Resources and Links
- Important Resources:
- FAQ for 7th graders and their parents
- Graduation Requirements/Academic Catalog for 9-12 (pdf)
- Purchasing a Computer for College? Read this excellent guide written by Diane Collins of the Harding Academy Research Computer Lab.
- ACT
ACT Registration Department
P.O. Box 414
Iowa City, IA 52243-0414
319-337-1270 - SAT
College Board SAT Program
P.O. Box 6212
Princeton, NJ 08541-6212
800-406-4775 - ADVANCED PLACEMENT
- FINANCIAL AID WEBSITES
- FAFSA-Free Application for Student Aid (800-433-3243)
- FastWeb-Financial Aid Search Through the Web
- FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION PAGE
- Harding University – Financial Aid
- Lipscomb University – Financial Aid
- Mapping Your Future
- NASFAA – Planning for College
- SALLIE MAE
- SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS
- TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
- USA Group
- U.S. Department of Education – Student Financial Assistance
- U.S. Department of Education – Think College
- Helpful Websites:
- www.bullystoppers.com
- www.CHADD.org
- www.studygs.net
- www.drugfree.org
- www.healthykids.org
- www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm
- www.fcd.org/content/index.asp
- www.family.org
- www.troubledwith.com
- Other Useful Links:
- Rosemond.com Nationally-known child psychologist John Rosemond offers no-nonsense advice to parents and teachers. He is the author of several parenting books including "Because I Said So," "Ending the Homework Hassle," and "Teen Proofing Your Child."
- Agape Local Christian organization serving families through family and individual counseling, foster parenting, adoptive services, and maternity services.
- Parent Soup Parent Soup is a good "how to" site for raising kids.
- The Kids on the Web More good search advice and sites for parents and kids.
- American Library Association Parent resources suggested by the American Library Association.
- National Parent Information Network The mission of NPIN is to provide access to research-based information about the process of parenting, and about family involvement in education.
- National Institute of Media and the Family The National Institute of Media and the Family, founded by David Walsh, Ph.D., is a national resource for teachers, parents, community leaders and caring adults who are interested in the influence of electronic media on early childhood education, child development, academic performance, culture and violence.
- The National Parenting Center The National Parenting Center is dedicated to providing parents with comprehensive and responsible guidance from the world's most renowned child-rearing authorities.
- Familyeducation.com Maintained by the Learning Network Parent Channel, this site provides information on family education and school resources, an ideas exchange, and expert advice on tricky parenting situations.
- Family Resources An impressive list of family/parenting links is provided.
- Family Movie Guide Contains descriptions of films which are intended to give parents a general idea of plot, and the levels of violence, sex, and profanity.