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| Phone: | (847) 382-7755 |
| Fax: | (847) 842-2929 |
| Monday: | 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Friday: | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Saturday: | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Sunday: | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
News
Sylvan's professional staff teaches 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 special offers and seasonal promotions that make getting your child on the road to success easier.
READING ROCKS!
Log onto www.bookadventure.com to improve your child's reading skills! Book Adventure provides lists of books based on grade level, genre and interest which can be chosen by each student. Read a book, take a comprehension quiz and your child can earn great prizes. Reading fun and growth for the whole family!
2011 ACT National Test Dates
ACT test dates for the school 2011/2012 school year are:
December 10, 2011
February 11, 2012
April 14, 2012
June 9, 2012
We will be offering ACT Prep Classes in advance of all test dates. Each class includes 28 session hours, 2 practice tests and enrollment in our new MathPrep.com online support program.
We offer small group classes, as well as individual sessions to meet your specific needs.
Contact us today to determine which plan is best for you and your student.
BOOST YOUR SCORE WITH SYLVAN ACT PREP!
Getting into the college of your dreams starts with Sylvan...our proven ACT review will improve your score using targeted skills and strategies.
Our seminar format includes 28 hours of testing strategies, Math/Science and Reading/English review, 2 practice tests and enrollment in our new SylvanMathPrep.com online support program.
Enroll soon for the September test review which starts on Sunday, July 17, 2011.
The remaining National ACT test dates for 2011 are:
September 10
October 22
December 10
Total program cost is $900 - look online for our $100 off coupon. Tell a friend, and if you both enroll, you will each save an additional $25.00!
Instruction in essay writing for the ACT test is offered also. Add an additional 4 hours of instruction for $125.00 and boost your writing score by learning how to address the writing prompts.
Barrington Center Grads!
The Barrington Center Staff wants to extend their Congratulations to Jordan Mika on his graduation from both the Sylvan Study Skills program and Elmhurst college where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in History. He is pictured here with Center Director, Laura Gaspardo, who completed her Master's Degree in Environmental Studies through the University of Illinois at Springfield. Both graduated this May.
Jordan credits his college success to Sylvan's Study Skills Program, "I wish I had found this program sooner; school would have been much easier. All high school students should take this program to learn how to be more successful students."
According to Laura, "You are never too old or too young to pursue a dream. We are proud of every one of our students here at the center. They put forth the effort everyday to be successful and it shows. Congratulations to all of our graduates - Great Job!"
DOES MY CHILD NEED A TUTOR?
DOES MY CHILD NEED A TUTOR?
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS THAT MAY INDICATE THE NEED TO CONSIDER TUTORING?
• A pattern of declining grades in one or more subject areas;
• Student creates excuses to rationalize low performance,
or failure to reach academic potential;
• Child acts out in school or develops an aversion to attending classes;
• Low test scores do not correlate to classroom participation and homework;
• Your student struggles to maintain focus on learning tasks;
• Demonstrates low self esteem and lack of motivation to
complete assignments on time;
WHAT ARE THE HALLMARKS OF SUCCESSFUL TUTORING?
A skilled tutor is like a personal trainer. They inspire and motivate their students while building deficient skills and modeling successful study habits. They are equally effective in helping students who may need to ‘catch up’, ‘keep up’, or ‘get ahead’. A tutor who is committed to his/her students’ growth will anticipate future learning challenges as well as address existing academic concerns or crises. The support and guidance of this mentoring relationship is the foundation for the development of self-esteem based on academic achievement and confidence.
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE SYLVAN?
The Sylvan philosophy is a proven and practical approach to the development of skills based on a thorough diagnostic assessment and the subsequent development of a highly personalized plan of instruction. This initial evaluation provides a benchmark to measure our students’ progress and provide accountability to our parents.
Our teachers are state-certified and also receive Sylvan training. They are highly skilled at addressing not only immediate academic concerns, but also in building broad-based skill competence in concepts and comprehension.
Our programs incorporate both 'mastery and retention' to guarantee the transfer of newly learned skills into the classroom. Most importantly, we work in tandem with our families to establish programs that meet both long and short-term goals based on convenient scheduling, financial flexibility and personal testing results.
We consider Sylvan to be much more than a ‘tutoring service’. We hope to become an ‘educational partner’ ~ responsive and reliable ~ throughout the years. The early reading delays of today’s Beginning Reader may evolve into a middle-school student who may benefit from Study Skills or a high school Junior who seeks to boost her ACT scores. We are here to provide help and counsel in every ‘season’ of your student’s academic life.
AT SYLVAN...SUCCESS STARTS HERE!
SYLVAN STUDY SKILLS ~ THE SECRET TO STUDENT SUCCESS!
Sylvan Study Skills provides a 'toolbox' of strategic skills that will prepare your elementary, middle or high school student for academic success. Daily assignment planning, HW tips, organization and time management, test-taking strategies and note-taking skills are covered at all levels.
The Summer Slide...
Studies show that students can lose 3 to 5 months of learning over the summer - don't let this be your child! The average summer vacation lasts about 12 weeks, during which time millions of children have little or no enriching or reinforcing academic experiences. When young minds sit idle for these three months, the result is a phenomenon known as "summer learning loss", or the "summer slide". Because of these learning losses, teachers must often spend the first six to eight weeks of the school year re-teaching forgotten information to students instead of teaching new information and skills.
DON'T LET YOUR CHILD RIDE THE SUMMER SLIDE - SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER CAN HELP!
Let Sylvan help you 'create-a-camp'!! Design a personalized program for your child in whatever subject areas are needed: Beginning through advanced Reading Skills, Math basics, Algebra, Geometry, Study Skills, and Writing workshops for all grade levels.
Call our Director today to learn more about enrolling your child in one or more of these programs. They are surprisingly affordable, interactive and fun! 847-382-7755
HOORAY ~ I GET MATH!!!!
Goodbye math anxiety - hello great grades! Our highly trained tutors can help your child master challenging math concepts through our individualized programs. We also provide HW support in basic math, Algebra, Geometry, higher level math and ACT prep.
SylvanMathPrep.com: Our New 24/7 Online Homework Support Service
Finish your math homework faster and easier! With
SylvanMathPrep.com, you'll see short videos, corresponding
to the exact pages and concepts in your textbook, that
explain the math lessons you're studying.
SylvanMathPrep.com is available 24/7!
Click on videos, review practice problems, and take short quizzes (with the answers!) so you can
master the concepts in no time!
Contact us for more details on how you can get started!
BTW Getting ready for the ACT or SAT?
SylvanMathPrep can
help you study for the math portions of these tests as
well. A FREE online subscription is included with all our ACT and SAT Prep classes.
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