by Mark B | Aug 5, 2021 | Tutoring
As the new school year approaches, children may be feeling stressed thinking about the return to regular schoolwork and other in-person classroom activities. After doing lessons for many months in the comforts of home, the thought of going back to their old...
by Mark B | Jul 22, 2021 | Tutoring
Many parents do not realize that if a child struggles in elementary or middle school, it can impact how far they can go in high school and beyond. If your child struggles to grasp a concept now, it could deter them from getting into some of the more advanced AP...
by Mark B | Jul 8, 2021 | Tutoring
When it comes to parenting, one commonality holds true. Nearly all parents want their children to do better in life than they did. If you fall into that category, then it is important you set your child up for as much success in the future as possible. One way to do...
by Mark B | Jun 18, 2021 | Tutoring
Summer test prep at Lafayette Academy will not ruin anyone’s summer! We only teach a portion of our test prep programs during the summer: only twice a week for three weeks, in June, July, or July/August. Our students learn the key SAT strategies without having...
by Mark B | Jun 11, 2021 | Tutoring
Not many people understand the importance of summer school. It not only benefits a child’s learning process, but it also offers a plethora of other benefits. Moreover, as the pandemic has created learning gaps, a summer school is even more important for your child....
by Mark B | Jun 4, 2021 | Tutoring
Returning to School After Covid The pandemic has affected everyone and students are no exception. In fact, their learning experience this year was chaotic at best. Many students developed anxiety as they worry about exams and grades. Although parents and teachers...
by Mark B | May 28, 2021 | Tutoring
Each year as students return to school in the fall, many begin with achievement levels lower than those they had at the beginning of their summer break. This phenomenon, known as summer learning loss, summer setback, or summer slide, is quite common, and both teachers...
by Mark B | May 20, 2021 | Tutoring
When summer break arrives, many parents and children look forward to the extended time off from schoolwork and student activities. However, families are increasingly turning to centers such as Lafayette Academy for tutoring sessions interspersed with summer’s fun and...
by Mark B | May 14, 2021 | Final Exam Cram®
All successful students have to cram for an exam once in a while, so why not do it with the help of experienced instructors who review the most important concepts on your exams and provide you with a well-designed study packet for follow-up prep? Cramming just before...
by Mark B | May 7, 2021 | AP Exam Cram
Do AP Scores Matter? AP Exams If you look closely at the image below, you will see that two people from the same company posted blogs with different takes on the importance of AP test scores. I could find 50 other examples of conflicting information. So whose...
