Services

Tutoring Program
Students that experience difficulty in one or more academic subjects are given one-on-one instruction for two hour sessions that occur two days a week Monday - Thursday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Each session will consists of an extensive breakdown of the topic(s) at hand through the use of homework assignments, textbooks and other resources related to the subject matter. During the last session of each week, time will be allotted for a quiz to determine the comprehension level of the materials introduced during the previous session.

A diagnostic test will be administered once a month to determine the effectiveness of the sessions as well as the overall comprehension of the subject matter.

Assessment
An assessment is an abbreviated test that measures the academic grade level the student is performing on. The grade level expectations is specified by the Louisiana Department of Education, and is given in the form of multiple choice and fill in the blank questions on the subjects of Math, English, Reading and Language Arts. The assessment evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the student and gives the educator a starting point to correct or improve learning strategies.

If the student enters the tutoring program upon completion of the assessment, a post assessment will be administered to determine whether or not the student’s grade level expectation has risen.

Classroom Observation
Parents often request classroom observations to further explain the results of the assessment and or academic and behavioral issues exhibited by the student.

Classroom observations include one full academic day of monitoring done at the student's school in all academic classes. The observation is contingent upon approval of the principal of the school and seeks to observe and examine the relationships the students have with their teacher(s) and peers and how those relationships play a role in the progression or breakdown of the learning process.

Upon completion of the classroom observation, a recommendation will be made to the parent regarding ways learning can be improved in the classroom as it relates to the student.

ACT Prep
This program is offered to students 10^th Grade - 12^th Grade and provides strategies to successfully obtain or increase the overall score on the ACT. Sessions are offered for six consecutive Saturdays from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and will include the ACT Study Guide book as well as other textbooks to use in preparation for the exam. The program will also include workshops that educate students and parents on choosing the best college, scholarships, and steps to applying for financial aid. The ACT test will be administered at the first and last session of the program, which will give first time test takers a first hand look at the actual exam. It will also enable any positive scores to be recorded by the ACT association and sent directly to any college.

H.E.L.P. Young Scholars of Tomorrow STEM Program

Students in the H.E.L.P. Young Scholars of Tomorrow STEM Program enjoy an academically challenging, exciting, and fun filled experience. Program participants come from different schools in the surrounding area. Evidence from H.E.L.P. Young Scholars of Tomorrow STEM Program shows those students who attended the program gained significant knowledge about STEM subjects which motivate many to pursue STEM degrees in college. Students in the H.E.L.P. Young Scholars of Tomorrow STEM Program are exposed to career and academic speakers, field trips, and group activities such as robotics.

The program will provide the conventional three-year prep program with the following courses offered in the specified prep year:

Prep Year 1

Logic
Introduction to Engineering
Journal
Problem solving

Prep Year 2

Algebraic Structures
Physics
Journal
Problem Solving

Prep Year 3

Computer Science
Probability and Statistics
Technical Writing
Problem Solving

H.E.L.P. Young Scholars of Tomorrow STEM Program students will be engaged in science and math coursework as well as activities and projects in which they will apply the concepts they learn in classes toward real life situations.

There are four major program activities included in H.E.L.P. Young Scholars of Tomorrow STEM Program: classroom instruction, career awareness, special projects, and field trips.

Classroom Instruction:

Through the classroom instruction portion of the program, students are taught principles of logic, engineering, algebraic structures, physics, computer science, probability and statistics, mathematical problem solving and writing.

Career Awareness:

The career awareness portion of the H.E.L.P. Young Scholars of Tomorrow STEM Program will expose students to variety of career fields in science and technology. Career awareness instruction will take place within one period during the daily schedule. The students are exposed to a myriad of topics such as electric motor engineering, hybrid and electric automotive engineering, civil engineering, wind turbine technology, thermodynamic technology, and environmental engineering.

Special Projects:

The special projects portion of the H.E.L.P. Young Scholars of Tomorrow STEM Program will consist of providing instruction in Mindstorms NXT robotics and rocketry.

Field Trips:

Through the field trip portion of the H.E.L.P. Young Scholars of Tomorrow STEM Program, the students will be exposed to places where science and technology are being displayed in real-life situations. These field trips are designed to expose the students to engineering, biological, geologic, and anthropological fields of science. We believe that for the students to remain interested in science and math fields a variety of scientific experiences are necessary to retain their interest.