Class & Workshop Descriptions

• 90 minutes of ACT Math Instruction
• Minimum of 2 and maximum of 5 students.
• Cost is $50 per 90-minute session

• Prep for July 15 ACT
• Six day workshop, starts with a full ACT practice test on day 1 and then days 2-6 are ACT prep in English, reading, math and science
• Sunday, July 9-Friday, July 14, 9am-1pm daily
• Cost $475

ACT Prep Weekly Sunday Workshop

Equal hours of intense prep in each of the four sections (English, math, science, reading)

• December 9 ACT test, classes begin Sunday, October 29 and finish December 3 from 1:00-4:00pm (no class  November 26).
• February 10 ACT test, classes begin Sunday, January 7 and finish February 4 from 12:00-3:00pm
• April 13 ACT test, classes begin Sunday, February 25 and finish April 7 (no class Easter Sunday, 3/31), from 1-3:30pm.
• Cost $375
• Please note, you will need to register separately for the official exam by going to act.org

ACT Prep Tuesdays and Thursdays Workshop: Students will receive four hours of intense prep in each of the four sections of the ACT (English, math, science, reading) for a total of 16 hours of preparation. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8pm. Cost is $295.Prep for the June 13 ACT begins May 12th. Workshop dates are as follows:

May 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, June 2 and 4. This workshop will be taught in person at the Center.

OPTIONAL: Workshop attendees get a discount on the practice tests offered the following week. Workshop attendees can register (by phone only) for all three practice tests offered the following week for $75 total (a savings of $30).

• 2-Hour ACT Reading Prep
• $75

A specialized math class for students who want to focus on the most difficult problems found on the ACT. This class is for ADVANCED math students who want to move quickly and address the more challenging math concepts found on the ACT. Cost is $50 for 1.5 hour class.

This three-hour class will review the core concepts to prepare a student for ACT reading. Cost is $65. This class will be held at the Center.

This class will be a three hour overview of the grammar rules and strategies utilized on the English section of the ACT. Students will also participate in teacher directed practice using actual ACT English sections from the tests. The cost is $90 per workshop.

This ACT English Intensive class covers the same material as our standard ACT English class except it is a much smaller class and is designed for students to ask more questions; it will have a minimum of 2 and maximum of 5 students. Cost $50 for 1.5 hour class. 

This class will be a three hour overview of the grammar rules and strategies utilized on the English and reading sections of the ACT. Students will also participate in teacher directed practice using actual ACT English and reading sections from the tests. The cost is $90 per workshop.

ACT Prep Four-Week Workshop (at Creative Learning Academy) to prepare for June ACT: Students will receive four hours of intense prep in each of the four sections of the ACT (English, math, science, reading) for a total of 16 hours of preparation. Classes will be held on Mondays/Wednesdays (except for Memorial Day, when it will be on a Tuesday). Class scheduled is May 17, 19, 24, 26, June 1 (Tuesday), 2, 7, and 9 from 5:30-7:30pm. Cost is $295.

ACT Prep Four-Week Workshop (at Center)

• Four hours of intense prep in each of the four sections of the ACT (English, math, science, reading)
• December 9 test: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm-8pm, starts November 7 and finishes December 7 (no classes week of Thanksgiving).
• February 10 test: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm-8pm, starts January 16 and finishes February 8.
• April 13 test: Option 1, Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45-5:45pm, starts March 11 and finishes April 10 (no class March 25 or 27).
• April 13 test: Option 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-8:00pm, starts March 12 and finishes April 11 (no class March 26 or 28).
• Cost $385
• Please note, you will need to register separately for the official exam by going to act.org

ACT Prep Four-Week Workshop (online): Students will receive four hours of intense prep in each of the four sections of the ACT (English, math, science, reading) for a total of 16 hours of preparation. The next session in preparation for June 12 test begins May 17th and will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00pm on May 17, 19, 24, 26, June 1 (Tuesday), 2, 7 and 9. There will be an in person (at the Center) and an online version. Cost is $295. This workshop will be held online with a Zoom link sent to the email on file.

This class is an opportunity for students to take a complete ACT in a timed, testing environment to determine areas of strength and weakness on the test. The test will be scored and students will receive a report of their results. Taking this test enables students to get a baseline reading on their skills without having to report the scores to colleges. It also provides an opportunity for students to gauge their progress in preparing for the ACT. We must have a minimum of 10 students in order to offer this practice test. This is a 3.5 hour group session. Cost $50.

• Prep for July 15 ACT
• ACT Intensive One-Week Workshop
• Prep in English, math, science, reading
• Evening session starts Sunday, July 9-Thursday, July 13, 5pm-8pm.
• Cost is $375.

• Students will receive four hours of intense prep in each of the four sections of the ACT (English, math, science, reading)
• Total of 16 hours of preparation
• $375
• For September 9 test, two options:
• Monday through Thursday, July 31-August 10, 6-8pm
• Monday through Thursday, August 28-September 7, 6-8pm

This class is designed for students who struggle on the math portion of the ACT, both with concepts and timing. The class will cover the core mathematical concepts students must know to perform well and also will discuss strategies and timing. This is a three-hour workshop taught by Ms. Paedae. Cost is $90 per workshop.

This ACT Math Intensive class covers the same material as our standard ACT Math class except it is a much smaller class and is designed for students to ask more questions; it will have a minimum of 2 and maximum of 4 students. Cost $50 for 1.5 hour class. This class is taught at Creative Learning Academy, 3151 Hyde Park Road in Pensacola. Enter through doors marked “gymnasium.”

An in-depth review of the math and science concepts and strategies essential for success on the ACT. Students will work through and score an ACT math and a science section. Cost is $90 per workshop.

This is a three hour ACT Mini Workshop to prepare middle school students applying for Duke TIP with an overview of the ACT test, covering all four sections, strategies and pacing. Students will receive practice materials. The cost is $65 per workshop.

• 2 Hour ACT Reading
• $75

This class will focus on improving reading skills in areas covered in the reading portion of the ACT test. Students will learn to identify style, tone, organizational structure, and main purpose of ACT writing passages. Students will also practice pacing while working with actual ACT reading passages. Cost is $90 per workshop.

This ACT Reading Intensive class covers the same material as our standard ACT Reading class except it is a much smaller class and is designed for students to ask more questions; it will have a minimum of 2 and maximum of 5 students. Cost $50 for 1.5 hour class. 

This ACT Reading Intensive class covers the same material as our standard ACT Reading class except it is a much smaller class and is designed for students to ask more questions; it will have a minimum of 2 and maximum of 5 students. Cost $50 for 1.5 hour class. This class will be held online.

This class is designed for students who struggle on the reading portion of the ACT, both with concepts and timing. The class will cover the core reading concepts students must know to perform well and also will discuss strategies and timing. This is a three-hour workshop will be taught at the Center. Cost is $75 per workshop.

This ACT Reading Intensive class covers the same material as our standard ACT Reading class except it is a much smaller class and is designed for students to ask more questions; it will have a minimum of 2 and maximum of 4 students. Cost $50 for 1.5 hour class. This class will be held at Creative Learning Academy, 3151 Hyde Park Road, Pensacola. Enter through doors marked “gymnasium”.

Students will work through and discuss a series of science sections from an actual ACT. They will practice reading charts and graphs, as well as pacing on this section of the test. This class will provide a comprehensive review of the ACT science section. Cost is $90 per workshop.

This ACT Science Intensive class covers the same material as our standard ACT Science class except it is a much smaller class and is designed for students to ask more questions; it will have a minimum of 2 and maximum of 5 students. Cost $50 for 1.5 hour class. 

This ACT Science Intensive class covers the same material as our standard ACT Science class except it is a much smaller class and is designed for students to ask more questions; it will have a minimum of 2 and maximum of 5 students. Cost $50 for 1.5 hour class. This class will be taught online and a zoom link will be sent to the email on file.

This ACT Science Intensive class covers the same material as our standard ACT Science class except it is a much smaller class and is designed for students to ask more questions; it will have a minimum of 2 and maximum of 4 students. Cost $50 for 1.5 hour class. This class is held at Creative Learning Academy, 3151 Hyde Park Road in Pensacola. Enter through doors marked “gymnasium.”

ACT Prep Two-Week Workshop (online): Students will receive four hours of intense prep in each of the four sections of the ACT (English, math, science, reading) for a total of 16 hours of preparation. Classes are Monday-Thursday from 6pm-8pm. ACT Prep Two-Week Workshop (at Center): Students will receive four hours of intense prep in each of the four sections of the ACT (English, math, science, reading) for a total of 16 hours of preparation. This will be offered August 30 and will be held Monday-Thursday, August 30, 31, September 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, and 9 from 6:00-8:00pm. Cost is $295. This workshops will be ONLINE. Cost is $295. A zoom link will be sent to the email on file.

ACT Prep Tuesdays and Thursdays Workshop: Students will receive four hours of intense prep in each of the four sections of the ACT (English, math, science, reading) for a total of 16 hours of preparation. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8pm. Cost is $295.Prep for the June 13 ACT begins May 12th and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8pm. Workshop dates are as follows:
May 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, June 2 and 4. This workshop will be taught ONLINE!
OPTIONAL: Workshop attendees get a discount on the practice tests offered the following week. Workshop attendees can register (by phone only) for all three practice tests offered the following week for $75 total (a savings of $30).

ACT/SAT Math – Get the most from your graphing calculator. This class will give direct instruction on the apps and programs on a Texas Instruments' graphing calculator that are most useful for testing. We will also set up study cards within the calculator for formulas that might be needed. All work follows the rules of use as outlined by ACT and SAT. You must bring your own graphing calculator. Cost is $50.

This is a three-hour cram session for the AP Human Geography Exam. It will preparation for the FRQs. Class is offered Saturday, May 2nd from 12:30-3:30pm and will be co-taught by Ms. Brown and Mr. Sutton. Cost is $65. The Zoom link will be sent to the email on file; if preferred, the parent can forward link to student.

There will be two AP Literature review sessions offered. Both sessions will focus on how to write an effective AP Literature essay, discussion of models, discussion of prompts, but different models and prompts will be used in each session, and in each session they will write an essay on a different prompt. After they write, the class will read a model on the the prompt they wrote on. Cost is $45 per session for two-hour review.

• AP Biology Review for the AP exam
• Comprehensive test review with Q and A
• April 29, 9am-12pm
• $100

AP Biology Review will be taught online by Ms. Cheri Stephens. Cost is $75.00.

This is an end of year AP Biology review online three hour course taught by Ms. Stevens. Cost is $65. The Zoom link will be sent to the email on file; if preferred, the parent can forward link to student.

This is a two-hour AP Biology review that will dive deeper into material not covered in the first session, namely evolution, plants and ecology. This will be taught by Ms. Cheri Stephens. Cost is $50.

• Two-hour AP Calculus Exam Reviews
• April 13, 6-8pm, AP Calculus-Derivatives AB/BC
• April 20, 6-8pm, AP Calculus-Integrals AB/BC
• April 27, 6-8pm, AP Calculus-Vectors, Polar, Series BC only
• May 4, 6-8pm, AP Calculus-Open Questions AB/BC
• Cost is $75 per session

AP Calculus AB Review. Comprehensive test review/Q and A. Cost is $90 for three hours. Dates TBD and taught by Mrs. Shauna Paedae.

AP Calculus AB/BC Review: Saturday, May 2nd from 3pm-5pm. Comprehensive test review/Q and A. The Zoom link will be sent to the email on file; if preferred, the parent can forward link to student.

AP Calculus BC Review. Comprehensive test review with Q&A taught by Ms. Paedae. 2023 Dates TBD Cost is $90.

This is a two-hour semester exam review for AP Chemistry taught online by Nick Livingston. Cost is $75. A Zoom link will be sent to the email on file.

Ms. Edie Bidwell will be teaching a two-hour AP Chemistry review to prepare students for the free response questions. Class is offered on May 9 from 1pm-3pm. Cost is $45. The Zoom link will be sent to the email on file; if preferred, the parent can forward link to student.

Mr. Michael Jones will be teaching three sessions of AP European History. Each session will cover different units. Remaining sessions are April 29 and May 6, from 4-6pm. Cost is $45 per session. You will sign up for each session individually. The Zoom link will be sent to the email on file; if preferred, the parent can forward link to student.

• Two-hour AP Human Geography exam review sessions
• Will include preparation for the writing portions
• March 25, 11:30-1:30, Population & Migration
• April 1, 12:30-2:30, Political Patterns & Industry/Economic Development
• April 15, 12:30-2:30, Land Use: Urban, Rural, Agriculture
• April 16, 10-12, (same material as April 15)
• April 22, 12:30-2:30, Culture & Conflict
• April 23, 10-12 (same material as April 22)
• $75 per session

This three hour class will be offered Saturday, May 16th from 9am-12pm. Students will review key concepts from the Language & Composition course and receive strategies and tips on how to write the upcoming AP essay. Cost is $65. This class will be offered in person at the Center in accordance with the COVID-19 guidelines in place at the time. 

• Three-hour seminar to review with students the principles of AP Language and Composition, including an overview of the exam and the necessary skills crucial to success in the course
• May 6, 9am-12pm
• $100

• Three-Hour AP Literature & Composition Review
• Will review essay and multiple choice sections
• Saturday, April 15, 9am-12pm
• $100

This three hour AP Literature review class is offered May 7th from 2pm-5pm. Students will annotate and discuss two past AP Prose questions, read and discuss models, and then each student will write a 45 minute timed essay on a past AP question and then discuss strategies and techniques they could have used in approaching this topic. Cost is $65.

This is a review for AP Macroeconomics. It will be taught online by Clint Sutton. A Zoom link will be sent to the email on file.

This is a review class to prepare students for the AP Macroeconomics exam, which is being held on May 21st. This course will be taught ONLINE by Clint Sutton. Cost is $45 per session. Remaining sessions are: Sunday, May 3, Units 3 and 4, 4pm-6pm; Sunday, May 17, Unit 5 and general overview/questions. You will sign up for each session individually. The Zoom link will be sent to the email on file; if preferred, the parent can forward link to student.

AP Physics 1 Review: Classes will cover units 1-7 in the AP Physics 1 course curriculum covered by the modified AP exam. Each class will begin with a unit overview, followed by a series of example problems similar to the multiple choice questions seen on the exam. Classes held Friday, May 1-Units 1, 2 and 3; Friday, May 8-Units 4, 5, 6 and 7. Cost is $45 per session. You will sign up for each session individually. The Zoom link will be sent to the email on file; if preferred, the parent can forward link to student.

This three hour class will be offered Sunday, May 3rd from 3:30pm-6:30pm. Students will review key concepts from the AP Psychology course and receive strategies and tips on how to write the upcoming AP essay. Cost is $65. This class will be offered in person at the Center in accordance with the COVID-19 guidelines in place at the time. Cost is $65. The Zoom link will be sent to the email on file; if preferred, the parent can forward link to student.

This is a review class to prepare students for the AP U.S. Government & Politics exam, which is being held on May 11th. This course will be taught ONLINE by Clint Sutton. Cost is $45 per session. Classes will be offered as follows: Saturday, April 25, Units 1 and 2, 3pm-5pm; Saturday, May 2, Unit 3, 3pm-5pm; Saturday, May 9, FRQs and and general overview/questions. You will sign up for each session individually. The Zoom link will be sent to the email on file; if preferred, the parent can forward link to student.

• Three-hour AP US History Review
• Will cover Period 1 plus Multiple Choice tips, Essay Reviews, and a Mini-Practice Exam
• April 29, 9am-12pm, same material in a second session on April 30, 9am-12pm
• $100

• Two-hour reviews for AP US History exam
• Sunday, March 26, 9-11am, Periods 8 & 9
• Saturday, April 1, 9-11am, Periods 6 & 7; second session offered 12-2pm (same material)
• Sunday, April 16, 9-11am, Periods 4 & 5, second session offered 12-2 (same material)
• Sunday, April 23, 9-11am, Periods 2 & 3, second session 12pm-2pm (same material)
• $75 per session
• A Three Hour Final Session will cover Period 1 plus Multiple Choice tips, Essay Reviews, and a Mini-Practice Exam on April 29, 9am-12pm, same material in second session from 12:30-3:30 ($100)

These are 3 hour online AP US History Reviews taught by Ms. Amy Parker. Students can sign up for any or all. Cost is $75 per session. You will sign up for each session individually. The online link will be sent to the email on file.

April 10, 9am-12pm Periods 8-9

May 2, 9am-12pm Crash Course on Periods 1-9 and writing

• Two-hour AP World History exam review sessions
• Will include preparation for the DBQ
• Units 1 & 2, March 25, 9am-11am
• $75. 

This is a three-hour AP World History Cram session that will include preparation for the DBQ. The class is offered on Saturday, May 9, from 9am-12pm. The cost is $60. The Zoom link will be sent to the email on file; if preferred, the parent can forward link to student.

• Three-hour Introduction to AP Human Geography
• Will include discussion of multiple choice and preparation for the writing portion
• August 12, 9am-12pm
• $100 per session

• Three-hour Introduction to AP World History 
• Will include discussion of multiple choice and preparation for the DBQ
• August 12, 1pm-4pm
• $100 per session

Harry Potter Book Club:

This workshop is an opportunity for students grades 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th to participate in meaningful discussions about the Harry Potter books. Each class will involve discussion questions about specific chapters. Euxie Laibe, a senior at Vanderbilt, will lead these online exchanges and encourage students to engage with the readings and with one another to think analytically and improve their reading skills.

This is a multi-week workshop on Wednesdays from 10:30am-12pm. Students should have read the following chapters prior to the start of class on the particular week:

Week 1, April 8th: Chapters 1-4

Week 2, April 15: Chapters 5-7

Week 3, April 22: Chapters 8-10

Week 4, April 29: Chapters 11-14

Week 5, May 6: Chapters 15-17

Cost is $125 for the workshop.

Terry Benson and Renee Bookout present this workshop to provide 8th grade students and their parents with information about how to maximize their potential for the college admissions process. Information regarding high school course selection, ACT/SAT/PSAT/SATII scores, the admissions process, applications, high school resume, essays, interviews, scholarships, Bright Futures and financial aid are some of the topics included in this workshop.

This workshop is for seniors who are working on their supplemental essays for colleges. This is not a workshop for the main (common application/coalition application) essay. This workshop is only available to students who have completed their main essay with us at the Center as it builds off of that workshop. Students will work with Terry Benson and Renee Bookout. Stay tuned for 2023 dates. Cost is $200.

This is a college counseling private session with Renee Bookout. Session will include review of student's high school progress and creation of a plan for school year/summers, discussion as to what student can do to make sure he/she is on the right track to maximize his/her potential, development of a testing schedule, and an overview of college search/application process. Parents are encouraged and welcome to attend with student. Ideal for students in 8th (end of year), 9th, 10th and 11th grade. If you do not see a date/time that works for your family, please email academiccenterfortesting.com. Cost is $125 per 1.5 hour session.

For High School Seniors: Private one-hour essay writing/application preparation session with Renee Bookout. Renee can also help with resumes and interviews. Please see Renee's bio under Instructors. (These appointments will not be available until after July 2023; you may wish to consider an Essay Writing Workshop). Cost is $80/hr.

For High School Seniors: Private one-hour essay writing/application preparation session with Renee Bookout. Renee can also help with resumes and interviews. Please see Renee's bio under Instructors. (These appointments will not be available until after July 2023; you may wish to consider an Essay Writing Workshop). Cost is $80/hr.

• 12-hour (3 day) workshop for seniors to complete Common Application essay for college applications
• Includes overview of application process, review/edit resume, brainstorm essay prompts, review/edit essay
• Students must bring a laptop
• Students will be provided a resume template and must submit a draft resume prior to first day of workshop
• Final session (3 days): September 9 (Saturday), September 10 (Sunday), and September 16, 1-5pm each day. Students must attend all days.
• Cost $425

This is an online (Zoom) college counseling private session with Renee Bookout. Session will include review of student's high school progress and creation of a plan for school year/summers, discussion as to what student can do to make sure he/she is on the right track to maximize his/her potential, and an overview of college search/application process. Parents are encouraged and welcome to attend with student. Ideal for students in 8th (end of year), 9th, 10th and 11th grade. If you do not see a date/time that works for your family, please email academiccenterfortesting.com. Cost is $125 per 1.5 hour session. Please see Renee's bio under Instructors. For the time being, all sessions will be held online by Zoom. Renee will send an email Zoom invite 10 minutes prior to the session start time to the email address on file. 

A middle school math workshop (for rising 7th and 8th graders) focusing on the fundamental concepts students will encounter in Algebra 1. A series of creative activities and math games will enable students to better understand how to utilize and manipulate numbers as well as encouraging the development of math fluency in the participants. This workshop will be taught by Colin Gold, a graduate of the IB Program, National Merit finalist who will be attending Georgia Tech this fall. This will be offered June 14, 15, 16 from 9-11am. Cost is $150.

This workshop will teach high school students (grades rising 9-12) the fundaments of academic research and writing. This class is particularly helpful for students enrolling in the AP Capstone course or who will work on an extended essay at the IB Program. Laptops required. This three-day course will be held June 27, 28 and 29 from 9am-11am.

This is a three hour introduction to AP US History taught by Ms. Amy Parker. This class will be held online on August 22 from 9am-12pm. The cost is $65. A zoom link will be sent to the email on file.

• Intro to AP U.S. History
• Day 1 (Saturday, August 5, 9-11am): Broad course overview, study tips and resources.
• Day 2 (Sunday, August 6, 9-11am): Multiple choice and writing help/rubrics/formulas
• Cost: $100

This is a two-day intro to geometry workshop taught by Ms. Stephanie Duffy. This workshop will be held August 10 and 12 from 3:30-5:30pm. Cost is $75.

This is a two day introduction to AP Human Geography to introduce the students to the subject matter and the manner in which to approach an AP course. This will be taught online by Clint Sutton. Cost for the two day workshop is $75. This will be held online on August 1 and 2 from 2-4pm.

This math study skills class is recommended for students in grades 6-10 who struggle with confidence in their math skills or who are nervous about starting the next level of math. This class will focus on mastery of the math ‘building blocks’ that oftentimes hinder students from grasping new topics. Helping students establish confidence in these foundational concepts is the best way to ensure success in their future courses. Friday, July 28, 9am-12pm. $90.

Study Skills and Strategies is a class in which students will be taught skills to help them gain and use information effectively. Students will leave the class with data proven strategies to: improve retention and recall of information, maximize study time by practicing improved time management, and streamline resources with improved organizational approaches. Students will learn to self-monitor their study habits to discern the most effective strategies for their learning style. This class will be taught at the Center on Thursday, July 27 from 9am-12pm. Max 5 students. Cost is $90.

Study Skills and Strategies is a class in which students will be taught skills to help them gain and use information effectively. Students will leave the class with data proven strategies to: improve retention and recall of information, maximize study time by practicing improved time management, and streamline resources with improved organizational approaches. Students will learn to self-monitor their study habits to discern the most effective strategies for their learning style. This class will be taught at the Center on Wednesday, July 26 from 9am-12pm. Max 5 students. Cost is $90.

• Two-day session to prepare for the Geometry End-of-Course Exam
• May 2 & 4, 4-6pm
• $125

This is a one hour session to work on graduate school applications/personal statements/experiences. Renee has worked with students applying to graduate programs in the fields of medicine, dental, law, business, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and others. Cost is $80 an hour.

• Five-day (15 hour) intensive workshop to review and work on major concepts of Algebra II
• This workshop is for students who want to solidify their knowledge of Algebra 2 concepts and become better prepared to succeed in pre-calculus.
• We will study the following concepts: polynomials (to include quadratic functions), rational functions, exponential functions and logarithms, and complex numbers.
• June 26-30 from 9am-12pm every day
• $375

An introduction to the ACT and standardized test-taking strategies for students who have not attended our prep classes in the past or done so on a very limited basis. Students will receive an overview of strategies and one hour of instruction on each of the four components of the test (English, Math, Reading, Science) by the teachers who specialize in teaching those areas. They will work with and take home practice materials. This course will be held in the Clay Ford meeting room in the main building at the Gulf Breeze Recreation Center. This is a 4 hour group session. Cost $60.

Parents who are registering a student may wish to open the account in the student's name but include your e-mail address to ensure you receive appointment confirmations and reminders and information about upcoming classes.

Learn To Write An Exceptional Essay!

Writing a well-organized, thoughtfully constructed essay is integral to student success throughout high school and college. This class will focus on the fundamental structure of a well-written essay, teaching students how to construct a thesis and then develop an essay adhering to that thesis, how to select and incorporate details to support an argument, and how to write effective introductions and conclusions. Please note, this is not the college essay writing workshop. The high school course (for rising 9, 10, 11 and 12th graders) will be offered June 13, 14 and 15 from 9-11am and will be taught by Mary Beth Hall. Cost is $175.

Learn To Write Effectively!
Writing a well-organized, thoughtfully constructed essay is integral to student success throughout high school and college. This class will focus on the fundamental structure of a well-written essay, teaching students how to construct a thesis and then develop an essay adhering to that thesis, how to select and incorporate details to support an argument, and how to write effective introductions and conclusions. The middle school course will be offered June 21, 22, and 23 from 9-11am and will be taught by Mary Beth Hall. Cost is $175.

Students will have the opportunity to take multiple timed tests in every area of the ACT. They will then check and score the tests and go over questions missed with the teacher. This is excellent preparation for the ACT test that will be given the following day. Maximum 7 students. Cost is $50.

This is a forty-five minute ONLINE appointment with Renee Bookout for students/parents who have previously done a full Individual College Counseling Session and would like to meet the following year(s) to review class schedule, activities, resume and community service. Cost is $50. A Zoom link will be sent to the email on file.

Shauna tutors all levels of math (homework, SAT/PSAT/ACT/AP/IB) and ACT science. Please see Shauna's bio under Instructors. Cost is $80/hr.

Shauna tutors all levels of math (homework, SAT/PSAT/ACT/AP/IB) and ACT science. Please see Shauna's bio under Instructors. Cost is $80/hr. This is an ONLINE private; a link will be sent the day of to the email on file.

This is a private with Mr. Charles Phan, former AP Calculus A/B and B/C teacher at Gulf Breeze High School. Mr. Phan tutors Algebra I & II, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus A/B and B/C (but not Geometry). Cost is $70/hour.

This is a private ONLINE with Mr. Charles Phan, former AP Calculus A/B and B/C teacher at Gulf Breeze High School. Mr. Phan tutors Algebra I & II, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus A/B and B/C (but not Geometry). Cost is $70/hour.

Tracy Brown tutors AP Human Geography and AP World History. Please see Tracy's bio under Instructors. Cost is $65/hr. For the time being, all sessions will be held online by Zoom. An email Zoom invite will be sent at least 10 minutes prior to the session start time to the email address on file.

This is a private with Amy Parker who tutors AP U.S. History. Cost is $70 per hour.

Jordan Johns tutors AP, Honors and Regular Chemistry. Please see her bio under Instructors. Cost is $70/hr.

This is an online sessions.  A zoom link will be emailed to the address we have on file.  This link will be sent at least 10 min prior to the session start time.  

Jordan Johns tutors AP, Honors and Regular Chemistry. Please see her bio under Instructors. Cost is $70/hr. 

Edie Bidwell tutors all levels of science, including AP Chemistry and AP Biology as well as ACT science prep. Please see Edie's bio under Instructors. For the time being, all sessions will be held online by Zoom. An email Zoom invite will be sent at least 10 minutes prior to the session start time to the email address on file.

This private online appointment will be with Euxie Laibe, a former high school teacher with a Master of Education, and graduate of Vanderbilt University (2020). This private is to assist students in completing the Honors and Activities Sections of the Common Application. A student should have a resume completed already. If not, a template can be requested. This is not for the Common Application essay! This appointment will be online and you will receive a Zoom link several hours prior. Cost is $70/hour.

Clint Sutton can tutor AP Macro Economics, AP US Government & Politics, IB Geography and AP Human Geography. Please see Clint's bio under Instructors. Cost is $65/hr. For the time being, all sessions will be held online by Zoom. An email Zoom invite will be sent at least 10 minutes prior to the session start time to the email address on file.

Courtney Hill tutors English and reading and works with students on test prep for ACT/SAT/PSAT. She has years of teaching experience in the field of Language Arts/English. She works with various levels of students with a concentration in writing skills, grammar mastery, and test taking strategies. Please see her bio under Instructors. Cost is $70/hr. 

This is a one hour private ONLINE with Courtney Hill who tutors reading and English for ACT and SAT and homework help. $70 per hour.

Mary Beth Hall tutors all levels of reading and English, including ACT/SAT/PSAT/FSA/PERT test prep. Please see Mary Beth's bio under Instructors. Cost is $70/hr. These appointments will be at the Center.

Mary Beth Hall tutors all levels of reading and English, including ACT/SAT/PSAT/FSA test prep. Please see Mary Beth's bio  under Instructors. Cost is $70/hr.  For the time being, Ms. Hall will conduct her appointments on line. She will send a Zoom link to the students prior to the meeting at the email on record. Parents can forward link to student’s email.

Nikki Myers tutors ACT/SAT/PSAT English and reading and can help students at all grade levels in English, reading and writing. Please read her bio under Instructors. Cost is $70/hr. This will be taught at the Center.

This is a private session taught by Ms. Myers at Creative Learning Academy in Pensacola.

Nikki Myers tutors ACT/SAT/PSAT English and reading and can help students at all grade levels in English, reading and writing. Please read her bio under Instructors. Cost is $70/hr. For the time being, all sessions will be held online by Zoom. An email Zoom invite will be sent at least 10 minutes prior to the session start time to the email address on file.

Tanya Mason teaches IB Senior and AP Junior English at Pensacola High School, where she instructs students in world literature and writing. She tutors ACT/SAT English/reading and assists with homework help.

Terry Benson offers private tutoring in English and Reading for SAT/ACT/PSAT and many other services. Please see her bio under Instructors. Cost is $75/hr.

Lexi Foland is a student tutor from Pensacola Catholic High School. Lexi is available to tutor algebra, geometry, precalculus, and SAT/ACT subjects. Cost is $40/hour.

Richard Musca graduated with honors from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biochemistry and a minor in Computer Science. Richard is able to tutor all math courses, biology, physics, chemistry, and computer science courses. See bio for more details. These private sessions will be ONLINE; a Zoom link will be sent in advance of the appointment. Cost is $50/hour.

Shauna tutors all levels of math and science, including SAT/PSAT/ACT. Please see Shauna's bio under Instructors. Cost is $75/hr. This private will be held at Creative Learning Academy in Pensacola.

Zach Gaidosh tutors all areas and all levels of science and math, including ACT/SAT/PSAT prep. Please see his bio under Instructors. Cost is $70/hour. This private will be held at the Center.

Zach Gaidosh tutors all areas and all levels of science and math, including ACT/SAT/PSAT prep. Please see his bio under Instructors. Cost is $70/hour. For the time being, all of Zach’s appointments will be offered online. He will contact his students using the email on the reservation. If preferred, parent can forward email link to student.

Carmen Dosev has over five years experience tutoring and teaching math from Algebra 1 to Calculus as well as ACT/SAT test prep. Carmen graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina Honors College with a B.S Mechanical Engineering degree. $70 per hour.

Lauren Skelton graduated from Louisiana Tech University in February of 2017 with a Bachelors in Mathematics Education. She is a math teacher at GBHS and has taught Algebra 1, Math for College Readiness, Algebra 2, Geometry, Geometry Honors, and Precalculus Honors and has experience working with students in test prep for ACT. Cost is $70 per hour.

Mary Benson is a veteran teacher with 39 years of experience with middle school, high school and college level students. She can tutor subjects from Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus 1,2,&3, Statistics, College Algebra, and more. Mary gladly assists with homework too. Mary Benson tutors at the Center. Privates are $70/hour.

Mary Katherine Gottstine teaches Algebra I, Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus at Pensacola Catholic High School and is pursuing her Masters in Mathematics at the University of West Florida. She can tutor all levels of math and ACT/SAT/PSAT math. Please see her bio under Instructors. Cost is $70/hr. 

Mary Katherine Gottstine teaches Algebra I, Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus at Pensacola Catholic High School and is pursuing her Masters in Mathematics at the University of West Florida. She can tutor all levels of math and ACT/SAT/PSAT math. Please see her bio under Instructors. Cost is $70/hr. For the time being, Ms. Gottstine will be conducting her sessions online. She will reach out to the student at the email address on the account. Parents can forward the email to student if preferred.

Paige Smith graduated as Valedictorian from Gulf Breeze High School and is currently a junior at Georgia Tech, studying Biomedical Engineering. Paige tutors ACT/SAT/PSAT math and all levels of math through Calculus B/C. Cost is $50/hour

Stephanie Duffy can tutor all levels of math. Please see Stephanie's bio under Instructors. Cost is $70/hr.

These appointments are for college students and adults seeking assistance with graduate school applications, resumes/CVs, interviews, personal statements, and short answers. Cost is $65/hr. If none are scheduled, please contact Renee Bookout at academiccenterfortesting@gmail.com

Cheri can tutor in ACT Science or any level science generally. Please see Cheri’s bio under Instructors. Cost is $75.00.  This an online session — an email Zoom invite will be sent at least 10 minutes prior to the session start time to the email address on file.

Cheri can tutor in ACT Science or any level science generally. Please see Cheri’s bio under Instructors. Cost is $75/hr.

Señora Holderman has a Master's in Spanish and 15 years experience teaching at the college level. She currently teaches at UWF. She can provide any conversation or grammar help that students might need at any level of Spanish, including for the AP exam.

Ms. Mauney was born and raised in Paraguay and moved to the United States in 1998, so English is her second language. Ms. Mauney has a Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Conservation from the University of Florida and Associate in Arts Business from Pensacola State College. Ms. Mauney can tutor all levels of Spanish. Please see her bio under Instructors. Cost is $60/hour. For the time being, all sessions will be held online by Zoom. An email Zoom invite will be sent at least 10 minutes prior to the session start time to the email address on file.

• Senior at PHS IB
• Tutors Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Precalculus, ACT/SAT Math and Regular/Honors Biology

Michaela O'Grady is a senior at Gulf Breeze High School and a National Merit. Michaela can tutor all subject areas, including ACT and SAT.

This is a 30 minute appointment with Renee Bookout for students/parents who have previously done a full Individual College Counseling Session and would like to meet the following year(s) to review class schedule, activities, resume and community service. Cost is $50.

Blake Barclay is a student at Harvard College and can tutor all subjects in ACT/SAT/AP. Please see Blake's bio under Instructors. These appointments will be held at the Center. If you prefer online, please contact us before scheduling.

Tulla Bee Picardi, an extremely bright senior at Gulf Breeze High School, can tutor math (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry) and science (Chemistry and Biology). Please see Tulla Bee's biography under Instructors. Cost is $35/hr.

Students will learn strategies to improve their test-taking skills on the PSAT. Students will receive instruction in math, reading comprehension, and grammar concepts integral to the test. This is an 12 hour group session. This workshop will be held online Sunday-Friday from 6pm-8pm each night. Cost is $250.

This class is an opportunity for students to take a complete PSAT in a timed, testing environment to determine areas of strength and weakness on the test. The test will be scored and students will receive a report of their results. Taking this test enables students to get a baseline reading on their skills without having to report the scores to colleges. It also provides an opportunity for students to gauge their progress in preparing for the PSAT. This is a 3 hour group session. Cost $50.

This class will focus on improving math skills covered in the math portion of the PSAT test. Students will also practice pacing while working with actual PSAT math sets. Cost is $90 per workshop.

This is a 1.5 hour class designed to help students who are preparing to take the PSAT. This class will focus on the math section. It is limited to 5 students. Cost is $50. This class will be taught at the Center.

This is a 1.5 hour class designed to help students who are preparing to take the PSAT. This class will focus on the reading section. It is limited to 4 students. Cost is $50. This class will be taught in Pensacola at Creative Learning Academy. Student should enter through door marked "gymnasium".

This is a 1.5 hour class designed to help students who are preparing to take the PSAT. This class will focus on the reading section. It is limited to 5 students. Cost is $50. This will be taught online; a zoom link will be sent to the email on file.

This is a 1.5 hour class designed to help students who are preparing to take the PSAT. This class will focus on the reading section. It is limited to 4 students. Cost is $50. This class will be taught at Creative Learning Academy, 3151 Hyde Park Road in Pensacola. Enter through doors marked “gymnasium”.

This class will focus on improving reading and English skills in areas covered in the reading portion of the PSAT test. Students will learn to identify style, tone, organizational structure, and main purpose of PSAT writing passages. Students will also practice pacing while working with actual PSAT reading passages. Cost is $90/class.

This PSAT/SAT Math Intensive class covers the same material as our Standard PSAT/SAT Math class except it is a much smaller class and is designed for students to ask more questions; it will have a minimum of 2 and maximum of 5 students. Cost $50 for 1.5 hour class. This class will be taught at the Center.

This is a 1.5 hour class designed to help students who are preparing to take the PSAT or the SAT. This class will focus on the reading section. It is limited to 5 students. Cost is $50.

• 4 Week Intensive PSAT Prep for rising 11th and 10th graders who plan to take the PSAT in October 2023.
• Held on Mondays from 6-8pm, starting September 11 and finishing October 2.
• Cost is $250.

This is a six-week, 12-hour PSAT intensive prep course designed for rising 11th and 10th graders who plan to take the PSAT in October. Held on Sundays from 1pm-3pm starting August 20 and finishing October 1 (no class September 3 holiday weekend). Cost is $350.

Ms. Edie Bidwell will be teaching a three-hour AP Chemistry review to prepare students for the free response questions.

AP World History review will be taught by Tracy Brown. Students registering for online classes must provide a valid email. They will receive a ZOOM invite 10 minutes before the scheduled class start time to log in. The reviews will be as follows and you register for each individually:

March 21: Analyzing Documents and Writing FRQ, including DBQ

March 28 ONLINE: Units 1 and 2

April 4 ONLINE: Units 3 and 4

April 10 or April 11 ONLINE: Units 5 and 6

Regular review sessions taught by Ms. Tracy Brown or Mr. Clint Sutton. You will need to provide a valid email for all online classes. Ms. Brown/Mr. Sutton will email you the Zoom log in 10 minutes before class. Upcoming sessions (register individually for each):

March 21: Units 1, 2, & 3 Review: Thinking geographically, population/migration patterns, culture

March 22 ONLINE: Units 1, 2, & 3 Review: Thinking geographically, population/migration patterns, culture

April 4 ONLINE: Units 3 & 4: Culture & Political patterns

April 11 ONLINE: Unit 5 & FRQ

April 25: ONLINE: General Overview (Cram Session)

• This is a 3 Session workshop for a total of 6-hours, Algebra 1 refresher 
• July 25, August 1, August 8, 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Review major concepts of Algebra 1 in preparation for Algebra 2, Geometry, or EOC retesting
• $175

Shauna Paedae, National Board Certified Teacher, AP, Honors and IB Math Instructor (including Calculus) with over 25 years teaching and now the math coordinator for Escambia County, will work with students in Algebra I to learn concepts and review materials. Cost is $45.

Shauna Paedae, National Board Certified Teacher, AP, Honors and IB Math Instructor (including Calculus) with over 25 years teaching and now the math coordinator for Escambia County, will work with students in Algebra II to learn concepts and review materials. Cost is $45.

This AP Calculus Review will be with calculator.

AP Language and Composition Exam Review

Focus: Multiple Choice Questions

Students will review terms and learn strategies for decoding and answering questions as well as techniques for passage analysis on the Multiple Choice portion of the AP Language Exam. Students will work through at least one complete past test and will receive additional practice materials to use at home to prepare. 

AP Language and Composition Exam Review
Focus: Multiple Choice Questions
Students will review terms and learn strategies for decoding and answering questions as well as techniques for passage analysis on the Multiple Choice portion of the AP Language Exam. Students will work through at least one complete past test and will receive additional practice materials to use at home to prepare.

AP Literature Analyzing Prose and Writing the Prose Essay.

Students will review terms used for prose analysis and will then practice analyzing selected AP prose using literary terms integral to that process. Students will also learn strategies for creating an effective thesis and guidelines for writing an AP prose essay. They will read discuss high scoring past essays from the prose section of the exam. Students will also practice writing part or all of an AP prose essay, depending on time constraints, and will receive personal feedback on their writing from Mrs. Benson.

AP Literature Analyzing Prose and Writing the Prose Essay.
Students will review terms used for prose analysis and will then practice analyzing selected AP prose using literary terms integral to that process. Students will also learn strategies for creating an effective thesis and guidelines for writing an AP prose essay. They will read discuss high scoring past essays from the prose section of the exam. Students will also practice writing part or all of an AP prose essay, depending on time constraints, and will receive personal feedback on their writing from Mrs. Benson.

AP Literature Exam Review: Multiple Choice Questions Review and Practice.

Students will discuss strategies for breaking down and understanding multiple choice questions from the AP Lit Exam. They will practice working through questions from past AP tests as well as practicing timing for this portion of the test. Students will receive additional materials to practice with on their own.

AP Literature Exam: Writing and Effective Free Response Essay for Question 3.

This session will focus on Question 3 and strategies for writing an essay on a selected book. Ms. Benson will review several appropriate novels the students have read this year and discuss how to adapt them to different questions from the exam. Students will read and analyze past high scoring papers on this question. They will also write part or all of a free response essay, depending on time constraints, and receive personal feedback on their writing from Ms. Benson.

AP Literature Exam: Writing and Effective Free Response Essay for Question 3.
This session will focus on Question 3 and strategies for writing an essay on a selected book. Ms. Benson will review several appropriate novels the students have read this year and discuss how to adapt them to different questions from the exam. Students will read and analyze past high scoring papers on this question. They will also write part or all of a free response essay, depending on time constraints, and receive personal feedback on their writing from Ms. Benson.

AP Literature Comprehensive Exam Review
Students will read and analyze prose and poetry passages and multiple-choice questions based on those passages from actual AP Exams. Class will include discussion of strategies for reading and decoding questions, pacing for the test, and individual practice. Students will also work on effective strategies for writing essays for the AP Literature exam.

AP Literature Exam Review
Students will read and analyze prose and poetry passages and multiple-choice questions based on those passages from actual AP Exams. Class will include discussion of strategies for reading and decoding questions, pacing for the test, and individual practice.

Mrs. Benson will be working with students to practice free response questions for the AP Literature and Composition exam.

• Three-hour Biology End of Course Exam review
• April 22, 9am-12pm
• $100

This class is designed to ensure students have grasped the primary concepts in Biology, fundamental for future success. Cost is $65. The Zoom link will be sent to the email on file; if preferred, the parent can forward link to student. 

We are offering a class to ensure students have grasped the primary concepts in Algebra 1, fundamental for future success. This is part 2 and will cover statistics, notation and fluency. This workshop will be held at the Center on May 12 and May 19 (2 days) from 4 to 5:30. Total of 3 hours, $75.

Intro to Advanced Placement course will provide first time AP students with strategies and skills to be successful in AP courses throughout their high school career. Topics such as the importance of AP for college readiness, study skills, note taking, exam preparation, and student responsibility will be covered.

This course is offered August 4th from 2pm-4pm. The cost is $40.

This class will focus on improving math skills covered in the calculator/non-calculator portions of the SAT test. Students will also practice pacing while working with actual SAT math sections. Cost is $90/class. This class will be taught at the Center.

SAT Prep Four-Week Workshop (at Center)

• Students will receive instruction in math, reading comprehension, and grammar concepts common to the test.
• December SAT test, the workshop will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8pm starting November 6 and finishing November 29 (with class held on Tuesday, November 21 instead of Wednesday, November 22)
• March 9 Test, the workshop will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8pm starting February 12 and finishing March 6
• Cost $385
• Please note, you will need to register separately for the official exam by going to collegeboard.org

SAT Prep Four-Week Workshop for the May and June SAT tests. Students will learn strategies to improve their test-taking skills on the SAT. Students will receive instruction in math, reading comprehension, and grammar concepts common to the test. This is an 16 hour group session. Classes for the May 8 test will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8pm starting April 13 and will be held April 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 and May 4, and 6. Classes for the June 5 test will be held on Tuesdays and Thursday, May 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, and June 1 and 3 from 6-8pm. Cost $295. This workshop will be held online. A Zoom link with materials will be sent to the email on file.

This class is an opportunity for students to take a complete SAT in a timed, testing environment to determine areas of strength and weakness on the test. The test will be scored and students will receive a report of their results. Taking this test enables students to get a baseline reading on their skills without having to report the scores to colleges. It also provides an opportunity for students to gauge their progress in preparing for the SAT. We must have a minimum of 10 students in order to offer this practice test. This is a 3.5 hour group session. Cost $50.

This SAT Math Intensive class covers the same material as our Standard SAT Math class except it is a much smaller class and is designed for students to ask more questions. Cost $50. 

• 2.5 hour SAT Math review class
• $75

Two classes offered at Creative Learning Academy: May 25 non-calculator SAT Math; May 27 calculator SAT Math. These SAT Math Intensive classes cover the same material as our Standard SAT Math class except they are much smaller and are designed for students to ask more questions; it will have a minimum of 2 and maximum of 4 students. Cost $50 for 1.5 hour class. This class will be held at Creative Learning Academy in Pensacola.

This is a three hour SAT Mini Workshop to prepare middle school students applying for Duke TIP with an overview of the SAT test, covering both sections, strategies and pacing. Students will receive practice materials. The cost is $60.

This SAT Reading Intensive class covers the same material as our standard SAT Reading class except it is a much smaller class and is designed for students to ask more questions. Cost $50

• 2.5 hour SAT Prep in Reading
• $75

This class will focus on improving reading skills in areas covered in the reading portion of the SAT test. Students will learn to identify style, tone, organizational structure, and main purpose of SAT writing passages. Students will also practice pacing while working with actual SAT reading passages. Cost is $90.

This SAT Reading Intensive class covers the same material as our standard SAT Reading class except it is a much smaller class and is designed for students to ask more questions; it will have a minimum of 2 and maximum of 5 students. Cost $50 for 1.5 hour class. 

This SAT Reading Intensive class covers the same material as our standard SAT Reading class except it is a much smaller class and is designed for students to ask more questions; it will have a minimum of 2 and maximum of 4 students. Cost $50 for 1.5 hour class. This class is taught at Creative Learning Academy, 3151 Hyde Park Road in Pensacola. Enter through doors marked “gymnasium.”

This class will focus on improving reading and English skills in areas covered in the reading/writing portion of the SAT test. Students will learn to identify style, tone, organizational structure, and main purpose of SAT writing passages. Students will also practice pacing while working with actual SAT reading passages. Cost is $90.

This is a 1.5 hour class designed to help students who are preparing to take the SAT. This class will focus on the reading section. It is limited to 5 students. Cost is $50. This class will be held at the Center.

SAT Prep Three-Week Workshop. Students will learn strategies to improve their test-taking skills on the SAT. Students will receive instruction in math, reading comprehension, and grammar concepts common to the test. This is a 16 hour group session. 2023 dates TBD Cost is $360. This workshop will be held at the Center.

• Students will learn strategies to improve their test-taking skills on the SAT. Students will receive instruction in math, reading comprehension, and grammar concepts common to the test.
• This is a 16-hour group session.
• $375
• For the August 26 SAT: Monday through Thursday, August 14-24, 6-8pm

SAT Prep Two-Week Workshop (online) for the next SAT. Students will learn strategies to improve their test-taking skills on the SAT. Students will receive instruction in math, reading comprehension, and grammar concepts common to the test. This is an 16 hour group session. Classes will be held Monday-Thursday from 6pm-8pm. Class will be online; a zoom link will be sent to the email on file. Prep for the September test begins September 14 and will be held September 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23 and 24. Prep for the November 7 test begins October 26 and will be held October 26, 27, 28, 29, November 2, 3, 4 and 5. Cost is $295.

SAT Prep Sunday Workshop (at Center)

• Receive instruction in math, reading comprehension, and grammar concepts common to the test
• November 4 Test prep starts Sunday, September 24 and finishes Sunday, October 29. Classes held from 3:45-5:45pm each Sunday.
• March 9 Test prep starts Sunday, January 14 and finishes Sunday March 3. Classes held 1:00-3:00pm each Sunday.
• Cost is $385.
• Please note, you will need to register separately for the official exam by going to Collegeboard.org.

• Two Session Package
• 60 minute group session for explanation and administration of a career assessment
• 75 minute private follow-up session
• The assessment will help high school and college students explore the path that is right for them by helping them identify how their interests could lead them to specific college majors, college courses, jobs, internships, and extracurricular activities that allow them to express their unique interests and personal style to ensure college life is more satisfying, rewarding, and productive.
• Group session offered Saturday, February 25 at 10am and a second group session is Tuesday, March 14 at 10am. The student will then individually schedule the follow up session with Ms. Vigodsky
• Student must bring a laptop or iPad with wifi access
• Cost $225
• Four students required for group session to move forward.

This seminar will introduce students to the rigor and approach required to succeed in Advanced Placement (AP) courses. This will be taught by Ms. Amy Parker, who has been teaching AP US History for many years with great success and pass rates. Date summer 2022 TBD. 

This three-hour introduction to AP US History seminar will be taught by Ms. Amy Parker. Summer 2022 date TBD. 

This six-session course will introduce 9th grade students to standardized tests, including the PSAT/SAT/ACT. Students will work on vocabulary, reading comprehension, core math concepts and science. Classes will be on Sundays from 11:30am-1pm on the following dates: March 1, 8, 22, 29, April 5 and 19. Cost for the six-session course is $175.

For the time being, the next sessions will be online. The teacher will contact the students at the email provided. If a different email is preferred, please let us know.

This is a one-week Intensive Prep for the July 13 ACT. The session will cover all four subject areas: math, science, English and reading. The first session will be held from 9am-12pm, Monday through Friday, July 8-12. We have added a second session on the same days (July 8-12) from 1:00-4:15. Cost is $295.

ACT Prep 5-Day Workshop: Students will receive intense prep in each of the four sections of the ACT (English, math, science, reading) for a total of 15 hours of preparation. This is great preparation for the July ACT test. Cost: $275. Classes will be held July 9-13 from 9am-12pm. You only need to register and pay only for the first day and you will automatically be registered for the remaining days of the course.

A workshop for rising seniors only who are beginning the application process. Students will create a resume, write a college essay and learn tips and tricks for the college applications. Students will also receive an overview on college selection and the application process. Renee Bookout and Terry Benson will assist the students in finalizing their resume, brainstorming on their essay and writing a common/coalition application essay or school-specific essay. Students must bring a laptop computer to class. Cost $260. 

We are offering several sessions over the summer. Every year they fill up quickly. Students will attend one session:

Session 1: Complete

Session 2: June 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28, 3pm-6pm (Full)

Session 3: July 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19, 1pm-4pm (Full)

Session 3B: July 16, 18, 19, 21 and 22 from 4:30pm-7:30pm (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday)

Session 4: August 3, 4, 10 and 11, 9am-12:30pm (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday) (Full)

Session 5: August 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, 2:30pm-5:30pm (M-F) 

Fundamentals of Grammar for Testing for High School Students

This workshop will cover the fundamentals of grammar and writing. We will target the skills covered on standardized testing, including the SAT, PSAT, ACT, and FSA.

The high school session is July 22, 23, and 24 from 4pm-6pm. The cost is $100.

Fundamentals of Grammar for Testing for Middle School Students

This workshop will cover the fundamentals of grammar and writing. We will target the skills covered on standardized testing.

There are two sessions offered for middle school students. The first is July 8 and 9 from 1pm-4pm; the second is July 29 and 30 from 1pm-4pm. The cost is $100.

Have Fun With Middle School Math Workshop will provide instruction, games and activities focused on middle school math and extending the student’s understanding of key mathematical concepts. This is available for rising 6th through 8th graders. There are two sessions offered. Cost is $100.

Session 1: July 10 and 11, 1-4pm.

Session 2: July 31 and August 1, 1pm-4pm. 

This workshop will teach high school students (grades rising 9-12) the fundamentals of academic research and writing. This class is particularly helpful for students enrolling in an AP Capstone course or who will be working on an extended essay at the IB Program. Laptops required. This workshop will be offered June 17, 18, 19 and 20 from 9am-12pm. Cost is $195.

This multi-day introduction to AP/IB Human Geography workshop will be taught by Ms. Tracy Brown. Class will be total of 5 hours, August 1st and 2nd from 6pm-8:30pm. Cost is $75.

The Intro to Geometry Workshop will focus on how the subject of geometry gives visual meaning to arithmetic and algebra. We will begin with the building blocks of geometry, then progress toward the necessary skills needed to be successful in this course. This is a two-day workshop. 2023 dates TBD. Cost is $100. Minimum of 4 students required.

• Two-day workshop, July 25 and 26 from 9:00am - 11:00am each day.
• We will begin with the building blocks of Geometry and measurement, then progress toward the necessary skills needed to be successful in this course. We will also review the algebra skills that support work in Geometry.
• Cost is $125. Minimum of 4 students required.

This workshop is for middle school students (rising 6-8th graders) to work on creative writing skills, including poetry and short stories. Laptop suggested. This is a three-day workshop being held on June 25, 26 and 27 from 9am-12pm. Cost is $150.

This is a one-week PSAT test preparation workshop offered only to Pensacola Catholic High School students. The course will be held at PCHS. The one-week workshop is offered Monday-Thursday, June 18-21 or July 16-19. The cost is $100 for the one-week workshop. You only need to sign up for the first day of the week of the workshop you prefer and you will be signed up for the rest of the week.

If you wish to sign up for both weeks, the cost for both weeks is $150, but please use the two-week registration tab.

This is a two-week PSAT test preparation workshop offered only to Pensacola Catholic High School students. The course will be held at PCHS. The two-week workshop is offered Monday-Thursday, June 18-21 and July 16-19. The cost is $150 for the two-week workshop. For the two-week workshop, you only need to sign up for the first date (June 18) and you will be automatically enrolled for all of the dates -- June 18-21 and July 16-19.

If you wish to sign up for only one week, the cost is $100, but please use the one-week registration tab.

This two-day workshop is offered for high school students who need additional help in reading strategies for the ACT and SAT. This workshop is designed to improve reading comprehension, fluency, focus and retention. Students will engage in text-based discussion and learn to decode questions, as well as how to eliminate responses. This workshop is taught by Mrs. Hall.

This four-week workshop is designed to help students prepare for the October 6 SAT. It will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8pm on September 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 and October 2. Cost is $295.

Vocabulary is the foundation for comprehension. This workshop will help students learn vocabulary words and how to use them effectively in a sentence. This workshop will be helpful for all high school students (rising 9th-12th graders), especially those preparing to take the ACT or SAT. This is a two-day workshop that will meet July 25 and 26. Cost is $100.