Did you know that many children can lose up to 1/3 of their grade-level abilities over the summer?  We provide a variety of opportunities to keep your child sharp and ready to hit the ground running in the fall.

Summer Skills Clinic 2012 - General Information K-12

Two locations:

Grace United Methodist Church at 300 E. Gartner – Classes in a.m.

Zion Lutheran Church at 111^th and Book Rd. – Classes in p.m.

Options for classes

• 6 week block – June 12-July 19 – T, W, Th total of 17 hours. 1 hr. class unless noted. No class 7/4.
• Tuition for 6 week block is $500.  Deposit of $50 with registration does apply.
• Classes are in a.m. at Grace, p.m. at Zion or flexible hours for private tutoring.
• Three week block offered for some classes for 2 hours per day. Tuition – $500
• One week workshops in July and August.  Tuition – $130
• Private tutoring – flexible schedule throughout summer, any subject including foreign language
• Tutoring also available for college students

Scroll below to read descriptions of our elementary and secondary classes.

How to Register –To register, download a summer registration form for elementary (Gr. K-5) or secondary (Gr. 6-12) students and mail with a $50 nonrefundable deposit for each class for which you register.  Deposit applies toward tuition.  You will receive a written confirmation the first week of June.

Click on a link to learn more about our private or semi-private tutoring, workshops, and schedules.

-Tutor in a Taxi (At Home Tutoring – Summer Only)

-Summer Clinics

• Private Tutoring Summer 
• Semi-Private Instruction Summer Gr. K-12 
• Intensive Semi-Private Instruction - Summer
• Speed Reading and Comprehension
• ACT/SAT/PSAT Test Prep
• Study Skills Workshop Summer Gr. 4-5
• Strategic Study Skills Summer Gr. 6-12
• Test Taking
• Listening & Focusing
• Goal Setting & Organization
• High School Math Prep
• First Grade Prep
• High School Entrance Exam Prep Summer Gr. 8

-Back to School Workshops

• August Brush-Up
• Phonics Is Phun
• Cool Writing
• Math Facts Blitz
• Fraction Action
• Study Skills Workshop (Gr. 4-5)
• Strategic Study Skills Workshop (Gr. 6-12)
• Test Taking
• Listening & Focusing
• Goal Setting & Organization
• Speed Reading & Comprehension
• Junior High and High School Math Review
• Intensive PSAT Prep

Print out our schedule to help your plan your summer with us!

Elementary Schedule and Fees for Grace Location 2012

Elementary Schedule and Fees for Zion Location 2012

Secondary Schedule and Fees for Grace Location 2012

Secondary Schedule and Fees for Zion Location 2012

Summary of Classes 2012

Semi-Private Instruction K-12 - An individualized program with a maximum of 2 students which can include any subject or combination of subjects.  Input from parent and teacher if appropriate helps determine goals for each student.  A lesson plan sheet gives parents daily communication including daily homework assignments and material covered in class each day.  Students are matched by skill level when possible, but not necessarily by grade level. Study skills are emphasized.  A great way to make gains over the summer in any subject!  Homework may be sent for vacation days.  Available during our 6 week block only – 1 hr class T, W, Th,  June 12-July 19.  No class July 4.  Tuition – $500

Intensive Semi-Private Instruction K-12 – A condensed version of semi-private instruction described above except students attend for 3-week block for 2 hours per day – T, W, Th, June 12-28 or July 3-19. No class July 4.  Not recommended for K-5 students.  Tuition – $500.

Private Tutoring K-12 – As described above except with flexible scheduling throughout the summer. You tell us how many sessions you want, and that’s what you’ll get.  Vacationing in the middle of our 6-week block?  Then this is for you.  Tuition is $50/hr with $25 materials.

Tutor in a Taxi K-8 – Tutoring in your home for students on a flexible schedule.  Tuition – $60 per hour.

Elementary Workshops – Incoming Grades K-5

First Grade Prep - For incoming 1^st graders to focus on reading, math and language skills including multisensory instruction on phonics. Listening skills and following directions will be emphasized. Individualized program with some group instruction.  Offered during our 6-week block or by private tutoring.  Maximum group of 2.  1 hr class T, W, Th,  June 12-July 19.  No class July 4.  Tuition – $500

Cool Writing - Positively Penguins  – One week class for incoming Grades 3-5. Have fun with creative writing while learning about penguins.  The six traits of writing will be emphasized.  Improve writing fluency, organizing and developing paragraphs and editing.  1 hr class, maximum 5 students, July 30-Aug. 3 or August 6-10.  Tuition – $130.

Phonics is Phun – One week workshop for incoming Grades 2-4. Stop the guessing habit by improving phonemic awareness, decoding, and spelling through direct instruction, games and activities.  Improve word attack skills for reading, writing and spelling. Parents visit for part of a session to learn techniques to use at home.  1½ hour class, maximum 5 students, July 30-Aug. 3 or August 6-10. Tuition – $200

Study Skills Workshop Gr. 4-5 - One week workshop for incoming Grades 4-5.  Focus on improving organizational skills, learn how to study a chapter, improve note-taking skills and outlining, learn strategies for test taking, and lots of homework tips.  A great way to prepare for a positive start in the fall!  1 hr class, maximum 10 students, July 30-Aug. 3 or August 6-10. Tuition – $130

Math Facts Blitz – One week workshop for incoming Grades 3-5 offered only in August.  Review and drill basic math facts through practice and games in this hands-on class.  Great way to review math facts to start off strong in math! 1 hr class, maximum 10 students,  August 6-10.  Tuition – $130

Fraction Action – For incoming Grade 5, this one week class will preview basic fraction skills including equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, common denominators and fraction operations.  This hands-on class is a must for 5^th graders! 1 hr class, maximum 5 students,  August 6-10. Tuition – $130

August Brush-Up – One week workshop for incoming Grades 1-5 offered in August.  Classes meet by grade level for a crash review of last year’s skills and a preview of this year’s skills. Great way to build confidence for a successful school start!  Practice reading, writing and math.  1 hr class, maximum 5 students,  August 6-10.  Tuition – $130

Secondary Workshops  – Incoming Grades 6-12

High School Math Prep – High School students will prepare for Algebra I or II, Geometry, Trig, or Calculus.  We help you review and prepare for your next math class.  Great way to strengthen math skills and preview what is coming up next year!  Offered only during our 6-week block or by private tutoring. No class July 4.  1 hr class, maximum 2 students,  T, W, Th,  June 12-July 19.  Tuition – $500

Jr. High or H. S. Math Review – One week workshop to review math skills to prepare for the upcoming year.  Offered in July and August before school starts to build confidence for a good start in math.  You tell us what math you had last year, and we will review and preview your next class.  Pretesting required by appointment.  Maximum 5 students. Tuition – $130

English as a Second Language – For students in Jr. High or High School offered during our 6-week block or privately.  Work on improving reading, grammar, vocabulary and writing skills. Register for this class under Semi-Private Instruction or Private Tutoring. Tuition – $500

Speed Reading and Comprehension – For incoming Jr. High or High School students.  Increase reading speed and improve comprehension in the content areas and in literature.  Offered during our 6-week block, in a one week workshop or by private tutoring.  Maximum 3 students. Tuition – $130

Strategic Study Skills – For incoming Jr. High or High School students.  Two three week sessions offered during our six week block for 2 hours per day.  Maximize potential for organization, note taking, outlining, test taking, listening skills and success!  Maximum 5 students. Tuition – $500 for 3 weeks

Strategic Study Skills Workshop – For incoming Jr. High or High School students.  One week condensed version of Strategic Study Skills as described above.  Maximum 5 students.  Tuition – $130

Test Taking – One week workshop for Jr. High or High School students focusing on test taking strategies for standardized tests, chapter tests, and final exams.  Improve memory, mnemonics, and confidence in test taking.  Maximum 5 students.  Tuition – $130

Listening and Focusing – One week workshop for Jr. High and High School students.  Master listening skills and develop positive focusing techniques.  Learn to zone in instead of out!   Maximum 5 students.  Tuition – $130

Individualized Goal Setting and Organization – One week workshop for Jr. High and High School students.  Establish positive goals and develop a personal plan to improve organization.  Plan and succeed!  Maximum 5 students.  Tuition – $130

 ACT/SAT/PSAT Prep – Two full  practice tests, then work on test taking strategies.  Improve test taking skills in reading, math, English, vocabulary and writing. Small group with individual coaching in skill areas. Private instruction offered throughout summer.  Tuition – $550

Intensive PSAT Prep – This 1 week workshop will include practice tests, evaluation and skill building activities.  Choose to prepare for the Verbal section or the Math section or both. Class is 3 hours long each day for both.  Tuition – $400

H.S. Entrance Exam Prep – Prepare for the private high school entrance exam in January. Practice tests, skill coaching and test taking strategies.  Once a week for 6 weeks, 2 hour class. Tuition – $450