The Rose Academies would like to congratulate all of our graduating seniors for making it to this crowning academic achievement. The class of 2022 faced challenges unlike ever before and persevered, arriving at this moment. We are proud to have you all as part of the Rose Academy legacy and to have facilitated an environment where you were able to thrive.
Many of our students worked one or more jobs while keeping up with their studies. Some chose to graduate early and get a head start on their collegiate goals; others came to Rose thinking they wouldn’t be able to graduate on time, but instead chose to dedicate themselves to earning their diploma. They have now all walked across that stage and into a new, exciting chapter of their lives.
Congratulations to the Rose Academies’ class of 2022, you did it!
There are many benefits to attending summer school. It can help students to get ahead on their coursework, make up for lost time, and even retain information they’ve learned throughout the year. Summer school courses are typically accelerated, but worth the same amount of credits as a course taken during the traditional year, allowing time for both school and other summer activities. Below are a few additional reasons why attending summer school is a good option for high school students.
Less Coursework for Later
Taking just one summer course can set a student up to have a lighter course load during the regular semesters. With a lightened class load, the remaining classes in the fall and spring can receive more attention and students may have the opportunity to participate in further extracurriculars or elective coursework.
Avoid Summer Learning Loss
Students lose an average of 20% of their school year gains during summer break. Summer school keeps students engaged with learning to help avoid this “summer slide”. Students also have the opportunity to explore other subjects and interests that they wouldn’t otherwise be exposed to during the regular school year.
Reinforce Class Knowledge
Many summer school courses reinforce knowledge in core subjects to help students gain a better grasp on fundamental subjects. For students who struggle in specific academic areas or for students who excel in core areas, summer programs allow students to enhance their cognitive skills and abilities.
A Cost-Effective Learning Opportunity
At the Rose Academies, summer school is free! Better your grade, get ahead, make up credits, or simply stay sharp during the summer with classes now enrolling at the Rose Academies. Learn more by continuing to explore our website.
As the school year comes to an end and temperatures climb, you may be interested in taking on a summer job to earn extra income and find a fulfilling way to spend your time. A summer job could be a great opportunity to gain confidence and time management skills while earning some cash, but it isn’t without drawbacks. If you’re considering applying, here is some information that may help you to decide if summer work is right for you.
The Pros:
Networking
When applying to colleges or careers in the future, you’ll need references. Working a summer job gives you an opportunity to connect with the people you meet along the way and hopefully get to know a boss or supervisor who will have the skills to convey your strengths in a future letter of recommendation.
Time Management
Time management is a muscle you often get to flex during the school year, but not so much during the long summer days. Working will give you the opportunity to continue learning how to prioritize your tasks and to-dos while having time left over to still enjoy your summer.
Career Exploration
A summer job can give you the chance to acquire experience in a field you’re interested in. A certain career may sound great to you on paper, but it’s hard to know if you’ll really enjoy the work and be motivated enough to stick with it without first having some on-the-job experience.
The Cons:
Competitive
Looking for a job that will hire an inexperienced student just for the summer months can be a challenge. Depending on the size of your town, you may be competing against many students for just a handful of summer job opportunities, let alone one you find fulfilling or worthwhile. Vying for one of the few seasonal work positions could be stressful and cut into your already limited summer time.
Short Time Frame
Speaking of being short on time, summer break is typically just two and a half months long. Cut a few weeks from that for on-the-job training, and just two short months of summer work might not seem worth it. It could be more advantageous to get a job in the summer that you could then continue working at part time during the school year.
At the Rose Academies, we are dedicated to fostering an educational environment that aligns with our students’ needs and goals. That includes flexible scheduling options to allow our students to gain valuable working experience during the school year if they choose. We offer morning, afternoon, and evening class sessions to fit a quality education along with our students’ other pursuits.
