Columbia Sylvan Learning Center
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New Students: (888) EDUCATE
Current Families: (410) 740-8331
Fax: (410) 740-4654
Monday: 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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 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!

    HSA Preparation - Sylvan Winter HSA Camp

    Sylvan Learning Center has created HSA Camps that will focus on the key skills that your student will need to score successfully on the Maryland HSA Exam. There is an Algebra, English, Biology, and Government Camp.

    One benefit from these camps is that they are a combination of group and one-on-one instruction to ensure maximum learning.

    Students do not have to be currently enrolled at Sylvan to participate in the Sylvan Winter Break HSA Camp. Call the center today for more information!

    MSA Preparation - Sylvan Winter Break MSA Camp

    Sylvan Learning Center has created a MSA program that will focus on the key skills that your student will need to score successfully on the MSA Exam. There is grade level appropriate material for 3rd, 5th and 8th grade. One benefit from this program is that it is a combination of group and one-on-one instruction to ensure maximum learning.

    Call the center today for more information! Students do not have to be currently enrolled to participate in the Sylvan Winter Break MSA Camp.

Reading

    Advanced Reading Skills

    Sylvan's Advanced Reading Skills program can raise your child’s effective reading rate by 50% with as little as twelve hours of instruction.* Increased reading speed and improved comprehension can help your child with test-taking, studying and more!

    *Individual results may vary. Please contact us for more information.

    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!

    HSA Preparation - Sylvan Winter HSA Camp

    Sylvan Learning Center has created HSA Camps that will focus on the key skills that your student will need to score successfully on the Maryland HSA Exam. There is an Algebra, English, Biology, and Government Camp.

    One benefit from these camps is that they are a combination of group and one-on-one instruction to ensure maximum learning.

    Students do not have to be currently enrolled at Sylvan to participate in the Sylvan Winter Break HSA Camp. Call the center today for more information!

    MSA Preparation - Sylvan Winter Break MSA Camp

    Sylvan Learning Center has created a MSA program that will focus on the key skills that your student will need to score successfully on the MSA Exam. There is grade level appropriate material for 3rd, 5th and 8th grade. One benefit from this program is that it is a combination of group and one-on-one instruction to ensure maximum learning.

    Call the center today for more information! Students do not have to be currently enrolled to participate in the Sylvan Winter Break MSA Camp.

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

    HSA Preparation - Sylvan Winter HSA Camp

    Sylvan Learning Center has created HSA Camps that will focus on the key skills that your student will need to score successfully on the Maryland HSA Exam. There is an Algebra, English, Biology, and Government Camp.

    One benefit from these camps is that they are a combination of group and one-on-one instruction to ensure maximum learning.

    Students do not have to be currently enrolled at Sylvan to participate in the Sylvan Winter Break HSA Camp. Call the center today for more information!

    MSA Preparation - Sylvan Winter Break MSA Camp

    Sylvan Learning Center has created a MSA program that will focus on the key skills that your student will need to score successfully on the MSA Exam. There is grade level appropriate material for 3rd, 5th and 8th grade. One benefit from this program is that it is a combination of group and one-on-one instruction to ensure maximum learning.

    Call the center today for more information! Students do not have to be currently enrolled to participate in the Sylvan Winter Break MSA Camp.

Study Skills

    Middle and Junior High School Study Skills

    Help your child approach studying with less stress and more confidence! With Sylvan’s study skills program, your child will learn how to manage day-to-day schoolwork with ease. From organizing a binder, to listening and note-taking, our study skills program will help your child become a better student in middle or junior high school – and beyond. We’re here to help with the following skills:

    • Organization and time management
    • Note-taking
    • Reading and studying
    • Test-taking strategies

Homework Help

    Middle and Junior High School Homework Help

    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.

Test Prep

    HSA Preparation - Sylvan Winter HSA Camp

    Sylvan Learning Center has created HSA Camps that will focus on the key skills that your student will need to score successfully on the Maryland HSA Exam. There is an Algebra, English, Biology, and Government Camp.

    One benefit from these camps is that they are a combination of group and one-on-one instruction to ensure maximum learning.

    Students do not have to be currently enrolled at Sylvan to participate in the Sylvan Winter Break HSA Camp. Call the center today for more information!

    MSA Preparation - Sylvan Winter Break MSA Camp

    Sylvan Learning Center has created a MSA program that will focus on the key skills that your student will need to score successfully on the MSA Exam. There is grade level appropriate material for 3rd, 5th and 8th grade. One benefit from this program is that it is a combination of group and one-on-one instruction to ensure maximum learning.

    Call the center today for more information! Students do not have to be currently enrolled to participate in the Sylvan Winter Break MSA Camp.

    Middle and Junior High School State Test Prep

    Designed for middle school students in our area, this program introduces the material and types of questions that will appear on the state test. Our test prep experts teach proven test-taking tips, techniques and strategies to help your child approach test day with confidence.