Tutoring Program
Tutoring Program Overview
The LSF Tutoring Program provides free academic support through individualized tutoring for Latino students from the Washington, DC metropolitan area in all areas of academic learning. Each student is tutored individually and parents have the opportunity to partake in two levels of free ESL classes. The Tutoring Program and all of the supplemental services that the LSF provides are free of charge.
Program Philosophy
The hallmark of the LSF Tutoring Program is our one-on-one tutoring. We believe that the ability of each student to work with one tutor enables our students to not only receive the direct attention that they need and deserve but also fosters strong mentoring relationships between the student and the tutee.
Who Is Eligible
The Tutoring Program is open to underprivileged Latino students in grades K-12. Students must be from the Washington, DC metropolitan region and many of the students we serve are from the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). The Tutoring Program targets at-risk students who need supplemental tutoring to improve their reading/writing comprehension, math skills, and computer literacy skills. Students may be from private or public schools and be of Latino descent.
When and Where
The Tutoring Program takes place on Saturday mornings in the cafeteria of Hearst Hall at the National Cathedral School for Girls from 10:00-12:00. The address for the National Cathedral School’s Hearst Hall is:
3612 Woodley Rd., NW
Washington, DC 20016
Students and families are expected to attend the majority of the sessions. Please be advised that no sessions are held on major holidays and National Cathedral School closures.Students and families are expected to attend the majority of the sessions. Please be advised that no sessions are held on major holidays and National Cathedral School closures.
Additional Services
For parents of students enrolled in the Tutoring Program the LSF offers two free levels of ESL classes. Parents meet with an ESL teacher during the sessions and work on their English-language skills. Students enrolled in the program are also eligible to receive summer scholarships to camps and schools in the Washington, DC area. Please note that space is limited for these camps and availability will be limited. The LSF also provides workshops, speakers, and informational outreach services to students and their families regarding educational opportunities and community events.
- Enroll in Tutoring Program
To enroll in the Tutoring Program, students and parent(s) must attend the opening sessions at the beginning of each ‘semester’ and fill out the necessary registration forms. Families must commit to attending the majority of the sessions. Please contact the LSF office at (202) 244-3438 to ask about the dates for the 2007-2008 academic year.
- Tutoring Program Events
Special events take place throughout the year for the Tutoring Program. Families and students are also welcomed and encouraged to attend larger LSF events such as school fairs and our annual College Night. Please see upcoming events in our calendar.