning. Students have the flexibility to complete their coursework at a time that works best for them. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/ggD44MZG

There’s a major disconnect right now between teachers, parents, students, and actual school performance. For many students and families, the “good” grades they are getting on their report cards tell a far different story than their performance on standardized testing. This begs the question...do parents really know how their kids are performing in school? Read more on our blog: https://bit.ly/3UrxpWh

For parents and educators, knowing the specifics of a student’s strengths and weaknesses helps clearly define a more effective approach to supporting the student through alternative strategies that play to their strengths. It's through these approaches that learning can be truly personalized to each student. If you're wanting to better understand how your student learns best, read more about the different types of assessments out there on our latest blog post! https://bit.ly/4e63lXk

“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Dr. Christina Seamster to Stanza Education. Her visionary leadership in personalized learning models and extensive experience in both online and brick-and-mortar settings align perfectly with our mission to offer personalized, student-centered education," said Stanza Education Corporation Executive Director, Megan O'Reilly Palevich. Read more from today's press release announcing Christina Seamster, Ph.D. as the new Head of Schools for Holston Academy and Palm Beach International Academy (PBIA SES) on our website: https://bit.ly/4dZjOfX

Did you know October is ADHD Awareness Month? ☕ Our Coffee & Connections webinar this month will be hosted by Brooke Schnittman, MA, PCC, BCC, ADHD Coaching Expert, who will explore proactive strategies for creating a safe space, setting realistic expectations, and leveraging your strengths to enhance confidence and well-being. Plus, we’ll introduce exciting tools and techniques like mindfulness practices, breathing exercises, and the Circle of Concern and Circle of Influence to help you take charge. Join us on October 24th for an exciting discussion - you won't want to miss this one! Register here: https://bit.ly/4dTQ1oV

We recently hosted our first Coffee & Connections webinar to discuss today’s most relevant topics in the world of education. In this session, Dr. Christina Seamster, Head of Schools for Holston Academy and our sister school, Palm Beach International Academy in Boca Raton, Florida, led a discussion focusing on Sleep, Play, and Study: Finding the Right Balance for High School Students. Read the recap and watch the recording here: https://bit.ly/3Y3STK8

Today is World Mental Health Day, a day that spotlights global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy. This day is especially important in the education world, given the declining state of mental health among students. Online school, however, can help students struggling with their well-being succeed. Learn how in our new blog article: https://bit.ly/4eWnvUv

There is still time to register for this wonderful, FREE educational event on October 12th hosted by the amazing Brooke Schnittman, MA, PCC, BCC!

"Based on my own experiences as a teacher, if I were to recommend any two electives that all high school students should take before graduation, those courses would be AP Seminar and AP Research. " Read more from Holston Academy teacher, Sharon Nolan's guest blog all about the benefits of the AP Capstone Program on our website. https://bit.ly/4gKbROu