For eight years, my two sons, ages 12 and 14, my husband, and I have pursued the art of homeschooling. My husband and I were attracted to a home-centered lifestyle and the chance to provide individualized instruction. But the fact that tipped the scales was my husband’s Tuesday through Saturday work schedule. To have more […]
Stay-at-home mom Laura Pace learned so much as a parent at Fayette Cooperating Preschool that she sought to keep that relationship alive after her 5-year-old child aged out of the program this spring. Pace will homeschool her daughter and thanks to a program that she envisioned, mother and daughter will stay connected to the school. […]
If you suspect your child has a disability and needs special education services, you can make a referral to the school for an Individualized Education Program. Each school has a referral system that explains how that is done. You should do this in writing and keep a copy. As part of the referral process, the […]
Ardor Montessori School 109 Dennis Drive / Info: 276-5858 www.ardormontessori.com Description: All-day instruction for children 2 1/2 to 6 years. Caring, safe, child-sized, mixed-age environment with developmentally appropriate manipulative materials. Before/after school options with no additional fees or fundraising. Well qualified, experienced teachers hold AMI (Association Montessori International) diplomas. Broadway Baptist Preschool 2500 Harrodsburg Road […]
Chad Pennington Will Lead Spartans’ First Team Since 1977 What better way to revive a football program after more than four decades than to bring in a former NFL star quarterback to lead the program? That’s exactly what Sayre School has done by hiring Chad Pennington to head the football program that will play its […]
Our work in the Fayette County Public Schools is guided by two moral imperatives. One is to accelerate the learning of students who are approaching proficiency; the other is to accelerate learning for students who have already reached proficiency and challenge them to become globally competitive. Classroom instruction must meet the needs and learning styles […]
The Lexington School will host a groundbreaking ceremony Friday, May 25 for its ONE School Project – a full year ahead of schedule because of the overwhelming support of the community. TLS already has raised $7.75 million for the Project. Over spring break, the campaign reached $7 million, the city approved the project, and the […]
The annual LCA Sandlot Tournament paid homage to a historic moment in MLB history on Thursday, May 17 when Caroline Hughes threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Lexington Christian Academy baseball field. Hughes is a granddaughter of the renowned Branch Rickey – the former Brooklyn Dodger general manager who ushered Jackie Robinson into […]
Explore nature through gardening with “Beginning to Garden” on Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m.-noon at the UK Arboretum. Learn about gardening by going on a short tour of the Home Demonstration Garden. Next, create a fairy garden using recycled containers and natural materials. Last, choose and plant seeds to grow. This free program is […]
Tucked in my wallet is a small piece paper, well-worn from years of being folded and unfolded. On it is a hand-written message that reminds me of the man who helped me become the man I am today. The document I carry with me each day is my sixth grade report card. On it, my […]
