The New Year and the Second Semester are begining now!

The second semester of school is begining.  Take advantage of our late afternoon and evening hours, Monday through Thursday. Monday's and Wednesday's the hours of  4pm, 5pm, and 6pm.  Tuesday's and Thursday's the start times of 4pm,5pm,6pm,and 7pm  Saturdays remain the same,  9am, 10am, 11am, and 12pm start times.  Catch Up, Keep Up, and Get Ahead as school has moved into the New Year!

SylvanTestPrep.com has arrived!!

SylvanTestPrep.com has arrived and offers ACT, SAT, PSAT, and Plan programs online with video guidance, Practice testing and the Vocabulary Word Bank. Call our center now,  for more information regarding this New Dynamic Program to enhance and Grow your college prep test scores.
 

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Sylvan Woodridge Monthly Newsletters

Sylvan Learning of Woodridge is working to keep you informed and up to date about all things geared to your children's education. At your leisure, read any and all of our monthly newsletters, and please call us with any questions or observations.

Allow Sylvan learning of Woodridge to Positvely Impact your child's second semester of school!

Shift your Academic skills into High Gear!
As we have reached the end of the first semester of school, let Sylvan Learning of Woodridge have a positive impact  for your kids and move them into the rest of the school year,  on a positive note. Now is a great time to Catch up, Keep Up, or Get Ahead!

Reading, Writing, Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Homework Support, Study Skills, ACT Prep-SAT Prep, SMP.com, SylvanTestPrep.com for ACT , SAT, PSAT, and PIan, In- Center and Online Tutoring, to catch up and get ahead, as well as for enrichment. 

Act Prep Classes Start Planning Ahead!

ACT Prep classes begin Saturday February 18th, or Tuesday, February 21st, for the ACT test on April 14th.  ACT Prep class Enrollment for the April ACT test is going on now. Please give us a call now at 630-968-8474 with any questions you may have as to how rewarding these ACT Prep classes can be for your child. Bring a friend and save $50 off ACT Prep program.  Enroll early, Save a Spot, and Save $50.

The next  ACT/SAT Free practice test is scheduled for February 11th 2012. Call us now to reserve a spot for this FREE practice college prep test, and begin to prepare for the ACT test on April 14th.

Ask about our new SylvanTestPrep.com online program to also use at home to prepare for ACT,SAT, PSAT, and Plan tests.
Cost is as low as $295 for 12 months of preparation.

FREE Diag Days for ACT/SAT test prep!!

We are holding a FREE Diag Day for ACT/SAT practice tests on Saturday, February 11th!                                                                                              
We will provide FREE practice tests for either the ACT or the SAT on the following days:  Saturday, February 11th, and April 4th.
For those planning on taking the ACT test in April, these Free Practice Tests will provide a great benchmark for where you stand in preparation for the April 14th Test date.  We will score the tests and go over the results with each of the families that take advantage of the Free Diag Days for college prep tests. This date is set to give each of you lead time prior to the actual test dates to see where you are and make plans to grow your scores. Please call us at least 2 weeks in advance of the scheduled dates to schedule your FREE Diag Day for ACT or SAT testing.

Our next ACT Prep program for the April 14th ACT test is scheduled to begin Saturday, February 18th, or Tuesday, February 21st.  Spaces are limited so please call today and save a space.  Save $50 if you enroll and pay for your spot in January. Call and reserve a spot as we keep the groups small for most effective teaching and learning.

Is Your child Ready for Algebra?

Known as a "gateway course," algebra is the foundation for higher-level high school math and science classes, and thus a critical stepping stone to student's success.  Make sure your child is ready by having them take a FREE Algebra Readiness Check-up!

Weak algebra skills can lead to :

• Lower ACT/SAT* scores
• Limited access to college and universities
• Restricted Careers

How can you tell if your child needs tutoring?

The notion of tutoring, whether it’s to catch up, keep up or get ahead, has been around for a very long time. Socrates, for instance, tutored Plato and Plato tutored Aristotle. These were all bright philosophers and scholars who learned from someone who knew more. So, how can parents know when a personal instructor is right for their child?

Supplemental education may be the answer, if your child:

• Demonstrates a pattern of slowly worsening grades in school
• Develops low self esteem and thinks negatively of himself in relation to his school performance
• Makes excuses as to why she is not working up to potential
• Misbehaves in school or loses interest in learning
• Is preparing for college testing, including college entrance exams, SAT and ACT tests
• Struggles to focus on a task (e.g. - spending more time daydreaming than on homework)
• Has test scores that do not reflect her daily performance

A good personal instructor will inspire and help students - at all levels of academic accomplishment, develop study habits and organizational skills that will result in significantly improved schoolwork and test scores. Taking the time to consider whether to hire supplemental assistance means parents are giving their children an opportunity to excel in the classroom.

When children are successful in school, they build confidence that translates into all areas of their life, helping them build a strong foundation for a successful future. The purpose of tutoring is to teach children efficient learning skills and techniques to use in the classroom and, ultimately, in the workforce as adults. It is important that parents take action early and seek a reputable supplemental education service that personalizes and develops these skills for success.

If you notice that your child is struggling with homework, the first step is talking with your child and determining the underlying cause. Once you know the potential source of difficulty, it will be easier to develop a strategy for changing the struggle into success.

Even a child who is doing well in the classroom may benefit from outside help to sharpen study and test-taking skills. A supplemental education provider can help your child prepare for a test, catch up or get ahead in a particular subject area.

What should parents look for when selecting a tutor? Make sure the instructor is licensed and certified. Get recommendations from family, friends and teachers, and ask prospective tutors for references from previous employers and students. Or, hire a respected supplemental education company with a proven record of academic success.

Ask personal instructors how they will help your child master a specific skill and request an assessment to gauge your child’s current level. A good teacher will require that a child learn a specific skill before advancing to the next academic level, and, by utilizing the results of an assessment, you can benchmark your child’s progress. Most importantly, ensure the instructor will work with you and your child’s teachers to create a personal learning program based on your child’s current needs

If you’re looking for maximum flexibility, consider online educational services. Look for online programs that offer real-time assistance where students obtain individualized attention and personalized programs taught by highly trained and certified teachers – from the convenience of home.

Although parents may not have the necessary skills to tutor their child, they can take the right step by obtaining the proper academic help.

Introducing SylvanMathPrep.com: Sylvan new online Homework Support Service

Finish your homework faster and easier! withSylvanMathPrep.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 presents math problems in a new way, shows you the work so you can see how to do it, and provides practice problems(with answers!), so you can master the concepts in no time!

Contact us for more details on how you can get started!

Getting Ready for the SAT or ACT? SylvanMathPrep.com can help you study for the math portions of these tests as well. Contact us Today!

Book Adventure! Read. Click. Win!

Book Adventure is the free, online reading incentive program that makes reading fun for students in grades K-8. Children use Book Adventure to create personalized book lists from over 7,000 titles, read the books offline, take online quizzes on the books, and earn prizes for reading. Based in Baltimore, MD, the non-profit Book Adventure initiative was created by the Sylvan Learning Foundation.

BookAdventure.com is a free online reading program that uses technology and incentives to motivate children to read. Book Adventure has more than 4 million registered users, with more than 130,000 classrooms using the site as a reading source. Children have taken more than 14 million quizzes since the site was established in April 1999.

To sign up for Book Adventure, students, parents and teachers can log onto the site at:

www.bookadventure.com

DrRickBlog.com Offers Education News, Tips, and Expert Advice

Looking for advice on homework, writing, test-taking, and other educational topics? For creative ideas and tools for students from pre-K to high school. Hear the latest ideas and advice from education expert Richrd E. Bavaria, Ph.D (aka "Dr. Rick")!
In his new blog-http://www.drrickblog.com
Dr. Rick will discuss the latest issues in education and offer tips and tools for students of all ages.

DrRickBlog.com will include current and relevant news article, reference lists with additional resources, and many other exciting sections as the site continues to expand. Serving as a supportive destination for parents and educators to visit all year long, all are invited to post their own feedback and views!