Increasing Each Student's Academic Performance
Happy March! In this busy season of post-spring-break slump and pre-spring-testing review, I wanted to share some of our favorite memory strategies that we help our students practice. Remember that not all strategies work for all students; some may want a more tactile-focused approach, while others emphasize auditory tools. 1. Repetition Repetition is an oldie-but-goodie that works for short-term and long-term recollection. […]
We are incredibly honored to announce that Academics Plus was named the 2025 Outstanding Small Business of the Year by the McKinney Chamber of Commerce. To be recognized by the community we love so deeply is a milestone we will cherish. Since opening in 1991, we have seen McKinney grow and change, but one thing remains constant: the importance of investing in our children’s […]
On February 17th, 2026, students and families gathered at Academics Plus for a celebration of their teachers! We had a great time meeting all the wonderful educators who do so much to support our students and school, and were so happy to honor them! Each student presented their teacher of choice with a paragraph they had written here at A+, working through writing […]
Day 6: Art is learning Art truly can be a mind-expanding experience, and there’s guaranteed to be something for everyone! Here are some artistic ways to keep those brains engaged over the break: Basic drawing Drawing, origami, painting Clay Found object art Share your art with us on Facebook!
Day 5: History repeats itself History may seem less important than math or reading, but being aware in a global culture is extremely valuable. Not to mention, life lessons learned through the foibles of humans before us. But where to start? This website is extremely user-friendly, and, although geared toward elementary school children, has plenty of fun facts for older students as well. […]
Let’s face it–we are ALL ready for 2020 to be over. As the kids are home for the holidays break, it’s a great time to set them up for a successful 2021. And Academics Plus is here to help! Check out our daily posts to keep those minds active for an A+ New Year! Day 4: All can be authors Tired of screens? […]
Let’s face it–we are ALL ready for 2020 to be over. As the kids are home for the holidays break, it’s a great time to set them up for a successful 2021. And Academics Plus is here to help! Check out our daily posts to keep those minds active for an A+ New Year! Day 3: Today a reader, tomorrow a leader The […]
Let’s face it–we are ALL ready for 2020 to be over. As the kids are home for the holidays break, it’s a great time to set them up for a successful 2021. And Academics Plus is here to help! Check out our daily posts to keep those minds active for an A+ New Year! Day 2: Math is everywhere Math tends to get […]
Let’s face it–we are ALL ready for 2020 to be over. As the kids are home for the holidays break, it’s a great time to set them up for a successful 2021. And Academics Plus is here to help! Check out our daily posts to keep those minds active for an A+ New Year! Day 1: Embrace your inner scientist Need something to […]
We recognize there is a great deal of uncertainty about the coming school year. According to TEA, “The prolonged school closures may have a devastating impact on student achievement, with students potentially returning in August nearly a full year behind.” This, combined with the currently unknown circumstances of the coming semester, understandably weighs heavily on all of us as parents. What remains unchanged […]
