Author: Jeff Del Nero

September 21, 2020

Brawny Brains Go A Long Way At Our Free Online High School. I just learned that when people get smarter, their brains actually grow. Like a muscle. I also learned the more you know, the more you can know. Nerve cells in the brain seem to be very social; they like to mingle. And, if…

September 11, 2020

Expectation Interference May Hinder Your Arizona Online High School Success. I’ve watched thousands of people workout. I’ve coached hundreds of people. And most people, I would award a “B” for effort. Or worse. I’m just being real. I would award an “A” for looking like they’re giving an “A” -effort. The scowl. The breathy grunt….

August 11, 2020

Here’s a question for our online high school students… “If you could do anything you wanted to do and knew you couldn’t fail, (either now or after you finish your online high school) what would you do?” That question kept me up into the wee hours of the morning on many occasions. I LOVED dreaming…

July 9, 2020

“I have my whole life to decide what I want to do after online high school.” That’s what I said when I left high school. And you might be thinking that too. But I think it’s a mistake. I mean, it’s a mistake if you’re thinking you can just go about your day at an…

February 16, 2020

ASU Gammage- Attend a Full Production- “Embracing and Appreciating Culture in your Life” Our students were encouraged to be open to the influence of multiculturalism through music and dancing. They were given the opportunity to share with their neighbors and learn from the remainder of the crowd where each individual and their ancestors derived from,…

November 6, 2019

Community Service Experience “Creating The Habit of Giving Back”  Students will rotate through the Farm/garden, Food warehouse, Food prep Kitchen, Homeless resource center (hands-on interaction). Students will start designing their fundraising plan at the retreat and will present at least a $100 donation on the day of service.  

October 16, 2019

Our visit to the campus at Arizona State University provided many new insights. Some students never had the opportunity to visit an actual college campus or have the notion that this can be their future. Students gained a perspective that there are various colleges around the state or country, not limiting them to just colleges…