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  1. The Night Sky for the Week

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    From our science department at http://www.athenapreparatory.com/science/#/. The night sky for the week. Many planets are out this time of year. Venus and mercury make dazzling appearances. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-february-17-25/…Read More

  2. Now Accepting Applications

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    We are currently accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. We look forward to hearing from you. http://www.athenapreparatory.com/…Read More

  3. 6’s Everywhere

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    Using our geometry, physics, chemistry, and geography classes you can see and use, the number six in many places and objects. It is particularly common in geographic distances. But it also occurs in geometry- honeycombs and the pole of the planet Saturn, physics- planetary orbital period relationship to the planets mean distance from the sun, chemistry- the charge of the quarks in neutrons and pro…Read More

  4. Origins of Christmas Traditions

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    Our history department wishes to bring you, the origins of various Christmas traditions. Most of them, originated in Europe and the Americas. For instance, did you know that the word Noel originates from the French for good news, which refers to the Biblical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Christmas trees are credited to Germany. The American contribution to Christmas, was eggnog, which …Read More

  5. The Year 2016 in Science

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    Here is some of the scientific discoveries which where made this year: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_in_science. From all of us at Athena Preparatory private high school, we wish all scientists Merry Christmas, and best wishes.  Thank you for making discoveries, which we can share with our students.…Read More

  6. The Origins of the Christmas Tree

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    One of the origins of the Christmas tree, is the tetractys.  It is the symbol of life, just like the evergreen tree. From all of us, at Athena Preparatory high school, we wish a very merry Christmas. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetractys…Read More

  7. How Our Private High School Differs From Other Establishments

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    The case for choosing a private school over other options has been well established. While students often attain a higher level of success amongst preparatory schools, it should be noted that not all programs are the same. STEM education institutions are paving the way with their own models on how to make the most prominent prep schools. However, many of these college preparatory programs fail to …Read More

  8. Christmas at the White House

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    Here is a look at what the White House is doing for Christmas this year. The gingerbread White House is particularly neat. http://www.today.com/home/white-house-christmas-2016-t105489…Read More

  9. Traditional Christmas

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    Here is an interest look at how Christmas, is traditionally celebrated in various European countries.  Merry Christmas.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEqCJmOPCik…Read More

  10. The Benefits Of STEM Education Part 2

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    STEM education programs have become a hot topic in the education industry. The push for more comprehensive education in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math originates from the need to bring global competency amongst countries such as China. Athena Preparatory serves as a high-quality STEM high school for the Lodi area. Our focus on the students’ needs on a small scale enables…Read More