As the holidays drift ever and ever closer, many students struggle to maintain pace in completing their academic assignments. For some students, as the homework begins to feel overwhelming, they start to gain a certain amount of fatigue commonly referred to as academic “burnout.” 

Burnout in the academic sphere refers to students experiencing the loss of energy needed to continue with their studies. Binghamton University defines burnout as, "Academic burnout can be defined as a negative emotional, physical and mental reaction to prolonged periods of study that results in exhaustion, frustration, lack of motivation and reduced ability in school." 

With all this being noted, the question to ask is, “How do we help prevent burnout?”

Have you wondered what the difference is between private and public schools? Maybe you’re asking yourself what the benefits are of putting your child in a Christian private school. Well, here in the western part of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, we are here to answer your questions. At Emmanuel Lutheran School, we care about you and your child! 

We understand how important this decision is and want to help you make the best decision for your family.

Change can be difficult for any of us, but can be especially challenging for those transitioning from elementary school to middle school. How we, as parents, help our children prepare for that coming change can play a drastic role in how it affects them. 

In many movies, TV shows, and books, high school is often portrayed as a type of no-man’s-land, dog-eat-dog, no-holds-barred arena of hormones, social stigma, and bullying. However, while high school can often be a challenging experience, it is often not the social nightmare it is presented as. 

This is even more true when the new high schooler has a parent who is invested in their wellbeing and is making every effort to help them succeed. 

At Emmanuel Lutheran School, a private Christian school in Asheville, NC, we would like to offer you a few helpful suggestions on helping to prepare your middle school-aged students for both high school and beyond!