Middle School Programs

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Test Taking Strategies/Study and Organizational Skills

Students at all levels will benefit from
improved standardized test taking as well as study and time management skills. This class will enable students of all ages to develop test taking skills focused on all tests: standardized and regular. In addition, students will develop personal
study and time management skills that work best for their individual learning styles and academic needs. Students learn to work productively within the busy time schedules and constraints of today's family.
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Getting Ready to Succeed in Middle School

Essential for 2009/2010 6th graders and struggling 7th graders, this class will help develop necessary study skill for middle school success and help overcome some of the anxieties of transitioning to the middle school campus. Organization, planning, remembering information, and middle school life skills will be focus areas. Start middle school with confidence. 12 hours of instruction. Mountainside and Cocopah. Cost: $275

 

Getting Ready to Succeed in High School - Standard

A MUST for incoming Fall 2009 freshmen and struggling sophomores. Build strong study skills, resource knowledge, writing skills, keys to overcome test and math anxiety, and confidence to succeed in high School. 12 hours of instruction at DMHS or Chaparral. Cost: $275

Getting Ready to Succeed in High School Honors/IB

Ideal for students entering the Pre-IB Program or honors classes at DMHS. Class will help students understand expectations of Honors/Pre-IB in all key academic areas, and develop time management, test taking and organizational skills to succeed. Learn how to ace summer assignments. 12 hours of instruction at DMHS only.
Cost: $275

 

High School Programs

SAT Ready Class

SEC engages students in a comprehensive SAT preparation class which targets either language or math skills. In addition to test-taking strategies, SEC teachers go further, actually teaching concepts. Students take three practice tests at intervals in order to measure progress. In preparation for the writing block, students actually write a timed
essay each week which is then graded and analyzed. Not only do students see higher test scores, but they receive> solid instruction to enhance post graduate skills. Download and choose the class session that best suits your schedule. Cost $495
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ACT Ready Class

SEC engages students in a 16-hour comprehensive ACT preparation class spread over 8 sessions, covering the 4 main sections of the ACT (Reading, English, Math and Science). Students will take a practice test for each section throughout the course of the class, while learning tips and strategies to get through the test effectively and efficiently. Subject areas will be broken down per week by our highly qualified teachers, allowing the students to get an in-depth look at the specific section of the test and what it entails. Homework is assigned and graded during the course for a better understanding of each area. Choose the class session and site that best suits your schedule.
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College Admissions
Made Easy

Designed for 2009/2010 Juniors and Seniors who will be applying to a four year University. Intense and personalized advice on college selection, establishing a calendar, application/ resume/essay writing, letters of recommendation,
scholarships, financial aid, how to get into your dream school, and much more! 16 hours of instruction at DMHS or Chaparral. Cost: $400