2023-2024 TERM
(Classes run from Sept. 8 to June 13)
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Classes are taught online by Lester Gesteland (Mr. G), a former foreign correspondent, news editor and book editor, who has been tutoring for 14 years.
Each class Mr. G teaches includes:
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Common Core-focused writing instruction
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Writing & reading homework (including a composition to be written or corrected every week)
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Feedback on writing from Mr. G
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Vocabulary quizzes
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Please find the list of classes below.
(Note: Unless otherwise noted, class times are in U.S. Eastern Standard Time.)
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MONDAY
4:00-5:30 - 5th grade - FULL
5:30-7:00 - 7th grade - FULL
7:00-8:30 - 8th grade - FULL
8:30-10:00* - 5th grade - FULL
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TUESDAY
4:00-5:30 - 8th grade - FULL
5:30-7:00 - 6th grade - FULL
7:00-8:30 - 7th grade - FULL
8:30-10:00* - 4th grade - 2 spots left
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WEDNESDAY
4:00-5:30 - 7th grade - FULL
5:30-7:00 - 5th grade - FULL
7:00-8:30 - Makeup Session
8:30-10:00* - 6th grade - FULL
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THURSDAY
4:00-5:30 - 7th grade - 1 spot left
5:30-7:00 - 5th grade - FULL
7:00-8:30 - 8th grade -
FRIDAY
4:00-5:30 - 4th grade - FULL
5:30-7:00 - 6th grade - FULL
7:00-8:30 - 7th grade - FULL
8:30-10:00* - 8th grade - FULL
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​SATURDAY
9:00-10:30 AM - 9th grade - 2 spots left
10:30-12:00 PM - 5th grade - FULL
12:00-1:30 PM - 4th grade - FULL
2:00-3:30 PM - Makeup Session
3:30-5:00 PM - 5th grade -
5:30-7:00 PM - 8th grade - 1 spot left
7:00-8:30 PM - 6th grade - FULL
8:30-10:00 PM* - 9th grade - 1 spot left
*Offered for students in Central, Mountain, and Pacific Time Zones.
There are 14 classes in the Fall term and 19 classes in the Spring for all grade levels (33 classes in total).
Discounts
Discounts are available for those who:
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Pay for the full school year. (Full-year discount)
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Pay full school-year tuition before Aug. 1st. (Early-pay discount)
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Enroll more than one child. (Sibling discount)
Note
I teach group classes because students have more fun when they learn with their peers. They discuss books, compete in vocabulary contests, and critique each other's work. Students are more motivated to learn when they see their classmates working hard alongside them.