Small Group Courses
At One Smart Kid's Genius Gym, students climb to new heights on the academic ladder. Limited to eight students, our classes offer academic enrichment and promote critical thinking skills and test-taking mastery in a stimulating and supportive environment. We are conveniently located on Sacramento Street in the heart of Laurel Village.
If there's a conflict with a date or if you don't see a course offered that would appeal to your child, we can design a custom course for a minimum of four students.
Spring and Summer 2010
Academic Enrichment and Preparation Courses
Summer 2010 Academic Enrichment and Preparation Courses
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DESCRIPTION |
DATE/TIME |
COST |
Girl Power!
Organization, Study, and Pre-Writing Skills
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GIRL POWER! C'mon, girls! It's time to stop reading about superheroes and become one. This enrichment course - specially designed for girls — prepares 6th to 7th graders for a year of success, confidence, motivation, and power. Through hands-on exercises, students will activate their inner superpowers to strengthen organizational, study, math, and writing skills. Students will create their own Superhero Student Handbook that will act as a toolkit of strategies and techniques for academic mastery in the upcoming school year.
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August 23 - 27 (Mon-Fri)
1pm-3pm
Location
3442 Sacramento Street, SF
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$550.00 includes all materials (financial assistance available) |
Bridge to High School
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Start high school on the right path! This enrichment course prepares incoming high school freshmen for a year of success. Students will learn invaluable writing, study, organization, and time management skills. The course will cover different forms of note taking, outlining, assignment tracking, study, test-taking, and writing skills. Students will create their own study skills handbook that will equip them with the necessary tools to start the school year with empowerment. |
August 16 - 20 (Mon-Fri)
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Location
3442 Sacramento Street, SF |
$550.00 includes all materials (financial assistance available) |
The Magic Pen: Playwriting
Writing, Communication, and Social Skills
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Write the next award-winning script! This enrichment playwriting course will develop students’ language, writing, communication, and social skills through the use of writing exercises, improvisation, and theater games.
Students will explore story and character development, theme, and conflict resolution by drawing from personal experience and imagination in a positive
and encouraging atmosphere. |
August 16 - 20 (Mon-Fri) 10am - noon
Location
3442 Sacramento Street, SF |
$550.00 includes all materials (financial assistance available) |
Write On!
Expository and Creative Writing
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Channel your inner writer and compose both expository and creative essays while learning more about the art of written expression. This writing enrichment course will focus on the five-paragraph essay as well as various forms of creative writing exercises in formats such as 'zines, blogging, and journaling. Improve both clarity and depth of thought through brainstorming, outlining, and organizational strategies using Inspiration software. Students will work as a group to design a class 'zine and learn how to create his or her own handmade book. Take this course, have fun, and Write On! |
July 26 - 30 (Mon-Fri) 10am - noon
Location
3442 Sacramento Street, SF |
$550.00 includes all materials (financial assistance available) |
Math XBox2
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Be on top of your math game! In this intensive math course, students will strengthen crucial math foundation skills, including fractions, ratios, percentages, proportions, pre-algebra, geometry, and word problems. This course will focus on the completion of math assignments and preparation while reinforcing memorization and test-taking/study skills. Students will create a Math Power tool kit to act as a resource for strategies and tools needed for math success. |
August 23 - 27 (Mon-Fri) 10am - noon
Location
3442 Sacramento Street, SF
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$550.00 includes all materials (financial assistance available)
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Math Whiz
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Embrace your inner math whiz! This intensive math course will reinforce the steps needed for math success. Students will strengthen critical math foundation skills including the four basic operations, measurements, ratios, fractions, and decimals. Using assignments and tests/quizzes as a platform, students will work individually and as a group to complete homework and apply math concepts to real life. Each student will create his or her own Math Whiz handbook that will act as a tool kit in school and at home. |
August 16 - 20 (Mon-Fri)
1pm - 3pm
Location
3442 Sacramento Street, SF
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$550.00 includes all materials (financial assistance available)
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SSAT Preparation Summer 2010
One Smart Kid's SSAT prep is individualized to each student's academic needs and learning styles.Our instruction is targeted to the exact skills and tips needed to ace the test. No wasted time, no wasted money. And we're proven. Many students have improved their scores by 200 points or more. All of them maximize their scores and emerge more confident about the entire application process. |
| COURSES |
DESCRIPTION |
DATE/TIME |
COST |
SSAT Prep
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Learn how to master the SSAT and score your personal best. Students will achieve mastery in all aspects of the SSAT test and will leave with a personalized study plan. This course includes a practice test, math review, vocabulary building, test-specific math and verbal strategies, reading comprehension, and pacing strategies. 2 sessions offered.
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Two Sessions
Session One:
July 26-30 (Mon-Fri)
10am - noon
Location: 3442 Sacramento St., SF
Session Two:
Aug. 23-27 (Mon-Fri)
10am-noon
Location: Fort Mason Center, SF
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$550.00 includes all materials (financial assistance available)
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Fall 2010 Academic Enrichment Courses
Our intimate classes offer academic enrichment and promote critical thinking skills and test-taking mastery in a fun, stimulating and creative atmosphere. Our activity-based curriculum encourages students to be engaged and active learners, while equipping them with the tools necessary for success. |
| COURSES |
DESCRIPTION |
DATE/TIME |
COST |
Chief Executive Studies Officer
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This weekly academic support group, designed for students with ADD/ADHD and executive function challenges, will act as a forum for students to hone their skills while building autonomy and self-reliance. Students will complete long- and short-term assignments and prepare for tests/quizzes, while focusing on valuable organizational, memorization, time-management, and planning skills. |
Dates: TBA
Location
3442 Sacramento Street, SF
8 Sessions
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Fall 2010 SSAT Preparation and Practice Tests
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| COURSES |
DESCRIPTION |
DATE/TIME |
COST |
SSAT Prep
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Learn how to master the SSAT and score your personal best. Students will achieve mastery in all aspects of the SSAT test and will leave with a personalized study plan. This course includes a practice test, math review, vocabulary building, test-specific math and verbal strategies, reading comprehension, and pacing strategies. 2 sessions offered.
Location:
One Smart Kid’s Genius Gym
3442 Sacramento Street
San Francisco |
6 classes, which includes a "Practice Makes Perfect" Practice Test on Sun, Oct 17.
Two Sessions
Session One
Thursdays,
September 30 - November 6
Time:
4pm - 6pm
Session Two
Saturdays, October 2 - November 13
Time:
10am - noon
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$695.00
includes all materials (financial assistance available)
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SSAT Practice Test
Practice Makes Perfect
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 Our unique Interactive Practice Test turns theory into practice and encourages students to utilize their whole toolbox of strategies while taking a full-length practice SSAT Test. Each section of the SSAT test will be preceded by a discussion and review of strategies, which will be reinforced during the test. Discover your strengths and weaknesses and learn how to handle multiple hours of testing at a stretch. Each test will be scored based on the SSAT official guidelines. Students will receive a comprehensive answer packet that includes an in-depth analysis of correct and incorrect answers, a math answer review packet,and comments on their essay. These materials will serve as a invaluable study guide for further test-prep.
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2 SSAT Practice Tests:
Test 1
Sunday, Sept 26, 2010
9am - 1pm
Test 2
Sunday, Oct 17, 2010
9am - 1pm
Students with accommodations
9am-2pm
Location:
Fort Mason Center, SF
Students with Extended time:
One Smart Kid
3442 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94118 |
$185 per SSAT Practice Test
(financial assistance available)
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