Emma was nervous about transferring to Clark as an 8th grader, but after arriving, her fears quickly went away. Read about how welcome she felt during her admission visit day and the friendships she developed that she still has today.

Meily struggled for the longest time with perfectionism, not able to recognize a problem in her behavior. Read about how the empathy of her 6th grade English teacher helped her turn the corner toward accepting mistakes as a way to grow. 

Ellie never pictured herself as an artist until a local art competition recognized her talent. Read about how her experience taught her the value of new opportunities.

Growing up, Sabrina always had a terrible fear of public speaking. Read about how joining the Speech Team not only helped her conquer that fear but also developed in her a love for presenting. 

Carter joined the Clark family in 7th grade and never expected to grow so much in just one year. Read about how Carter has been positively impacted throughout his short time here. 

After struggling with a lack of confidence, discover how Emma learned to embrace her creative side through a 7th grade English class, and in turn, focus on her strengths.  

When considering how to hold a child accountable for their actions, parents often debate between rewards and punishments. However, teaching logical consequences helps a child learn to pay attention to rules and outcomes. Learn more in our latest edition of Parenting with Dr. Dave.

Allison always saw herself as more of an artist than an athlete leading up to middle school. Read about how an athletics requirement helped her discover a love for a sport she'd never played before.

Convinced she would never be the recipient of any end-of-year awards, read about how hearing her name called at Final Assembly for a very special honor has become Avery's best memory at Clark. 

Ainsley's love and passion for ballet stemmed from a single ballet class at the age of four. Read about how the after-school class offered here on campus helped her become the person she is today.

Bella has a vivid recollection of the precious time spent going to the media center as a 1st grader. Read about how Mrs. Piane inspired her love for reading. 

With a growth mindset, a child believes intelligence is not a fixed quantity, but achievable with hard work, perseverance, and a positive attitude. Discover how this mindset is encouraged regularly throughout 1st grade and how parents can reinforce it at home. 

Grace was afraid of stepping out of her comfort zone before coming to Clark. Read about her personal growth journey since transferring to SCS in 4th grade. 

Auditioning for the school play in the 5th grade helped Conall discover a passion for acting that he'd never had before. Read about his most memorable theatre moment and how acting has helped him develop confidence.

Knowing when to keep a potentially sick child home from school is a struggle many parents face. Consider these nine symptoms before deciding if your child is healthy enough to attend school.

While many may consider philanthropy as a gift of money, your gift of time and talent are just as important. Discover how all three are essential to the success of a nonprofit.  

With the proper planning and a little hands-on research, helping your child choose the right high school becomes a manageable task. Discover three steps you can take toward making the high school selection easier. 

We all want to foster a love of reading in our children, but as adults, are we modeling regular reading habits? Discover five helpful tips for fitting reading into your daily routine. 

Cross-divisionally, we use a common language and common expectation to help students learn to be respectful, responsible, and safe. Discover how this plays out in our day-to-day classroom discussions.