Tutoring Center
The Tutoring Center (TC) at Falmouth High School is part of our multi-tiered system of support for students (MTSS). The TC is focused on providing students with academic support in one or more content areas.
There are two parts of the Tutoring Center support structure, and they are located in two different areas and accessed in two different ways!
The Tutoring Center
- We Need Tutors!
- About Us
- TC Commons (drop-in students/upstairs commons)
- TC Scheduled Academic Support (assigned students/room 204)
We Need Tutors!
Overview
The Tutoring Center at FHS needs your help! We are looking for students to help tutor other students at FHS. We know that learning can be challenging sometimes, which is why we have a Tutoring Center. Please consider helping your fellow classmates by applying to be a tutor. Tutoring is an important, valuable, and rewarding responsibility, and you can earn community service hours for tutoring. Here’s what we are looking for in an applicant:
- A strong content knowledge in one or more core academic subjects: math, science, English, social studies, world languages
- A desire to help others
- A good listener and communicator
- A patient, kind, and supportive personality
- A high level of maturity
- A positive disposition
- A respect for diversity in others
- A willingness to commit time to tutor
- An ability to maintain confidentiality
Apply Now
If you are interested and think you have what it takes to be a great tutor, please complete the online application.
Questions, concerns, comments, or suggestions?
Please contact Ms. Gifford sgifford@falmouthschools.org or stop by room 204. THANK YOU!!
About Us
Who we are
Our Beliefs
- We all deserve opportunities to get the help we need to learn and succeed.
- We expect that learning may be challenging at times.
- We all need help sometimes.
- When we seek help, it shows we are working hard to understand and care about our learning.
- Having a Tutoring Center Commons open periods 1 through 4 allows students who voluntarily drop in to get help right when needed from knowledgeable student tutors.
- Having a Tutoring Center Scheduled Academic Support provides consistent and intensive academic support to students who are assigned to the Tutoring Center for Scheduled Academic Support.
Our Mission
- To empower all students to succeed academically by providing them with appropriate supports when needed from helpful and qualified student tutors or educators.
Our Vision
- An enriching and inviting community of learners helping each other.
TC: Commons
Who we are in the TC Commons: We are a group of dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable student tutors committed to helping you.
See the schedule of 1st Semester Tutoring Support in the Tutoring Center Commons
Learn about our student tutors in the TC Commons (upstairs commons)
TC: Scheduled Academic Support
Who we are in the TC Scheduled Academic Support: We are a group of dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable RTI educators committed to helping you.
Learn about our RTI educators in the TC Scheduled Academic Support (room 204).
TC Commons (drop-in students/upstairs commons)
Where?
In-person tutoring on the 2nd floor commons
When?
In-person tutoring during school:
Open: Monday-Friday, periods 1-4 on A and B days
Closed: AFT, 2nd lunch, activity/advisory
How?
Step 1: Check in with your study hall teacher and sign out.
Step 2: Go to the Tutoring Center in the upstairs commons and sign in with Mr. Maxsimic.
Step 3: Get tutoring help.
Why?
We all deserve opportunities to get the help we need to learn and succeed. Having a Tutoring Center open periods 1 through 4 helps ensure every student can get help right when needed from qualified tutors.
Who?
Any student at Falmouth High School (grades 9-12) may access tutoring support from student tutors in the upstairs commons. We have teacher-recommended student tutors available to help, or an RTI teacher, if available.
What?
The Tutoring Center Commons at FHS provides academic support in most of the core content areas: math, English (reading/writing), science, social studies, world languages
Interested in volunteering as a student tutor? Apply now!
For more information, please contact Ms. Gifford (Room 204), RTI Teacher/Tutoring Center Coordinator email sgifford@falmouthschools.org or call 207-781-7429 x5204
TC Scheduled Academic Support (assigned students/room 204)
The TC Scheduled Academic Support is for students who are assigned to the Tutoring Center through our Student-Centered Team (SCT) referral process. Students assigned to the Tutoring Center will receive academic support from Response-to-Intervention (RTI) educators: Ms. Gifford, Ms. Ferrenbach, Mr. Maxsimic.
Why?
Some students may require more intensive and regularly scheduled academic support to help them succeed in their course content, especially in math and literacy. Our RTI educators can provide academic support in addition to the support provided by a student's regular classroom teacher.
Who?
The Tutoring Center Scheduled Academic Support is for students who are assigned to the Tutoring Center. These students have been referred to our Student-Centered Team for academic support. These students will receive academic support from our RTI educators: Ms. Gifford, Ms. Ferrenbach, or Mr. Maxsimic.
What?
The Tutoring Center Scheduled Academic Support at FHS provides academic support in mostly math and literacy.
Where?
In-person academic support in room 204.
When?
During an assigned class period(s) 1, 2, 3, or 4 on A and/or B days:
How?
Our Learning Strategist and Student-Centered Team (SCT) recommend students for Tutoring Center Scheduled Academic Support. Recommendations are based on teacher referrals and/or other data that suggest a student may need additional academic support. If scheduling and availability permit, then a student may be assigned to the TC Scheduled Academic Support.
For questions about SCT, please contact April DeCourcey, Learning Strategist adecourcey@falmouthschools.org
For questions about the Tutoring Center, please contact Suzy Gifford, Tutoring Center Coordinator sgifford@falmouthschools.org
Resources
Math
English: Reading & Writing
Research Resources
I-Search Chart
Planning Research Organizer
Process of Writing a Research Paper
Template for Notes on Research
SIFT: acronym for evaluating sources
Fact Check Resources
Reading Comprehension Resources
Tools to reduce visual clutter (when reading article on website)
Note-taking
Preview Text Strategy
THIEVES: Non-fiction texts
How to Annotate PDFs
Comprehension Strategies
Comprehension Strategies
Sketch to Stretch
Notice & Note: Really Template
Bookmarks for signposts re fiction and nonfiction
Reading Nonfiction resources
Six Comprehension Strategies
SQ3R
Double-entry Reading Journal
Double-entry Reading Journal with Prompts & Examples
SOAPSTONE
SPACECAT
WWWWWH?
Understanding Ethos, Logos, & Pathos
Visual of Rhetorical Triangle
Inferencing
It Says I Say and So
Steps to making an inference
Character Analysis Mnemonic (WALTeR)
Character Analysis Chart
Character Analysis with Conclusions
Indirect Characterization with Conclusions (STEAL)
Vocabulary Resources
Quizlet
Chegg
Graphic Organizers for Learning Vocabulary
Frayer Diagram
Word Sift to create word splash from article
Lots of Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
Writing Reference
Purdue OWL (online writing lab)
The Writing Center UWisc-Madison
Easy Bib (MLA Citation) for Works Cited
General Graphic Organizers
Essay Map
I-Search Chart
K-W-L-S Chart
RAFT Template
VENN Diagram
POW and TREE mnemonic
POW & TIDE Mnemonic
Brainstorm Map
Lots of Graphic Organizers
Specific Graphic Organizers
Cause-Effect
Compare & Contrast
Non-Fiction Text Structures Chart
Introductory Paragraph
HIT: Hook/Intro/Thesis
Hook Ideas
Hook ideas for essays
Thesis Statement
Generating a Thesis Statement (written instructions)
Thesis Graphic
How to write a thesis statement (video)
Additional Thesis Resources
Transitional Words & Phrases
Transition Words
Signal Words When Quoting or Paraphrasing
Signal Phrases
Integrating Quotes
Resource with examples on how to use quotations
Writing Clearly and Succinctly
Clarity and Conciseness
Sentence Seeds
Proofreading
Grammar, Punctuation, Proofreading
Accommodations
Speech to Text
Postlight Reader (Chrome extension to reduce visual clutter)
Chrome Extensions for students with ADHD
Organizational & Study Resources
Try these apps on your computer to help remind you of tasks/appointments:
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Stickies app
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Reminder app
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Google calendar
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Google Keep
Planning/Tracking Assignments
My Homework app
Schooltraq
Evernote
Homework List
Time Management
Remember the Milk
Tomato Timer
Flora App
Keep Me Out
Flipd
Weekly Schedule by Time
Weekly Schedule by Subject
Note-taking Tools/Strategies
OneNote App
Notes App
Note Taking Strategies for class or lecture
4 Useful Strategies for Taking Notes
Study Tools
Tutoring Center Quizlet Study Sets
Quizlet
Chegg
GoConqr
Article on How to Study Smarter
Six Effective Learning Strategies
Study Strategies for Tests
Concept maps examples
Create a concept map using: Mindomo, TheBrain, or Miro.
Mindfulness Apps
Check out some of the apps listed below that have some great mindfulness exercises. These apps are free but do have additional enhancements to them, which you can purchase, if you wish. Happy practicing!
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https://www.calm.com/ (I like this because it has some great music and nature sounds that you can listen to as well as guided meditations to follow.)
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https://www.headspace.com/ (I like the guy’s voice and the animated illustrations because it seems inviting and easy to try if you are a novice at this stuff.)
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Take a break! from: https://www.meditationoasis.com/apps (This has some quick, easy, meditation exercises that it walks you through. You can adjust background music or nature sounds and the length of time for each.)
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