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Onward & Upward 2: A Message from Mr. McGee, 04-02-20

Mr. McGee discusses the extension of Distance Learning and offers a reminder of God's sovereignty. #StrongerTogether #OnwardEagles

Onward & Upward: A Message from Mr. McGee, 03-25-20

With Distance Learning underway, Mr. McGee reflects on three hidden blessings with an encouraging word from Galatians for the Legacy Christian Academy community. #StrongerTogether #OnwardEagles

College Fair: an Action Plan for Success, featuring Rebekah Radney, Director of College Advising

As the second in a two-part series, Live@Legacy visits with Rebekah Radney, Director of College Advising at Legacy Christian Academy, who shares an action plan for successfully navigating the college fair experience. 

Legacy’s annual college fair will be held on Thursday, August 31st from 6:30 until 8:00pm in the Upper School commons. Over 65 colleges from around the country will be in attendance ready to meet each student. The college fair is open to all students in grades 8-12.

Legacy's 5 Steps to a College Fair Action Plan:

1. Dress to Impress: You want to make an impact, so I would recommend business casual or professional dress. After all, this could be the first person reading your application. However, Admissions representatives realize that you have obligations, and frankly they want students who are involved in extracurricular activities, so if you have to come from practice or rehearsal, that’s okay. Use your attire as a conversation starter; “I’m sorry I wasn’t able to change, as I just left practice, but I wanted to be here…”
2. Engage with the Reps: This is a great opportunity to learn how to network with adults. As you visit each table, introduce yourself to the representative, look them in the eyes, shake their hand, and ask specific questions. Finally, thank them: Please make sure you thank them for their time and for attending the fair. You can even take a business card and follow up with a thank you email.
3. Visit all the colleges: This is all about doing your research! Don’t just visit the colleges you know; visit the unfamiliar colleges too. You will learn, see different types of colleges, and hopefully get insight into all that colleges can offer you as a student.
4. Be intentional with your...
   1. Time...if you have a list of priority schools, make sure you visit them first. Also, please be aware of other students that may be waiting to speak with them.
   2. Impression...You want your first impression to be a good one, and these reps could be the difference in your acceptance, so have a plan! One idea is to create a short statement of who you are and what you are looking for in a college to start the conversation.
   3. Questions...It can be awkward talking to a complete stranger about school you know little to nothing about, so identify a few questions before you arrive. These can be specific to your desired major or address a list of things of you want in a school. A general question is always helpful too, such as “Can you tell me more about your school?”
5. Complete the Cards: Each college will have a card for you to fill out with your basic information. It is crucial that you do this because colleges are now tracking your interest, and this goes into your admission decisions as a senior. A completed card is their record that they actually met you at this year’s college fair. A great way to save time is to pre-print address labels that include:

• Full Name
• Address
• Phone Number
• Email address (not your school address)
• Legacy Christian Academy and Class of 20xx.

To learn more about Ms. Radney, tap here, or you can email her at Rebekah.Radney@legacyca.com. For more information on how your student should approach the college fair, visit our blog at legacyca.com/blog!

College Fair: a Grade-Level Approach, featuring Rebekah Radney, Director of College Advising

Today we visited with Rebekah Radney, Director of College Advising at Legacy Christian Academy, to learn more about Legacy’s upcoming College Fair in what will be the first of two conversations. This week, we’ll discuss the opportunities the College Fair represents for our students generally and then for various grade levels specifically.

Legacy’s annual college fair will be held on Thursday, August 31st from 6:30 until 8:00pm in the Upper School commons. Over 65 colleges from around the country will be in attendance ready to meet each student. The college fair is open to all students in grades 8-12.

For each grade, the college fair presents different opportunities:

• Eighth Graders: Not only is this great exposure to start learning about different colleges and what they offer students, but it is a great opportunity to network with adults in a safe and friendly environment.
• Freshmen & Sophomores: A great goal for these students would be to begin honing their lists of interests and career opportunities. Additionally, they should begin to pay attention to admissions requirements and ensure that their own personal and academic goals align accordingly.
• Juniors: As the admissions process truly begins this year, these students will want to focus in on specifics, both colleges and entrance requirements. The fair is a great opportunity to identify which schools are (and are not) serious contenders for their attention.
• Seniors: For the Class of 2018, these representatives are your admissions agents! This is your opportunity to have face-to-face conversations and make a personal impression with the person who will read your application. Be sure to ask specific questions about their application and inquire out about scholarships.

To learn more about Ms. Radney, tap here, or you can email her at Rebekah.Radney@legacyca.com. For more information on how your student should approach the college fair, visit our blog at legacyca.com/blog!

2016 Volleyball Preview

Listen in as we visit with Volleyball Head Coach, Christy Williams, and senior co-captain, Abbi Brenneman, about their upcoming season. You want to miss our discussion about the the Box of Doom, Stack, and #AllIn!

Keys to Kindergarten Success: A Teacher's Perspective

As a part of our Open House on February 6, 2016, Dr. Robin Brewer (PreK) and Leslie Mida (Kindergarten) shared their insights on how parents can best prepare students to succeed prior to stepping foot into the classroom.

The Goodwin Family: A My Legacy Relocation Story

Join us as Trey and Lindsey Goodwin share their My Legacy story with us.  Parents of two kindergartners, the Goodwins have been at Legacy for almost a year, as they relocated to Frisco around Christmas in 2014.  Theirs is a story of faith and family as they have learned to trust God amidst the chaos of moving.  Advice to others facing a move?  Pray for His will, identify, and make sure your near good churches!

Aaren Deitch, Fine Arts Student Spotlight

Aaren Deitch, Legacy Christian Academy, first grader recently won a 2nd Place Ribbon at the Texas State Fair.  We visited with Aaren about his oil pastel painting of a puppy he named after his sister, Emily.  Listen in as Aaren describes his puppy, the process he used to bring her to life, and his visit to the State Fair to see his ribbon!  

BEST Robotics Team Conversation w/ Dr. Harmon

Legacy Christian Academy's robotics club earned 2nd Place in the overall BEST competition, besting 31 area public and private schools to advance to the regional round to be held in Garland on November 14.  Dr. Harmon visited with many of the team's members regarding their role in designing, building, and marketing The Underminer for their initial competition, as well as what to expect as they prepare to compete against teams from across four states.

For more information on the Legacy Robotics Team, read their articles posted on the Dallas Morning News blog at http://yourfrisco.dallasnews.com/author/rachelejobingmail-com/

Yearbook Excellence Award Recognition, with Emily Thompson & Brooke Tomlin

The Legacy Christian Academy Yearbook recently received an award for excellence for the 2014-2015 yearbook, as well as an honorable mention for the 2015-2016 production.  We visited with editors Emily Thompson and Brooke Tomlin about their awards and plans for the upcoming year.