Supplemental Support in Mathematics and English Language Arts
- Target Grades: K - 8
- Time Commitment: Minimum of 2 hours weekly
- Student to Teacher Ratio – One-on-one and small group sessions available
The Supplemental Support program is designed to complement and reinforce the school-day curriculum. In order to ensure alignment, ACLC tutors work collaboratively with the school-day instructional staff in selecting the curricular topics and strategies to be covered. The Supplemental Support program is ideal for students performing on grade level, but in need of additional support to master new concepts. During sessions, students are able to review coursework taught during the school day, seek clarification, and practice key concepts. The goal is to ensure that students remain on grade level.
Targeted Instruction in Mathematics
- Target Grades: K - 8
- Time Commitment: Minimum of 2 hours weekly
- Student to Teacher Ratio – One-on-one and small group sessions available
Students performing two or more grade levels below will be offered remedial instructions in mathematics. A diagnostic exam will be administered in order to identify core concepts for instruction, including arithmetic, place value, money, time, number theory, fractions, decimals, percents, data analysis and geometry. The goal is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to master advanced concepts and perform on grade level. Ongoing communication with the student’s school-day teacher informs the instructional plan and allows for continuous feedback and alignment.
Targeted Instruction in English Language Arts
- Target Grades: K - 8
- Time Commitment: Minimum of 2 hours weekly
- Student to Teacher Ratio – One-on-one and small group sessions available
Students performing two or more grade levels below will be offered remedial instructions in English Language Arts Students will focus on developing their grammatical and Reading Comprehension skills. The instruction provided is designed to ensure that students reach proficiency. Ongoing communication with the student’s school-day teacher informs the instructional plan and allows for continuous feedback and alignment.
Targeted Instruction in Reading (Phonics)
- Target Grades: K - 3
- Time Commitment: Minimum of 2 hours weekly
- Student to Teacher Ratio – One-on-one and small group sessions available
Ideal for beginning readers and students performing below grade level - this reading program incorporates a strong phonics component. Using a multi-sensory approach, instructors will teach key concepts including beginning and ending sound, long and short vowel sounds, constantans recognition and sounds, rhymes, fluency and ABC order. Teachers receive monthly progress reports and are invited to meet with ACLC staff to ensure that strategies taught are aligned with school-day instruction.
Targeted Instruction in Writing
- Target Grades: 2 - 8
- Time Commitment: Minimum of 2 hours weekly
- Student to Teacher Ratio – One-on-one and small group sessions available
The writing program focuses on fundamental strategies and concepts including sentence and paragraph structure, main idea and support details, style, tone, vocabulary and grammar. Students will learn to write with clear focus, coherent organization and ample details. Middle school students will learn about and practice writing all essay styles including persuasive/argumentative, comparative, and descriptive essays.
MCAS Preparation - Mathematics & English Language Arts
- Target Grades: 3 - 8
- Time Commitment: Minimum of 2 hours weekly
- Student to Teacher Ratio – One-on-one and small group sessions available
During the course, students learn practical testing taking strategies. Using a minimum of three practice tests students receive instructions on concepts that present a challenge to them. An emphasis is placed on open-response questions as most students lose points in this area. The course requires limited communication with the school day teacher.
ISEE/SSAT Preparation
- Target Grades: 5 - 8
- Time Commitment: Minimum of 2 hours weekly
- Student to Teacher Ratio – Small group
The Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) is a three-hour admission test that has three levels: a Lower Level, Middle Level, and Upper Level. The Lower Level is for students currently in grades 4 and 5 who are candidates for admission to grades 5 and 6. The Middle Level is for students in grades 6 and 7 who are candidates for grades 7 and 8. The Upper Level is for students in grades 8 through 11 who are candidates for grades 9 through 12.
The Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) consists of two parts: a brief essay, and a multiple-choice aptitude test which measures your ability to solve mathematics problems, to use language, and to comprehend what you read. The test is administered on two levels: Lower and Middle.
ACLC’s ISEE and SSAT prep classes prepare students to achieve a score on these tests that will lead to an invitation to attend the nation’s most respected and competitive private school.
Summer Program
This year, ACLC features a rigorous summer educational program--a chance for your child to improve his or her skills in Mathematics or English before the school year. Courses are designed to enable students to review and master concepts that were difficult for them during the year and also to give students the edge on concepts they will learn in their next grade in September. This program affords students the benefit of a small group setting. There will be no more than 7 students in a group.
You may also Mail us the Summer Academy Registration Forms by downloading the forms below:
Elementary School Summer Academy Registration Form
Middle School Summer Academy Mail Registration Form
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