Contact Information

Phone: (210) 923-8700
Fax: (210) 923-0727
Monday: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 1:00 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!

    Fast Facts Summer Camp

    Help your child improve his/her understanding of basic addition and subtraction, and multiplication and division facts, while increasing speed and accuracy. The first week will cover addition/subtraction. The second week will cover multiplication/division.
    Sign up for both weeks and receive a discount!

    July 23-Aug. 30 Monday-Friday
    2:00-4:00 pm
    Mention that you read about this camp on the website and receive $25 off!

    Pre-Algebra Summer Camp

    Your child will review and strengthen the math skills most necessary for success in high school math, such as fractions, decimals, integers, and ration, proportion and percent.

    Aug. 6-10 Monday-Friday
    2:00-4:00 pm
    $195

    Algebra Summer Camp

    Grades 8-11
    This program will focus on key Algebra 1 concepts. It is the perfect camp for students needing a review of Algebra 1 or for students wanting a "jumpstart" on Algebra 1.
    July 9-Aug. 1
    Monday through Thursday
    4:00-6:00 pm
    30 hours of instruction
    $999

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!

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

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.

College Prep

    Advanced Reading Skills Camp

    This camp is ideal for the on-level or above level student who would like to become a more effective and efficient reader. Students will work to increase their reading rates and comprehension skills. This camp is perfect for the student entering middle school, high school and college- or for the student preparing for SAT's.
    Grades 7th-12th
    July 23-27 Mon.-Fri
    5:30-7:30 pm
    $195

Academic Camps

    Fast Facts Summer Camp

    Help your child improve his/her understanding of basic addition and subtraction, and multiplication and division facts, while increasing speed and accuracy. The first week will cover addition/subtraction. The second week will cover multiplication/division.
    Sign up for both weeks and receive a discount!

    July 23-Aug. 30 Monday-Friday
    2:00-4:00 pm
    Mention that you read about this camp on the website and receive $25 off!

    Pre-Algebra Summer Camp

    Your child will review and strengthen the math skills most necessary for success in high school math, such as fractions, decimals, integers, and ration, proportion and percent.

    Aug. 6-10 Monday-Friday
    2:00-4:00 pm
    $195

    Advanced Reading Skills Camp

    This camp is ideal for the on-level or above level student who would like to become a more effective and efficient reader. Students will work to increase their reading rates and comprehension skills. This camp is perfect for the student entering middle school, high school and college- or for the student preparing for SAT's.
    Grades 7th-12th
    July 23-27 Mon.-Fri
    5:30-7:30 pm
    $195