Contact Information
| New Students: | (770) 988-3178 |
| Current Families: | (770) 988-3178 |
| Fax: | (770) 988-3179 |
| Monday: | By Appointment |
| Tuesday: | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | By Appointment |
| Thursday: | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday: | Closed |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Middle and Junior High School Tutoring Programs
Math
- Basic computation skills
- Fractions
- Decimals and percents
- Integers
- Probability and statistics
- Pre-algebra
- Geometry and measurement
- Algebra
- Problem solving
- And more!
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:
10-Hour Refresher ( Fraction Action I)
Fraction Action I! Making Fractions Fun. A fun approach for your child to improve understanding and gain confidence working with basic fractions.
• Model and write fractions.
• Find equivalent fractions.
• Add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators.
• Compare and order fractions.
10-Hour Refresher (Fraction Action II)
Fraction Action II! More Fractions. A fun approach for your child to improve advanced fraction skills and develop confidence working with fractions.
• Find equivalent fractions.
• Compare and ordering fractions.
• Add and subtract fractions.
• Multiply and divide fractions.
10-Hour Refresher ( Solve This!)
Solve This: Math Problem-Solving! Your child will become a confident, analytical thinker and problem solver. Students will explore many options to solve problems and discuss their tactics with the group.
• Review the problem-solving process: Understand, Plan, Solve, and Look Back.
• Learn and apply multiple problem-solving strategies such as: Draw a Picture, Find a Pattern, Work Backward, and Solve a Simpler Problem.
• Solve different types of word problems.
10-Hour Refresher (Solve This II)
Solve This: Math Problem-Solving! Your child will gain the skills to become a confident analytical thinker and problem-solver.
• Learn and apply multiple problem-solving strategies such as: Find a Pattern, Work Backward, Solve a Simpler Problem, Draw a Diagram, and Write an Equation.
• Write and solve equations for word problems.
• Use logic to solve puzzles.
• Solve geometry problems.
CRCT Preparation
This Customized CRCT Preparation Course is designed to provide students with the instruction, practice, and strategies needed to successfully complete the CRCT in the critical areas of reading and math.
The course wil instill confidence and limit test anxiety often associated with high-stakes testing.
Programs will focus on everything from vocabulary, word etymologies, data analysis and literary comprehension to algebra, geometry, probability and other mathematical skills.
Programs available for all grade levels.
Reading
- Word analysis
- Vocabulary
- Fluency
- Reading comprehension
- And more!
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:
CRCT Preparation
This Customized CRCT Preparation Course is designed to provide students with the instruction, practice, and strategies needed to successfully complete the CRCT in the critical areas of reading and math.
The course wil instill confidence and limit test anxiety often associated with high-stakes testing.
Programs will focus on everything from vocabulary, word etymologies, data analysis and literary comprehension to algebra, geometry, probability and other mathematical skills.
Programs available for all grade levels.
Writing
- 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:
10-Hour Refresher (Write On!)
Write On! Writing Styles Camp. Your child will have fun engaging in different roles as authors, while practicing and improving writing skills.
• Write descriptive, informative and persuasive pieces.
• Write as a newspaper reporter, an advertiser, a movie critic, and more.
• Create and illustrate stories.
10-Hour Refresher (Writing Techniques)
Write On! Writing Techniques. Your child will become a more confident writer while exploring and learning various writing techniques.
• Practice different approaches to prewriting.
• Discover your literary voice.
• Create a unique piece of work that reflects your style.
CRCT Preparation
This Customized CRCT Preparation Course is designed to provide students with the instruction, practice, and strategies needed to successfully complete the CRCT in the critical areas of reading and math.
The course wil instill confidence and limit test anxiety often associated with high-stakes testing.
Programs will focus on everything from vocabulary, word etymologies, data analysis and literary comprehension to algebra, geometry, probability and other mathematical skills.
Programs available for all grade levels.
Study Skills
- Organization and time management
- Note-taking
- Reading and studying
- Test-taking strategies
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: