To earn a Standard Diploma, you need 40 hours of volunteer service. If you hope to qualify for Bright Futures,…
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Hacking Happiness
We generally think of our brains as control centers — sending messages that tell our limbs how to move, our…
The Journey, NOT the Destination
What are you going to do with your life? Where are you going to college? The questions start early, at…
AI Has Joined the Chat
The increasing use of AI in schools prompts an important question: Is it ethical? AI offers benefits like personalized learning,…
Bright Futures 2023-24
There is no simpler or more comprehensive way to pay for college than Bright Futures. This scholarship program, funded…
Transcript Glow-Up: Make Your Grades Look Good
With college admissions growing increasingly competitive, there’s a lot of uncertainty and anxiety about what colleges actually want to see.
You Say Tomato, I Say Success: The Pomodoro Technique
Wait, what? Tomato? Yep — well, technically, pomodoro, which is the Italian word for “tomato.” As in, the tomato-shaped kitchen…
Guidance Counselor
Whatever you’re considering after high school graduation, it’s important to discuss your options with the guidance office. Make an appointment…
Challenge Accepted!
Most Florida high schools offer several course designations, so that you can sign up for classes that meet you where…
Why Do I Have to Learn This?
New research proves what teachers have been saying all along: You never really know what you’re going to need. According…