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Academic Program

After School - Elementary School

ENGLISH & MATH
Grades 3-6 GT English & Math Program
ESOL

ENGLISH & MATH

The Regular Academic Program cultivates students' Math and English skills, as well as, helps maintain practical skills that are useful in their schools.

Best Academy also provides a diverse and informative set of classes which help students advance in their academics.

Students may take the accelerated GT Program, TJ Preparation course, and SAT Preparation class based on their individual academic needs.


Reading with Vocabulary:

Objective of the class is to prepare students for further studies by enriching their knowledge of vocabulary and reading skills. Every class starts off with a vocabulary quiz, and students work with the passages that use the vocabulary.

Book Reading, Writing with Grammar:

Constant reading improves students' creativity and develops good reading habits. The class requires students to read at least one book, take reading quizzes, and submit their writing work every week.

Math Concept & Problem Solving:

After learning basic concepts, students improve their mathematical skills with repetitive exercises consisting word problems, SOL problems, and math competitions problems.

The English courses are divided into Reading and Book Reading & Writing with Grammar. The Reading part of the English course focuses on vocabulary and reading comprehension with accelerated resources. Students typically learn two years worth of vocabulary in one school year.

Students are placed into a math class according to their grade level. By practicing a variety of types of problems, students will master important mathematical concepts and formulas. After strengthening mathematical foundations, students will be able to use their skills to a variety of applications.

Grades 3-6 GT English & Math Program

Students will first master Pre-Algebra and Geometry through various practice problems. Then they will be prepared for the IOWA Algebra Aptitude Test which is taken in the 6th grade. Furthermore, students will improve their vocabulary and reading comprehension through high intensity classes to advance the student in their academics.

Class placement is not based on grade, but on the student's ability in English and Math. The class is composed of original, creative lessons that students can enjoy while learning to think outside the box. This program prepares students for the CTY Camp test, 6th grade Algebra 1 test (IOWA-Algebra Aptitude Test), and TJ test.

GT English - Vocabulary:

Our GT English class is intended for 3-6th grade students that are already taking GT English class or exceeding in regular English class. The class focuses on enriching reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.

GT Math - Problem Solving:

Many students can manage simple problems that require memorization of mathematical equations, but have trouble with problems that require a deeper understanding and application of the equations. This class will help students, especially those who plan to study in fields of science and engineering, by giving them confidence in solving applied problems. Class intended for 3-6th grade students.

ESOL

THE ESOL CLASS IS DESIGNED FOR NEWLY IMMIGRATED STUDENTS OR STUDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY IN THE ESOL PROGRAM AT THEIR SCHOOLS. THIS PROGRAM IS AIMED TO ADVANCE THE STUDENT IN THEIR ESOL LEVEL BY IMPROVING THEIR VOCABULARY AND READING SKILLS.