For students applying to private high schools, the fall semester of 8th grade can be stressful. Between school tours, open houses, and application essays, a teen can feel overwhelmed, nevermind if you add on top of the application process the typical 8th grade academic load and extracurriculars. Students who spread the process out with advanced planning can plan the process, allowing the students to stay calm and focused, rather than overworked and stressed.

Parents frequently wonder, is my kid gifted or a high achiever? How do I tell the difference? How should I choose a school to fit my child

Red Bridge is a school in Dogpatch San Francisco. They assign groups by level (not age) in categories of autonomy, reading, writing, math.

When applying to gifted schools, parents are asked to submit an IQ test for their child. These tests aim to show the ability to learn.

Parents with neurodiverse, gifted, or 2E children struggle to find a school. Hence, my excitement to to tour Saint Brigid Academy.

How many schools should we apply to? Is there a best number to ensure acceptance, while balancing the work load for applying

Parents of gifted kids often struggle to find the best school placement. Since most Bay Area public school districts don’t offer gifted...

March arrived, and while other parents received admissions decisions, you realized that your child needs a new school. Maybe you accepted...

This is for parents of children who ask for more challenge, regardless of the subject. They’re gifted, curious, or quick learners. They...

Even when we love our schools, it’s inevitable that issues will arise. Why? Think back to your own childhood. Schools are full of kids,...

Many of us have these anecdotes of aha moments, and the ensuing panic, What the freak should I do about school???