CHICAGO, IL (March 12, 2008) – Academic Approach®, a test preparation and academic tutoring company headquartered in Chicago, today announced its donation of test prep services to Hales Franciscan High School on the city’s south side. Academic Approach is providing a full suite of online ACT courses to the school’s junior class as well as English and Vocabulary builders for freshmen and sophomores in a long-term effort to build successful junior-year test takers.
"Academic Approach is providing our students, parents, and teachers access to test preparation and skills development that is unparalleled to anything we’ve had in the past,” said Arthur Reliford, principal at Hales. “With instant feedback, teachers are able to monitor progress and we expect to see test scores and skills development increase in leaps and bounds. This surely is not teaching to the test.”
Academic Approach’s rigorous content not only raises standardized test scores but also prepares students for the demands of college-level work by offering a rich academic curriculum rather than merely teaching games or tricks.
• Elements of the curriculum will be incorporated into schoolwork during free study periods
Teachers have access to student online accounts to monitor and support progress
Parents have their own accounts with view access into their student’s account, allowing them to monitor progress
"We're thrilled to work with Hales Franciscan, a community of ambitious students, enlightened educators, and committed parents,” said Matthew Pietrafetta, Founder and CEO of Academic Approach. “The opportunity to share our approach and work together with Hales’ students is a great honor.”
About Academic Approach - Teaching Beyond the Test™
Academic Approach is dedicated to enriching the academic skills of students as they prepare for the rigors of standardized test taking and academic life beyond. With offices in Chicago, Boston, and New York City, their experienced educators assess the learning needs of students and devise a customized, flexible plan for helping students reach their potential. They educate through one-on-one instruction, online courses a combination of both. They’re best known for “Teaching Beyond the Test™”. Visit www.academicapproach.com to learn more.