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Can High School Students Take College Classes?

July 25, 2022
If you’d like to get ahead on college classes while still in high school, dual enrollment may be right for you. Dual enrollment is when Students take college-level courses while completing requirements for their high school diplomas. This can be a great way to save money, impress college admissions departments, and have greater flexibility later […]

The New SAT Changes: What You Need to Know

June 29, 2022
The SAT is one of the most well-known national standardized tests, with over two million students taking it every year. Recently, the College Board announced that the SAT is undergoing some changes starting in 2024. As students and parents, it’s essential to understand these changes and how they will affect you or your child. The […]

Why are Student-Teacher Ratios Important?

June 24, 2022
There are many factors that determine the quality of education a student will receive from their school. One factor that remains undisputed is the student to teacher ratio. Generally speaking, classes with a smaller number of students and a larger percentage of teachers facilitate better learning environments. So much so, that many states have legislation […]

Should High School Start Later?

June 17, 2022
High School students are at a pivotal point in their growth and development, making the need for sleep paramount in their lives. But how might the need for sleep clash with the average school start time? Data shows that later school start times provide adolescents the opportunity to get the sleep they need on school […]

ROSE Academies’ Video Blog – May 2022 – Graduation

May 17, 2022
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 […]

The Benefits of Attending Summer School

May 16, 2022
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 […]

Pros and Cons of Summer Jobs

May 16, 2022
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 […]

Time Management for High School Students

April 18, 2022
High school is a time where you might be trying to fit a lot into your schedule. From academics and sports, to college applications and extracurriculars, it can feel like there’s not enough time in the day.  Time management allows you to complete everything that you need to get done within a certain period. It […]

How to get College Scholarships in High School?

April 18, 2022
If you’d like to lower the cost of your college education, applying for scholarships now is a good place to start. Many scholarships are designed for high schoolers and there are a variety of things you can do to make yourself a more competitive applicant. Read on to learn how to secure the most money […]

ACT Study Tips

March 17, 2022
The ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. Traditionally, it is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test. This year, the Arizona Department of Education is utilizing the ACT as part of their annual state-mandated testing and all testing completed within the school day will be completed via web-based programs. […]