At Portsmouth Christian Academy, we know that we are better when we’re together. We’re called to live in community with one another; to live, to learn, and to worship with one another in a way that brings glory to God. As a school, community is an important part of what we do. We recognize that educating children means partnering with parents, and the Better Together Blog is one way for us to partner with you.
You’ll find this blog to be a resource for topics related to education, parenting, and more. Check in regularly to hear from PCA faculty, staff, and students, and to learn about the things that we value the most here at PCA.
Parent-teacher conferences come up each year, for some families with anticipation – and perhaps for others with anxiety. How necessary are these meetings, anyway? PCA’s Dean of Academics dives deeper into the importance of these meetings. Read More
For those following learning styles, discover if your child is a Commonsense Learner! This week’s article is full of details on ways to encourage this unique learning style. Read More
Learning is a multi-faceted process and the student who knows how to use all learning styles will gain a deeper knowledge. However, while the analytic learner can appear to be the “perfect student,” like all styles, they have strengths and weaknesses. Praise God that He has made us able to learn in multiple ways! Read More
Did you know there are FOUR different types of learning styles?
While recognizing your students’ learning style may not directly improve their learning, it makes an incredible difference in their engagement and motivation toward the subject. Bernice McCarthy notes in her 4Mat System that although everyone has all four learning styles, there is almost always one preferred style.
PCA uses this method to engage your students when learning new concepts. In these upcoming articles, I will be discussing each of the four styles and how you can support your learners at home! Read More
When the question, “Why do I have to memorize Scripture?” is asked, it reflects a lack of understanding about the process of memorization. This week’s article explains why memorization helps learning for both the head and the heart. Read More
We are already two weeks into our second quarter, and finishing off the first quarter was a milestone in the 2021-2022 school year!
These new beginnings allow us to look back, look around, and look forward, always seeking to grow into better learners so that we can become all that we are created to be. I encourage you to read the article below and discuss with your child areas in which he or she wants to grow. Praise God for His goodness and for your children!
Often students ask why they have to do something for school, such as memorize scripture or participate in the Speech Meet and we haven’t provided parents with the reason(s). Since, for our Lower School students, the Speech Meet takes place each year, this article explains the purpose of this event. As always, the more students put into the event; the more they get out of it.
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Uninvited stress. Everyone understands this feeling, both young students and those of a wiser age. The way we approach academic stress is vital to our long-term learning and recall skills. Learn helpful tips to facing the challenge of academic stress with your student in this week’s article.
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This is a question often asked by students, but not always answered by teachers and parents convincingly! Read More
Summer is upon us, which means school is out and it’s time for lots of quality time with family! With that said, for some of us, work is still a reality or, perhaps, after a while, the hours of “quality time” might seem to drag on or even feel endless. If you find yourself thinking this way, fear not!
