How Sylvan Can Help Your Ninth Grader

Ninth grade is a difficult year for many students as they settle into high school. Sylvan Learning can help your child make that transition with tutoring courses in reading, writing and math. Sylvan also offers assistance with homework and study skills programs. Finally, ninth graders who are ready to start the college prep process may be interested in the SAT*/ACT® test prep program, while those who want to get ahead can earn high school credit through the Sylvan Learning system.

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

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

Math Help

Students begin to encounter a math curriculum that is specialized according to their abilities in the ninth grade. To accommodate each student's unique needs, Sylvan Learning offers a ninth grade math program that can focus in any of the following high school math areas:

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

Each personalized lesson plan is aligned with the 'Principles and Standards for School Mathematics' set by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Upon completing the program, your child can expect to be more confident with math and complete math homework more quickly.

Reading Help

Your student will encounter more complex reading assignments than ever before as he or she enters high school. The ninth grade reading program at Sylvan Learning focuses on reading comprehension, building up word knowledge and vocabulary and improving content reading for all subjects. The Sylvan tutors can also create an individualized plan for your student that can help your child increase his or her reading speed, study more effectively, finish homework faster and perform better on exams.

Writing Help

The Sylvan Learning ninth grade writing program can help your child master high school level writing skills. Students learn how to apply advanced composition techniques and the formal writing process to different styles of writing, including illustrative, descriptive, comparing and contrasting and persuasive writing. Each personalized lesson plan will use a variety of text-based assignments to teach these skills and more to your child. The Sylvan writing program follows the standards set by the National Council of Teachers of English.

SAT/ACT Test Prep

Ninth grade is the year that many students start thinking about college - and entrance exams. The Sylvan Learning SAT/ACT preparation program can help your child feel confident about both the main exams and the SAT subject tests. Sylvan offers both a comprehensive skills review and training in SAT-specific question types and effective test taking strategies. Each test prep learning plan is tailored to your child's individual needs.

Homework Help

Is your child struggling to keep up with high school levels of homework? The ninth grade homework help program at Sylvan Learning can help him or her master the most challenging skills and gain the confidence and motivation to complete homework assignments well and on time. The Sylvan tutors offer flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, as well as assignment review at the end of each session.

Study Skills Help

The Sylvan Learning study skills program can help your ninth grader develop the study habits that he or she needs to succeed in high school and beyond. The Sylvan tutors will help your child develop a personalized study plan around his or her strengths that includes setting a routine, organizing projects and deadlines, mastering time management and learning new strategies for reading, note taking and preparing for exams.

Courses for Credit

Select Sylvan Learning centers are fully accredited. These centers offer courses for academic credit that is accepted at most American high schools and even some colleges and universities. The ninth grade credit courses at Sylvan are ideal for many types of students. Whether your child is homeschooled and needs help with a deficient subject area or is shy just that one credit to graduate on time, Sylvan Learning can help him or her catch up - for credit - in almost any subject area.

*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 math or reading skills will improve by one full grade level equivalent in 36 hours of instruction, 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.