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Calming Corner

  • Anxiety Hack | Calm Toolbox

    Easy Relaxation for Kids

    Find Your Focus​​​​​​​

    Box Breathing Techniques 

    A woman with her eyes closed enjoys the sunlight outdoors.​​​​​​​

    Techniques and benefits of of paced breathing that can help minimize stress.

  • Kid Circuit Workout

    Morning Yoga Stretch

    Yoga for Beginners

     

  • Fluid Simulation 1

    Abstract artwork featuring swirling green, pink, and purple colors.

    Fluid Simulation 2

    Abstract artwork featuring swirling lines in shades of purple and white.

    Sudoku

    A partially completed Sudoku puzzle with numbers filled in a grid.

    Touch Piano
     

    Abstract image with glowing, circular lights on a dark blue background.

    A Wordle game in progress on a tablet screen, with the word 'ADEPT' revealed.​​​​​​​

  • Marconi Union

    Stress Relief

    Yule Log

     

College Resources

  • Disclaimer: Be aware of scams. Please do not send any money to apply for a scholarship. You should not have to pay for free money. If it sounds too good, it probably is.

    WHERE TO LOOK FOR SCHOLARSHIPS?

    1. Start at your high school website
    2. Check the future school in the financial aid office or online. They usually have $$$ for new students.
    3. See if your parents have any scholarships available through their work.

    Check these websites for more options.

    • Visit our Scholarship page for the latest information on scholarship deadlines and College Recruiter visits. 
    • The Washboard is a free scholarship matching site for Washington residents and students attending college in Washington. Users create a profile and get matched with scholarships that are right for them. The site is spam-free and will never sell users' information. 
    • A high-quality and trusted resource, the Washboard.org is a program of the Washington Student Achievement Council. 
    • Check out Scholarships.com

  • Running Start is a program that allows 11th and 12th grade students to take college courses at Washington's 34 community and technical colleges. Students earn both high school and college credits for these courses.

    Running Start students and their families do not pay tuition. They are responsible for mandatory fees, books and transportation. Students receive both high school and college credit for these classes, which accelerates their progress through the education system.
    In order to participate in Running Start you must:

    • Have a junior or senior standing in high school
    • Apply in March prior to the fall quarter you plan to attend
    • Enroll in courses that are approved by your high school counselor to meet graduation requirements – does not apply for homeschool students
    • Be responsible for transportation, lab fees, and books
    • Take the Accuplacer test administered by the college

    Participating Colleges:

    For more information on participating in Running Start through Explorer Academy please click the link below to view our 2020/2021 Running Start presentation:

    Running start presentation 2022.pptx

Career Resources