Scholars Academy Tutoring provides tutoring in the following areas:

Penmanship and Work Organization

Scholars must write neatly on the line, read and follow the given instructions, and structure their work in their books.

Reading

Scholars reading are monitored to ensure that they pause at commas, stop at periods and develop a good strategy for pronouncing new words. We use reading books that start simply and become more complex. The unique feature of these books is whenever a new word is introduced, it is also written in the bottom of the page so the scholar learns to say the work in context (the word in the passage) and also out of context (the word at the bottom of the page). Finally, all the new words in the book are written on the last page. They must be able to say these before they can move on to the next level.

Comprehension

When they do comprehension they must maintain the writing skills that they have learned. They first read loudly to the teacher and answer the questions properly. For example, if the question is: ‘What was the dog doing yesterday inside the lady’s garden? They cannot simply say, “ looking for a bone.” They must say, ‘Yesterday the dog was looking for a bone inside the lady’s garden.’ Scholars always write in proper sentences.

Spelling

The easiest way to become a good speller is to practise spelling. They are given a list of words to learn each week. Scholars must also write these spelling words in proper sentences to improve their writing skills and build their writing vocabulary.

Writing

Scholars in grade 4 and above begin to work on capitalization, punctuation and sentences.

They learn the conventions of written language that are emphasized in The Ontario Curriculum. They understand and learn how to write a variety of proper sentences, the rules for capitalizing letters and how to punctuate a sentence. The proper use of the apostrophe is also introduced here. Students who struggle to put their thoughts to paper are much more confident after doing these exercises, because that learn a format for writing down their ideas. From here they can move on to writing paragraphs and eventually interpreting and responding to passages, novels and stories.

Mathematics

Scholars’ math skills are improved by two separate approaches. They must master basic skills in math by learning to add all single digit numbers with each other. For example they must learn 2+1,2+2, 2+3, 2+4, 2+5, until they know these by heart. Once they have mastered these they go on to bigger numbers. This same method is used help scholars master multiplication, subtraction and division.

The other part of the Math program involves having scholars develop the math skills that are outlined in The Ontario Curriculum. What is unique about our program is that scholars must write out all the concepts, definitions, formulas, and examples and learn them by heart for the next week. This helps them to retain the concepts permanently so they will be remembered in the future.

Social Appropriate Behaviours

Scholars are taught and are expected to use socially appropriate behaviours like saying ‘good morning’ and ‘good afternoon’ when they arrive at the Academy. They must also use ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ when they make requests.

We use a variety of techniques to help scholars who have difficulty focusing and concentrating.

KidExcel Preschool & Kindergarten Program

KidExcel is a program that uses sound teaching techniques that are backed up by educational and child development research, and an understanding for how children learn and develop to deliver its curriculum. Children are taught the basics by methods that have been proven to make children learn and remember. They are then challenged to go beyond these fundamentals to become independent and creative thinkers.

KidExcel programs are effective because there are critical periods for the intellectual development in a child and our programs are designed to ‘catch’ these important stages.

Studies have shown that children continue in later life to enjoy the advantages of acquiring skills early.

Our teaching methods ensure that children learn correctly from the beginning. For example, we teach them how to hold their pencils properly thereby preventing awkward styles that are inefficient and can lead to repetitive stress conditions. Students are also taught efficient ways of writing their letters.

Children love the subjects because of the way our programs are developed and the way instruction is delivered. We create an interest in learning and prevent the early negative attitude towards schooling which is present in some students today.

Our programs lead to greater self-confidence and stimulate growth and thinking.

We help with scholars’ self- concept development by teaching them how to master the academic skills that they need in preschool, and provide opportunities for them to retain the skills.

Our teachings will help them develop skill of writing and lay the foundations for good reading. General good manners are also taught.

Guarantee Results

We know that your child will enter grade school already knowing the basics. To ease your mind we are prepared to tutor any child for free in grade one if it is determined that the child does not know the basics.

The Kindergarten Program

The purpose of the curriculum is to allow children to understand and interpret information, learn fundamental concepts and skills, and a develop positive attitude to learning. They will be given the necessary foundation to be ready for grade one and beyond.

The stimulating learning environment provided will support children’s imaginative, creative, thinking and reasoning abilities. Music, drama, art, language and peer activities will provide opportunities to enhance their communicative skills and express themselves positively, while addressing the intellectual, social-emotional, creative, physical, and creative needs of the child.

The Six Parts of our Preschool and Kindergarten Curriculum

Reading

- listen to stories, poems, nursery rhymes, and other readings for fun or information and

respond as required (readings are ‘performed’ with exaggerated dramatic emphasis)

- say the alphabet and recognize the individual letters

Writing

- use crayons, pencils and coloured pencils and chalk to write

- communicate by using drawings, letters, symbols, words etc.

- print the letters of the alphabet, their own names or of their family, or small words.

Oral Communication

- ask and answer questions properly, and participate in discussions

- listen attentively when others are speaking and respond appropriately at the right time

- explain personal situations and stories using a beginning, a middle and an end

- listen to stories, nursery rhymes, poems etc. and join in saying parts when asked

2.) Mathematics

- group objects by characteristics (e.g., colour, size, shape, purpose)

- match two objects that belong together (e.g., paper and pencil, bat and ball)

- count from 1 to 30; use these numbers; speak by using first, second, third etc.

- identify and print numbers from 1 to 10

- understand addition (putting more) and subtracting (taking away) in daily activities

- identify the name and value of coins

-use language to describe the position of objects e.g., above/below, near/far, in/out

- identify, create and extend simple patterns e.g. black square, red square; black square…

3.) Art and Drama

In this part of the curriculum students are allowed to express their ideas and feeling using a variety of forms. They will be exposed to some simple art forms from other cultures. Children are expected to show understanding of some basic art concepts.

4.) Science and Technology

The Science program is designed to educate children on the characteristics and functions of some common objects.

5.) Personal and Social Skills Education

This aspect of the curriculum is designed to encourage children to develop positive attitudes about themselves and others. They develop independence and responsibility for learning. Time is spent teaching them to use acceptable social skills.

6.) Music

The program is very helpful to those children who may want to pursue music later one. They are trained to move correctly according to the tempo of the music. They will develop the ability to use rhythmic patterns.

Children will get an opportunity to play the piano and other simple instruments

High School Credit Courses Online

Any student can now complete their high school credit courses online and have them recorded on their transcript.

Please note that the curriculum is subject to change due to adjustments in teaching resources or market demands.

To register please call 416-503-0045 or click here .