2026-2027 TERM
(Classes run from Sept. 6 to June 14)
Classes are taught online by Lester Gesteland (Mr. G), a former foreign correspondent, news editor and book editor, who has been tutoring for 15 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 every two weeks)
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Feedback on writing from Mr. G
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Vocabulary quizzes
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Online presentations given by students
Please find the list of classes below.
(Note: Unless otherwise noted, class times are p.m., in U.S. Eastern Standard Time: EST.)
SUNDAY
4:00-5:30 EST - 9th grade - FULL
5:30-7:00 EST - 5th grade -
7:00-8:30 EST - (make-up)
8:30-10:00 EST - 9th grade - FULL
7:00-8:30 PST* - 5th grade -
MONDAY
4:00-5:30 EST - 4th grade -
5:30-7:00 EST - 5th grade - FULL
7:00-8:30 EST - 8th grade - FULL
8:30-10:00 EST - 7th grade -
7:00-8:30 PST* - 6th grade -
TUESDAY
4:00-5:30 EST - 8th grade -
5:30-7:00 EST - 6th grade - FULL
7:00-8:30 EST - 5th grade -
8:30-10:00 EST - 7th grade - FULL
7:00-8:30 PST* - 8th grade -
WEDNESDAY
4:00-5:30 EST - 6th grade -
5:30-7:00 EST - 7th grade -
7:00-8:30 EST - 6th grade
8:30-10:00 EST - 8th grade - FULL
7:00-8:30 PST* - (make up)
THURSDAY
4:00-5:30 EST - 8th grade -
5:30-7:00 EST - 6th grade -
7:00-8:30 EST - 7th grade - FULL
8:30-10:00 EST - 8th grade - FULL
7:00-8:30 PST* - 4th grade
*Pacific Standard Time
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)
Late Fee
There is a $10-a-day penalty for those who fail to pay tuition on time. The deadlines are:
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Sept. 1st for the Fall semester
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Jan. 1st for the Spring semester
Note
I teach group classes because students have more fun when they learn with their peers. They discuss books, compete in-class vocabulary contests, and critique each other's work. Students are more motivated to learn when they see their classmates working hard alongside them.