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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 extra 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!

    To gain a better understanding of how Sylvan can help improve math skills, click here.

    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 subjects we can provide help with today.

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    Watch the video to understand challenges middle school students face that impact academic performance.

    State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)

    In 2011 Texas began using the STAAR test in order to determine the academic readiness of Texas students. Sylvan has aligned its curriculum to meet the challenges of the STAAR test. In addition to offering quality content and instruction with certified teachers, we teach test taking strategies, use an skills assessment to pinpoint areas in which to focus and build a personalized lesson plan. Help your student be confident and well prepared and enroll today!

    To gain a better understanding of how Sylvan can help with the STAAR test, click here.

    Sylvan Online - LIVE Instruction by Certified Teachers from Home!

    Sylvan Online allows students who need help with reading, math and Algebra to get live online tutoring from home. This is NOT a tutorial or a web classroom with many students. It is individulaized instruction from certified teachers.

    Programs available online are as follows:

    • Academic Reading (Grades 2 - 12)
    • Math Essentials (Grades 1 - 8)
    • Algebra I
    Click here for a detailed document on how Sylvan Online works.

    This program is so effective that we have taught over 70,000 students and schools hire us on a regular basis.

    Click here to see a two page document with academic results and screen shots!

Reading

    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!

    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.

    State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)

    In 2011 Texas began using the STAAR test in order to determine the academic readiness of Texas students. Sylvan has aligned its curriculum to meet the challenges of the STAAR test. In addition to offering quality content and instruction with certified teachers, we teach test taking strategies, use an skills assessment to pinpoint areas in which to focus and build a personalized lesson plan. Help your student be confident and well prepared and enroll today!

    To gain a better understanding of how Sylvan can help with the STAAR test, click here.

    Sylvan Online - LIVE Instruction by Certified Teachers from Home!

    Sylvan Online allows students who need help with reading, math and Algebra to get live online tutoring from home. This is NOT a tutorial or a web classroom with many students. It is individulaized instruction from certified teachers.

    Programs available online are as follows:

    • Academic Reading (Grades 2 - 12)
    • Math Essentials (Grades 1 - 8)
    • Algebra I
    Click here for a detailed document on how Sylvan Online works.

    This program is so effective that we have taught over 70,000 students and schools hire us on a regular basis.

    Click here to see a two page document with academic results and screen shots!

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

    State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)

    In 2011 Texas began using the STAAR test in order to determine the academic readiness of Texas students. Sylvan has aligned its curriculum to meet the challenges of the STAAR test. In addition to offering quality content and instruction with certified teachers, we teach test taking strategies, use an skills assessment to pinpoint areas in which to focus and build a personalized lesson plan. Help your student be confident and well prepared and enroll today!

    To gain a better understanding of how Sylvan can help with the STAAR test, click here.

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 subjects we can provide help with today.

    To SAVE 25% on Homework Support click here!

    Watch the video to understand challenges middle school students face that impact academic performance.

Test Prep

    State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)

    In 2011 Texas began using the STAAR test in order to determine the academic readiness of Texas students. Sylvan has aligned its curriculum to meet the challenges of the STAAR test. In addition to offering quality content and instruction with certified teachers, we teach test taking strategies, use an skills assessment to pinpoint areas in which to focus and build a personalized lesson plan. Help your student be confident and well prepared and enroll today!

    To gain a better understanding of how Sylvan can help with the STAAR test, click here.

Academic Camps

    Middle and Junior High School Academic Camps

    Looking for an opportunity to improve your child’s math, reading, writing or study and organizational skills when school is out? We offer a number of fun camp programs for middle and junior high school students. Contact us to learn more today!