Library now open Tuesday-Thursday from 3 to 6 PM,
NHS tutors available Tuesdays
For the past two years NHS students have volunteered their Tuesday afternoons to volunteering in the library. “There have definitely been some success stories, but we would like to reach more students,” Mrs. Willis told the Explorer. Because of new “title 1” funding, tutoring as been changed this year.
The new “Title 1” funding has Coronado helping students afterschool Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from three to six. This is a large expansion upon NHS tutoring services which are only on Tuesdays. With the power of these two programs combined, there are now several avenues of help for a student in need.
One part of this program is the NHS Tutoring. The tutoring has been held on Tuesdays since 2007. “NHS students seem to naturally like to help others. Peer tutoring can be one of the most effective ways for students to learn,” Mrs. Willis continued.It has been seen over the years that students who misunderstand their teachers can sometimes understand their peers. Morgan Staalberg (12), the NHS president, believes that tutoring is a “great opportunity for those who take advantage of it, a way to meet [new] people, do homework, and [get] involved.”
The new part to this program is teachers providing tutoring. Although several years ago there was a similar tutoring program, it was cut due to a lack of funding. However, with new “Title 1” school funding, the program was brought back. There are currently seven teachers who help with tutoring with a focus on English and Mathematics. Just like the NHS students, the teachers can only help students with subjects that they are familiar in.
“It is still too early [in the year] to see effects of tutoring,” Mr. Biera explained. “I stop by every week and am seeing more students show [up].” Biera also went on to say that tutoring is a “positive environment” and looks forward to seeing the program expand.
“Tutoring also gives students an opportunity to use the school computers in a safe social area.” According to Biera, if it becomes necessary, transportation may be provided to the nearest schools to bring students home. With the long tutoring window hours and the possibility of transportation, this program has potential.
The only thing that may be missing is you. As the maxim goes, “asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but of strength.” So if there is a subject, a concept, a vocabulary word, a theorem, a book, a formula, a project, or practically any other assignment that is unclear, stop by the library for some tutoring. C.H.S. gives you the resources for academic success.