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Summer "News" at Back to Basics
Do you have a student who will be transitioning from
basic math to Algebra? Or a high school graduate
moving on to college? If so, Back to Basics has some
new summer programs just for you!
Pre-Algebra Course
This course is essential in preparing
students moving from the basic math concepts into
Algebra. Fundamental math skills that are vital to
success in Algebra I will be taught and reviewed.
Some of the topics covered include math operations,
fractions, percents, decimals and
variables.
How to Succeed
in College
Did you know that
nearly 50% of college students do not graduate? Help
your student avoid being a statistic. In this class,
students learn how to cope with higher expectations
and the most freedom they've probably ever had.
Course topics include time management, reading
comprehension, learning styles, writing and reality
checks.
Other summer programs include
Study Skills workshops, SAT Preparation, Essay
Writing, and 1-on-1 summer reading list and math
instruction. For session dates and costs of these
programs, click on the link below.
Don't forget
that Back to Basics also offers summer school, make
up and original credit courses over the summer.
Summer school instruction is for students in grades 1-
8. Make up credit is for those students who have taken
a class but have not passed it. Students who wish to
enhance transcripts or lighten their course load for the
upcoming year may take a class for original credit.
Find out more....
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Welcome the "Long" Days
Since daylight savings time arrived on March 9th,
about 4 weeks earlier than in the past, we have a lot
more light later into the evening. This is a perfect time
to be outside
with family, to exercise or just to relax. Some outdoor
ideas include:
- taking a walk. It's good exercise with low
impact.
- letting the kids burn off some of their pent up
energy from the school day. Involve them in some
dodge ball, frisbee or other outside game.
- cooking on the grill. This is usually good for a
quick clean up
so mom and dad can have some extra time to
enjoy.
Physical activity and breaking up your child's
academic workload (school and homework) with fun
activities can
contribute to academic success!
"You've got to do your own growing, no
matter how tall your grandfather was."-An Irish Proverb
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| Summer Tips and Topics from the President/Director |
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Our student showcase article will return next month. In
keeping with the summer theme of this newsletter,
we'd like to share some suggestions from the
President/Director about how to keep your child in
the "academic loop" over the summer.
- Encourage your child to join the summer reading
program at your local library.
- Obtain a summer math workbook to keep those
number skills sharp over the summer months.
- Browse the internet for free educational game
websites.
These include www.funbrain.com
www.sheppardsoftware.com
www.theproblemsite.com
- Look into academically-geared camps, such as
science, space, and robotics camps.
This information comes from an article
by Beverly Stewart found in the February education
guide of the Community News.
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| Tutor Spotlight on...Douglas Terry |
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This month, our tutor spotlight is on one of the newer
members of the Back to Basics team, Douglas Terry.
Doug joined our staff in the fall of 2007. He has a
Bachelor's and Master's degree, both in English
Literature.
Doug tutors middle school and high school students
for the verbal portion of the High School Entrance
Exam and SATs. His other areas of instruction include
literature, English, ESL, grammar, reading
comprehension and study skills for students in grade
9 through adults.
When Doug is not tutoring,
he enjoys music. He plays guitar and his favorite
music is Jazz and Blues. He is especially partial to the
Blues of the late 20s and early 30s. Doug resides in
Newark with his wife Kyla, who is a store manager at
Rainbow Books and Music in Newark. We are happy
to have you on our staff, Doug. We thank you for being
a versatile part of our team as you help our alternative
school, homebound, group and 1-on-1 students on
their road to success!
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