2025-2026 Courses
August 18, 2025 to May 29, 2026
No class on (1) Thanksgiving week from 11/24 to 11/28 and (2) Winter break from 12/19 to 1/2
Grade K Courses
Grade K Reading Monday & Wednesday 5:00-6:00 PM PST
Grade K Reading is where reading becomes an adventure! Kids laugh, learn, and explore stories with friendly characters like Pete the Cat, Curious George, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. With every book, they grow their reading skills and discover just how fun stories can be!
Grade 1 Courses
Grade 1 Reading Monday & Wednesday 6:00-7:00 PM PST
Grade 1 Reading takes kids on exciting adventures with funny, lovable characters like Frog and Toad, Amelia Bedelia, and Junie B. Jones! Each story sparks imagination and helps young readers grow their confidence and fluency. With every book and quiz, kids discover that reading isn’t just learning—it’s a whole lot of fun!
Grade 2 Courses
Grade 2 Reading Thursday 3:45-5:45 PM PST
Grade 2 Reading is where stories come to life with mysteries, adventures, and a touch of magic! From Magic Tree House journeys to Judy Moody’s moods and Flat Stanley’s wild trips, kids dive into books that make reading exciting every day. With each story, they build stronger reading skills and a love for books that keeps growing!
Grade 3 Courses
Grade 3 Reading Monday 3:45-5:45 PM PST
Grade 3 Reading is packed with unforgettable adventures, clever mysteries, and heartwarming stories! From Charlotte’s Web and Because of Winn-Dixie to Matilda and The BFG, readers explore worlds full of imagination and fun. Each book helps kids grow their reading skills while discovering the joy and magic of great storytelling!
Grade 4 Courses
Grade 4 Writing Tuesday 3:45-5:45 PM PST
Discover the joy of writing while building strong foundations. Students learn to craft creative stories, share their opinions, explain ideas clearly, and respond thoughtfully to literature— all in a supportive, step-by-step environment.
Grade 4 English Wednesday 3:45-5:45 PM
Our reading comprehension course develops rich vocabulary and leads students through thoughtfully selected weekly passages designed to build depth, accuracy, and confidence.
Grade 5 Courses
Grade 5 Writing Wednesday 3:45-5:45 PM PST
Take writing to the next level with richer details and sharper organization. Students explore narrative, opinion, informative, and literature response writing, strengthening their ability to write with confidence and clarity.
Grade 5 Reading Monday 3:45-5:45 PM PST
Our reading comprehension course develops rich vocabulary and leads students through thoughtfully selected weekly passages designed to build depth, accuracy, and confidence.
Grade 6 Courses
Grade 6 Writing Thursday 3:45-5:45 PM PST
Grow as a writer with more advanced skills. Students refine their voice across major genres—narrative, argumentative, informative, and response to literature—while learning to develop ideas with depth and precision.
Grade 6 Reading Monday 3:45-5:45 PM PST
Our reading comprehension course develops rich vocabulary and leads students through thoughtfully selected weekly passages designed to build depth, accuracy, and confidence.
Grade 7 Courses
Grade 7 Writing Thursday 4:00-6:00 PM PST
Engage with real-world ideas and voices. Students analyze opinion articles from major publications like The New York Times and craft their own persuasive pieces, learning how to write with insight, evidence, and impact.
Grade 7 Reading Tuesday 4:00-6:00 PM PST
Our Grades 7 reading comprehension course uses released ACT reading passages to challenge students with more advanced texts, helping them build depth, accuracy, and confidence in their reading.
Grade 8 Courses
Grade 8 English Thursday & Friday 4:00-6:00 PM PST
Our Grades 8 reading comprehension course uses released SAT reading passages to challenge students with more advanced texts, helping them build depth, accuracy, and confidence in their reading.
High School Courses
AP English Language Friday 3:45-5:45 PM PST
This course focuses on the three types of writing in the AP Exam’s Free Response section: synthesis, rhetorical analysis, and argument. Students learn to analyze texts, develop evidence-based arguments, and write with clarity, purpose, and style.
College Personal Statement Workshop (only offered in August and September)
This course helps students craft standout college essays by studying successful examples from past students admitted to top universities such as Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. Through guided analysis, students learn what makes a personal statement engaging, authentic, and memorable.