2011 Summer Seminar Series Grades 7-12

Study Skills: Advanced Reading Skills: June 20 – June 29 OR July 18 – July 27
Students learn how to improve their reading speed and comprehension, preparing them for the increased workload in high school and college.
(Class is M, T, and W)

Study Skills: Organization and Time Management: August 15 – September Start the year off right! Let us help you get your classes organized so you can have a great start to the new school year.
(Class is M/W)

College Prep Writing: June 6 –June 24 OR July 11 – July 29

The Writing Skills you need for College
(Class is M, T, W, TH and F)
· Research papers − Develop research and organization skills.
· College Entrance Essays
· How to avoid the pitfalls of plagiarism.
· How to write an analysis essay.

Pre Algebra Camp: June 1 – June 30 OR July 5 – July 28

Great for students going into 7th, 8th and 9th grade.
(Class is T, W, TH)
· Numeration Skills
· Fractions and Decimals
· Integers and Algebraic Reasoning

Geometry Camp: June 6 – July 1 OR July 5 – July 28

Get ready for High School Geometry
(Class is M, T and W)
· Foundations and Reasoning
· Properties of Triangles and Circles
· Similar Triangles and Transformation

SAT Vocabulary Building: June 13 – June 24

Great for students who want an edge on the SAT
(Class is M-F from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
· Learn tips and strategies for test day
· Learn the meanings and usages for the most common SAT vocabulary
· Strengthen vocabulary for high school and college

SAT Prep for October Test: July 23 – September 24
Get ready for the big test.
(Class is Saturdays 9:30 – 1:30)
· Refresh math and verbal skills tested on the SAT College Entrance Exam
· Take three practice tests during the course
· Learn tips and strategies for test day
· Get access to SylvanMathPrep.com for SAT math

Sylvan Test Prep for SAT/ACT/PSAT and PLAN

Great for busy students who need a flexible schedule and skill enrichment
(Class is online, at home, anytime!)
· Four practice tests
· Analysis of missed skills and enrichment of those skills
· Video lessons to strengthen math and vocabulary skills
· Personalized vocabulary word bank and practice