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Charter Schools vs. Public Schools: Understanding the Differences for Your Child
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. As families in Paso Robles, Atascadero, Templeton, and the surrounding Central Coast communities explore their educational options, many wonder about the differences...
Why Small Kindergarten Class Sizes Matter More Than Ever
Choosing a kindergarten is one of the biggest decisions families make. It is the place where children begin building confidence, friendships, learning habits, and a lifelong relationship with school. At Almond Acres Charter Academy, we believe those first experiences...
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
Have you heard teachers or staff refer to PBIS? PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. It's an evidence-based three-tiered framework we use to establish our school culture and support each other in becoming the best version of ourselves. It...
Habit 3: Put First Things First
Time management is a misnomer. We manage what we do, we don’t manage our time. Time is what it is; seconds, minutes, hours… there is no stopping it. Our success and happiness are dependent on what we do with our time. Making choices about what we do with each hour is...
Be TeRRiFic: Caring
Caring is the constant time and energy we put into our relationships, self, and stuff. Ultimately, our care expresses our love and develops the deep relationships we share. As we remind ourselves and our children this week about what caring is, make it simple. Help them to see that
Be TeRRiFic: Fair
Fair ball, fair catch, it’s in the fairway. Playing fair is a pretty easy concept when it comes to sports and now that we have instant replay, it assures it. Playing fair is pretty clear and expected on the field. Ironically, the game of life is, all too often, not so fair. How do we help our children understand that we should fight for fairness, but learn to productively cope with