CHP Blogs
Closing the PreK Gap
Here at Cedar Hill Prep we recognize that the public health challenges of the previous school year have created an educational gulf for many of the youngest members of our local community. The concerns of area parents have not gone unheeded and we are here to reassure you of not only the safety protocols in place on campus at CHP, but the excellent support and instruction of our deeply caring ...
Keeping COVID Under Control
As we move into another autumn living with the outbreak of COVID and head toward the winter, when seasonal illness rates tend to spike even in a typical year, the need is greater than ever to heed the seriousness of this ongoing pandemic and to exercise precautions in a way that the vast majority of people are capable of. Evidence of the effectiveness of wearing masks and implementing regular testing ...
Mask Myths Debunked!
In the face of the ongoing pandemic, and with variant strains on the rise, vaccination and sanitization alone may not be enough to mitigate the continuing spread of COVID-19. In order to further take measures to avoid the chance of infection in school we have mandated, in accordance with state health guidelines, the wearing of masks for all students and staff while inside the buildings of CHP’s campus. The CDC’s ...
Preschoolers With Higher Cardiorespiratory Fitness Do Better on Cognitive Tests
Physical Activity is so important for our children of all ages, for so many different reasons! It not only affects their physical health and development but is also a key component to a child's mental and emotional health as well as their ability to learn. Cedar Hill Prep emphasizes daily physical activity through our Physical Education Classes for all Grades, including our preschoolers as well as daily outdoor play. Read ...
So Noted: Four Common Mistakes on Note-taking
By Janie Mallari, Cedar Hill Prep School Alumni, Class of 2019 1. Writing without listening Right off the bat, this sounds very confusing. Well sometimes, we have the frequency to write things down without understanding the actual point. Yes, you would get more content but this creates more confusion when you revise your notes. It is good to write copiously, but it is not good when you would miss context ...
