Contact Information

Phone: (314) 821-2228
Fax: (314) 821-1505
Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 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 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

    School Success for Language Arts

    With this complete language arts program, comprehensive reading and writing instruction helps your child develop into a well-rounded, confident language arts student. We guarantee results.
    * Guaranteed Reading progress
    * Individualized instruction with reading, writing and homework
    * Assessments pinpoint strengths and problem areas
    * Personalized learning plan tailored to student need
    * Caring, certified reading teachers
    * Ongoing parent conferences
    * Collaboration with student's school teacher
    * Number of sessions determined by plan
    Starting at $2500
    Ask about our flexible payment options!

    Language Arts Accelerator

    This flexible, 36 hour program is designed to quickly boost a subset of reading skills and build a child's confidence.
    The Language Arts Accelerator blends reading comprehension, word analysis and vocabulary to ensure your child receives a balanced approach to reading.
    * Focus on key reading skills
    * Extra reading practice with caring, certified teachers
    * Two Parent conferences

    $1500
    Ask about flexible payment options!

    Small group instruction in Reading, Math, Writing, State Test Prep, Study Skills and Homework Help

    Small group instruction in Reading, Math, Writing, State Test Prep, Study Skills and Homework Help. Students will begin to build the skills, habits and attitudes needed to succeed in school and in life.
    These small group instruction sessions will meet on Saturdays 9-12 am. Group size is limited to 4-8 students.


    Reading $960
    Saturdays 9-12am * 11 weeks
    $240 due at enrollment &
    $240 per mo over 4 month period

    Math $960
    Saturdays 9-12am * 11 weeks
    $240 due at enrollment &
    $240 per mo over 4 month period

    Writing $420
    Saturdays 9-12am * 3 Weeks
    2 payments of $210

    State Test Prep $900
    Saturdays 9-12am * 10 weeks
    $225 due at enrollment &
    $225 per mo over 4 month period
    Study Skills $900

    Saturdays 9-12am * 10 weeks
    $225 due at enrollment &
    $225 per mo over 4 month period

    Final Exam Booster $420
    Help students prepare for final exams
    Saturdays 9-12am * 3 weeks
    2 payments of $210

    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!

Writing

    School Success for Language Arts

    With this complete language arts program, comprehensive reading and writing instruction helps your child develop into a well-rounded, confident language arts student. We guarantee results.
    * Guaranteed Reading progress
    * Individualized instruction with reading, writing and homework
    * Assessments pinpoint strengths and problem areas
    * Personalized learning plan tailored to student need
    * Caring, certified reading teachers
    * Ongoing parent conferences
    * Collaboration with student's school teacher
    * Number of sessions determined by plan
    Starting at $2500
    Ask about our flexible payment options!

    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

    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

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

    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.