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| Tuesday: | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
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| Sunday: | By Appointment |
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Sylvan's tutors teach skills that last a lifetime. We help students learn how to become self-motivated and achieve independence; above all else, we enable them to approach school — and life — with confidence.
We also maintain Sylvan tutoring special offers and seasonal promotions that make getting your child on the road to success easier.
2011 SAT Group Classes Forming Now
Are you ready for the SAT*? This is not a test to take blindly. The sheer length of the exam, the points deducted for incorrect answers, and the tricks and traps of the questions and answers all demand careful preparation from students wishing to post their best scores.
The good news is that students can gain a considerable edge through solid preparation. A careful review of the academic concepts tested in math, critical reading and writing, along with the development of proper test-taking and time-management strategies can add significant points to a score. And not only do higher scores increase the chance of admission, they also increase the chance for ever more competitive scholarship dollars.
So, we invite you to participate in our SAT-preparation class! Our class includes a thorough review of the academics covered on the SAT, proven test-taking and time-management strategies, and real practice exams with grading and feedback. All taught from textbooks we write ourselves exclusively for Sylvan SAT students.
Textbooks and multiple practice exams are included in the program fee of $599.
Please call us today to learn more about this extraordinary program and how students can improve their scores dramatically.
*SAT is a registered trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board, which makes no endorsement of this program.
Winter 2012 SAT Course for March Test
This course will take place at the Bloomington Sylvan on Sunday afternoons on the following dates and times:
| Sunday, January 22 | 1-5pm |
| Sunday, January 29 | 1-5pm |
| Sunday, February 5 | 1-5pm |
| Saturday, February 11 | 10am-2pm Practice Exam I |
| Sunday, February 12 | 1-5pm |
| Sunday, February 19 | 1-5pm |
| Sunday, February 26 | 1-5pm |
| Saturday, March 3 | 10am-2pm Practice Exam II |
| Sunday, March 4 | 1-5pm (If needed. Possible snow make-up session.) |
Spring 2012 SAT Course for May Test
This course will take place at the Bloomington Sylvan on Sunday afternoons on the following dates and times:
| Sunday, March 18 | 1-5pm |
| Sunday, March 25 | 1-5pm |
| Saturday, March 31 | 10am-2pm Practice Exam I |
| Sunday, April 1 | 1-5pm |
| Sunday, April 8 | No Class. Easter |
| Sunday, April 15 | 1-5pm |
| Sunday, April 22 | 1-5pm |
| Saturday, April 28 | 10am-2pm Practice Exam II |
| Sunday, April 29 | 1-5pm |
Is Your Child Ready for Algebra?
Known as a "gateway course," algebra is the foundation for higher-level high school math and science classes and thus a critical stepping stone to student's success. Make sure your child is ready by having them take a FREE Algebra Readiness Check-Up!
Weak algebra skills can lead to:
- Lower ACT/SAT® scores
- Limited access to colleges and universities
- Restricted careers
Register today: www.Fit4Algebra.org
Technology and Kids
The holidays are over. The New Year has started. Over the holidays, many kids may have received tech-toys for gifts. Computers, video games, cell phones, and electronic screens are ubiquitous in our lives and the lives of our kids. As the New Year is getting underway, we want to keep our kids clearly focused rather than busily distracted. Technology has played and can play a crucial role in education, but there are important rules for using any tech device.
Whether texting, surfing the web or playing video games, research shows that kids between the ages of eight and 18 spend more than seven hours a day with gadgets. * "That, in and of itself, is neither good nor bad," says Greg Moore of Sylvan Learning located in Bloomington. "Balance, as in every other aspect of life, is key. A variety of helpful resources have made technology an integral part of our lives and how we learn. While technology has introduced many portals of enhanced learning, it can also be a distraction in kids' lives – offering kids easy ways to get sidetracked, diverted and overwhelmed."
To help kick-start a successful year, Sylvan Learning, the leading provider of tutoring services to children of all ages and skill levels, offers parents and families the following tips to find the right balance for using technology efficiently and effectively.
Your rules rule. Have clear guidelines for kids to follow. Like all rules for children, the clearer and simpler, the better. If you're unsure how to start, talk to trusted teachers at school, other parents in the community, or look at good online sites.
Set time limits. A good rule of thumb for teens is two hours of screen time per day, including schoolwork. For elementary schoolers, it's less. No screen-time just before bedtime. Decide what will work best for your family.
Set place limits. Ban electronic screens at dinnertime, for example, or when the family is having a discussion or enjoying family time together. Many families find that for younger kids, it's best if the computer is in the family room – not in the kids' rooms – and used only when an adult is present, monitoring.
Schoolwork comes first. Study and chores come before socializing and games. So does anything else you decide – writing that thank you note, going to Sunday school, helping the next door neighbor.
Stress privacy. Explain to your children why you won't permit them to give out personal information about themselves or their family, to meet with strangers they've "met" online, or to spend money online. Just be realistic and firm.
Stress common sense. It is good sense not to allow downloading or uploading – music, movies, or photos for instance – without your permission. Show kids how their online words and pictures are, for all intents and purposes, permanent. Just as we watch what we say in our speech, we need to do the same thing online.
Be a role model. You're a role model in everything you do and say as a parent, including using technology. Let the kids see you using your computer, phone, and other devices to make your life easier, more efficient, more fun. Show how you're in control of it, not the other way around: i.e. if you say no gadgets at dinner time, don't pick up the phone yourself.
Technology, when used effectively, helps enable and empower our children's educational lives. The key lies in setting boundaries on kids' electronic use. For additional tips and resources, contact Greg Moore at Sylvan Learning located in Bloomington at (812) 330-0900 or bloomington@gosylvan.com, call us at 1-800-31-SUCCESS, or visit us on the web at www.sylvanlearning.com.
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* According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, Americans between the age of 8 and 18 spend on average 7.5 hours a day using some sort of electronic device, from smart phones to MP3 players to computers.
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