Summer Study Skills Workshop Offered

Thursday, June 02 2005 @ 04:42 PM EDT

Contributed by: Options In Learn

Summer Study Skills Workshop

Students in grades 7-12: Take a study skills workshop to gain skills, confidence and have fun! Students can enjoy their summer AND be really prepared for school in the fall!

This two-week course will be offered in three locations:

COMPASS SCHOOL August 1-5 & 8-12
from 9:00 a.m. to noon

HILLTOP MONTESSORI SCHOOL

July 11-15 & 18-22 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

CHARLEMONT ACADEMY
July 11-15 & 18-22 9:00a.m. - noon

This thirty-hour class will include the direct teaching and practice of skills that can help in those school courses that students often find challenging.

Students will learn:

* techniques for active reading
* strategies to improve test-taking
* how to create and use mnemonic devices
* the Cornell Method of note-taking
* how to organize by developing a Master Notebook
* how to use graphic organizers to plan for writing
...and more!

Students will learn these skills and review best practices for success by working individually and in small groups on exercises and practice assignments - all in a relaxed environment. Students will develop greater confidence and increased motivation to learn.

Cost for two-week study skills workshop: $400.00 with a 10% discount for any student who has previously worked with Options In Learning.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER CALL: (802) 254-5042 or e-mail options@sover.net

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