Cheating in schools has always been a concern; however, in today's high-tech age, where students can find information quickly on the web or in text messages from friends, it is perhaps more prevalent than ever. According to a December 1, 2008, AP news story titled "Survey Finds Growing Deceit Among Teens," 64% of all U.S. teens admitted to cheating on a test in high school.
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Countless times during the day, parents are approached by their children with a request. Expectantly, they come for advice, help with schoolwork, or words of encouragement and love. The thought that you might not have the answer, the time, or the ability to help never crosses their minds. Most parents of distance learning students gladly respond by doing all they can to meet these great expectations.
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In the spring and summer of 2009, Ignite Christian Academy® (ICA) students using Switched-On Schoolhouse® (SOS) were given the opportunity to reply to a series of survey questions. Each survey asked a consistent group of questions about a specific subject and the SOS teacher for that subject. Additionally, each survey included questions about another topic, such as the student's use of technology and the student's general experience in ICA.
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Douglas Weathers, a 2009 graduate of Ignite Christian Academy® (ICA), has been awarded a prestigious scholarship to the University of Alabama on the basis of his PSAT and SAT scores. In addition to having his college tuition and housing paid for the next four years, Douglas said he is also receiving a laptop computer and $1,000 per year for incidental expenses. We congratulate Douglas for this great personal achievement!
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"Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths" (Matthew 5:33).

"But you promised," whimpered my ten-year-old daughter. "You said we could go swimming today if we finished all our schoolwork." Although the words were softly spoken, they echoed in my ears as she left the room.
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Organization and an uncluttered home are necessary for an effective learning environment. While not all families have an extra room to devote to a classroom, there are many ways to have a schooling space within your household. Whether you work at the kitchen table, set up a desk in the bedroom, or use a worktable in the den, you can have an organized schooling environment in which everything you need for teaching is easily accessible. Before you decide the best location for your distance learning, consider the following:
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Show your school pride! With an assortment of popular clothing, gear, and merchandise available through CafePress, the Ignite Christian Academy® Store offers your entire family affordable products that feature ICA's logo and professionally designed graphics.
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Do you remember how the beginning of a new school year brought the hope and thrills of a fresh start? I will never forget the excitement of my first day in a rural school with a fresh Big Chief writing tablet (I may be dating myself here), a new pencil, and a new box of 24 crayons.
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Would you like to know the best back-to-school item for your child's successful distance learning? No, it's not a new computer, and it's not a new microscope, math manipulative, or the latest educational game. In fact, you may be surprised to learn that the most effective tool you have is simply the positive words you use to encourage your child. No high-tech gadget or apparatus can ever leave as profound an effect on your child's education as saying things like, "Wow, you did a great job on that test!" and "How did you learn that so quickly?" Though it seems too good to be true, affirming your child with words of praise is the quickest way to motivate him to higher academic achievement.
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Have you noticed the new look at Ignite Christian Academy's website? Featuring a new informative ICA blog on the main homepage, the website now offers easy access to interesting articles on Christian education and distance learning.
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