One of the comments I hear most often from prospective families in my 20+ years here at The Beekman School is, “…but I’ve never heard of you!” I’ve heard this from lifelong New Yorkers who thought they knew all of the local schools, and I’ve heard this from educational consultants who have been
What does a typical Beekman student look like?
I am asked this question all of the time in interviews and conversations with people curious about our school. This is what I tell them.
There is no “typical” Beekman student. We have a wide variety of students, including:
If you are the parent of an 8th grader, you are probably in the midst of asking yourself the question, “How do I choose the right high school for my child?” From asking friends & fellow parents to performing an internet search to going to open houses, you are certain to be present
Are you a student taking the ACT with accommodations? You should know these things before you test:
The following excerpts are from a speech delivered at the 2017 Beekman graduation and awards ceremony:
Who hasn’t heard these phrases before:
Summertime—a season that conjures up mental images of long, lazy days that you never want to end. For some, it’s memories of sleepaway or day camps; for others, it’s recollections of family vacations far from school or work.
So, you know that you need to change schools – you’re transitioning from middle school to high school, you’re moving from one town to another, or you know that the current school isn’t a good fit. Which questions should you ask regarding how to transfer schools?
Spring break is just around the corner, so why are we already talking about summer school curriculum?? When many people think of summer school, they envision a room filled with students who are goof-offs, woefully clueless, or angst-ridden. I’ve been a teacher or administrator
For many homeschool parents, high school is the most difficult time to meet the educational needs of their children. There are certain subjects that will seem easy to handle; many people are fairly conversant in topics related to English and history, but I’ve spoken with a number of parents who
We’ve written in the past about how to make sure that summer school won’t ruin your summer or