Virtual Tutoring Options:
While schools are remote, parents/guardians are searching for ways to support their scholars through this time. There are a number of free or low cost options for regular virtual tutoring that you can take advantage of. Sifting through them can be difficult and often it’s unclear what the experiences will be like. Therefore, we’ve compiled a list of tutoring programs that meet the following criteria that we believe can provide some support for your scholar through summer while school is not in session:
Free or low cost
Provides a consistent tutor
Provides a higher frequency of 2+ times a week for 1-2 hours
Provides one-on-one or small group tutoring
Please click here for a list of tutoring Opportunities.
If you need support in setting up the services, please reach out to Team Special services at tutoring@achievementfirst.org.
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contact your teachers
ELA Teacher
Ms. McKayle: arielmckayle@achievementfirst.org
History Teacher
Mr. Roberts: danielroberts@achievementfirst.org
Guided Reading Teacher
Ms. Oros: christinaoros@achievementfirst.org
Math Teachers
Ms. McInnis: hannahmcinnis@achievementfirst.org
Ms. Jewell: annajewell@achievementfirst.org
Mr. Jallow: modoujallow@achievementfirst.org
Science Teacher
Ms. Davis: lakotadavis@achievementfirst.org
Enrichment Teachers
Mrs. Mann: tayomann@achievementfirst.org (Dance Teacher)
Mr. Mebane: michaelmebane@achievementfirst.org (Fitness Teacher)
Mr. Mills: henrymills@achievementfirst.org (Words & Beats Teacher)
what are our 8th grade habits right now?
Online discussion: Raising virtual hand/chatting responses to teacher to stay engaged in the class and lesson at all times.
Strong Online Presence: We expect cameras on, for you to be fully engaging in zoom/desmos/actively learn/nearpod, and keeping up with pacing in class.
Self Advocacy: To advocate for yourself, you should be reaching out around tech issues via email and/or zoom chat, and maintaining connection between student and teacher.
PROACTIVE Ownership of Learning: Students should be reaching out to teachers for missing assignments/confusion and reaching out as soon as there is a negative shift in grades.
How can you support your child during remote learning?
If you prefer to speak on the phone with any teacher, please email them to get their phone contact info so they can follow up. All calls should be made before 6 PM to respect personal time with families and balance between work and home life. Some teachers may have different boundaries as everyone is in a different position given the remote nature of our worlds right now and staff members will communicate that to you if necessary.