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Balancing the Break
April 18th, 2022
Summer. It’s a time for high schoolers to both recharge and grow personally. What experiences suit your son over the break?
Posted in: AcademicsThe High School Selection Process - Finding Your Fit
October 14th, 2021
When looking at high schools, parents and students have numerous options to consider. There are public and private schools, religious and non-religious institutions, even the size of a school can weigh in on a decision.
Posted in: Academics, Admissions Process10 Tips for High School Success
April 14th, 2021
High school is a huge transition. It’s a new environment with new expectations and even more work. Being successful in high school can be a challenge.
Posted in: AcademicsPlan Your Work and Work Your Plan—Staying Open in a Time of COVID-19
December 23rd, 2020
The virtual Christmas concert is over. The students have gone home. Campus is quiet. I have submitted my grades, and we’ve closed the book on the strangest semester I’ve ever had as a teacher.
Posted in: Academics5 Benefits of Earning College Credit in High School
December 17th, 2020
Earning college credit in high school helps students learn time management skills, earn scholarships for college, explore specific fields of study in depth, make room for diverse experiences and save money.
Posted in: AcademicsHow to Start the Conversation About Applying to College
December 2nd, 2020
For parents, the conversation of where their child is going to attend college often begins at an early age, for some, as early as the elementary years. But for students, the college admissions process isn’t considered until the junior, even senior year, of high school.
Posted in: AcademicsHow and Why You Should Build Your Network in High School
November 2nd, 2020
A few years ago, a senior at St. Lawrence Seminary High School was applying to the prestigious United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The Rector at the time helped...
Posted in: Academics5 Tips to Be Successful in 8th Grade
October 15th, 2020
As 8th graders enter their final year of middle school, it’s important to further develop good habits for high school. These tips will help them prepare for the transition from middle to high school.
Posted in: AcademicsSTEM/STREAM Education at St. Lawrence Seminary
June 17th, 2020
Currently, there’s a large push in education for more STEM-based curriculum (and even more recently, STREAM). But what does this mean? What does it look like? And how does St. Lawrence Seminary use this curriculum? This article will break it all down.
Posted in: Academics, Admissions Process6 Tips and Tricks to be Successful in High School
April 10th, 2020
It can be a challenge for high school students to stay on top of their academics when they are continuously trying to balance a social life, extracurriculars and life at home.
Posted in: AcademicsStudent Blog: Playing with Fire
April 7th, 2020
The following blog comes from one of our students and was originally published in an issue of Hilltopics.
Posted in: AcademicsStudent Blog: Mr. Krieg--History in the Making
March 9th, 2020
The following blog comes from one of our students and was originally published in an issue of Hilltopics.
Posted in: AcademicsStudent Blog: On Your Mark, Get Set…Speech!
February 4th, 2020
The following blog comes from one of our students and was originally published in an issue of Hilltopics.
Posted in: AcademicsStudent Blog: A New Life in Biology
January 7th, 2020
The following blog comes from one of our students and was originally published in an issue of Hilltopics.
Posted in: AcademicsStudent Blog: The Great English Teacher
November 12th, 2019
The following blog comes from one of our students and was originally published in an issue of Hilltopics.
Posted in: AcademicsHow to Be Successful in High School
June 18th, 2019
High school an important time, when students learn more about the world around them and find their passions. They get involved in clubs and sports and have to learn about time management and goal-setting. The transition from middle school to high school is daunting for many students. Here are some tips on how to prepare for high school and be a successful student.
Posted in: AcademicsStudent Blog: Heritage Hoopla
April 2nd, 2019
With such a diverse group of students at SLS, it is hard to represent all of the ethnicities present. However, this year on the evening of March 3rd, SLS held its annual Cultural Heritage Festival. Every year students form groups to represent different countries, such as Korea, Italy, and Africa.
Posted in: Academics7 Vital Skills To Be a Successful Student
December 3rd, 2018
St. Lawrence Seminary teaches various techniques to help students to help themselves to get the most out of their high school career. One of the ways this is accomplished is with “Super Student Hints” which are a part of morning announcements.
Posted in: AcademicsA New Academic Year Means New Beginnings
September 10th, 2018
When parents prepare for the school year, they often focus on making sure their student has all the right supplies. As the school year nears, those students very often try to push all thoughts of school away, diving more intensely into the waning leisure of summer.
Posted in: AcademicsGetting the Most out of Summer Travel
August 3rd, 2018
As winter finally gives way to spring and summer, families often make plans for the nicer weather. For many, that includes a family vacation. With the pressures of school eased, families want to capitalize on their brief window to escape the daily schedule and make some enduring memories.
Posted in: AcademicsHow to Make the Most of Your Summer Before High School
April 12th, 2018
Your middle school days have finally come to an end (almost)! For most students, the summer after middle school is particularly exciting. This is the summer before you transition from middle school to high school.
Posted in: AcademicsScholastic St. Lawrence - Top Books of the 2017-18 Year
December 21st, 2017
If ever there was a season made for reading, it was winter. Why? Well, at least in Wisconsin, winter conjures images of staying inside where it’s warm, wrapping up in a blanket, serving up a hot drink and an even better book. (Though, really, for an English teacher like me, any season is the right...Posted in: AcademicsSt. Lawrence Seminary High School’s Tips and Tricks for SAT/ACT Prep
November 16th, 2017
As a student nearing the college application process, do you know there are many tips and tricks out there to help you tackle the SAT’s and ACT’s? Familiarizing yourself with as much information as possible will equip you to do your best on exam day.
Posted in: AcademicsA Teacher’s Perspective: The St. Lawrence Seminary Experience (VIDEO)
August 31st, 2017
Saint Lawrence Seminary High School provides its students with a remarkable, well rounded education. SLS nurtures mature, well-rounded men of faith who are preparing for lives as priests and religious leaders. Our core values of spirituality, diversity, knowledge and humble commitment exudes from our students and faculty. What truly makes our school so unique, is the high level of involvement between our faculty and students.
Posted in: AcademicsHow SLS Goes Beyond The Books
August 10th, 2017
One of the ways that St. Lawrence Seminary High School knows that it is effective in developing its students is through the success of our alumni.
7 Ways to Learn Over the Summer
July 27th, 2017
Summer is the best opportunity for students to relax and enjoy time off from school. This highly anticipated time of year is the perfect excuse for teenagers to do whatever they like, which can often lead to a lot of unproductive days.
Posted in: AcademicsA Teacher’s Perspective: How St. Lawrence Seminary High School Changed My Life
June 29th, 2017
While each student’s story of how he came to St. Lawrence Seminary High School and why he chose to stay is unique, so is each and every teacher’s story.
Posted in: AcademicsWhy The Non-Traditional College Preparatory School Is Ahead of the Game
May 11th, 2017
What would you expect students to gain from a traditional college preparatory school? I imagine the first thing most people would say is a high-quality education — and rightfully so. If a school offers a college preparatory education, they should have an academic curriculum in place to prepare their students for college. At college prep schools, students are fully aware that the work and effort they are putting into their education is in preparation for their next step: the college classroom.
Posted in: AcademicsThe Value of Studying Abroad Before College
April 5th, 2017
Studying abroad provides an excellent chance for students to immerse themselves into completely new situations. Whether for a few weeks, a semester, or year of studying abroad, study abroad programs expose students to valuable life experiences.
Posted in: AcademicsLife in the Real World: Taxed Enough Already!
October 11th, 2016
St. Lawrence Seminary High School is not only dedicated to educating its students in the ways of academics and the Catholic faith, but also, St. Lawrence sees the importance of preparing its students for success in “the real world.”
Posted in: Academics
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