November 4, 2011 > The well-balanced student The well-balanced student Submitted By Martha Kreeger Dr. Amy Alamar, Ed.D, from the Schools Program Director for Challenge Success at Stanford, will lead an engaging and practical presentation on how we can foster success in today's fast paced and performance based world. We examine the "traps" that occur in and out of school over issues such as homework, grades, and the culture of competition. Discuss strategies to promote healthier home and school environments. This thought-provoking program is a must for parents seeking a healthy balance between academic achievement and personal fulfillment for their students. In this presentation, you will learn: How the increasing demands and high expectations placed on students can often have unintentional but damaging effects How students today are coping--or not--with the academic pressure they face Ways you can reduce academic stress without sacrificing achievement or engagement in school Dr. Alamar oversees new and improved programs for member schools, provides direct support and resources to schools, and plans bi-annual school conferences. She has been working and researching in the field of education for over 10 years with a focus on under-resourced students, curriculum, and constructivist education. Dr. Alamar has experience in classroom instruction, curriculum design, and professional development. She has worked extensively with Aim High, a Bay area summer enrichment program, and in teacher education at the University of San Francisco. Any Fremont Unified School District parents and faculty are encouraged to attend! Raising the well balanced student Tuesday, November 8 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Mission San Jose High School, C-120 Auditorium 41717 Palm Avenue, Fremont (510) 657-3600 Presented free of charge to the community Sponsored by Mission: SOS and Mission San Jose High School