what is academic advantage?
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A tutoring resource for families and schools
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The AcademicAdvantage wasfounded in 2000
Name changed fromThe Tutors Club in2005
Services schools and
families in California,Florida, Illinois andNew York
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Schools work closely with
the Academic Advantage toprovide free tutoringservices to qualifiedstudents.
Students have the option totake individual tutoringsessions or groups sessions.
The tutoring programscomply with individual stateeducation requirements.
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There are less than 10 students pergroup
Tutoring sessions take place at thechildrens school
Tutoring sessions can take placeany time a child isnt in school
Students are provided with a snack
Subjects available are Math andLanguage Arts
Children are grouped according toskill level and educational goals
Each child takes a pre-assessmentand receives an individuallytailored program
Students are not given additionalhomework
Tutoring sessions are based
around current class material
Students receive regular progressreports
Government sponsored tutoring
sessions are available for gradeskindergarten through twelve.
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Free of charge toqualifying students
Take place in studentshome or another location,such as a public library
Subjects include Math andLanguage Arts
Students take a pre-
assessment test
One-on-one help
Work correlates with
classroom material
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Arithmetic
Pre-AlgebraAlgebra 1&2Pre-calculusTrigonometryCalculus (Thru A.P.)Geometry
Integrated MathMath AnalysisStatistics (Thru A.P.)
Chemistry (Thru A.P.)
Biology (Thru A.P.)Physics (Thru A.P.)General SciencePhysical ScienceComputer Science (Thru
A.P.)Physiology
Earth ScienceLife ScienceEnvironmental Science(Thru A.P.)Anatomy
Social StudiesEuropean HistoryUS History (Thru A.P.)World History (Thru A.P.)Art History (Thru A.P.)
Spanish (Thru A.P.)French (Thru A.P.)English as a Second
Language (ESL)Latin
JapaneseHebrew
English (Thru A.P.)Phonics
Writing (Thru A.P.)Reading ComprehensionGrammarHandwritingESLReading
PunctuationVocabularyLiterature (Thru A.P.)Spelling
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The Academic Advantage is affiliated with Laurel Springs
Distance Education. Laurel Springs is accredited through theWestern Association of Schools and Colleges.
Students who participate in this program can take full-creditcourses. The distance education program provides a traditionalschooling experience with tests, grades and diplomas in a one-
on-one setting.
The schedule, including start and end dates, are flexible. Thetutors work around students schedules and parents can cancelsessions by 7 p.m. the night before an appointment.
Since Laurel Springs is fully-accredited, a childs current schoolwill accept credits taken through the program. This works wellfor students who are interested in taking additional courses ormaking up a class.
At the present time no A.P. courses are offered.
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Teachers are from topuniversities across thecountry
Educators all received highscores on the tests they
teach
Courses offered in bothgroup and individualsettings
Courses available throughparent-funded andgovernment-fundedprograms
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SAT
PSAT
ISEE
SAT IIHSPT
GED
GRESTANFORD 9
CAHSEE
Regents
SSAT
ERB/CTP 4CHSPE
ACT
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"The Academic Advantage has a program that is outstanding. Ihave yet to come across an after-school educational program
that is more effective at equipping children with the tools theyneed to succeed in their schooling and beyond. It's nowonder The Academic Advantage has risen to become one ofthe nation's leading tutoring programs."
Former head of the largest two school districts in the nation, New York City and Los Angeles; Chancellor ofNew York City Department of Education; Superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District
"By offering specialized instruction, The Academic
Advantage's highly educated tutors help studentsgain the tools they need to excel academically andbuild confidence...
Governor of California (2003-2011)
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While my friends' childrenwere enrolled in testpreparation courses made upof big groups, my kids weretaking a one-on-one course inmy own home. My son wastaking the ISEE course, whilemy daughter took the SAT
course. The sessions were veryinformative and completelyindividualized! My kids learnedtest taking strategies andconcepts that were essential totheir success. That probablyexplains why my son got intothe private school of hischoice, and my daughter's SATscore increased 230 points.Thanks Academic Advantage!
Linda Gross, Pasadena
After consecutive reportcards where he received C's,my son lost hope. If it wasn'tfor his upbeat andexperienced tutor whochanged his entire
perspective on school, hewould still be receiving C'sinstead of A's and B's!
Craig Wernerberg, Encinitas
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