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S.M.A.R.T. stands for Science, Math and Reading Tutoring and is the library's response to overwhelming requests from both parents and children for homework assistance provided in a group setting.
Who is eligible?
- Students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Tutors are available in the subjects of mathematics, reading and science.
How do I sign-up?
- Registration for the school year, (beginning October 3, 2009), will start on Tuesday, June 9, at the branch library that you want the student to attend. Placements at each library will be on a first come first served basis. Students will be notified by mail about their registration.
When and where is it offered?
- From Saturday, October 3, 2009 through Saturday May 15, 2010.
- At this time tutoring is not offered during summer school.
- Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.* at every branch in the library system with the following exceptions:
- *1. Model City Branch Library – Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p. m.
- *2. Miami Lakes, West Dade Regional and West Kendall Regional will have additional Saturday hours from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- · S.M.A.R.T. will be closed** at all Branches on Nov. 28, Dec.19, Dec. 26, 2009, Jan. 2, Mar 27, and Apr 3, 2010 with the following exception:
- ****Model City will not have S.M.A.R.T. on Nov. 11, Nov. 25, Dec. 23, Dec 30, 2008 and Mar 31, 2010.
How much does it cost and what do I need to bring with me?
- The tutoring service is free!
- Please bring any textbooks and written assignments from the teacher plus whatever else was sent home with you to work on, or other materials your child has questions about.
- The tutor may ask you to provide special supplies to better work with your child.
What format is used?
- Tutoring is done in a small group setting. Students must be able to follow directions and work independently. Each child is assigned a maximum one (1) hour block of tutoring time weekly. Students are expected to arrive on time and no later than fifteen (15) minutes past the hour assigned.
Who are the tutors?
- Our tutors have been carefully screened and are all experienced educators. We have hired the most qualified of a wide field of applicants.
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