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High School Tutoring Programs

Math

    High School Math

    From formulas to equations, high school math can be overwhelming – even if your teenager is a good student in other subject areas. Our math tutors can pinpoint the help your teenager needs to complete math homework more independently, excel in the classroom and prepare for a bright future. We’ll develop a personalized learning plan and keep your teen’s goals and interests in mind every step of the way with lessons that are engaging, motivating and rewarding. Start making high school math manageable today! Find out how we can help with the following subject areas:

    • Algebra 1
    • Algebra 2
    • Geometry
    • Trigonometry
    • Pre-calculus
    • And more!

Reading

    High School Reading

    It is critical to not underestimate the importance of reading in high school–particularly as complex assignments and long-term projects require more attention to and strength in this area! Let Sylvan’s reading experts develop a personalized plan to help your teenager become a more proficient and confident reader in the following areas:

    • Fluency
    • Word analysis
    • Vocabulary
    • Reading comprehension
    • And more!

Writing

    High School Writing

    Strong writing skills in high school are crucial to your teenager’s success in life. Our writing program will help your teen tackle the toughest classroom writing assignments, perform better on tests, and prepare for state assessments and the SAT/ACT® with confidence. Find out how Sylvan can tailor a plan to improve your teen’s writing skills in the following areas:

    • Applying the writing process from pre-writing through publishing
    • Applying composition techniques to new and existing writing assignments, including the development of effective thesis statements, development of topic sentences and supporting paragraphs, and organization of details and transitions
    • Understanding and composing different writing forms, including descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive
    • Analyzing works of literature and nonfiction, summarizing texts in writing, composing a research paper, and more

    NEW COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING CLASSES

    If your child is preparing for college, it is necessary to write several essays to get into a college of their choice or to apply for scholarship money. This program is taught by writing professionals to guide your child towards writing an essay that will be captivating, proper and something to be proud of. In addition, they will be learning valuable lessons on the writing process.

    College Essay Writing

    Most teens have excellent ideas about what they want to include in their college essays for admissions to the college of their choice; however, most need some fine tuning. This program helps with grammar, correct outline, details and improving upon content.

Homework Help

    Homework Support

    Homework support is designed to help the child keep up to date on current studies and have a stress free environment at home when homework is taking too long.

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