Contact Information
| Phone: | (480) 963-5900 |
| Fax: | (480) 963-5915 |
| Monday: | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday: | By Appointment |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
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Success In The Classroom!
Study after study has shown that parental involvement is the number one determinant of how well all children do in school. Try these ten
ways to help your kids succeed in the classroom -- and beyond.
#1: Create an environment in your home that encourages learning.
Doing so will have a major influence on how well your children do in school. Make sure that appropriate materials -- from puzzles to paints to computers -- are available to stimulate their curiosity.
#2: Provide your children with a well-balanced life.
A stable home filled with love serves as a solid foundation for getting straight A’s.
Establish routines so your children get enough sleep, eat regular, nourishing meals, and exercise.
#3: Read to your children every day.
Most of the learning your children achieve in school involves reading. Read to your kids to raise their interest in reading, to expand and enrich their vocabularies, and to broaden their experiences.
#4: Encourage them to read extensively.
The more children read, the better their reading skills become. Make sure there is a wide variety of interesting reading materials in your home to encourage the reading habit.
#5: Show your children how to be organized.
One of the best ways to teach organizational skills is through example. Show your children how to use such organizational tools as assignment pads, calendars, notebooks, binders, and backpacks.
#6: Teach them effective study skills.
Good study skills are absolutely essential to get good grades. Encourage them to have a regular time for studying, and provide a study place that is free of distractions.
#7: Urge your children to listen and participate in class.
Listening in class is the easy way for children to learn. Advise your older children to take notes, which will help them concentrate on what is being said.
#8: Help your children learn how to tackle homework.
Doing homework reinforces what your children learn in school. Help them learn what assignments to do first and how to plan their time. Encourage them not to rush through their homework.
#9: Talk to your children about school.
Your children spend hours in school every day. Show that you are genuinely interested in their day by asking questions about what they did and talking with them about the papers they bring home.
#10: Develop a good relationship with your children’s teachers.
Be sure to attend parent-teacher conferences, visit your kids’ classrooms, and volunteer to help their teachers. And don't forget to
express your appreciation to teachers for all that they do for your children.
ACE THE SAT!
Is your student ready for the SAT? There is a lot of pressure for students to score well on the SAT and the next test date is just around the corner. SAT scores play a critical role in the admissions process at top colleges and universities. The test score can affect the chances of getting into a first choice school. To do your best on the SAT and increase your college options, prepare with an SAT Prep course at Sylvan Learning Center. If you enroll now, you can start the course that will help you perform your best on the upcoming fall and spring test dates.
What’s the best way to prepare for the SAT exam? Academic test research indicates that the most effective way is through small classes with highly trained teachers and a personalized program. This is exactly what you will find with Sylvan SAT Prep. You’ll have plenty of individual attention with teachers who will give you the help you need to prepare for the big exam. In this supportive Sylvan classroom atmosphere, you’ll gain the confidence to do your best.
Sylvan SAT Prep is offered exclusively through Sylvan Learning Center, a worldwide leader in personalized K-12 supplemental education and test preparation. Successfully delivered to college-bound juniors and seniors, the Sylvan SAT Prep program provides powerful test-taking strategies, all-inclusive course materials, and solid content review. Sylvan’s trained teachers work with students individually in math and verbal skills, giving them the strategies they need to succeed. Most importantly, Sylvan SAT Prep produces results. Students who have attended our prep classes have raised their scores— and are now enrolled at their first-choice colleges!
As you review your SAT Prep choices, you’ll find Sylvan’s unique personalized program costs about the same as larger classes with less individual attention offered by other test prep companies. Call today to receive your free practice SAT and find out how Sylvan can help you achieve your best score.
Important SAT Test Dates:
October 1, 2011
November 5, 2011
December 3, 2011
January 28, 2012
March 10, 2012
May 5, 2012
SAT is registered trademark of the College
Entrance Examination Board, which makes no endorsement of
this program.
Is Your Child Ready For The SAT?
August 2011 - Our SAT prep program is an excellent way to ensure that your child scores as high as possible on the SAT. We provide a small group setting, where students get the individualized attention they need. Our tutors are certified, and specialize in either language or math. Bring a friend into Sylvan of Gilbert and each of you will get $25.00 off the cost of the SAT preparation program.
| SAT Test Date | Start Date | Meeting Days | Meeting Times | Time Frame | Cost |
| October 1, 2011 | August 30, 2011 | Tues & Thurs | 4:30pm-7:00pm | 5 Week Course | $795.00 |
| November 5, 2011 | October 4, 2011 | Tues & Thurs | 4:30pm-7:00pm | 5 Week Course | $795.00 |
| December 3, 2011 | October 29, 2011 | Tues & Thurs | 4:30pm-7:00pm | 5 Week Course | $795.00 |
*Saturday classes are required for the above courses.
Important SAT Test Dates:
October 1, 2011
November 5, 2011
December 3, 2011
January 28, 2012
March 10, 2012
May 5, 2012
* All Prep courses are held at our Mesa location, 4121 E Valley Auto Drive, Suite 106, Mesa, AZ 85206 - Located Off Of Baseline between Val Vista and Greenfield. (South Of The Department Of Motor Vehicles)
Tutoring Checklist
Use this checklist when considering tutoring services for your child.
How do you know where to turn for tutoring services? It's always a good idea for parents to talk to teachers and counselors at school. As professional educators, they'll have a good idea of the tutoring services available - and what works.
Beyond that, there are several key points for parents to consider: customization, experience, certification, communication, convenience and guaranteed results.
Your child's education is important, so take the time to ask plenty of questions before making a choice:
Is your child's tutor...
Highly trained and certified in all subjects?
A kind, caring educator dedicated to your child's success?
Backed with 25 years of success helping millions of children?
Does your child's tutor offer...
Flexible scheduling?
The convenience of in-center or live, online tutoring?
Formal progress reports at regular intervals to show progress?
A fun, warm and caring educational environment?
Proven strategies for learning?
Customized tutoring for your child's unique needs?
Vision and hearing screening?
Flexible financing and payment methods?
Can your child's tutor...
Provide a personalized assessment before beginning instruction?
Identify the exact skill gaps that need to be strengthened?
Keep your child motivated and engaged throughout the entire tutoring program?
Teach organization, time management, note- and test-taking?
Give your child confidence that goes beyond the classroom?
Guarantee your child's progress?
Only Sylvan can answer "yes" to all of the above. Call 480-963-5900 now.
Introducing SylvanMathPrep.com: Sylvan's New Online Homework Support Service
Finish your homework faster and easier! With WWW.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 presents math problems in a new way, shows you the work so you can see how to do it, and provides practice problems (with the answers!), so you can master the concepts in no time!
To get started, visit WWW.SylvanMathPrep.com to sign up - a free trial is available! Select your textbook and page number and the video will explain what you need to know.
Getting ready for the SAT? SylvanMathPrep.com can help you study for the math portions of this test as well. Sign Up Today!
Did Your Child Make The Grade?
Progress reports and/or report cards will be arriving soon. Did your child make the grade? If your child is not doing as well as you want, Sylvan of Gilbert/Queen Creek can help. Call 480-963-5900 and one of our directors can advise you on the best way that our certified tutors can help.
Remember we can help with reading, writing, basic math, study skills, upper level math (including algebra, geometry)and much more. Help is just a phone call away!
Book Adventure
Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create their own book lists from over 7,000 recommended titles, take multiple choice quizzes on the books they've read, and earn points and prizes for their literary successes. Book Adventure was created by and is maintained by Sylvan Learning.
Rex and Bailey have found new adventures to introduce their Book Adventure friends to. New quizzes have been added each month since the beginning of the year and Rex and Bailey are looking forward to summer activities to get your child more involved with reading and literacy.
Sylvan Available Online!
The rising price of fuel seems to be affecting all of us. At Sylvan of Gilbert/Queen Creek, we are trying to help with this. We offer live, on-line instruction from the comfort of your own home. Students can work on Academic Reading, Math Essentials (grades 3-8) or Algebra with Sylvan qualified tutors. It is a great option for many families.
Log on to SylvanOnline.com to view a 5 minute demonstration. Call and speak with a Director at Sylvan of Gilbert for more information.