Leading Learners is offering summer classes at affordable prices! Many students work hard during the school year but lose some of their motivation to continue practicing important study skills during the summer. Often students feel like they forget information over the break, and they have to re-memorize again it the next school year, which can be frustrating and seem like a waste of time. We encourage our students to practice reading, writing, and solving math problems while enjoying the summer months, challenging themselves to to prepare for the fall. These basic skills are crucial for academic success and more importantly, becoming active members of our community.
Below is a list of classes our professional academic coaches and tutors are offering Larimer County students. All classes are located in Fort Collins. Please contact Maria to register or for more information at [email protected] or 970-226-8704.
SCIENCE IS FUN!
Coach: Carol Anne Lucero
Recommended for Students Grades 4-9
Cost: $30 per class (students must commit to 8 out of 10 classes)
Schedule: June 1st, 2015 – July 1st 2015, Monday – Wednesday 1:30pm-3pm (registration closes on May 27th)
*2nd Class July 13 – August 12th, Monday – Wednesday 1:30-3pm (registration closes July 6, 2015)
Location: 418 S Howes Street in the Cohere Office building, behind Claypot Creative. Parking on Howes and Magnolia.
Course Description: Science explores and explains what happens in the world around us and why. Science is Fun will lead students through a journey of discovery of different science disciplines including, but not limited to, physics, biology, chemistry, microbiology, and much, much more! Students will keep scientific observation journals that outline their learning. All activities are intended to be kid safe and best of all, super fun! Who said learning has to be boring? Prepare to be amazed with hands on learning and fun experiments. Lessons include: Egg-cellent Eggs-periments, See the Light, Chemical Conundrum, Falling and Floating, Perfect Plants, The Many Faces of Acids and Bases, and more!
*Carol Anne comes with excellent references, including rave reviews from younger students who worked with her in the Science Olympiad Competition where she continues to coach the students participating in the Anatomy event. Carol Anne graduated from the top of her class at Fossil Ridge High School and is currently studying Natural Sciences with a concentration in Biology at Colorado State University.
Algebra 1
Coach: Sarah Galusky
Cost: $30/class (students must commit to 6 of 8 classes)
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30am-11am, June 9, 2015 – July 2nd, 2015 (registration closes June 2nd, 2015)
Location: 418 S Howes Street in the Cohere Office building, behind Claypot Creative. Parking on Howes and Magnolia.
Course Description: Learning algebra is a great opportunity to practice reasonable thinking and learning how to solve difficult problems one step at a time. Knowing how to solve algebraic equations is crucial when studying algebra 2, trigonometry, calculus, and beyond. Basic algebra is also essential for difficult science studies. In this class students will learn how to solve single variable equations, fractions, decimals, conversions between them, and standard mathematical operations for multiple variables, quadratic equations, polynomials, and irrational numbers. With a small class of students, the coach will be able to identify which basic math skills each student needs more practice with in order to be comfortable with algebra.
*Sarah is currently studying at Colorado State University, working toward her Bachelor of Liberal Arts Degree in Economics and Statistics. Sarah enjoys working with students and especially studying mathematics and Spanish with youth.
Introduction to Algebra 2
Coach: Sarah Galusky
Cost: $30/class (students must commit to 6 of 8 classes)
Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays 9:30am – 11am June 8th, 2015 – July 1st, 2015 (registration closes June 1st, 2015)
Location: 418 S Howes Street in the Cohere Office building, behind Claypot Creative. Parking on Howes and Magnolia.
Course Description: Many students find the transition from algebra and geometry to algebra II to be very challenging; in fact, we have more students request academic coaching for algebra II than for any other secondary subject. Keep your math skills strong over the summer and get a head start on algebra II in this informative course in a small group setting (4:1 student to academic coach ratio).
In algebra you learned about rational numbers, order of operations, and algebraic expressions. In this course, you will extend your knowledge to include linear systems, quadratic equations, and polynomials. These topics are all taught during the first semester of algebra II; by participating in this course you will begin next year with extensive background knowledge and study resources that will put you ahead of the class. The atmosphere for this course is academic but relaxed. Keeping our group small allows our students to get the attention they need while creating an environment that encourages mathematical questioning and discussion.
*Sarah is currently studying at Colorado State University, working toward her Bachelor of Liberal Arts Degree in Economics and Statistics. Sarah enjoys working with students and especially studying mathematics and Spanish with youth.
Reading Club for Young Readers (Grades 1-4)
Coach: Hannah Polland
Cost: $30/class (students must commit to 6 out of 8 classes)
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30am-12:00pm June 16th-July 9th 2015 (registration closes June 9th, 2015)
Second group: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30am-12:00pm July 21st- August,13 2015 (registration closes July 13th, 2015)
Location: 418 S Howes Street in the Cohere Office building, behind Claypot Creative. Parking on Howes and Magnolia.
Course Description: Reading well is crucial to academic success. With daily practice and encouragement, we believe that every student is capable of significantly improving their phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, oral reading, vocabulary, and comprehension. Working on small teams of no more than four students per coach, each student will take turns reading out loud carefully selected material as their fellow team mates carefully follow along while offering pronunciation and definition assistance. Students will read age appropriate material including short stories, novels, and poetry. All students will keep a daily journal to improve their writing skills as they become stronger readers. Additional reading assessments will be offered outside of class to interested participants.
*Hannah is a Colorado native, currently earning her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. Hannah is devoted to working with youth and organizes writing workshops for at risk teenagers at Colorado State University’s Community Literacy Center. Hannah also works as an editor for an independent writer and loves to read, write, and volunteer in the community including working with Books for Humanity and the Kiwanis Club.
ACT Prep
Coach: Kaily Adair
Cost: $80/class (students must commit to 8 out of 10 classes, but all 10 strongly recommended).
Schedule: Tuesday & Thursdays 3pm-5pm, June 30th-July 30th 2015 (registration ends on June 23, 2015).
Location: 418 S Howes Street in the Cohere Office building, behind Claypot Creative. Parking on Howes and Magnolia.
Course Description: This is a 5 week course (twice a week) designed to strengthen students’ test taking skills by identifying challenging areas, familiarizing them with different methods of studying, and increasing their confidence. Watch your scores go up every week! We will help students achieve higher potential ACT scores as well as foster over-all abilities in high school test taking and study skills. The course will focus on how the topics of the standardized test highlight the general abilities of each student. The math, science, English, and reading skills of each student will be reviewed, supported and expanded upon.
This course includes and builds on a hefty portion of test taking tips and reminders that apply to all sections. Each student works towards personal goals and will get focused help in their area of difficulty. We maintain a very high teacher-student ratio and we have all students take a full test on the first and last day of the course. Students take a 3 hour ACT practice test on June 30th 2.45-6pm, and July 30th 2.45-6pm.
Kaily is studying Finance and Economics with a specialization in Law and Public Policy at the University of Alabama. A graduate of Fossil Ridge High, Kaily was the president of National Honor Society, the Vice President of DECA, and an active member National Spanish Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society. Kaily has won several academic and leadership awards. She enjoys helping students with their studies and encouraging them to work hard to be able to pursue other goals.
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