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OPEN THINKING No. 1
TEACHING SUCCESS: CONNECTION
By Dr. Edward HallowellMost of us were raised to believe that “getting a good education” is the best preparation for success in life. But is “success” something that can actually be taught? Like many leading educators, I passionately believe the answer is yes. This involves creating a school environment in which children experience the fulfillment that comes with the essential ingredients of success: connecting, imagining, working and being recognized for their accomplishments.
What can Avenues do to promote connectedness, the top of the list of priorities for creating successful children? The answer to that question could fill a book, but here are some basic guidelines:
• Create a culture in every classroom that is low on fear and high on trust. From the
moment a student enters Avenues, he or she should feel safe and welcomed, without any need to hide or feel shame. More...
For more articles by Dr. Hallowell, as well as discussions and videos, visit OPEN, the news and blog site of Avenues.
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APPLYING TO AVENUES
Avenues has just completed the Regular Admissions cycle and will be notifying parents of admission decisions according to the ISAAGNY calendar.
Following the end of the Regular Admissions process, we will continue to consider applications for September 2012 for those grades in which we still have seats. Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis and admissions requirements will remain the same. We encourage all interested parents to attend an Avenues Parent Information Event.
We plan to conduct early admissions for Fall 2013 and will be posting those deadlines by March 15, 2012.
Because of the high demand for financial aid during the Early and Regular Admissions cycles, all financial aid funds for 2012 will be exhausted by the completion of the Regular Notification cycle. Additional financial aid funds will be available for applicants entering in 2013.
Click here for more information on admissions at Avenues.
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SIGN UP FOR A PARENT INFORMATION EVENT
- Thu, Feb 2, 09:30 AM-11:30 AM
Parent Information Event: Grades 1 through 9 - Thu, Feb 9, 09:30 AM-11:30 AM
Parent Information Event: Grades 1 through 9
- Thu, Feb 2, 09:30 AM-11:30 AM

