Contact Information

Phone: (301) 718-7902
Fax: (301) 718-8878
Monday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: By Appointment
Saturday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

Middle and Junior High School Tutoring Programs

Math

    Middle and Junior High School Math

    The transition from pre-algebra to algebra in middle or junior high school can be difficult for your child. At Sylvan, we often find that students need help extra help with fractions and other core skills to build the foundation they need to be successful with algebra. Let our highly qualified tutors pinpoint the math help your child needs. We provide personalized tutoring and help with math homework in the following subject areas:


    Basic computation skills
    Fractions
    Decimals and percents
    Integers
    Probability and statistics
    Pre-algebra
    Geometry and measurement
    Algebra
    Problem solving
    And more!

Reading

    Middle and Junior High School Reading

    Longer, more difficult reading assignments will be required in almost every subject area in middle or junior high school. Keep your child on track! At Sylvan, our expert reading tutors can tailor a learning program that will help your child become a more proficient and confident reader in the following areas:


    Word analysis
    Vocabulary
    Fluency
    Reading comprehension
    And more!

Writing

    Middle and Junior High School Writing

    Let our writing tutors pinpoint the help your child needs to succeed in middle or junior high school and prepare for high school. You’ll see real progress because the skills we’ll teach at Sylvan are the same ones your child is learning at school. Our personalized approach can improve your child’s writing skills and confidence in the following areas:


    Organize the writing process from pre-writing through publishing
    Apply proper composition techniques, including the development of topic sentences and supporting paragraphs, and organization of supporting details
    Understand how to approach the different writing forms, including descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive
    Identify and outline the main idea of a work of literature or nonfiction, identify supporting ideas, and more

Homework Help

    Middle and Junior High School Homework Support

    Does your middle or junior high school student have difficulty completing homework independently? From help with math homework to essay writing, our tutors can build the skills, habits and attitudes your child needs to tackle tough assignments with ease. Learn more about our flexible scheduling options – including evenings and weekends - and subjects we can provide help with today.