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# Pacific Learning Academy

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- [Blog](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/blog/) - Read about the latest news from Pacific Learning Academy an Issaquah tutoring company who gives educational support to high school students.
- [Retrieval Practice and Active Study Strategies](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/retrieval-practice-and-active-study-strategies/) - Retrieval Practice is remembering what you’ve already learned while Active Study Strategies help you tackle the same material in a different way.
- [Executive Functioning Skills](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/executive-functioning-skills/) - Executive functioning skills help students start, plan, manage time, and follow through. Learn practical strategies to help your student get started.
- [How to Choose a College Consultant](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/how-to-choose-a-college-consultant/) - Choosing a college consultant? Learn what questions to ask, what red flags to watch for, and how academic support can help students prepare for college.
- [Summer School & Credit Recovery on Your Schedule](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/private-school-on-your-schedule/) - Summer school and credit recovery in Issaquah & Sammamish. Finish faster with 1-to-1 classes, in-person or online. Flexible pacing and personalized learning.
- [Vocabulary Memorization Technique: the LINC](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/vocabulary-memorization-technique-the-linc/) - Struggling with vocabulary memorization? The LINC method helps students retain words longer by using simple, memorable stories and visuals.
- [Review: The Pomodoro Technique](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/review-the-pomodoro-technique/) - Time Management Tips for Students: The Pomodoro Technique Time management is one of the most important skills for students, especially those with ADHD or executive functioning challenges. Whether you are a parent in Sammamish or Issaquah looking for private tutoring, or a student trying to stay on track, simple strategies like the Pomodoro Technique can
- [College Freshman Tips for Success | Sammamish & Issaquah](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/5-things-every-college-freshman-should-know/) - College success tips for freshmen: time management, money management, and study habits. What Sammamish and Issaquah students should know before college.
- [A Foolproof Formula for Staying Motivated During Learning](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/a-foolproof-formula-for-staying-motivated-during-learning/) - Motivation often comes down to a few simple habits. Here are 7 simple habits to stay on track!
- [One-to-One Summer Classes - Low Stress, High Achievement](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/one-to-one-summer-classes/) - Summer school on your schedule - single courses in your home, Academy office, or remotely wherever your family may be. Middle/High School core courses and more!
- [Health Impacts of Smartphones](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/health-impacts-of-smartphones/) - What are smartphones doing to the brains and bodies of our teens and youngest users? The news isn't good: depression, obesity, and sleep disruptions.
- [Closing the Achievement Gap](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/closing-the-achievement-gap/) - How 1-to-1 Learning Helps Students Catch Up and Move Ahead -- Five years later, many students are still struggling to reach pre-pandemic levels of achievement.
- [The Garage: A Place for Teens (only!)](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/the-garage-a-place-for-teens/) - The Garage, a Teen Café, is a community space created just for teens. Learn why our 1-to-1 private school and tutoring service supports them!
- [Spaced Learning: A Smarter Study Strategy for Final Exams and Beyond](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/make-spaced-learning-work-for-you/) - Cramming before final exams? Spaced learning helps you retain more and stress less, whether you're in a private or online school, or just need better study habits
- [Supporting the Issaquah Schools Foundation](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/supporting-the-issaquah-schools-foundation/) - Pictured (left to right): Matt Coyne (ISF Board Chair), Kirsten O’Malley (PLA Executive Director and ISF trustee), Liz Swanson (ISF Executive Director) Pacific Learning Academy supports the Issaquah Schools Foundation After-School Homework Labs program. After-School Homework Labs give every middle and high school student access to help. Did you know that every high school in
- [What Does it Mean to be an Interpersonal Learner?](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-an-interpersonal-learner/) - Recently I sat down with a family looking for some writing help for their 5th grader. We soon started to talk about how he was responding to his reading assignments as well. *David's mom shared that he had a hard time containing himself. After every few paragraphs of reading, David would shout out across the
- [Issaquah School district postpones Math adoption](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/issaquah-school-district-postpones-math-adoption-2/) - The Issaquah School District (ISD) announced that they would be postponing any adoption of new Math curriculum. Superintendent Steve Rasmussen made the announcement at the June 24th School Board meeting. The ISD has been using College Preparatory Mathematics and will continue to do so for the 2009-2010 school year. The High School Math Adoption Committee's
- [TLC Survey results are in!](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/tlc-survey-results-are-in/) - Thank you to everyone who took the time to let us know how we are doing here at The Learning Curve. The positive feedback on our annual client satisfaction survey was immensely gratifying, and many of you had wonderful suggestions and ideas for the future! Once again we earned a 100% satisfaction rate and many
- [10 Ways to use Social Media to Pick a College (retweet)](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/10-ways-to-use-social-media-to-pick-a-college-retweet/) - The fun folks twittering and blogging @Mashable (Mashable.com) recently posted a fabulous article at their website on ways parents and students can check out a potential college. Beyond the old College Search books, or even (gasp) the annual US News report, Mashable suggests learning about a college through that school's current students. From the nightlife
- [The Issaquah Schools Foundation - making the PSAT available to all students](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/the-issaquah-schools-foundation-making-the-psat-available-to-all-students/) - Attention Issaquah School District families! Starting this fall, the Issaquah School District will be conducting their first-ever all-school PSAT during the normal school day. Sophomores and Juniors will take the test, while freshman and seniors will work on career and future planning efforts. In partnership with the Issaquah School District, The Issaquah Schools Foundation has
- [Help your Child have a Productive School Year!](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/help-your-child-have-a-productive-school-year/) - Join us on Wednesday, October 7th, for the 2-hour seminar on Organizing for School Success! 7:00 to 9:00 pm Beaver Lake Lodge 25101 SE 24th Street Sammamish, WA 98075 Investment: $45 (parent, or parent & student - 6th-12th grade ok) I'm excited to be co-presenting this October with one of my favorite people, Debbie Rosemont,
- [H1N1 Flu Prevention Tips!](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/h1n1-flu-prevention-tips/) - As the flu season begins and cases of swine flu are continuing to grow in number (especially within the school system), it is important to be aware of ways that you can reduce your child’s likelihood of contracting any strain of the flu virus. Easy precautionary tips to give your children: *Wash your hands often
- [Community Mentors needed in our schools!](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/community-mentors-needed-in-our-schools/) - VOICE MENTOR PROGRAM (Volunteers Of Issaquah Changing Education) Funded by the Issaquah Schools Foundation in partnership with the School District, the VOICE Mentor Program pairs community members with students for once-a-week mentoring. VOICE is looking for community volunteers to work one on one with Issaquah students. These students are referred by teachers and counselors as
- [TLC is being experimented on!](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/tlc-is-being-experimented-on/) - The Learning Curve is currently being studied by a team of grad students at UW's Foster School of Business. They are practicing Marketing on us, and as a part of that project, they are surveying parents of 5th to 12th grade students in the Sammamish, Redmond, and Kirkland area. The survey focuses on academic needs
- [What's the Point of Summer Tutoring?](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/whats-the-point-of-summer-tutoring/) - Summer is a time of rest, rejuvenation, and enjoying the elusive sunlight on the Pacific Northwest. Tutoring provides students with a solid foundation for future success. Combining Summer Fun with Summer Tutoring is the best of both worlds! Starting from scratch in September can be stressful for middle and high school students, especially those that
- [Does Your Service Provider Pass the Grandma Test?](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/does-your-service-provider-pass-the-grandma-test/) - If it's good enough for your Grandma, it's good enough for me. A few years ago, when I was President of the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce, I met Connie Marshall, then Mayor of Bellevue. I had a question about how small chambers might thrive among the "big boys." She pulled out her Blackberry and gave
- [Summer Offerings - New Opportunities](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/summer-offerings-new-opportunities/) - While final exams may be 5 weeks away for most students, planning for summer has already arrived!
- [The PSAT -- Not just a practice test](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/the-psat-not-just-a-practice-test/) - Do you remember taking the PSAT? I vaguely remember this experience happening my junior year.
- [Why now?](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/pacific-learning-academy-why-now/) - After 7 years of providing tutoring and academic support to Eastside families, The Learning Curve has finally realized the dream of becoming a private school and changed our name: Pacific Learning Academy. Tutoring will continue to be a major part of our services, but the ability to work with our students in a private or
- [Tips for Typing in Spanish (PC/Mac)](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/tips-for-typing-in-spanish-pcmac/) - Students, have you ever tried to write a paper for Spanish on your computer, only to get frustrated with how difficult it is to put in accents, find the ñ or the ¿, or check for spelling and grammar errors? Well here are a few simple tips to make it a whole lot easier to
- [The 3D Pythagorean Theorem](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/the-3d-pythagorean-theorem/) - [Kirsten's note: Micah teaches Math, Physics, and test prep at Pacific Learning Academy. Below he's reminding all of us students (old and young alike) that there's more to Pythagoras' theorem than we might remember!] Most people are familiar with the traditional 2D Pythagorean theorem, which states that for any right triangle where a and b
- [Who needs a Teacher when we can have a Learner?](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/who-needs-a-teacher-when-we-can-have-a-learner/) - I heard something interesting today. The basic idea is that the most important thing kids need to be taught is how to teach themselves what they need/want to know. It's not as important that I'm a "Teacher" but that I'm a "Learner," modeling and guiding my students to be Learners, too. This means learning how
- [College Planning Workshops](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/991/) - Parents of Sophomores and Juniors: You are invited to a FREE College Planning Class "HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST COLLEGE FOR YOUR STUDENT AND FOR YOUR POCKETBOOK" This will be a valuable class for all parents with college-bound students. The class will focus on high school Sophomores & Juniors (all grade levels are welcome). Parents,
- [The Annual Survey is in!](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/the-annual-survey-is-in/) - I remember the first time I asked our clients for feedback with a formal survey. My stomach was tied in knots from the moment I clicked “send” and for the entire 6-week period I waited for responses. Our inner child can’t help but want to be liked, and I tried to emotionally prepare for some
- [Why 1-on-1 Tutoring?](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/why-1-on-1-tutoring/) - (Clive teaches Language Arts and History, Study Skills and Math through Geometry. He's currently developing an Integrated 11th grade Language Arts/US History course at Pacific Learning Academy.) When we’re young, we do most of our learning in classrooms. This is doubly useful, because it can build a student’s social skills; the learning happens in
- [3 Totally Obvious Ways to Do Better in Your Hardest Class](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/3-totally-obvious-ways-to-do-better-in-your-hardest-class/) - (Written with Kirsten O'Malley, PLA Director) When it comes to school, everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. You might plow through two chapters of American History in a single sitting, but find that five single-variable algebra problems require the kind of suffering we normally associate with polar exploration. Everyone has a “hardest class,” including you,
- [College Planning Workshop: February 5th @ Sammamish Library](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/college-planning-workshop-february-5th-sammamish-library/) - Parents of Sophomores and Juniors: "HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST COLLEGE FOR YOUR STUDENT AND FOR YOUR POCKETBOOK" Tuesday, Feb. 5th, 2013 7pm – 8:30pm Sammamish Public Library 825 228th Ave SE Presented by Crystal Anderson (Crystal Clear College Planning) This will be a valuable class for all parents with college-bound students. The class will
- [Test Prep: Classroom Course vs. 1:1 Tutoring](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/test-prep-classroom-course-vs-11-tutoring/) - [Carrie is the SAT/ACT Program Manager at Pacific Learning Academy] With college admissions becoming increasingly competitive, particularly for the top colleges, more and more students are spending considerable time preparing for the SAT and ACT, the standardized tests to get into college. Gone are the days when students simply show up, take the test, and
- [The Math that Began Our Music](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/the-math-that-began-our-music/) - Math, music, ratios, octave
- [6 Ways to Raise Your ACT Score](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/6-ways-to-raise-your-act-score/) - How do you go about quickly raising your score? If you plan to take the ACT, here are 6 of the best ways to get that score up.
- [Summer Opportunities at Pacific Learning Academy](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/summer-opportunities-at-pacific-learning-academy/) - Math, spanish, tutoring, summer school, issaquah, sammamish, spanish tutoring, math tutoring, credit recovery
- [When is it time to get a tutor](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/when-is-it-time-to-get-a-tutor/) - Tutor, Issaquah tutor, Sammamish tuto
- [Why I Thought about Tutoring while Running a 5k in a Purple Tutu](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/why-i-thought-about-tutoring-while-running-a-5k-in-a-purple-tutu/) - This past Sunday I found myself running a 5k in a purple tutu. Surrounded by 6,000 very happy people, I asked myself more than once what on earth had compelled me to get up at 5:45 a.m. on a weekend morning just to run 3 miles with complete strangers. It wasn’t that the Color Run
- [Modern Manners for Modern Children](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/modern-manners-for-modern-children/) - How many times have you cringed when a colleague ham-fisted their utensils at the networking lunch? Well, this event will nip that in the bud before our favorite little humans even get to junior high school! An interactive manners class for children, taught by local etiquette coach, Arden Clise, caught our eye. If you have
- [Kitchen Table High School](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/kitchen-table-high-school/) - Earn high school credit in the comfort of your own home! In less than 2 minutes, Kirsten at Pacific Learning Academy explains how students working with our teachers complete courses in less time and with deeper understanding. It's the magic of 1-on-1 education!
- [Looking for Community Service Hours?](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/looking-for-community-service-hours/) - Students (or adults!) are encouraged to come help set up the booths for the Sammamish Farmers Market on Wednesdays between 3pm and 4pm, May 21st to October 1st.
- [How to Email Your Child's Teacher at School](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/how-to-email-your-childs-teacher-at-school/) - Imagine that you are a consultant that specializes in learning. Because you are a superstar, your clientele list has grown significantly and you now have over 150 cases to manage. You see each case EVERY day and each one of those cases also has up to two people providing oversight. Can you imagine what a
- [Basic Steps in College Planning](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/basic-steps-in-college-planning/) - There are a lot of details to keep track of when doing research on prospective colleges. A spreadsheet can help keep all this information handy.
- [Parent-Teacher Conferences: A Tip Sheet](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/parent-teacher-conferences-a-tip-sheet/) - As you prepare for your next Parent-Teacher Conference, remember that the meeting is a two-way conversation. It's a great opportunity for the teacher to learn more about your child, and for you both to "get on the same page" with the common goal of helping your child to success. Research has shown that family engagement
- [PLA Tutor in Katmandu - GoFundMe request after earthquakes](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/pla-tutor-in-katmandu-gofundme-request-after-earthquakes/) - Some of you may remember Chemistry instructor Brit Stender, a popular tutor who worked at the Academy as he was finishing his teaching degree and student teaching at Eastlake High School. Brit moved to Nepal and started a financial company there about 8 months ago, and was well on his way toward his goal of employing
- [Group Study for FINAL EXAMS: June 13th (Saturday)](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/group-study-for-final-exams-june-13th-saturday/) - Final exams are upon us! Register now for Group Study! An effective study group, led by an experienced Pacific Learning Academy instructor, will help you prepare for finals by: answering your questions helping you master tough concepts reminding you of what you already know! reminding you of what you don't know (sorry!) helping you prioritize
- [Thank You for Your Referrals!](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/thank-you-for-your-referrals/) - 90% of Pacific Learning Academy families came to us via a friend, school, or neighbor referral. About half of our referrals come from current clients.
- [Does My Child Need a Tutor?](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/does-my-child-need-a-tutor/) - Finding a tutor, 8 things to consider when hiring a tutor. Hiring a tutor is an investment in both time and money — before you seek outside help for your child, here are a few questions you might like to consider.
- [Pacific Learning Academy Hires New Assistant Director](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/pacific-learning-academy-hires-new-assistant-director/) - Pacific Learning Academy proudly announces the hiring of Assistant Director, Jon Minnick, an educator & University of Washington graduate. Jon will be providing support to Pacific Learning Academy staff.
- [Proudly Supporting the Issaquah Schools Foundation](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/pacific-learning-academy-proudly-supports-the-issaquah-schools-foundation-all-in-for-kids-campaign/) - Pacific Learning Academy recently donated $10,000 to support the Issaquah Schools Foundation. We are teacher-owned & are passionate about supporting non-profit organizations.
- [Proudly Supporting Friends of Youth Programs](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/proudly-supporting-friends-of-youth-programs/) - Local non-profit, Friends of Youth, hosted a Rise & Thrive breakfast on Wednesday, December 2 to raise funds to increase mental health and substance abuse counseling in the Issaquah School District. Pacific Learning Academy was proud to be a sponsor for this event. Pacific Learning Academy is teacher-owned and a wholly local educational service passionate about
- [Thankful for referrals from our PLA families](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/thankful-for-referrals-from-our-pla-families/) - How did you hear about us? 90% of Pacific Learning Academy families came to us via a friend, school, or neighbor. About half of our referrals come from current clients and we love to say Thank You! With our Quarterly Referral Drawing, we give an extra thank you to a winning client for sharing their positive
- [Final Exam Group Study - a Success!](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/final-exam-group-study-a-success/) - Thank you to all that joined us for our MLK Jr Final Exam Group Study!
- [Bell Times – Later Start Times on the Horizon](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/bell-times-later-starts-times-on-the-horizon/) - Research is showing that schools could increase student safety with a later start time. Later start times are also leading to academic success.
- [TED talks that will get you and your child talking](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/ted-talks-that-will-get-you-and-your-child-talking/) - TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). Watching TED talks with your family can be a great way to discuss and connect. There seems to be a TED talk for nearly every subject, but where to begin? Here are three TED talks
- [NCAA Approved!](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/ncaa-approved/) - NCAA Approved Courses at Pacific Learning Academy Pacific Learning Academy is now NCAA Approved! Busy student athletes looking to enhance their academic experience AND work around their sports schedules can now find convenience and academic rigor locally with one-on-one instruction and district-aligned curriculum. In addition to being WA State Approved and Accredited (NWAC/AdvancED), credits earned
- [Screening Screenagers](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/screenagers-in-issaquah/) - SCREENAGERS - A Special Viewing Pacific Learning Academy is co-hosting a special screening of a truly important documentary. In SCREENAGERS, physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston, takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through
- [We love referrals!](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/we-love-referrals/) - How did you hear about us? ABOUT HALF OF OUR REFERRALS COME FROM CURRENT CLIENTS AND WE LOVE TO SAY THANK YOU! 90% of Pacific Learning Academy families came to us via a friend, school, or neighbor. With our Quarterly Referral Drawing, we give an extra thank you to a winning client for sharing their positive
- [Supporting the Issaquah Schools Foundation](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/isfbreakfast2016/) - We can all make a difference in the lives of local students. Congratulations to the Issaquah Schools Foundation for raising over $735,000 through their fundraising efforts at the Nourish Every Mind Breakfast and Luncheon events. Kirsten O'Malley, Executive Director of Pacific Learning Academy, was offered the opportunity to speak at the Breakfast and shared how
- [The Four Steps](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/thefoursteps/) - The Four Steps - Changing the Conversation In this speech at the 2016 Celebrating Women in Business Conference, Kirsten O'Malley introduces us to The Four Steps, transforming the way we communicate and understand at the office, at school, and in the home. Being a life-long learner isn't easy, but everything we do to improve our understanding
- [Honoring a PLA Graduate](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/honoring-a-pla-graduate/) - Pictured: Miranda with her parents along with the three instructors she worked with (Justin, Susan and Cynthia) and PLA Founder, Kirsten O'Malley. PNB ballerina gracefully balances the demands of dance and school In an attempt to balance her passion for dance and school, Miranda opted to complete credit courses from Pacific Learning Academy to meet her high school graduation requirements.
- [The Power of Reading](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/the-power-of-reading/) - Creating Readers One of the greatest skills a child can develop early, which will carry over throughout their educational careers, is the skill of being a strong reader. Since education truly does begin in the home, there are a number of steps parents can take to start their child on the road to success. Sitting
- [Preparing for Middle School](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/preparing-for-middle-school/) - Essential skills for success in middle school Middle school can be a big adjustment for many students and both students and parents can be left feeling overwhelmed by the changes – increased homework time, multiple teachers and classes, and higher expectations. It can be difficult for parents to know what skills their children will need
- [PLA Offers Flexible Learning Option](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/pla-offers-flexible-learning-option/) - High school student completes a geometry course via remote study. Flexible learning can occur anywhere, anyhow, anyway. This PLA student accessed his education from two states and another country. Pacific Learning Academy prides itself on meeting a student's needs, whether it is working around busy schedules or meeting at a specific location. In this case, James Jones
- [Coffee, anyone?](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/coffee-anyone/) - Local high school teachers treated to hand delivered coffee drinks. Pacific Learning Academy hosted a coffee cart at Issaquah High School to thank the teachers and staff for all that they do. As a former classroom teacher (Alaska, Vermont, Japan, Mexico, and Argentina), PLA owner Kirsten knows how intense the first few days of school can
- [Study Strategies For All Ages](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/study-strategies-for-all-ages/) - Active Study Strategies – More than Just Reviewing Passive study is the #1 way most students study and also the #1 way to waste your time. “Mom, I STUDIED! I read the chapter and looked at my notes. I don’t know why I didn’t get an A.” Passive study is the main way most students
- [New Member of the PLA Team](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/new-member-of-the-pla-team/) - Welcome to the newest member of the PLA team! Pacific Learning Academy welcomes Lois Bauer as Academic Coordinator. Pacific Learning Academy proudly announces the hiring of Academic Coordinator, Lois Bauer. Lois will be working with Director, Mosby Cogswell, and the PLA team to provide additional support to Pacific Learning Academy staff and instructors. She will
- [Millenials in the Workplace](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/millenials-in-the-workplace/) - Millenials in the workplace. Low self-esteem? Simon Sinek discusses 4 factors that contribute to "the Millenial problem" and asks us to focus on the patience needed to be happy and fulfilled. An adulting truth: no one has it figured out. The Millenial generation has it even harder! Typically, as we go through adolescence, we start
- [Why so many textbooks on our shelves?](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/why-so-many-textbooks-on-our-shelves/) - The Academy is currently working with students in 4 school districts, 7 private schools and homeschoolers. The materials we use with a student are decided by where they’ve been, and also where they are going. With extensive knowledge of the local schools and curriculum, Pacific Learning Academy not only matches students to the right instructor,
- [A Teen’s Guide to Getting Things Done](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/a-teens-guide-to-getting-things-done/) - How often do you finish your day thinking “I finished all my work and now I just don’t have a thing to do!”? These days, it’s rare for even the most organized among us to fully complete that to-do list, so imagine how difficult it is for those with attention issues, especially our teenagers? Students
- [Honoring a PLA Graduate](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/honoring-a-pla-graduate-2/) - Pictured: Kathryn with her parents along with two of the instructors she worked with (JD and Rechelle) and PLA Founder, Kirsten O'Malley. Former EC student overcomes hardship to graduate on-time at Pacific Learning Academy Due to a health related situation, Kathryn opted to meet her high school graduation requirements 1-on-1. Kathryn was a student at Eastside
- [New offices in Sammamish](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/new-offices-in-sammamish/) - Celebrating a move to a new space in Sammamish Pacific Learning Academy’s new Sammamish location offers local 1:1 educational services to middle and high school students Pacific Learning Academy, a one-to-one accredited private school and in-home tutoring service, celebrated the move to a new office at the Pine Lake Professional Center in Sammamish with a
- [Avoiding Summer "Brain Drain"](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/avoiding-summer-brain-drain/) - Summer vacation is almost here, and with the sun and rest comes the inevitable “brain drain.” "Brain drain” is the belief that over the summer break students stop learning and even lose some of what they’ve learned during the school year. In the United States, the school year is about 180 days from fall to
- [Thankful for referrals!](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/thankful-for-referrals/) - How did you hear about us? ABOUT HALF OF OUR REFERRALS COME FROM CURRENT CLIENTS AND WE LOVE TO SAY THANK YOU! 90% of Pacific Learning Academy families came to us via a friend, school, or neighbor. With our Quarterly Referral Drawing, we give an extra thank you to a winning client for sharing their positive
- [Latte, please!](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/latte-please/) - Local high school teachers treated to on-site, hand-delivered coffee drinks. Pacific Learning Academy hosted a coffee cart at Skyline High School to thank the teachers and staff for all that they do. As a former classroom teacher (Alaska, Vermont, Japan, Mexico, and Argentina), the Academy's owner, Kirsten O'Malley, knows how hard teachers and staff work for
- [Academy graduate receives scholarship](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/academy-graduate-receives-scholarship/) - Pacific Learning Academy graduate receives Lillian Disney Scholarship to CalArts. Jones opted to take advantage of the Academy's remote study option to be able to complete his math course and participate in the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival over the summer. James Jones, a Pacific Learning Academy graduate, was recently awarded the Lillian Disney Scholarship to
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- [Celebrating Our 2018 Academy Graduates](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/celebrating-our-2018-academy-graduates/) - Pictured: 2018 Pacific Learning Academy Graduates from left to right, Sophie Truax, Ric Beuchat, Nick O'Donnell and PLA Founder, Kirsten O'Malley. We're so proud of our 2018 graduates! Graduates, their family, and friends joined Academy staff to celebrate their accomplishments. On June 14, Pacific Learning Academy honored 3 graduates at a special ceremony to celebrate the
- [Thankful for referrals!](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/thankful-for-referrals-2/) - How did you hear about us? ABOUT HALF OF OUR REFERRALS COME FROM CURRENT CLIENTS AND WE LOVE TO SAY THANK YOU! 90% of Pacific Learning Academy families came to us via a friend, school, or neighbor. With our Quarterly Referral Drawing, we give an extra thank you to a winning client for sharing their positive
- [Building on Success – a Historian Looks Forward](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/building-on-success-a-historian-looks-forward/) - Dr. Wyneken, Pacific Learning Academy's Educational Development Director, with an emphasis on curriculum, teacher professional development and mentorship.
- [Word of Mouth: Personal Referrals Make All the Difference](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/word-of-mouth-referrals/) - Choosing the right fit for tutoring or 1-on-1 high school credit courses can be overwhelming. Thank you for letting us help with your educational puzzle!
- [Academy supports After-School Homework Labs program](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/academy-supports-after-school-homework-labs-program/) - Pictured (left to right): Erica Fewel (ISF Board Chair), Kirsten O’Malley (PLA Executive Director and ISF trustee), Cornell Atwater (ISF Executive Director) Pacific Learning Academy supports the Issaquah Schools Foundation After-School Homework Labs program. AFTER-SCHOOL HOMEWORK LABS GIVE EVERY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ACCESS TO HELP. Did you know that every high school in the Issaquah
- [Celebrating Our 2019 Graduates!](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/celebrating-our-2019-graduates/) - Pictured: Head of School, Kirsten O'Malley, English teacher, Susan Dix, Yeunsoo, Jihae (2019 graduate) and Edward Choi, History teacher, Dr. JD Wyneken A day to celebrate - proud of our 2019 graduates! One of the yearly highlights at Pacific Learning Academy is our Graduation Day, which is a truly unique event for an accredited one-to-one
- [Dorm Room Essentials](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/dorm-room-essentials/) - Space-Savers and Comfort Items for Every Dorm Room While Pinterest and Instagram will give you tons of ideas to fill your (very small) dorm room, beware the trap of being over-prepared and over-packed. Leave the inspirational quotes and framed photos at home and think about what you would take if given just ONE suitcase or
- [Preparing for Coronavirus Outbreaks](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/preparing-for-coronavirus-outbreaks/) - If coronavirus impacts our community, Pacific Learning Academy has the technology ability to continue credit classes and support student academics.
- [Credit Classes: A Game Changer](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/credit-classes-a-game-changer/) - When a student struggles, the stress is felt throughout the family. 1-on-1 credit classes help turn things around.
- [Remote-Plus Learning](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/remote-plus/) - If asked, most of us would say we learn best when we have in-person access to our teachers. Unfortunately, COVID has taken the choice away for most students.
- [Remote Learning Challenges](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/remote-learning-challenges/) - Transitioning to Remote Learning This year, many students and their families have lost the ability to choose how they would like their education structured. Instead, most students are required to attend remotely, in virtual classrooms with other online students, whether or not the environment suits their learning needs. Districts, schools, and teachers are all doing
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- [The Pandemic Ditch](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/the-pandemic-ditch/) - How Tutoring Can Dig Your Child Out of an Academic Slump Parents are worried and students have been frustrated that the return to school last fall didn’t end up being the academic catch-up they had hoped for. Ongoing pandemic precautions, Covid-19 illness, and lack of continuity have disrupted “the plan” and interrupted achievement. So how

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- [Common App Workshop](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/common-app/) - Get expert guidance for your college application! Common App Virtual Weekend Workshops! 8 Sundays: September 8 to October 27 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday Afternoons this fall can make all the difference! Two hours per week and just eight weeks this fall will allow seniors to finish their college applications by Nov 1st deadlines.
- [Common App Information Night](https://www.pacificlearningacademy.com/common-app-information-night/) - We look forward to seeing you! Parent Information Night Webinars (August 6 & 27 and September 3) are FREE and will help you learn all you need to know about the Weekend Common App Workshop series, a virtual, hands-on and personalized intensive to help our seniors complete a solid draft of their Common App BEFORE
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