Contact Information
| Phone: | (269) 979-0025 |
| Fax: | (269) 979-2569 |
| Monday: | 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Friday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: | By Appointment |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Success Stories
Update from Summer 2010"The boys are off to a good start, no tears from either of them! Yippee! Much more positive outlooks from them both about the school year. Brandon even said he liked his class and his teacher is awesome. Still doesn’t like the “work,” but we can live with that! Sylvan has definitely helped Caden with his confidence. He told me that he was “really enjoying his Magic Tree House book” that he was reading at school. He said, “I don’t usually read chapter books but I'm really into it.” Later he had to take (to school) a bag with 3 items that represented him and he said he was going to put a book in because, “I like to read!” Praise the Lord!! I know he has a ways to go, but those little things have told me that this summer was totally worth it!" - Molly, Mother of Brandon and Caden |
Success After a Tramatic Brain Injury"On September 9, 2007, my 16-year-old daughter, Carie, was in a terrible car accident. Among her many injuries was a severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). On June 7, 2009, she graduated high school as a mentally handicapped 18 year old. In August 2009, her neurologist told us that this is all she will ever be and that we needed to face facts. As her mother, I couldn’t understand how this was acceptable for her doctor and the school system. If she was still capable of learning then why must we accept that she could never get better? - Teresa, Mother of Carie |
Bridging Homeschool to Public School"(Sylvan) met Ellen in her 7th grade year. Ellen had been exclusively homeschooled. Due to three years of compounded family tragedies, she had fallen behind in a lot of areas. She was writing at a 2nd grade level, reading at a 10th grade level, and her math was all over the map. The girl could not spell to save her life, and the Sylvan teachers worked extensively with her to find and fill dozens of skill gaps from 2nd grade through 7th grade (including a lot of work on basic multiplication and fractions) in hopes that she could have an easier transition starting public school in 8th grade the following fall. Ellen and I were both extremely concerned with her ability to keep up in eight grade, with all of the catching up she'd done. Well, since starting 8th grade at Delton Kellogg this past fall, Ellen is absolutely thriving. She tested into Algebra One for high school credit, and has maintained only A's and B's. She's having sleepovers with friends, attends events, and recently did dramatic original poetry reading for the talent show. Due to her MAP scores and good grades and work habits, Ellen was encouraged to apply to the Battle Creek Area Math and Science center. She completed BCAMSC testing in January, and received a letter (saying) that her academics were impressive enough to warrant a personal interview, which she will have in March. she tested in the 92nd percentile in math and the 98th percentile in science on the Stanford tests issued by the Center. It's astounding to me that these results were achieved by a child who could not multiply or write a cohesive paragraph when she started at Sylvan in the fall of 2008. - Mary, Mother of Ellen |
Bridging Homeschool to Public School - UPDATE"Hope you remember us, my daughter Ellen J. attended Sylvan twice a week for the 2008-2009 school year. She had a LOT of skills gaps due to our home school studies being interrupted by multiple family deaths. In 7th grade, she could spell and write at a third grade level, could not multiply, and felt incredibly self critical due to these deficits. After a year at Sylvan, she felt confident enough, and had mastered enough basic skills to feel comfortable trying public school in the eighth grade starting the fall of 2009. We were still concerned about Ellen's ability to keep up with a regular eighth grade class, but felt much more comfortable with her degree of preparedness. We felt much less like we were throwing her to the sharks, and felt she had a chance of maintaining passing grades while she continued to "catch up". - Dan and Mary, Parents of Ellen J. |
Thanks Sylvan!"My husband and I are very thankful for Sylvan Learning of Battle Creek. If it wasn't for the help and support from the wonderful teachers, our daughter wouldn't have the confidence to read. She is in the 4th grade now and very bright, but struggled with reading since the 2nd grade. I heard about Sylvan and decided to call. We made an appointment and found out she was reading at a 1st grade level. From April through October, we drove to Sylvan (for tutoring). Now, she loves to read!" - Carri, Mother of Cheyenne |
Improved Self-Confidence!"Sylvan has helped me very much with my reading. I used to be nervous reading out loud, but now I'm perfectly fine." - Kimberly, Grade 9 |
Wonderful Teachers!"Sylvan has great teachers! I love how they are; understanding and very nice." - Lenae, Grade 6 |
Improved Confidence in Reading!"In the second grade I could not read. My mother and father heard about Sylvan and called. I went without courage and learned the basics. I now have the confidence and courage to read on my own. Now my favorite subject is reading. I appreciate all the help from teachers at Sylvan." - Cheyenne, Grade 4 |
The Sky is the Limit!"Sylvan has helped me build a higher vocabulary and has helped me to become an even better reader. My grades in school are getting better and I feel more comfortable when reading out loud in class." - Andrew, Grade 11 |
Improvement in School!"Sylvan has helped me a lot in school. I understand more words and (how to read) questions now. The teachers are nice too." - Taylor, Grade 8 |
Fantastic Learning Environment!"Sylvan has good programs that have helped me a lot. The teachers are good and nice. Sylvan is a fun place to be and to meet new people." - Erica, Grade 10 |
Reading is Fun!"Before I came to Sylvan I wasn't very good at reading and I didn't like it much. Now I'm reading so much better in school and I enjoy reading." - Eldon, Grade 6 |
Many Benefits!"Sylvan has helped me bring my grades up. This is important to me because now my mom will let me take Driver's Training!" - Jessica, Grade 11 |
Personal Praise and Rewards!"All the teachers are really nice to me and I like getting tokens!" - Zach, Grade 6 |