Strategic Learning Class

Live, Web-Based Classes for Students in Grade 6 and Up

Has Your Child Ever...

-Studied very hard for a test, only to be disappointed by his grade?

-Completed a homework assignment, but lost it before she could turn it in?

-Been told that he does not work to his potential?

-Struggled to read a textbook and understand what she is reading?

-Tried to write a paper and felt completely overwhelmed?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then the Strategic Learning Class is for you!

What Does the Strategic Learning Class Teach?

Strategic Learning Classes are a friendly and motivating way to learn how to study, right from the comfort of your own home.

As thousands of families have discovered, SOAR® is student-friendly; the strategies are easy to learn, provide immediate results, and help students study more efficiently so that homework can be done in less time. During our SOAR® Strategic Learning Class, your child will quickly learn simple and easy ways to:

-Manage time

-Organize papers

-Take notes

-Plan homework and projects

-Improve reading comprehension

-Set goals

-Organize space

-Take tests

-Communicate with parents and teachers

-Write papers

These core strategies cover the most fundamental skills for school success and interrelate with one another, making it easy for your child to learn and use them immediately. The techniques within each section lay a foundation for the following section and reinforce strategies from previous sections.

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What Results Can I Expect?

At the conclusion of this class, your child will:

Increase his or her grades. After one full marking period of using the SOAR® System, your child's grades will go up. Most students see a significant increase in their grades and cannot believe how easy it is to do better in school when they know how to study and do homework efficiently.

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Have 2-10 more hours of free-time every week. The SOAR® strategies are all about efficiency...learning the quickest way to earn better grades.

Your child will learn how to take control of his school work and will have the confidence to be successful!

What Are the Other Benefits of the SOAR® Strategic Learning Class?

The SOAR® classes provide many benefits that no other program can offer. Not only will your child be earning better grades and having more free-time, she will...

...Be using work-place technology. Today, all fields of business, medicine, and education are relying more and more on virtual classes and meetings because they are quick, convenient, and effective.  In fact, many states are requiring all students to participate in an on-line class before they graduate from high school.  There is no better time to take advantage of a convenient, virtual class and no better class than the one that will save a lot of time and teach strategies that will last a lifetime!

...Be practicing all strategies with current homework. We do not waste students' time by asking them to do "fake" assignments.  All strategies are practiced on students' homework, so it will not seem like they are doing extra work as you learn the system.  Instead, they will see how quickly they can save time and increase their grades because the program is immediately applied to their school work.

...Receive recordings of every session in case your child misses a live session, wants to review a specific topic again, or wants to refresh his knowledge of the program sometime in the future. All of our classes are recorded and made available for download.  Parents will also be able to access these recordings to learn about what is happening in the classes without having to "nag" with tons of questions.  (Of course, we encourage students to talk to their parents about what they learn, but parents can access all of the nitty-gritty details from these recordings.)

...Get customized and individualized attention that will ensure that the SOAR® strategies work for your child. Every week, your child will receive personal feedback and individualized attention during the group meeting from their instructor.  While our program is designed to be simple and universal for most students, we also listen to any concerns and offer suggestions to help make the program fit for each student.

...Have homework support for life. We frequently share free tips and valuable resources exclusively with our past students.  We are also available to answer questions and provide individual assistance. This service is provided for all current and past students, with no expiration, ever!  For example, if your child has a big project to do a year from now and is feeling overwhelmed, call or email us and we will be happy to help them get started.

...Learn from peers who are "in the trenches." It is very helpful for students to share their school struggles with others who are likely experiencing similar issues.  The group members learn a lot from each other as they share their experiences, ideas, and insights that can only come from someone who is "there" right now.

This Program is Not for Everyone

While the steps in SOAR® are easy, they do not complete themselves.

To be sure that your time and money are wisely invested, we kindly request that you sign up for the SOAR® Strategic Learning Classes only if you and your child meet these criteria:

-Students must want to do better in school and/or save time on their homework. At first, most students feel a lot of apprehension towards taking this class, but their reservations usually disappear after we all meet together during our first session.  We focus on the positive outcomes of earning better grades while making more time for "fun." We expect students to be responsible, but we also respect their time and their desires for a "balanced" approach to managing school work.

-Parents must be open to helping their children, even if it means making some adjustments themselves. A significant part of our mission is to help students and parents work together to find common ground in regards to school. In order to be successful, parents must be willing to take a look at how their own actions may be contributing to the problem and how they can contribute to the solution.

If you meet these simple criteria, we are confident that a SOAR® Strategic Learning Class will be a rewarding experience for you and we look forward to the opportunity to work with you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to answer them!

How Does the Class Work?

The program is accessible from the comfort of your own home via phone, internet, and e-mail. Topics are covered in six 1 hour sessions over the course of six weeks via the internet and teleconference line.  This program is unique because students will actually do most of the strategies in school or with their homework before we discuss them in detail with the group.  This twist enables them to ask good questions and be sure that they really understand how and when to use each strategy.

Each class session will have up to 15 participants.  This group size is small enough for students to get full and individualized attention, but large enough to promote engaging discussions and learning opportunities from peers.

The SOAR® Guarantee

If, at the conclusion of the course, you do not feel that it was a worthwhile investment, simply send us an email with an explanation and we will issue a refund. All we ask is that your child be present for each class.

We can make this kind of guarantee because the SOAR® Study Skills system has proven itself over the last 15 years with thousands of teachers, students, and families who have learned how to efficiently learn, organize, and improve grades!

Requirements

In order to effectively participate in this program, you will need:

-Access to a telephone

-Access to an on-line computer during each session, and

-An email account

Breakdown of Sessions

While sessions are always customized to meet the needs of each group, the following framework describes what you can expect to learn during each session:

Session 1

-Overview of tele-class routines and etiquette.

-Review of How Are You Smart? Survey from SOAR® Book.

-Setting goals and priorities

Session 2

-Communicating with your family

-Using a planner to manage your time

Session 3

-Organizing your papers

-Organizing your space

Session 4

-Interacting with Teachers

-Reading Textbooks

Session 5

-Writing Papers

-Taking & Studying Notes

-Taking Tests

Session 6

-Recording Progress

-Review

Bonus Features

In addition to the six sessions that will teach you how to get better grades in less time, you will also:

-Receive a copy of the SOAR® Study Skills book.

-Receive an Organizational Supply Kit containing everything your child will need to set up the SOAR® Binder System.

-Get individualized feedback on implementing the SOAR® Study Skills strategies.

-Have access to a recording of each session. This is a nice feature if your child misses a session, wants to review a session, or if parents would like to review the information covered.

-Have access to personal assistance during the program, or even after they have completed the sessions. Students attending SOAR® sessions will be able to call or email outside of the sessions to get clarification and individualized feedback on strategies. This continued support helps to ensure that SOAR® will provide you with long-term support!

-Family discounts are available if two or more children will be accessing the class. Each student will receive a 25% discount off of the course price. The discount will be applied automatically at checkout.

Testimonials

"This is more useful and interesting than any other class!"

- Shane D., 9th grade student

"It was serious and well-focused, but still fun! Thanks!"

- Emily Dundr, 9th grade student

"I learned how to plan my time and not just do a thing when I feel like it. I am also keeping myself organized so I'm not racking my brain to study one day before a test."

- Christopher N., 8th grade student

"The rock, gravel, and water activity really helped me understand how to use my time better."

- Andrea F., 10th grade student

"I have kept my past tests and papers...I am so much better prepared for finals!"

- Cara D., 9th grade student

"My daughter took your live class this past Fall.  She really REALLY enjoyed your class and told me it helped her tremendously at school."

- Mary J., parent of a high school student

"Today my son came home from school and as we do most days, made a plan for the afternoon. Since I work from home,  I can't keep close tabs on him because I'm usually in another room. Today, he totally followed the schedule, without any reminders...came in from playing outside on time, immediately sat down and did his homework and finished 45 minutes ahead of schedule so he is hanging out with my husband and chatting. This is not normal and I'm really thrilled!"

- Deb P., parent of a middle school student

Upcoming Class Schedule

SOAR^® Strategic Learning Classes meet one night per week, for six weeks. Our schedule for Winter 2012 is:

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 *You may "mix and match" classes. For example, if you prefer to sign up for the Tuesday sessions, but have a conflict on a specific Tuesday evening, you may attend the Wednesday night session, and vice versa.

If this schedule does not work for you, click below to sign up to be notified when future class schedules are posted:

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Or, click below to learn more about our pre-recorded version of the class:

Pre-Recorded Strategic Learning Class

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