Whether I want to believe it or not, I have one child who is in high school, and one who is headed there soon. The Crew recently had the opportunity to review High School Prep Genius, and I decided to drag myself out of denial and study up.
High School Prep Genius is brought to you by the fine folks over at College Prep Genius. {I’m not even going there!}
What you’ll find inside:
This book is divided into three main sections, the Foundation for Personal Success is discussed in Chapters 1-6. You will read chapters such as “Interests That Make You Interesting”, and “Building a Healthy You”. Chapters 7-12 make up the second section, and discuss the Foundation for Academic Success. This section is up my alley, with organization techniques and effective study skills to name a few. In section three, the Foundation for Future Success, Chapters 13-18 discuss what comes after high school. There are five appendixes that are essential.
How it works:
Before you go through the book you will need a few things. Have a large, three-ring notebook and seven pocketed dividers. The book will tell you how to assemble your notebook and map your school years and summers.
Written to both the student and the parent, there are portions for each to read, as well as homework.
I plan to use this with my older two this summer. Hannah will be going into 8th, and Christian will be getting ready for 10th.
My thoughts:
I think that most of the book is absolutely fabulous. High School Prep Genius provides a great road-map for a successful high school {and beyond} journey. That being said, Chapter 3, “Own Your Beliefs” makes me a bit nervous.
Once you have established you beliefs, own them completely. You should know your beliefs intimately, especially before you attempt to debate them. Although this journey can be difficult, it is exciting to know what you believe and why you believe it.
Lastly, choosing not to believe in anything is still a type of belief.
I don’t have a problem with encouraging a child to dig into their faith and make sure it aligns with the Bible. However, I don’t think that the best advice is given in this chapter, and wish the authors had stuck to the books that don’t have eternity at stake.
I really like the timelines and charts, the practical advice both for student and parent. Even if I skip the third chapter, High School Prep Genius is a useful tool for junior high, high school, and beyond.
Age range:
7th grade and up
Price:
$29.95
The Crew Blog has reviews for both College Prep Genius and High School Prep Genius, go see what the rest of The Crew had to say!
