The countdown is on! This year the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England promises to offer the world thrilling contests in many sporting events including favorites like swimming, diving, track, gymnastics, volleyball, and more. The world's best athletes converge one week from now to put their talents to the test from July 25 – August 12. (Download or print the event schedule.) [Read more…]
Educational Websites to Celebrate Man on the Moon
Over 40 years ago, man made history; man walked on the moon (and finally confirmed it was not made of cheese!). In honor of Neil Armstrong's history-changing stroll on July 20, 1969 across the surface of another orb, we thought this week would be a great time to study about Man on the Moon.
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Reasons to Retake a Failed High School Course Online
Report cards can bring surprises, sometimes good and sometimes not. If your student is struggling with a particular high school course or has already failed one, you know the bitter disappointment and embarrassment this causes. Moreover, you are likely worried what long-term damage this may cause to your student's potential college acceptance.
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Latest Improvements Increase Teacher Availability
Remember the last time you packed all of your belongings into boxes, filled a moving truck, drove a number of miles, unloaded the trucks, and unpacked all of your boxes? It was likely a bittersweet time filled with a mixture of sadness for things you were leaving behind, anxiety for the things you were to face in the future, and anticipation of the benefits of the move.
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Jeopardy Jamboree Planned for July 25
Many of our Ignite Christian Academy students have started to look forward to our monthly social events, and the July Jamboree should not disappoint!
Starting at 2 p.m. (CT) on Wednesday, July 25, students can participate in the July Jeopardy Jamboree hosted by language arts teacher Wendel Buys. The game will feature questions about summer, sun, and a few surprise categories! All grade levels are invited to join, and we'll have two groups of K-6 and 7-12 grades participating.
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Smart Summer Activities
The first day of summer has come and passed and now we are into the dog days of summer. Parents and students alike are excited for the warm days, swimming, barbeques and other activities that only summer can bring. In addition, here are a few ideas parents can use to keep the summer fun, grow, and spend time together as a family.
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Elementary Teachers and Students Celebrate Flag Day
In celebration of Flag Day on June 14, the elementary department held an online class that took a closer look at the history of the American flag. The class also dissected the "The Pledge of Allegiance" as a poem to take a closer look at what the words actually mean.
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ICA Student Carves Wood Project for Art Class
Jenna Sousa came to Ignite Christian Academy in August of 2011 so she could further her singing career by continuing her schooling at home. Jenna and her family chose ICA, and they are enjoying that she is able to study a great curriculum while still being able to do her music.
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9 Ideas to Beat Your Student’s Summer Boredom
Staying inside and playing video games sounds appealing, but only for a week or two. After the initial stages of "Hurray, it is summer time, and I don't have to do anything" wears off of your student, the truth of summer boredom starts setting in. [Read more…]
6 Ways to Make Summer Reading More Meaningful
In the summer, reading programs abound. Some are offered by the local library, student groups or clubs, local churches, or even a neighborhood group of parents. Unfortunately, summer reading programs, although well intentioned to get youth reading, are often based on a reward for reading a high quantity of books. [Read more…]
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