SSAT Prep
This year we are offering SSAT Prep for our 8th and 7th grade students. This is with Dynamis Learning Academy, a company run by Helen Panos, a parisioner. The sessions will run on Wednesday’s in the education building after school.
The cost of the SSAT prep course is $850 per student please sign up below.
Dates:
Sign-up deadline - 18th September.
Please sign up early!
MINIMUM/MAXIMUM STUDENTS:
4 -8 students
The program includes a mock pre-test, 5 instructional sessions, and a mock post-test. Pre-test results will be used to tailor instruction to the group. Instructional sessions will cover an overview of the test, math, reading and verbal strategies.
SCHEDULE:
DATE | SESSION | TIME
September 23 | Mock Pre-Test | 2:15–4:15 p.m.
September 30 | Instructional Session #1 | 2:15–3:30 p.m.
October 7 | Instructional Session #2 | 2:15–3:30 p.m.
October 14 | No Session—School Closed
October 21 | Instructional Session #3 | 2:15–3:30 p.m.
(Tutor will teach virtually with another tutor present on-site)
October 28 | Instructional Session #4 | 2:15–3:30 p.m.
November 4 | Instructional Session #5 | 2:15–3:30 p.m.
November 11 | Mock Post-Test | 2:15–4:15 p.m.
REQUIRED BOOK:
(Needed for first session)
1,000+ Practice Questions for the Upper Level SSAT & ISEE, 3rd Edition
ISBN/ASIN: 0593517377
Amazon link:
https://a.co/d/09lNFv6g
Following the program, the tutor will discuss each student’s post-test results with their parent by phone. Students may be assigned some practice questions for homework. We suggest students register for the November SSAT and if needed, take it again in December or January.
Additional Prep Sessions will be available to those who would like them at a discounted price per hour.
Session Leaders
Helen Panos
Helen Panos is the Founder/CEO of Dynamis Learning, a K-12 nationwide tutoring, SSAT/SAT/ACT and Executive Function company. Helen is an accomplished educator with over 25 years of teaching/administrative experience. Currently Dynamis Learning employs up to 25 tutors, and they specialize in various subject matters ranging from math, reading, writing, foreign language, test prep, executive function coaching, college essay writing/application assistance and more. Tutors within Dynamis Learning meet virtually or at a child’s home/library in the metro Atlanta area. Helen enjoys reading, traveling, and interviewing guests on her podcast, Smart Parents Successful Students which can be found on Spotify and the YouTube Channel.
Ira Danzig
Ira Danzig has been a Mathematics, History, Biology, and test prep tutor for over 40 years. He has worked with students from many middle and high schools in Atlanta and several states as far away as Hawaii. Ira’s accomplishments include Mathematics Chairperson for two private schools as well as Georgia STAR Teacher – twice. His interests include various sports and a strong love for reading. He's currently writing a novel and looking into beekeeping.