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The Tolle Lege Blog
“Tolle Lege” or “Take up and read.” were the words heard by Augustine from a mysterious voice during his transformational conversion to Christianity. The school’s patron saint was implored by that voice to read the first passage he came across in the Bible.
In this spirit, the Prep’s Tolle Lege Blog shares insight into how boys learn during their transformational educational experience at St. Augustine Prep.
Teacher Impact: The Link Between Student Success and Faculty Involvement
Posted November 16th, 2018
Think back to the life skills you learned as a teenager. Whether those were study skills, social skills, athletic skills, or even how-to-navigate-adolescence skills, it’s likely that you recall a significant someone who came alongside you as a teacher...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing a Concentration
Posted August 22nd, 2018
A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing a Concentration It’s a common question that parents enjoy asking kids: What do you want to be when you grow up? While the answer is usually just fun speculation for a preschooler or elementary...
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5 Benefits of a Faith-Based Education
Posted August 1st, 2018
If you’ve looked at school options, you’ve realized that many private schools are vying for your attention. But what about the distinctive category of private schools that offer faith-based education? What makes them different and why should you consider...
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Moving On: Next Steps for Graduates John Farinelli and Arjun Mathur
Posted June 13th, 2018
It’s never easy to transition from one school to another. When St. Augustine seniors John Farinelli and Arjun Mathur look back on themselves as freshmen at the Prep, they recall the challenges of adjusting to a new environment. Fresh...
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Summer in Richland: All About Hermits Camps
Posted May 23rd, 2018
At St. Augustine Prep, summer is a time to mentally refresh, play, and make a few friends. Does your son want to pick up rowing? Try his hand at 3D printing? Get insider study tips for high school? We’ve...
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8 Strategies to Ace Final Exams
Posted May 10th, 2018
The end of the school year is here, but before summer sets in there’s one last challenge: final exams. Exams can be daunting for even the most high-performing students, and there’s a good chance you’re just as stressed as...
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Technology in the Classroom: St. Augustine Preparatory Best Practices
Posted April 30th, 2018
Technology in the Classroom: St. Augustine Preparatory Best Practices A Balancing Act As you’re well aware, your son is maturing in an increasingly complex and sometimes confusing world. Technology poses some of the greatest challenges he will face now...
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6 Benefits of Choosing a Boys’ School
Posted April 12th, 2018
For better or worse, he will change. Your son’s high school years are quickly approaching. He’s going to decide what kind of man to be, and there’s no doubt that education will profoundly shape his long-term success —...
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The Why Behind Immersive Learning
Posted February 23rd, 2018
Think of a skill you’ve mastered in your life. Maybe it’s as simple as learning to walk as a toddler. Or navigating the road for the first time after getting your permit as a teen. In your adult life,...
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5 Ways School Culture Impacts Parents and Students
Posted January 24th, 2018
Parents considering which high school will be the best fit for their son need to take a careful look at a school’s culture — its values, traditions, and daily way of life. What are the core principles that make...
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