My Virtual Academy Blog
While My Virtual Academy is committed to providing the best possible alternative education programs, we also know that parents and guardians need resources for their biggest questions. The My Virtual Academy blog was established to help answer these questions and provide students with useful information about our program offerings and current education trends.
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Has Your Teen Chosen A Career Path?
As your high school senior prepares to graduate, the thought of what they would like to do with their life has undoubtedly been on everyone’s mind. Whether they plan on attending a college or university after graduation or go on to learn a trade, they will need to...
When You Need More Than A Friend to Talk To: Reasons You Might Want to See A Therapist
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we think it’s an important time to talk about keeping your teen's mental health in check. As teens, you face a ton of things that take a toll on your mental health. Family issues, hormones, relationships, peer pressure,...
Teens and Suicide – Know the Warning Signs
There’s absolutely nothing more frightening to a parent than the thought of losing a child. Even bringing up the topic can make a parent get weak in the knees. Every May is Mental Health Month – a time when we, as a country, focus on the mental health issues that many...
Make Your List and Check It Twice, Graduation is Right Around The Corner
Senior year is kind of weird because it seems to drag on forever (think Senioritis) and yet it flies by in the blink of an eye. There is a lot to keep track of such as making sure all of your graduation requirements have been met, that you are prepared for your...
Tackling Test Anxiety When You Have Learning and Attention Difficulties
When you have learning or attention difficulties, even the easiest task can be quite the challenge. Things that other students whiz through can leave these students struggling to decipher the directions, let alone complete the assignment. Now picture those...
Spread The Joy Of Reading
For a lot of people, reading is a favorite pastime. Book lovers can’t wait to get their nose into the next great literary piece and take their mind on an adventure. If that sounds like your child, ask them if they have ever thought about taking their love of reading...
Avoid Summer School with the Help of Clintondale Virtual School!
When a teen starts to fall behind in school, the stress the student and family feels is palpable. Often times when a student fails a class, they start to struggle in their other classes too. They begin to doubt themselves and the grades in their other classes reflect...
Adding Physical Activity Into Your Teens Day
Think back to when your middle or high schooler was a young child. Remember how they were little busy bodies, just bursting with energy? Those days were long and exhausting but you never had to worry if they were getting enough exercise because they never stopped...
Does Your Teen Struggle Motivating For The Day?
The struggle is real folks. Teens love their sleep and motivating in the mornings can prove to be quite the challenge. Even though your student is a virtual learner, they still shouldn’t sleep the day away. If you are like many parents and have a hard time getting...
Study Tips: Become A More Efficient Studier
When your kids exit elementary school and enter their middle and high school years, it’s really important that they have the skills to study efficiently and effectively. This will allow them to gain more independence when it comes to studying and stops them from...
Time Management 101: How to Juggle Both Work and School
As a virtual student, you probably have already discovered that it can be challenging to stay on track when you are studying and going to school from home. The everyday distractions can seem like simple 5-minute breaks here and there to take out the trash, fix a quick...
Virtual Learning May Be Just What Your High Schooler Needs
If your high schooler is exhibiting signs that they may be struggling in school, it may be time to explore other schooling options. It’s very important that your teen continue to stay on track, working towards their high school diploma, regardless if it’s in a...
The Role Of Parent And Learning Coach: Tips On Playing Both
When your child is a virtual learner, it can sometimes be tricky switching back and forth between playing the role of a parent to the role of being a learning coach. It helps to be able to see the two as separate roles that need to be on the same page to direct your...
How To Turn Your Teen Into A Successful Virtual Student
Congratulations! You and your teen decided it was time to take control of their education and allow them to learn in an environment that will work best for them. Becoming a virtual student is a very exciting time in one’s life and it can also be a bit scary and...
“Do It for Yourself.”
When we decided to ask students how their experience has been at My Virtual Academy, Kayla C. was one of the first to respond. We touched base with Kayla over the phone to get her story and hear her thoughts on our program and when our conversation was over, we could...