Avoid Summer Learning Loss

For most children, summer is a time to leave classes and homework behind. However, when they return to school in the fall after the long summer break, students can find themselves struggling to catch up.

Skills and knowledge gained throughout the school year fade during the summer months. Loss of content retention begins within 24 to 48 hours of learning unless the new information is reinforced or applied immediately. After a month without reinforcement, approximately 80 percent of what a student has recently learned can be lost.

For children who have been struggling at school, summer can be their opportunity to catch-up on key skills and feel more confident when they head back to class. For students who do well, it’s an opportunity to keep their enthusiasm for learning high.

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Summer Instructional Hours begin Monday June 11th, 2012

Submit your summer schedule by May 14th to receive 50 bonus tokens!


Summer Instructional Hours:
Monday 9am-1pm
Tuesday 9am-1pm, 3:30-7:30pm
Wednesday 9am-1pm
Thursday 9am-1pm, 3:30-7:30

Summer Camps at Sylvan!

Avoid summer learning loss with Sylvan's Summer Camps. Our camps will boost confidence and enhance academic skills to set your child up for success - in and out of the classroom. Help your child gain the confidence needed to start the new school year strong!

Sylvan's Summer Camps are:
-Age and grade appropriate
-Focused on targeted skill and subject areas
-Led by caring, qualified teachers that use our Sylvan motivational system to help build confidence
-Designed with engaging activities and games to make learning fun
-Made to fit your summer schedule

Click here for Summer Camp offerings and schedules!(1.06 MB)

SAT Reading, Writing Scores Hit Low

From the Wall Street Journal, September 15, 2011

SAT scores for the high-school graduating class of 2011 fell in all three subject areas, and the average reading and writing scores were the lowest ever recorded...

The results from the college entrance exam also revealed that only 43% of students posted a score high enough to indicate they were ready to succeed in college.

Sylvan can help raise college entrance test scores by an average of 3 points or more! Call us today to find out how to get your student on the road to college success.

Sylvan's Referral Program

Did you know that Sylvan has a referral program for any past and present Sylvan families WITH REWARDS? Call today to find out more, it's a win, win, win!

269.979.0025

Dr. Rick's Blog

Who is Dr. Rick?
Richard Bavaria, Ph.D. has nearly fourty years of education experience in both the public and private sectors, including more than a decade with Sylvan Learning.

What is Dr. Rick's Blog?
"It's a place where parents, teachers, and students can go to share their experiences and ideas on a wide range of education topics."
- Dr. Rick

Please visit Dr. Rick's Blog for more information.

Now Enrolling for 2011/2012 ACT & SAT Prep Seminars!

Does your child need extra help increasing their ACT or SAT score?

The program begins with an initial diagnostic test that allows us to pinpoint a student’s individual strengths and weaknesses and personalize their program. The Sylvan ACT & SAT Prep programs are delivered in a small group setting and most classes range from 6 – 10 students.

The seminar is offered on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

There is a $50 non-refundable deposit required ahead of time to hold your spot and pay for the manual, and the course fee of $745 is due the first day of class.

For more information or to enroll your child, please contact the center at 269-979-0025 or BattleCreek@SylvanWestMichigan.com.

2011/2012 ACT & SAT Prep Schedules(34.5 KB)