We teach the importance of organization, responsibility, and methods of success, tailoring all services to the needs and challenges of each individual student. Each student receives laminated checklists addressing his/her academic challenges.

• Classroom organization
• Note taking
• Reviewing notes
• Writing and maintaining a Learning Log
• Organizing, completing, and turning in homework
• Preparing for tests
• Taking tests

We guide students in all steps of schoolwork:

• Planning - understanding the importance of scheduling to avoid procrastination
• Process - mapping each step required to complete assignments
• Product - being accountable for the quality of the finished assignment

We teach students specific strategies to ensure success:

• Multi-purpose graphic organizers
• Active reading processes
• Organizational frameworks to avoid feeling overwhelmed
• Chunking homework assignments to ensure homework completion
• Time management and long-term mapping

Specialized Tutoring  (back)

• Literature
• Humanities
• World History
• Government/Law
• US History
• Social Studies

Navigational Strategies for Adolescents  (back)

• How to survive high school
• Tips for guys (based on 100 Things Guys Need to Know, Zimmerman; ©2005)
• Tips for girls (based on Girlwise, DeVillers; ©2002)
• Girlosophy (based on Girlosophy; Paul; ©2000)

Navigational Strategies for Parents  (back)

• Effectively communicating with teachers
• Resources for parents
• Understanding adolescence
• Evaluating report cards
• Character education resources