While it is very important to take a break at the close of the school year to rest and regain enthusiasm, the summer tutoring experience can be a relaxing and meaningful way to add reasonable weekly structure for educational growth. Unlike summer school, summer tutoring is flexible with family schedules and planned vacations.

Without the school year pressures of constant deadlines and grades, many students find that summer tutoring is a satisfying and fun learning experience. A positive summer experience can boost confidence and serve as a catalyst for success during the upcoming school year. For many students, review reinforce memory and help maintain recent academic gains.

Some students have specific goals that must be met over the summer in order to maintain school placement. However, many students choose summer tutoring purely for enrichment or to focus on a skill that was not developed fully during the hectic school year.

Summer Tutoring Services

Below is a list of services A.T.A.C. will provide during the Summer 2010 Session. Contact us to discuss your student’s needs: Please call (206) 547-1818 or write to office@atactutoring.com

Course Refreshers/ Previews/Enrichment
To improve mastery and retention before moving to the next level and to gain exposure and practice for challenging courses before school begins.

Math: Basic skills, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics
Humanities: English, Literary Analysis, Writing Development, History, Social Studies, Reading Comprehension
Languages: Spanish, French, Japanese
Science: Basic skills, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.
Standarized Test Prep:
Preparation tailored to individual needs.

• PSAT/SAT/SAT II
• ACT
• AP
• ISEE
College Essay/Application:
Ethical support for original essays.
Course Acceleration:
Individually designed projects for building strengths.
Study & Organizational Skills:
Time management, note taking, test preparation
Self-Monitoring & Organizational Skills:
For LD/ADHD students
Basic Computer & Research Skills

Summer Focus Sessions

Getting Started on the College Process:
Sessions to gain knowledge of the application process, expectations of the interview, and discussion of the purpose, scope, topic appropriateness and depth required by the personal essay.

Advance Attack on the Junior Year:
Sessions to learn and practice advanced study skills using the actual or simulated curriculums. Designed to increase awareness and build confidence before the rigors of the junior year.