How Sylvan Can Help Your Twelfth Grader

The tutoring program at Sylvan Learning can help your twelfth grader prepare for the important transition from high school to college or the workplace. Sylvan offers assistance with homework and study skills development, as well as subject-specific tutoring in writing, math and reading. Twelfth grade students can also prepare for the SAT* or ACT® with Sylvan or earn academic credit for courses at select Sylvan locations.

Learning Format — Both in-center and online tutoring options available

Guaranteed Improvement — Sylvan Learning guarantees that your childls reading skills will improve by the equivalent of one grade level after 36 hours of tutoring.**

Math Help

The Sylvan Learning twelfth grade math program can help your child prepare for college-level math and build the solid problem solving skills he or she needs to succeed in the workplace. Courses are available in:

• Pre-calculus
• Integrated and senior math
• Algebra
• Trigonometry
• Geometry

Each personalized lesson plan aligns with the 'Principles and Standards for School Mathematics' established by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Reading Help

Sylvan Learning can prepare your child for college-level reading through the twelfth grade reading program. Sylvan will work with your child to develop an individual learning plan that focuses on reading comprehension, vocabulary building and reading for content in a variety of subject areas. Following recommendations from the National Reading Panel, Sylvanls tutors will ensure your child has completely mastered each skill prior to moving on to new lessons.

Writing Help

Many freshmen begin their college careers in remedial writing courses. Don't let your child be forced to play catch up -- the Sylvan Learning twelfth grade writing program can help get his or her writing skills ready for the workplace or the college classroom. Sylvan's personalized writing plan will polish your student's academic writing skills while also covering application writing, resume writing and other skills that he or she will carry into the future.

SAT/ACT Test Prep

For college-bound seniors, entrance exams can be a nerve-wracking part of the admissions process. Whether your child is preparing to take the SAT or ACT for the first time or is planning to retest for a higher score, Sylvan Learning can help him or her make the most of the experience. Sylvan tutors offer both skills review and test preparation, including test-specific practice tests and techniques.

Homework Help

Your child's grades are especially important during his or her senior year in high school - don't let homework challenges bring them down. Sylvan Learning's twelfth grade homework help program can help your child master the most difficult parts of his or her assignments while developing the motivation and confidence to complete homework independently. Parents can also be assured that homework assignments are being reviewed and completed on time.

Study Skills Help

Sylvan Learning's twelfth grade study skills program can help your child develop the essential study habits he or she needs to succeed in college and the professional world. Sylvan tutors will work with your child to develop a personalized study plan that focuses on organization, time management and setting a routine. Students can also improve their reading, note taking and test taking abilities through the study skills program.

Courses for Credit

Does your child need one or two more credits to graduate this year? Perhaps he or she is looking for an edge in the college admissions process? Select Sylvan Learning centers in the U.S. are regionally accredited, allowing them to offer courses for academic credit that's accepted at most high schools and colleges. Contact the center nearest you to find out what courses are available to your student.

*Contact your local Sylvan for program availability. Test names and other trademarks are the property of the respective trademark holders. None of the trademark holders are affiliated with Sylvan Learning, Inc. or this Web site. SAT is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product. ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc.

**Sylvan guarantees your child's reading skills will improve by one full grade level equivalent in 36 hours of instruction (3 hours a week over 12 weeks), or Sylvan will give you an additional 12 hours of instruction free. Based upon the results of the initial and follow up Sylvan Skills Assessment. Guarantee valid at participating Sylvans only. Call for complete details. Some restrictions apply.