Contact Information
| Phone: | (352) 637-0550 |
| Fax: | (352) 637-5170 |
| Monday: | 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday: | 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday: | 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Thursday: | 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Friday: | By Appointment |
| Saturday: | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
News
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.
Our location here has special seasonal offers and promotions for Inverness tutoring that make getting your child on the road to success easier.
Kick off a Stress Free School Year
Sylvan Learning of Inverness offers tips to stop stress at the start of the new school year.
For many children, the first day of school doesn’t just mean new teachers and new friends – it can also be a source of anxiety with homework assignments and tests just around the corner. Fortunately, starting the year off on the right foot can help minimize children’s stress levels throughout the year. Parents can help ease anxiety and make a smooth transition from summer to school by starting a routine with their children early in the school year.
Tips and ideas to help children prepare for school and minimize academic stress:
• Get back in the routine.
• Set education goals.
• Develop a relationship with your child’s teacher.
• Homework routine and place.
• Stay on schedule.
• Emphasize organization.
• Encourage learning at home.
SAT Prep
SAT Prep Classes:
-August 24th for the October 10th Test
-September 21st for the November 7th Test
Classes will run Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:30, for seven weeks prior to the test date.
Sign up today!
Help for the Homework Blues!
Is your child struggling with homework? Is homework a source of family tension? Sylvan has programs that help with the homework “blues”.
Homework Help
This program is for students who simply need structure and supervision to get their homework done. Homework Help is best suited for students that need a little extra support with homework, are relatively independent, but can’t seem to “get it done.” Homework Help Sessions are purchased as blocks of hours that are used when needed during the month.
Homework Support
This is for students who need individualized attention and need to be taught skills that they didn’t grasp in the classroom. They need a teacher to teach them the concepts so they can complete their assignments. These students are typically struggling with concepts that were missed in prior grades but need help to keep their heads above water. Generally, the class is just moving too fast for them. These sessions are regularly scheduled instruction.
Tips To Help Children Master Math
Tips To Help Children Master Math
1. Make math practical. Apply math concepts to every day life whenever possible: in shopping, cooking and dining out.
2. Review previously learned math before tackling new assignments. Starting with familiar concepts helps build your child's retention and confidence.
3. Dispel the notion that math is difficult by talking math with your child as you use it in everyday activities.
4. Ask your child's math teacher for a schedule of math topics. Take time to develop two projects or exercises per week that will reinforce what your child is learning in class.
5. Work with your child to solve math problems using multiple methods. This will help your child develop a fuller understanding of the computation concepts.
6. Provide pictorial example of math concepts. Draw or collect pictures of animals, objects or people to show addition, subtraction, division and fractions.
7. Practice percentages with items on sale in catalogs or stores. Encourage your child to compute full price, sales price and net savings.
8. Open a savings account at the bank and help your child establish a savings plan. Or, develop a checkbook or credit card system for your child to use at home.The balance may represent allowance or bonus points that have specific values or prizes.
9. Allow your child to plan the next family trip. Help him or her compute miles, cost of gas, expenses for food, hotel and entertainment.
10. Encourage your child to do math aloud and to explain the series of steps involved in solving the problem.
11. Follow your child's progress through his or her math book, tests and homework.
12. Don't let problems with math linger. Since math builds on previously learned concepts, it's essential to identify and address problems early so they don't compound.
Bowl For Kids Sake 2009
Update as of 8/1/2009:
Another successful year of fundraising for BFKS! We appreciate all the kind donations received this year!
We are participating in Bowl for Kids Sake again this year! This is a great opportunity to help mentoring relationships for children in Citrus County. Please stop by the center to see how you can help.
Earn Extra Tokens
As a reminder, all students are encouraged to bring their report cards to Sylvan to earn extra tokens. For each ‘A’ and ‘B,’ students will earn tokens! Please make sure we see the results of their hard work!
Back to School Luau
Our annual Back to School party this year was a hit! Our students and their families ate delicious food, enjoyed games like limbo, bowling pineapples, and fish spearing. I hope to see everyone again next year!
Bowl for Kids Sake 2008
What a great time! This year's BFKS raised over $40,000 to help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Citrus County! Thanks to donations many children will be taken off the waiting list and placed with a Big! Sylvan was proud to be a part of this fundraiser! We look forward to next year's event!
Youth Expo
Sylvan proudly participated in this year's Sheriff's Summer Safety and Youth Expo held at the Citrus County Auditorium. This year children learned about safety and were able to win great prizes. We look forward to next year's activities!
Galaxy of Stars
Sylvan Learning Center was pleased to sponsor Citrus County's Galaxy of Stars on January 27, 2009. The event is recognition of Teacher of the Year for each school as well as School Related Employee of the Year.