EXTRA HELP and
TUTORING
also available online for students in
grades 9-10 at
www.homeworkhelp.ilc.org
PEER TUTORING
Iona Catholic Secondary School
2012-2013
As you progress through high school,
you will find that your courses become
more and more challenging. If you are
experiencing difficulties in a course,
your course teacher and the Guidance
Department at Iona are here to provide
some options for extra help.
Peer tutoring is a voluntary in-school
service that is organized by the
counsellors in Guidance, as well as
classroom teachers. Peer tutors can be
senior Iona students who have shown
academic excellence in an area of
study, as well as dedication,
commitment and an interest in helping
others.
In some cases, a peer tutor will be a
fellow student from your class. Your
subject teachers may link together
students in the same course. *Ask your
teacher if you are interested in receiving
help from a peer OR in helping others in
your class.
“EXTRA HELP” - available in your
class or subject area
Ask your course teacher when extra
help is available. Subject teachers
usually identify when and where they
are available for extra help. Some
teachers will also pair students in a
class as part of an informal buddy
system. The Math department offers
extra help1st Semester during the
Tuesday lunch period and
Wednesday after school for grade 9
– 10 students. Free math tutoring is
“Tutee” - A “tutee” is a student who has
identified themselves as in need of extra
help. Sometimes teachers recommend
that students receive additional support
or recommended referred by their
teacher may have additional support.
Students who are in need of assistance
in a specific subject area, are matched
with a senior student who has
volunteered to be a tutor before or after
school. Building trust through
confidentiality is a necessary
requirement. The students volunteers
earn community service hours for their
help.
*Note that the number of volunteers
varies by semester and by subject area.
Time Commitment - Tutoring sessions
will take place outside of class time – in
the morning,, during lunch and/or after
school. The time agreed upon should
be mutually decided upon by both the
Tutee and the Tutor. Each session
should be at least 30 minutes in length.
To volunteer as a tutor, or to
request a tutor, talk to your
subject teacher or your
Guidance Counsellor today!
Benefits
 As a tutor, you gain excellent
experience with helping others.
 Tutoring (teaching) also affords
you the opportunity to consolidate
your own learning.
 Tutoring can be applied towards
your mandatory forty hours of
community service – for your
diploma.
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Tutoring experience is a great
addition to your Resume.
As a tutee, you get exceptional
assistance from your peers.
Learning from your peers can
provide a risk-free environment.
Your peers may understand your
challenges or they may have
experienced the same difficulties
that you have and have
succeeded.
PRIVATE TUTORING
REQUIREMENTS FOR
ONTARIO SECONDARY
SCHOOL
DIPLOMA
O.S.S.D.
30 Credits
(18 compulsory + 12 electives *
including 4 Religion courses)
+
Successful completion of the
Grade 10 Literacy / EQAO Test
+
Private tutoring information is available
in your community or online. We do not
promote the services of any individual or
agency. Private tutors are usually paid
an hourly rate – which can vary
significantly. Please be sure to ask
questions of any prospective tutor such
as their experience, references,
familiarity with the specific curriculum,
and location of tutoring (i.e. your home,
public library or business setting).
40 Hours
of
Community Involvement
How to improve your grades...
1. Believe in Yourself...In order for you
to succeed, you have to believe in
yourself and in your abilities.
2. Be Organized...have what you need,
when you need it. Use your Agenda!
3. Manage Your Time Well... with good
time management, you have time for
the things you have to do, as well as
for the things you want to do.
4. Be Successful in the Classroom...be
in school, on time, everyday. Do your
homework so you are prepared for
each class. Be sure to participate in
class.
5. Take Good Notes...Take notes that
are easy to read. Go over your notes
as soon as possible while the
information is still fresh.
6. Know How to Read a Textbook.
7. Study Smart...by finding a good place
to study and by organizing your study
time.
8. Use Test-Taking Strategies
9. Reduce Test Anxiety...study in
advance, listen to teacher tips and be
prepared.
10. Get Help When You Need It... when
you have a problem do something to
resolve it.
(Source: O’Brien, Linda. How To Get Good
Grades. Woodburn Press, 2009.)