A Smooth Transition for International Students
Adjusting to life in the American classroom is not always easy for international students. While some students are able to acclimate with little trouble, others experience culture shock, communication barriers, and difficulties fitting in with [...]
Four Students Who Learn Better at a Smaller School
No two students exactly are the same. And it makes sense that different students learn better in different situations. At The Tenney School, we understand that "one size fits all" does not apply to education. [...]
The Key to Student Engagement: Giving Students a Choice
Every teacher has experienced the sinking feeling of looking around a classroom and realizing that the students are so bored that they are hardly listening. Indeed, student engagement is a difficult thing to accomplish. Some [...]
Time Lapse of Our New Sport Court Build
Though many are away from campus this summer, we are staying busy. The new sports court is now up and ready! Man, that was quick. A picture is adjacent, but take a look at our [...]
Getting Ready for 6th Grade: Give Your Child What They Need for this Important Transitional Time
Most of us remember, and a few of us still have nightmares about our transition from elementary school to 6th grade. But, the graduation from 5th grade also calls for a celebration. The increased responsibility [...]
Houston Chronicle Features The Tenney School
It's not every day you get to see your name in print. We are excited to share that the Houston Chronicle recently chose to feature our school. The reporter, Lindsay Peyton, did a really great [...]
Senior Spotlight: Le Going to University of Houston
In our latest Senior Spotlight for our Tenney School Class of 2019, we hear a little about Le's time at The Tenney School and his plans for college. In this interview, our College Counselor, Lisa [...]
Helping International Students Adjust to Language and Culture
The number of international students coming to the United States to attend colleges and universities continues to grow. Currently, over 1.5 million international students take college classes in the United States. Additionally, more and more [...]