Each reading class is held once a week for one hour. Students sign up for a time and are expected to come every week at that time. If they miss a class, parents may request a make up class during the period the student is signed up. Missed classes may not be added at the end and will not be credited towards future classes nor refunded.
Grouped Reading Classes (Usually 6:1)
We teach comprehension, vocabulary, analysis, and the joy of reading with a variety of age-appropriate, quality fiction novels throughout the year.
Class starts with a discussion of the previous reading assignment and answering questions about the book. We make sure students have done their reading and help them with any vocabulary words or scenes they did not understand.
Then the class begins reading in a round-robin fashion. The teacher and each student take turns reading from the book. When a vocabulary word comes up, the teacher stops the reading and helps with using context clues and word roots to understand the word and passage. When an important or confusing event occurs, the teacher stops for a discussion. We also talk about character motivation, plot points, author’s intent, symbolism, themes, and story structure.
At the end of class, the teacher assigns reading to complete before the next week. Students are sometimes expected to log vocabulary and periodically summarize. However, we do not push the written work because we want students to love to read. Too much work turns reading into a burden, not a joy.
Individual Reading Classes
For quicker growth and struggling readers, customized one-on-one classes are available.
No class on Thursday, July 4th.
Note:
Rates determined by teacher, class size, & class content.
Sign up with a friend!
Friends must be named on the sign up form. No Exceptions! For summer classes only.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel Date and Fee
- 1/14 - 4/1 ($99)
- 4/2 - 5/15 (50% of tuition)
- 5/16 or later (No refunds/credits)
No refunds, extensions, or credits for missed classes. Make-up classes are not guaranteed but may be requested by email and must be taken during summer 2019. There is a $20 fee for every make-up class past the second one. Students must be dropped off and picked up within 5 minutes of class time. For safety, an adult must walk the child into the office to pick up and drop off students. Please do not stop in front of the office and honk. Late pick-ups incur a $1/minute charge. Simon Academics may freely use student work as well as photos, videos, and recordings of students for blogging, advertising, training and educational purposes, without compensation to the student or guardian.