8 Tips to Keep Kids Germ-Free at School

Kids love to be close and share everything, even germs. Here are some quick tips to help students reduce the spread of germs at school.  Wash your Hands– Wash hands in warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds. Sing the alphabet song once to help with timing. Don’t Share– Send extra supplies so students […]

HIVE is a Grade A School!

HIVE earned an A School Grade for the 2021-2022 school year, making this the the 11th year in a row! Additionally, HIVE has once again finished in the Top 1% of All Title 1 Schools in Florida!

Be prepared for the First Day of School

Shop from the teacher’s supply list Sharpen all of the pencils Turn in forms on time Return to a school bedtime routine Prep for lunchtime by practicing how to open items in lunches Label all of your child’s things Keep reading at home each day Remind your kids that you expect their best, but that […]

Tips for Making Praise Matter

Praising children is very important whether you are a teacher or a parent. Here are some tips that will help make praise mean more to the child. Be Specific. “Good job Johnny” is not specific and can be said to anyone for any reason. “Johnny, I noticed that reading that paragraph was tough, but you […]

Helpful Websites to help Prevent Summer Slide

Khan Academy – Practice exercises, instructional videos and personalized learning. Contains useful content, organized by grade level and in line with curriculum. ABCya – Educational games for school aged children. (K-6) Fun Brain -Interactive games, books, videos and printables to help students develop skills in reading, math, problem solving and literacy. Spelling City -Spelling practice […]

Preventing Summer Slide

Studies show that children who do not read or have access to books during the summer lose up to two months of reading performance. Those losses accumulate during the elementary school years so that by the time a child enters middle school he/she may be two and a half years behind! All children, whether from […]

Reading At Home over the Summer Increases Student Achievement

HIVE builds in time for students to read at school each day, but research shows that this may not be enough, especially over the summer. Students who read at home in addition to reading at school tend to have higher test scores. Here are some ways to incorporate reading at home this summer! Read the […]

10 Great Summer Read Alouds

Reading out loud to your child can not only be a great way to bond, but it can be a great way for your child to learn to read or hold on to those skills they learned this past year and avoid the summer slide. Here are some great books that your child might enjoy. […]

HIVE Prep is Enrolling for 2022-23

Our mission is creating a Highly Inquisitive Versatile Education that will facilitate a student-centered, adaptable learning environment. We provide a safe, nurturing academic environment where all students will achieve high academic standards, and professionals are empowered to embrace accountability. We ensure students are exposed to a broad swath of cultural and academic experiences as preparation […]