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Preschool should be a fun and exciting experience for your toddler and is considered by many to be the foundation or stepping stone for their future in how they grow, learn, interact, and socialize with others. This being said, parents should make it a priority to properly compare and analyze the preschools in Vista, California, to ensure they are sending their kids to the most nurturing and safest environment possible. There are a number of preschools throughout Vista, particularly off the Melrose and Vista Village Drive area. You'll want to ensure you get answers on the following questions when seeking a preschool for your child: 1.) What is Your Admissions Process? When looking for a Vista...

All these years you have been happily homeschooling and then someone will throw a wrench in the system and ask you something crazy. For example, should you name your homeschool? Unless it is required by state law, you do not have to name your homeschool. I do not even believe you "should" name your homeschool. It is completely and totally 100% optional. I chose not to name my homeschool. Our transcript was labeled "Official Homeschool Transcript" from "Homeschool High School." I wanted colleges to know that my students were homeschooled. I was very proud of being a homeschooler (a little too proud, perhaps) and I really wanted the colleges to know that homeschool parents produce wonderfully educated...

When you are getting ready to apply to Christian colleges, it is important to make sure that you are looking at all of your options. This way, you will be sure to find the best place for your education and it will be a place that you will not regret attending. One of the most important things to consider is whether or not you are selecting a top rated school. There are many reasons to make sure that the school of your choice is a top rated one. This will ensure that you are going to receive the best education possible and it will look so much better on your resume than a low rated school would. Just to name a few of the schools that might interest you, there is Wheaton College, Bethel College...

If you are planning to migrate to the Dominican Republic with your family or perhaps plan to have a very long vacation, you might want to consider about schools that are available in this country. Dominican Republic has numerous schools that use the English language as their primary language. Most people who are going to this country are enrolling their kids for the educational system in the Dominican Republic offers great opportunities for children's learning and advance development. There are several schools that you can choose from that will meet your standards for quality education. For one, there is the Santiago Christian School located in the second largest city in the country - Santiago. Said...

Market trends are powerful forces. They move industries. Companies move with the trend, change industry, or go out of business. The consumers or buyers of the industry's goods or services decide where the industry will go. It sometimes takes a while to notice a trend. What are the trends you have noticed in the private/parochial/Christian school market? Please email us or leave a comment at the end of this article. You can leave a comment without using your real name or a valid email address. If you would like us to respond to you directly please use your name and email address. Here is a trend we have noticed: The rate of school closures is accelerating. This is a very bad trend for the market. It...

It is time to begin recruiting for the fall of 2011. When school starts enrollment is closed. Sure, almost every school in the country will accept one more student at any time but the recruiting has ended. Spending time trying to increase this year's enrollment is suboptimal. The optimal choice is to begin recruiting for next fall on the first day of the current school year. In late winter and early spring, families begin to think about changing schools, enrolling their children in kindergarten or as freshmen, and moving to a new home. Why wait until then to start the recruiting process? Why do you want to be one of dozens of voice clamoring for attention? Besides the current families, who could be...

Want something different for your kids to make for Mother's Tea or Mother's Day this year? Your Christian school, Sunday school, or Christian kids clubs may want to try Memory Cross Mother's Day Coloring cards! Memory Crosses are usually a colorful four panel interactive card that is designed origami style. However, for Mother's Day they have a product that is designed to fold like the originals, but look more like cool coloring pages. Kids will love coloring them and after they are done they will still enjoy flipping their art around to show off to Mom (and everyone else!) The cards center around the verse from Deuteronomy 5:16, "Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God commanded...

The Blind Side is a 2009 drama sports film written and directed by John Lee Hancock, and based on the 2006 book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis. The storyline features Michael Oher, an offensive lineman who plays for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. The film follows Oher from his impoverished upbringings, through his years at Briarcrest Christian School, his adoption by Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, and on to his position as one of the most highly coveted prospects in college football The film stars Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher and Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw as Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy, Oher's adoptive parents. Kathy Bates co-stars as Miss Sue, Oher's tutor. The movie also...

More and more children are being homeschooled these days. Because of this, there is an abundance of resources for homeschooling. There are several types of homeschooling, including Classical, Montessori and Eclectic. You may also have heard of Abeka homeschool. Actually, Abeka is not a type of homeschooling but a curriculum package that parents of homeschooled children can use. The Abeka homeschool curriculum is one of the most popular Christian homeschooling curriculums. It is a complete learning system that includes a teacher's guide, suggested lesson plans, templates for testing, and textbooks. The Abeka curriculum is known to be challenging; it is typically one grade level ahead of regular...

Sono Harris, Joyful Mother of Children For twenty-one years Basic Skills presented the Winter Home Schooling Workshop. Sono Harris was among the many speakers who made regular presentations. Sadly for us, on July 4, Sono passed away after battling cancer. My wife Jenny and I met Gregg and Sono in the early 80's when the home school movement was just beginning. While Sono was in the habit of saying "no" to a number of invitations to speak at various functions and events, she always said "yes" to our conference. Many mothers came simply to hear her. While the men had something worth listening too, they were, after all, still men and did not (or could not) relate or address the topics these mothers...

In a few weeks, new members will be joining parochial school boards all across the country. Some of the new members will go on to have a great experience, others will quit during the first year. There are many factors, which determine the outcome. How the new board member is received is one. Many Christian schools replace about a third of their board members each year. Many try to re-engage past board members who left the board because of term limits. As a result, the number of new board members is usually less than one third of the existing membership. The new board members are often a small minority in a fast moving arena. Some of those new members have never served on a board before. They are...

Accreditation is a way of ensuring that an institution's programs and facilities have been given approval by the education community. It is your guarantee that the school meets minimum standards of quality determined by a rigorous peer review and serves as the school's validation of its academic efforts. What is Accreditation? "Accreditation means: This institution is fulfilling its stated purpose with integrity and excellence," according to the National Association of Private Schools (NAPS), which focus on private and Christian schools. Accreditation indicates that a school meets or exceeds standards and criteria for quality periodically applied through a peer group process, according to the...

The Bible is the foundation of all knowledge. Everything is built upward from God. Of course we cannot find what 2 + 2 equals in the Bible. We are not speaking of the sufficiency of Scripture in terms of how to change the oil on my vehicle or write a chemical equation. However, everything we do and learn can and should be centered on Christ, on God's Word. Proverbs 1:7 and 9:10. Our daily lives are a ministry! Disagree? Well, I guess we need to work on interpretation of God's Word. The number one hermeneutical principle is that Scripture interprets Scripture. We as Christians get pragmatic at times.(for some of us pragmatism consumes our interpretation.) That is to say that Christians will...

As an immigrant from Scotland to Canada, I am now very proud to call my self a Canadian as it is truly a wonderful country that I love dearly together with all it stands for, or should I say all that it is meant to stand for? What I have noticed over the past few years is how the Canadian Government seems to have developed a fear of upsetting certain types of immigrants. They make it obvious that they do not mind upsetting any immigrants who are of Caucasian origin but when it comes to almost all other cultures, the Government appear to take on a different approach with basically everything they do. I have Philippine friends in British Columbia who have been in Canada for just over ten years and...

I'll explain this in a minute. Last week I celebrated Thanksgiving with friends and family in California. At dinner I was introduced to a former public school teacher. She was competent, dedicated, and loved kids. But she quit last year. She had had enough. Years before she had entered the profession because she loved kids, and now she was leaving for the same reason. The quote, "Those who can, do; and those who can't, teach." is attributed to H.L. Mencken (1880-1956). As cynical as this statement sounds (and professional teachers have raged against it and to this day continue to take offense), there is truth to be gleaned if we can just relax long enough to appreciate the caustic sarcasm. Mencken's...

I may be the only girl in four siblings but I was trained by everyone around me to be independent. Unlike other "princesses" in other families, I was brought up not to act like a damsel in distress instead, I was taught to fight and stand up for myself. You see, my father is an officer from the Air Force but since I grew up in a military base, it was no biggie for me. The sight of soldiers marching around carrying M16s is a sight that I've grown quite accustomed to for more than 20 years of my life. My father would always brag about what a hero he was back during the dictatorship era of our country. He said he was part of the first group of soldiers who went against the oppressive government of the...

Christian home schooling is a popular trend among Christian families seeking an alternative to the secular public education offered in the United States. There are a variety of reasons why you may want to 'enroll' your child in your own home school experience, but questions often remain about how to get started. One of the biggest questions asked by prospective home school parents is about the legality of home schooling. The immediate answer is the home schooling is legal in all fifty states. That's the easy answer. Each state, however, has different laws about the application of home schooling and some are stricter than others. The very first step in your process must be to review the specific laws...

You've weighed your options, both pros and cons, and you've decided that home schooling is right for your family. It's a decision you are comfortable with and know to be the right one. Your next step will be to choose the right home schooling curriculum for your needs. You want to make sure that your child stays on track academically and meets appropriate educational standards. One way to go about this is to talk to your local school. They may be able to help you develop a curriculum, or else may have some guidelines and curriculum already in place. Often you can also find a network of other families that are homeschooling children, and these families can serve as a support network. Some areas don't...

The Purpose of our Education Provision   By admitting that we are Catholic school, it means, we can part of the church. We therefore form part of the saving mission of the Church, especially for education in the faith (The Catholic School, 1977, Article 9). The obligation that we have is to foster in her children a full awareness of their rebirth to a new life (The Catholic School, 1977). Moreover, in the document of Catholic School in the Third Millennium, she affirms “…."The person of each individual human being, in his or her material and spiritual needs, is at the heart of Christ's teaching: this is why the promotion of the human person is the goal of the Catholic school" (Article 9). To...

In Western European countries the teacher education began in the beginning of 18th century in Germany. It was represented in the form of seminars which prepared teacher for teaching. The first teacher training college was created in 18th century in France by Roman Catholic monk Jean Baptiste de la Salle. His colleagues from Christian schools were teaching children from poor families. They were an order of non-clerical male teachers. And it was the first example of secular teacher raining college. Before teacher education was clerical. With time certain requirements to teachers were set up such as understanding of human mind, knowledge of science and art, knowledge of teaching principles, methods and...

I felt in my spirit that the sun had just peeked over the horizon. I thought if I kept my eyes closed it would somehow make it all seem like a dream. I knew I had a Goliath Goal to face that morning, and was struggling to prepare my mind for the journey. As I lay there with my head on my pillow, looking up at the ceiling, something occurred to me. This "thing" is probably one of the single most important reasons why I did get out of bed at 5:45am on a Saturday morning. This "thing" that occurred to me was my WHY. Whatever you goal is, you better have a strong enough "WHY" that you can back with passion and move towards with joy. These Goliath Goals, are the life-changing goals that separate mediocre...

There is a document in the world of Theology called the Didache, which is also referred to as "The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles". After reading this work, I can definitely say with all confidence that this was not what the apostles taught! This questionable work was discovered many years after the Apostolic Age in a library at Constantinople. Now, since Constantinople was founded by a man named Constantine and it was the Eastern part of the Roman Empire, I have to say that I find it hard to believe that the actual teachings of the apostles would be kept by the Romans, since they were against what the apostles actually believed and taught. Most importantly, this document called the Didache was...

Christian Colleges offer students unique opportunities to get their academic education in Christian environments. There are many Christian Colleges that provide solid academic programs in the context of commitment to moral and spiritual values. Christian Colleges are often moderate in size and offer small classes. Students are able to become acquainted their fellow classmates and their instructors, which makes the educational experience more personal and meaningful, and allows for developing long-term friendships. Christian Colleges are often accredited and able to provide strong academic programs for earning diplomas and certificates, and Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Bachelor...

A Masters of Business Administration degree is a great way to advance one's professional career. It can prepare good employees to become great leaders, able to guide their companies into a profitable and successful future, by teaching them to manage three vital things: people, money, and time. People MBA coursework teaches students to manage people, a company's most valuable resource, by focusing on understanding behavior and using appropriate motivational tools. This is probably an MBA's most important dimension, as the day-to-day operations of an MBA deals, in large part, with interacting with employees. MBA students learn about successful employee management through behavior modification...

We have spoken of God's revelation of Himself.  That revelation is found almost exclusively in the Bible.  Some things may be known about God through observing His creation.  Romans 1:20 says this, "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse."  "That which was made…." refers to His creation.  Enough can be observed in God's creation to make man "…without excuse."  However, not enough can be observed in creation to explain to man God's solution to man's sin problem.    A person has awareness of God via his or her own conscience...

  When denominations were forming in the 16th century, denominations often took their names from the type of church government they adopted.  The names Presbyterian, Episcopal and Congregational reflect this.  The reason this was done was simply because in general all denominations subscribed to the same theology, Reformed, their differences were found only in their church government.  Today if these denominations were to again name themselves it is questionable whether they would all choose these same names.  The reason is that now they do not all subscribe to Reformed theology and therefore the great distinctions between them do not rest in their church government but more fundamentally in...

What we call here God’s preservation of the saints is sometimes called the Doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints.  Like so many of the other terms commonly used in Reformed Theology this one is often misunderstood as well.  There is a subtle suggestion in the term “perseverance of the saints” that makes one think that the continuity of the saint in his faith is a product of his own effort.  This is not the case.  We persevere because God preserves us.   Loraine Boettner, the Reformed theologian, made an important point when he said, “This doctrine does not stand alone but is a necessary part of the Calvinistic system of theology.  The doctrines of Election and Efficacious...

Think the unthinkable for a moment. What is your plan if your principal left abruptly? The reason for the departure is unimportant for today's discussion. The continuity of leadership is critical. Some schools have begun hiring a development director. That person is responsible for recruiting students, coordinating fund development activities, and retaining students. With success comes dependence. What is the plan if that person abruptly leaves? In both cases, the better things are going the more you need a successor plan. Without a successor plan how will the current string of successes continue? If things falter when someone leaves, it is easy for the donors, parents, referral sources, and the...

For many, Christian camps have played a very special part in their lives. Some of the best memories of growing up are made at summer camp, and many Christian young people have drawn closer to God because a camp counselor or youth pastor spoke life giving words and offered genuine friendship. If you have ever worked with young people, you know the power of getting them away from the stress of school and busyness. It's always amazing to watch how a young person can change within a week, if they unplug, and let their hearts connect with God. One way to find the right Christian camp is to ask friends and families for their recommendations and their own experiences. People who have great memories of...

We are in turbulent times. We are caught in the midst of global financial meltdown, affecting countries, companies, businesses, industries and, most of all, people. Among countries, the United States, the world's biggest economy, is in recession, which has affected countries in Europe, Asia, and the American continents. In the business world, countless corporations and businesses in several countries producing diverse products and services, from cars to cellular phones, from banks to financial services, from appliances to restaurants and department stores, just to name a few, have suffered severe losses while others have already closed shop. These businesses were once thought to be very stable...

The sole purpose of Sunday school is to teach children and young people about God, His Word and His will for their lives. As they study the Bible they learn about creation, how sin entered the world, why we need a Saviour, how God sent his only Son to redeem us etc. The Bible tells us what is right and what is wrong. The right way to go and what happens if we go the wrong way. It gives examples of people who did what was right in God's eyes and those who did not follow God's leading. Most importantly it shows us Jesus Christ and the Way of Salvation that is available through Him. It is important for all persons of all ages to read their Bible and then to come together with others of similar age and...

An outraged teen can cause stress and havoc within the family, causing relationships to be ruined. Behind the outrage is a story. A large variety of teens who are acting out and running wild through the streets are often too caught up in their new lifestyle to talk to their parents about their problems. As where a variety of them do open to their parents and let them know what exactly is causing them to act out this way. For the teens that refuse to talk or seek any form of help, there are options out there to help them. Remember no matter the hatred and disrespect it may cause between you and your child, getting them help is the main priority, not keeping them happy. Juvenile boot camps are a great...

Education has always been vital to one's survival, even long before formal schools were established. Imagine how long prehistoric man would survive if he did not learn how to hunt or to protect himself against the elements. In American culture, we have witnessed the increasing demand for formal education as a means of survival. As a parent, it is your duty to provide your young students with the skills and resources necessary for them to succeed in school and in life. Valuing education is a fundamental prerequisite. You cannot complain that your child is not taking school seriously if you do not demonstrate its importance. It is not enough to repeatedly say to your teen, "School is important...

When Pablo came into this world he had one big advantage, which was that he hadn't yet learned that he couldn't do certain things. As the result he tried doing all kinds of things and he discovered, much to his amusement, that some of the things he tried he could do, while others he couldn't do...yet. For example, he discovered that if he wanted to do so, he could stretch his arms, his legs, his fingers, and his toes out so they felt longer, or he could pull them back in so they felt shorter. He found that if he reached out and touched things he could find out what they felt like, hard, soft, cool, warm, smooth, rough, etc. He also found that if he could wrap his fingers and thumb around an...

It is the junior year in high school when students start getting bombarded with enormous amounts of information about colleges, acceptance exams, and scholarships. It is in this same time when the last thing on a junior's mind is how are they going to pay for their college education; most students start dealing with college funding during their senior year of high school, if not even later than that. The truth of the matter is that there are numerous scholarship opportunities available exclusively to high school juniors. The competition for said scholarship is minimal due to the lack of concern mentioned above. Junior year is the ideal time to start getting acquainted with websites devoted to...

Being a loving and a fair parent is the goal of anyone who has a child or children but a Christian parent wants to do more; they want to share the love of their savior Jesus with their kids. Doing that is natural and often successful but being a Christian parent in many ways is the same as being any type of caring parent. You need to establish rules and apply them fairly and consistently. It is most important that no one child is given preferential treatment and that the house rules are clearly explained and understood. Christian parents can be like other parents in that they can fall into the same old trap of thinking that raising your voice gives them authority. It usually has the opposite effect...

Boarding schools are schools which provide a great alternative for public school, there are many different kinds of schools for each individual families needs for their teens. Boarding schools can provide anything from delinquency help, to direct educational help for disabled teens, to just a better option to divert students away from a negative public school experience. What is a boarding school? Boarding schools are school facilities which offer students a place to go other then public school, although schools are partially like a private school, being closed off from public school scenarios, they are not private schools because a boarding school offers the students the opportunity to live on...

Boarding schools are independent, college preparatory schools that provide housing facilities for students and faculty. Boarding schools are sometimes referred to as "intentional communities" because the faculty and staff at boarding schools work very hard to create an environment for students that is safe, academically challenging, active, and fun. Boarding schools are well known for their academic excellence in helping troubled teens. With small class sizes, diverse curricula, and individual attention from teachers and advisor's, the boarding school experience gives students many distinct advantages. Boarding school students acquire the abilities that help ensure success in college and in life...

Parents of at-risk students will often tell you that there's a major problem with most public schools. Troubled teens don't always receive the special attention, support and programming they need to put their lives on track. Even though school is the primary social experience for children and a place in which they often spend a very significant percentage of their time, it's also a context nearly devoid of services that could spur a positive change in their lives. While this deficiency is frustrating, it's certainly understandable. The average school is built with the average child in mind. While some outreach to certain groups with special needs is mandated, it's unrealistic to expect schools to be...

So you are a parent thinking about sending your teenage son or daughter to a boarding school. But you are hesitating because you have heard all these stories about cost, boredom, race, separation from your child and prison-like surrounds. Well forget those tales. They are all myths. It is may be that you have seen some Hollywood movie where the girls cannot wait to break out and attend wild parties or the boys are jocks who drink too much. The reality is far different. Let us begin with the cost. Firstly most boarding schools offer payment plans to any parent who may have difficulty in making a full payment in one hit. Second there are scholarships available for students in a variety do areas. Third...

"But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control;" Galatians 5: 22 Because we live close to the Rocky Mountain foothills and the altitude is so high in Calgary, we have to adapt our gardening habits. Backyard green houses are very common or garden frames. I can get a head start on my gardening if I start my plants in the house in early spring or buy young plants at the end of May. This last March I was very impatient. I wanted spring to come and decided to help it along by starting my plants, in the house, way too early. By the end of April the dahlias were already two...

div class="googleright"> There is a high consumption rate of tomatoes in the United States which reach up to 4.3 billion pound each year. The high demand of tomato pushes growers to keep up with their production. Hydroponic system is now highly utilized in the growing of tomato crops due to its advantages and its capability to produce and supply large quantities and high quality tomato. Hydroponic tomatoes are not that difficult to grow. Tomatoes even taste better and yields faster if grown in a hydroponic system. Let us now go to the process of growing hydroponic tomatoes and discuss the significant factors affecting the growing of tomatoes hydroponically. In planting hydroponic tomatoes, first...

"Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God has forgiven you because you belong to Christ." Ephesians 4:32 Just because the Bible teaches us to be kind doesn't mean it's easy to do. We often don't want to be kind to the person who could benefit from it. Sometimes it's because we are feeling selfish, or we have been hurt by that person and don't want to forgive him. Sometimes we think we are too busy to help him. Bible Stories That Teach Kids About Kindness There are two special Bible stories that first come to my mind when I think of kindness. The first one is of Joseph. Even after his brothers hatefully sold him as a slave he helped them. When they came to Egypt to buy...

The contraction in the credit market just does not seem to want to stop. It's almost Christmas and the year 2009 is right around the corner. It's always been the case that if you are not the perfect candidate for a loan or a sale leaseback (on your equipment), then an asset based lender would one of your only options. Previously, there were a lot more lenders that would consider newer businesses (less than 2-3 years in business) OR business owners with less than perfect credit in the 550-650 range, but that's not the case during our credit crunch. Enter; the asset based lending programs. Most all of the B & C business equipment lenders are either gone OR they've become an A lender. Remember, to...

Parents are always protective of their children. Since birth, they will take the necessary steps to care for their kids in all aspects of life from nutrition and clothing to personal hygiene and education. It would come as a shock then for most parents when they find out that their child has become a victim of bullying in school. This can be a nightmare to many sensitive parents and it's understandable if they won't take this case lightly. While some adults may consider this part of growing up which can be easily resolved, there are children who develop a trauma afterwards putting the burden on their mom and dad. If your child is a victim and upon observation, you notice certain changes in his or...

The U.S. is in the midst of a pretty harsh credit crunch. Nearly all types of secured financing have become more challenging to obtain. Car loans are harder to get. Home loans are harder to get. Business financing is harder to get. What about unsecured working capital for businesses? Does that still exist in 2008? The good news is, it's still feasible for a business to obtain unsecured working capital. The biggest difference today compared to a year or two ago is that the bar has been raised significantly. Here is a brief rundown of the current requirements for an unsecured working capital loan. --The business should be at least 5 years old for consideration --The business owner should have an...

Groundhog Day Cookies These tasty ginger cookies will add some spice to your home-school day. Make sure to make enough to share with your whole Christian home-school co-op! Groundhog Day Cupcake This is the most adorable cupcake that we’ve ever seen. Make a cute little groundhog treat using this fun recipe. Your Almond Joy groundhog will be peeking its head out of it’s cupcake burrow to find his shadow. Groundhog Day Party Menu Develop this fun Groundhog Day feast for your home-school co-op. Groundhog Pecans, Palisades Park Park French Fries, Pennsylvania Dutch Baked Beans, and Georgia Macaroni will get them started. Whistle Dogs will be the main course. New York Hot Dog Cart Onion Sauce...

While most parents prefer to send their children to school, there are a few who favor homeschooling. Educating your kid at the pleasure of your own home can be a great concept however it does come with its own pros and cons. It is essential that you give several facets of homeschooling a serious thought before you settle in for the same. You have to be super structured before you start homeschooling for your little ones. Your every day routine should be well structured with apparent distinctions between private time and schooling time. If you don't make these distinctions lucid enough, your schooling might not be as efficient as you would like it to be. The next step would be to figure out the...

Have you ever wondered why you acted as you did? Why you bought what you did? Why people from a different culture say what they say? Why people buy or don't buy from you or your business? Years ago, I remember reading a marketing story in high school textbook. People were asked if they would buy washing machines that had a simple dashboard or a complex one, one with few control buttons or many. Majority opinion favored the simple. The company manufactured and delivered washing machines accordingly. And the model bombed. Nobody bought. The company lost big time because they provided a product people said they wanted. Were the peopled surveyed lying? Possibly, though they may have had little motive to...