Magruder HS Opportunities for academic support

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT

If a student needs help in an individual subject, the first choice should be the teacher. Students may meet with teachers before school at 7 AM, during lunch or after school by appointment.

For help with writing essays, the English Composition Assistants are available in Rm. C238. Students may also work in the English computer labs in the 2^nd floor C hall before school at 7 AM, during lunch with a pass, or after school until 3:00.

The MEDIA CENTER is available for studying or research at the following hours:

Monday – Friday from 6:45 – 7:20 AM

Monday – Friday during lunch (a pass is needed)

Tuesday – Thursday from 2:10 – 4:00 PM

TUTORING: Magruder Honor Societies provide student tutors in all subjects.

MATH Honor Society Tutoring: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 2:15 – 3:30, Rm A210

SPANISH Honor Society Tutoring: Tuesday & Thursday, 2:15-3:00, Rm. A207

FRENCH Honor Society Tutoring: Wednesday, 2:15 – 4:00, Rm A201

SCIENCE Honor Society Tutoring: Sign up with Mrs. Considine in Rm B 231 to arrange

One-on-one tutoring.

NATIONAL Honor Society Tutoring: Sign up with Mrs. Boyle in Rm. B114 to arrange

One-on-one tutoring in all subjects.

Note: Activity buses are provided for students who remain after school for sponsored activities or extra help. The buses run at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Students must remain in a supervised location until 4:00 PM and get a bus ticket from a staff member in order to ride the bus.

Help is also available for students who need assistance with ORGANIZATION and STUDY SKILLS. See your counselor for this. Magruder provides a one semester elective class that works with students on these skills.