Peer Tutoring 11-12

Peer tutoring is a locally developed course for senior students (Gr. 11 or 12) who are interested in providing classroom assistance in junior classes at HSS. Interested students must be committed to spending one of their blocks being a classroom tutor. They will be responsible for providing assistance to students and teachers. 

There are five components to the Peer Tutoring Program which must be completed to receive credit: 

1. Apply for the program through your counselor.
2. Attend the training sessions which will prepare you for tutoring responsibilities. There are three classes at the beginning of the term set aside for orientation.
3. Each tutor will keep a day book or log of classes outlining the daily duties performed as a peer tutor.
4. A sponsor teacher assessment form will be completed by the teacher whose class you tutored.
5. At the end of the semester, a reflective essay and short answer questions will be completed. 

Once enrolled in the Peer Tutoring Program, a tutoring schedule will be drawn up for you keeping in mind your skills and interests. Students are asked not to set up their own schedules as it is important for the coordinator and counselors to be able to monitor their attendance, tutoring performance, and whereabouts. This course is a rewarding experience and enthusiastic peer tutors are always in demand.