Is Your Child Ready for Algebra?

Known as a "gateway course," algebra is the foundation for higher-level high school math and science classes and thus a critical stepping stone to student's success. Make sure your child is ready by having them take a FREE Algebra Readiness Check-Up!

Weak algebra skills can lead to:

• Lower ACT/SAT^® scores
• Limited access to colleges and universities
• Restricted careers

This 21-question Algebra Readiness Check-Up will help your student determine if they are ready for Algebra. Their personalized Algebra Fitness Breakdown will highlight their strengths, areas that require focus, and provide online resources to help them get in tip-top shape for algebra!

Register today: www.Fit4Algebra.org

Are You Ready for Math?

The Sylvan Math Checkup is a short math skills analysis that will pinpoint specific areas in which your child may need extra focus to be successful in math. This checkup is proctored and assessed by our certified math specialists - and it’s FREE!

The Sylvan Math Checkup will be offered:

• Mondays 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
• Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Saturdays 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

A quick checkup of your child’s math skills could make this year the best school year ever!

Register now for your FREE Sylvan Math Checkup!

Sylvan Gives Back!

We know that inspiring students to reach their full potential requires a team.  That's why Sylvan Learning has been an enthusiastic participant in school and classroom partnerships.  Through Sylvan Learning's Give Back Initiatives, we are bringing our extensive resources, knowledge and passion for education directly to your students (at school and home) with an array of awards, grants and customizable programs. As allies in education, together we can inspire learning, increase confidence, and improve academic outcomes for children.

Sylvan Eddy:
Schools K-12
Educational Excellence Award - Sylvan Learning understands that the time and resources needed to support innovative learning strategies are not always readily available.  The Sylvan EDDY awards are monetary prizes designed specifically to encourage educators to take risks and be creative in their approaches to teaching.

Adopt-a-Classroom Grant:
Schools K-6
Let us adopt a lucky K-6 classroom in your school.  In collaboration with the classroom teacher, Sylvan will work to customize a program designed to enhance the classroom experience.  We'll bring our knowledge, expertise, and passion, along with supplies, prizes and pizza parties.

Contact us today!
To learn more about any of these programs or to learn how we can partner with your school or organization contact us today --  888-YES-SYLVAN  (888-937-7958)

Sheffield Sylvan Learning Center Recognized for Academic Excellence

On December 11, 2008, the Sheffield Sylvan Learning Center received one of the company's highest honors - the President's Award for Academic Excellence. "I am pleased to congratulate the entire Sheffield Team for their excellent achievements in 2008. They serve as role models and leaders in the company," said President Randy Rohde.

Free SAT/ACT Testing!

More than three million college admissions tests are administered each year, making the SAT and the ACT two of the most important exams that a high school student will ever take. In order to perform at their best, students should become familiar with the style and types of questions on the tests, in order to avoid “trap-door answers.” Above all, students need to work through as many practice questions and tests as possible in the weeks and months leading up to the actual exam.

Sylvan Learning Center of Sheffield will be offering free practice exams to take in the center the first Saturday of every month at 9:30am or by appointment. 

Contact us today to reserve your spot for a free practice exam.

*SAT is registered trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board, which makes no endorsement of this program.

Are you prepared for the SAT/ACT?

Seminar	Start Date	Meeting Days	Meeting Times	Test Date
ACT	August 2, 2011	Tues and Thurs	5:30 - 7:30 PM	September 10, 2011
ACT	September 13, 2011	Tues and Thurs	5:30 - 7:30 PM	October 22, 2011
ACT	October 25, 2011	Tues and Thurs	5:30 - 7:30 PM	December 10, 2011
ACT	January 3, 2012	Tues and Thurs	5:30 - 7:30 PM	February 11, 2012
ACT	March 6, 2012	Tues and Thurs	5:30 - 7:30 PM	April 14, 2012
ACT	May 1, 2012	Tues and Thurs	5:30 - 7:30 PM	June 9, 2012
SAT	August 8, 2011	Mon and Wed	5:30 - 7:30 PM	October 1, 2011
SAT	September 14, 2011	Mon and Wed	5:30 - 7:30 PM	November 5, 2011
SAT	October 10, 2011	Mon and Wed	5:30 - 7:30 PM	December 3, 2011
SAT	December 7, 2011	Mon and Wed	5:30 - 7:30 PM	January 28, 2012
SAT	January 4, 2012	Mon and Wed	5:30 - 7:30 PM	March 10, 2012
SAT	March 14, 2012	Mon and Wed	5:30 - 7:30 PM	May 5, 2012
SAT	April 9, 2012	Mon and Wed	5:30 - 7:30PM	June 2, 2012

*SAT is registered trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board, which makes no endorsement
of this program

Get Your College Coach at Sylvan!

Sylvan is proud to offer our College Coach programs for college-bound students.


Why does a student need Sylvan College Coach?

Students are applying to college in historical numbers, making the application process more competitive than ever. Recent studies have shown students may not be as adequately prepared for college as they should be, as evidenced by a 50% college dropout rate.

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MORE COMPETITIVE
Not only are there more students than ever applying to college, they are also submitting an average of six to seven applications per student. This flood of applications can make the admissions process challenging.

STUDENTS NOT PROPERLY PREPARED
There seems to be a growing disparity between the level of work that is expected in high school versus what is expected in college. Once enrolled, many students are finding they are not as prepared as they should be to make the transition.
• Only 36% of students earn their
Bachelor’s Degree in four years.
• Nearly 50% of students attending
college will never finish
However, those students who earn their degree earn 72% more than those who do not get their degree.

Complimentary PTO/PTA Presentations

Sylvan Learning Center of Sheffield has a variety of presentations available for your PTO/PTA Meetings! All workshops are provided at no cost to schools and organizations. If you would like more information on workshops, please call Randy Rohde at (440) 991-6717.
Various topics include:
Building Strong Relationships with Teachers
Cooperative parent-teacher relationships are important to parents too. The materials provided will allow parents to discover ways to get involved in their child's school in productive ways. Each parent will receive ideas and strategies that are immediately actionable at home and school.

At-Home Strategies for School Success
Develop homework strategies and create independent learners

Avoiding the Report Card Surprise
Using the tools of organization and communciation to handle a problem report card

Confidence with Computation
Straightforward techniques to help you child and the value of practice

From Stress to Success
Test taking strategies and creating the right conditions

Learning Styles
Identify learning styles and determine your preference and your child's preference.

Reading and Your Child
What is reading, developmental factors and suggestions

Motivating Students
Discuss ability, desire and encouragement and learn about Study Contracts

Survival Tips for School Success
Goal setting, time management, organizational skills and test anxiety

Book Adventure – Read. Click. Win!

Book Adventure is the free, online reading incentive program that makes reading fun for students in grades K-8. Children use Book Adventure to create personalized book lists from over 7,000 titles, read the books offline, take online quizzes on the books, and earn prizes for reading. Based in Baltimore, MD, the non-profit Book Adventure initiative was created by the Sylvan Learning Foundation. National sponsors of the Book Adventure initiative include Sylvan Learning Center, R.R. Bowker, Barnes & Noble.com, and Houghton Mifflen.

BookAdeventure.com is a free online reading program that uses technology and incentives to motivate children to read. Book Adventure has more than 500,000 registered users, with more than 74,000 classrooms using the site as a reading source. Children have taken more than 1.8 million quizzes since the site was established in April 1999.

To sign up for Book Adventure, students, parents and teachers can log onto the site at:

www.bookadventure.com