August 2016 Dear Upper School Families, Effective this year, Prairie School is changing from a trimester system to a semester system. In the Upper School, that shift requires a related change in our course credit structure. This letter explains that … Continue reading
Featured Stories
College Counseling Program Featured on The Morning Blend
Our very own Co-Director of College Counseling, Mrs. McDonough, was highlighted on the TMJ4 Morning Blend on Thursday, October 22. The feature, which focused on our College Counseling program, provided Prairie the opportunity to share with the community how to properly … Continue reading
AP Exams: Important Information for Parents of AP Students
AP Exams: Important Information for Parents of AP Students By Monday, March 9, your AP student will have received an informational booklet about AP exams. By Wednesday, March 18, they will need to confirm with their teacher whether or not … Continue reading
Upper School Students Achieve National Merit Status
The Prairie School is pleased to announce that six seniors have qualified for recognition in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program. Of the 1.4 million students who took the 2013 PSAT, only the top five percent (about 34,000) scored high … Continue reading
Webinar, How to Interpret Your Financial Aid Award Letter
How to Interpret Your Financial Aid Award Letter Tuesday, April 15, 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) / 8:00 p.m. (Central Time) Sign up here! (Recording available after registration.) Confused about what’s on your financial aid award letter? Join us for a … Continue reading
Articles of Interest, College Admissions
Dear Upper School Parents, As the May 1 college enrollment deadline looms, it’s not surprising that news articles about college admissions are popping up like spring crocuses. Three particularly good ones appeared recently in The New York Times (links below). I urge you to … Continue reading