The tragedy of the smart preschooler! Da-da-daaaaaaa!
Did your child graduate from a great preschool right into boredom at a public or charter school? Rigorous and successful Preschools are...
Part II: Preschool is the foundation to a child's success
In a previous post, we discussed the many skills and benefits a child receives by having early childhood education. These benefits are...
The Value of Summer Camps
Who knew school could be so much fun...in the SUMMER?? We’ve already heard squeals of delight as our students come for our first week of...
An Open Letter to First-Time Parents, from a First Child
Dear New Parents, Congratulations! You have a new little person in your life. And you thought the decisions you had to make for yourself wer
Myths & Facts of Public, Charter, and Private Schools
Schooling has changed. It is no longer the way it was when we were all younger but we often view decisions about schools through the perspe
Is Your Child's School Like Taco Bell?
Often when you’re hungry, you want something really tasty -- like prime rib from Texas Roadhouse. Other times, you’re hungry and in a hurry
Fine Arts: Music and Theater
New brain research shows that not only does a Fine Arts education improve skills in math and reading, but it promotes creativity, social dev
The Leader in Me - How Our Students Become Great Leaders
The “Leader in Me” program, powered by Franklin-Covey, is a dynamic program devoted to character development. Incorporating the proven...
What is Gifted and Talented Learning?
Gifted and Talented Program - The Best Approach for ALL Learners At Arches Academy, we believe that every student is equipped with innate...
The Critical Time of First Grade
A six-year-old in first grade is hitting major milestones and their development in first grade will be crucial in their further growth and m