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By Shirley M. R. Minster, M. S. Ed. © 2017 I have worked with more than a few high school students who have had one or more concussions and I know how difficult a time it is for both the student and the parents. There are many considerations that must be taken into account. High […]

  Welcome back to school, students and parents! And it’s a pleasure to bring back The Falcon, our quarterly newsletter. First Quarter News and Notes (September 8 – November 6) Here it is the beginning of the year and already we’re talking about the end of the quarter. Please mail the work packet by November […]

  As owner of Royal Academy Education, I desire that students graduating from the school have the ability to properly research and cite their papers.  This is essential for those entering into higher education, but can be helpful for anyone who wishes to learn how to weed through information on the internet. So, I would […]

We are so excited to announce that Shirley Minster, founder of Royal Academy and loved by all, will be moving to Live Oak, Florida to start a new division of Royal Academy. She will be working with students in the southern part of the U.S. who wish to homeschool in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and of […]

Just found a new website that helps young children to learn sight words.  Of course, we still hold to the teaching of phonics, but some words just don’t follow the rules.  Check this out.  http://www.sightwords.com.  You may find some games or techniques you have never tried before.   Penny

NPR’s Bill Chappell reported this wonderful opportunity: You may go to NPR to see this   For Dyslexics, A Font And A Dictionary That Are Meant To Help November 11, 201412:16 PM ET BILL CHAPPELL Twitter i The Dyslexie font uses slight changes between similar letters to help keep dyslexic readers from confusing them. Dyslexie […]

Trinity College in Harford Connecticut is hosting a preview weekend, Sunday, November 9 through Monday, November 10.  It is an overnight program for high school seniors to explore both academic and social aspects of the college, meet the faculty and students and interview with a member of their staff.  You must apply by Monday, October […]

With all the talk about Common Core, I cannot teach you more than is out there. There is a meeting about this in October.  See the great website that will tell you all you need to know about Maine and New Hampshire…and will help all states. www.commoncoremaine.com. Royal Academy is a personally present school with real […]

  When you study at royal Academy you are able to learn in a style that suits you.  Erik is a college prep student who likes to work with his hand and lives on a farm.  He is able to do classes that are not offered to students in his program.  Call us at 207-657-2880, […]