Contact Information

Phone: (916) 753-1690
Fax: (916) 753-1694
Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Middle and Junior High School Tutoring Programs

Math

    Algebra Seminar

    Need Help Getting Ready for Algebra?

    Our Algebra Seminar focuses on 6 concepts your child needs for success in Algebra I. Recommended for Pre-Algebra students getting ready for Algebra I, as well as Algebra I students, this seminar is 10 to 12 hours long and can be scheduled at your convenience.

    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 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!

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.

Study Skills

    Test Prep Workshop

    We have something to help your child combat his or her test anxiety and help him or her feel prepared for the day of the test.

    Our Test Taking Workshop focuses on getting your kids ready to take all kinds of tests - not just state tests but weekly subject tests as well! In 10 hours, your student will work on topics like these:

    How to take different types of tests.
    Managing test anxiety.
    How to prepare for tests.

    Each Seminar is 10 hours can be scheduled for your convenience.

    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