There are many scholarships rewarding particular talents, so just find the right one that works for you.

■Spirit of Giving Scholarship

Deadline: July 31, 2021

Award Amount: $1,000

Overview: It is available to high school seniors and current college students. You must submit an essay of between 500 and 750 words on one of the following three topics: How have you advanced the spirit of giving? How has the spirit of giving affected you personally? How will your present education allow you to be of service to others?

■Ocean Awareness Contest

Deadline: June 15, 2021

Award Amount: Up to $1,500

Overview: It is open to students between the ages of 11 and 18. Students are invited to learn about the climate crisis and its impact on oceans, discover solutions and create work that explores hope in action.

Submissions are accepted in visual art, film, music, or poetry.

■Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

Deadline: September 19, 2021

Award Amount: $25,000

Overview: Essay contest on Ayn Rand’s novel, Atlas Shrugged. There are 59 prizes, and first prize is $25,000! To enter, submit an 800 to 1,600word essay on one of the specific topics about the novel, which can be viewed on the scholarship provider’s website.

■Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship

Deadline: October 31, 2021

Award Amount: $20,000

Overview: It is a scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors, who are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Applicants must be expecting completion of a high school diploma at the time of application and planning to pursue a degree at a postsecondary institution.

With the pandemic calming down, parents are going back to the office, and children are finishing classes and ready for the vacation. Parents may have concerns about their children watching television all day or playing video games while they are at work. 【小题1】

A study in the American Educational Research Journal tracked students from first to sixth grade. Researchers monitored how much school knowledge they kept over the vacation. The conclusion was that 52% of the students experienced learning loss. 【小题2】Technology has allowed people to continue educating children and make learning fun. There are various free options online to improve art and other skills.

【小题3】Their average goal is to have children read at least 20 minutes a day. Rather than giving children a list of books to read, it is recommended that children read what they like to read. There are also apps for online reading and story time. Audio books are great for children to follow along.

Crafting has always been a popular activity with kids. 【小题4】 For kids, making crafts is an excellent way to express themselves and to think creatively.

Coding is the process of creating instructions for computer programming and is a new way of communicating. Why should kids learn it? Chontelle Bonfigilo explained: It improves problem-solving skills, increases job opportunities, and promotes critical thinking and creativity.

There are many options for keeping children learning.   【小题5】With it, learning can be fun, and parents will not have to worry about children losing what they learned in the classroom.

Going from junior high school to the freshman year of senior high school is a big challenge. What if you meet with difficulties? 【小题1】

Be open to new friendships.

Senior high school is all about experiencing new things, including new friendships. Getting to know people you haven’t met before is a great way to broaden your horizons.【小题2】 Simply sitting with a new person at lunch can be a good way to get it started.

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For most people, going off to senior high school means heading off to a new campus. If you worry about the unknown, reach the school and see if someone can help. They might be able to show you around the campus, which will make you a bit more comfortable as you go on with your freshman year.

Get organised.

Senior high school and junior high school are very different in studying.【小题4】 You can buy a planner and spend a few minutes each night revising the notes you took in class that day. Being on top of your study will make it much easier to get used to senior high school.

Create a three-year plan.

While there’s no need to plan every day for the next three years, it can’t hurt to make a note of classes you want to take or activities you’d like to try.【小题5】 Having a plan in place will help you make the most of your senior high school experience.