Middle School and High School Summer Programs

Strengthen Executive Function Skills this summer!

Each program includes 4 online 1-hour sessions and are highly tailored to meet each student's individual needs.

Want to learn more about one of the programs before registering?

Middle School Mastery

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Building a Strong Foundation for Success in Middle School

This program uses a hands-on interactive approach and is tailored to each student's individual needs. Topics include:

- navigating the increased expectations of middle school

- smoothly transition to multiple teachers who may have different expectations

- managing increased homework and difficulty of assignments

- becoming more independent learners

- building high school readiness skills

Students will learn how to improve focus and listening skills, note-taking strategies, effective study and memorization strategies, organization, time management, and self-advocacy.

Private (4 online 1-hour sessions)

Schedule sessions at a time that works for your family*

*All sessions must be completed before the start of the school year

Nailing 9th Grade

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Making the Transition from Middle School to High School Smoothly and Successfully

Designed for rising 9th-grade students, this program focuses on:

- meeting the increased expectations required of students in high school

- building independence and responsibility

- learning effective study and note-taking strategies

- self-advocacy

- how to balance academics and extracurriculars

- strategies to avoid procrastination

- building the executive function skills necessary for high school success

Private (4 online 1-hour sessions)

Schedule at any time*

*Must complete before the school year

Group* (4 online 1-hour sessions)

August 7-10th 10:30am- 11:30am EST

*Discounted group rate

College Planning

for rising 11th grade students

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Preparing for the college application process

This academic coaching program will focus on helping rising high school juniors determine their path forward after high school. Students will learn how to:

- strengthen their academic profile

- build a resume

- explore interests that relate to possible college majors and career opportunities

- research colleges and create an appropriate list

- determine which college testing (ACT, SAT, etc.) works best for them

- connect with schools

- navigate college websites

Private (4 online 1-hour sessions)

Schedule sessions at a time that works for your family

College Planning

for rising 12th grade students

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Finalizing the college application process

This academic coaching program will focus on helping rising high school seniors complete the application process for college. Students will receive help in:

- narrowing down their list of schools

- making contact with their top choice schools

- completing applications

- meeting deadlines

- sending transcripts and/or test scores

- brainstorming essay topics

- editing their resume

- discussing financial aid and scholarship options

Private (4 online 1-hour sessions)

Schedule sessions at a time that works for your family

Testimonials

“Dear Mom and Dad – Thank you for sending me to ACA for Middle School Mastery this summer. I learned so much about the right vs. the left brain and how I learn best. I feel this will really help me in school this year and for my future.  I also learned how to organize better and make schedules to manage my time.  My academic coach helped me understand the purpose of school and why learning is important for my future.  I also learned why saying “please” and “thank you” and kindness are so important.”

Lily
Grade 7

“Our son was doing poorly in school and was challenged with poor organization and lack of motivation. Since working with Sue at ACA last summer beginning with the boot camp, our son has excelled in school, not only with significantly improved grades but also with organization, good habits and a strong sense of drive to succeed. The relationship he has established with Sue has been invaluable for him and he knows he has an advocate now. This program was the best thing we could have ever done for our child to set him on the path to success.”

Ziva
Mother of Daniel