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ONLINE or IN-PERSON
JUNIOR HIGH and HIGH SCHOOL
ACADEMIC SUMMER CAMPS
Los Altos
Phone and fax (650) 948-5137
email us: info@ptstutor.com
2024 |
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Times
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Session I
6/17 - 6/28
M thru Fr
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Session II
7/1
- 7/12**
M thru Fr
**7/4 moves to TBD
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Session III
7/15 - 7/26
M thru Fr
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Session IV
7/29 - 8/09
M thru Fr
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12:00 - 1:30 |
Spanish 2
Regular
($495)
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Geometry
Regular
($495)
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Algebra
2 Honors
($595)
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Spanish 1
Regular
($495)
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12:00 - 1:30 |
Trigonometry
(Both R
and H)
($595)
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Calculus Regular/AB
($950)
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1:30 - 3:00 |
Algebra 1
Regular
($495)
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Spanish 1
Regular
($495)
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Trigonometry
(Both
R and H)
($595)
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Geometry
Regular
($495)
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1:30 - 3:00 |
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Algebra I Regular
($495)
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3:00 - 4:30 |
Algebra
2
Honors
($595)
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Spanish 2
Regular
($495)
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Geometry
Honors
($595)
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Trigonometry
(Both R
and H)
($595)
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4:30 - 6:00
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Geometry
Honors
($595)
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Algebra 1
Regular
($495)
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Spanish 1
Regular
($495)
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Geometry
Honors
($595)
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6:00 - 7:30
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Algebra 1
Regular
($495)
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Algebra
2
Honors
($595)
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Spanish
2
Regular
($495)
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Algebra 1
Regular
($495)
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4:30 - 6:00
(Online only)
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Physics 1
($695)
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SAT Prep Math
($695)
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Chemistry
Honors
($695)
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TEXTBOOKS -- Mostly the same as the
ones used at LAHS and Egan JHS |
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Algebra 1 Regular:
None needed.
All materials provided.
Based on
California Algebra 1, by McDougal Littell et al.
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Geometry Honors:
Geometry for Enjoyment and Challenge, by George Milauskas
et All
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Algebra 2 Honors:
Algebra and Trigonometry:
Functions and Applications,
by Paul Foerster |
Trigonometry
(Reg/Honors):
Precalculus, by Sullivan
(9th or 10th
edition)
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Spanish 1:
Descubre 1
Spanish 2:
Descubre 2
Spanish 3:
Descubre 3
(any editions)
Also, the corresponding workbooks:
"Cuaderno de Practica" |
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Physics 1:
Pearson Physics
(green apple on cover)
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Geometry Regular:
None needed.
All materials provided.
Based on California Geometry, by McDougall Littell
et al.
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Calculus Regular/AB:
Free,
curated, approved online textbook
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SAT Math and English portions:
College Board
recent edition |
Chemistry
Honors:
Chemistry Principles and
Reactions, 6th edition, by Masterton and Hurley |
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Materials YOU will need to provide:
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a computer with a working video camera and
microphone, even if your student takes the in-person
class,
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internet access,
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three ring binder, binder paper, and writing
tools.
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a textbook (desirable, but not
mandatory) (see chart above),
please buy them online, we have seen inexpensive versions
of all (used, PDFs, hard cover, or soft cover). Let us
know if you cannot find an affordable copy, we might be
able to loan one to you.
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Other Information
Online or In-Person Instruction:
up to six students will have the choice to come to our office in
Los Altos for in-person instruction at 699 Los Altos Ave., Los
Altos CA 94022.
Available for the first six
who request for in-person instruction. They will still need to
bring their computers and participate in the online class.
Not applicable to Physics 1, SAT Math, Biology Honors, or
Chemistry honors, which are offered only online.
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Group size:
minimum of two and maximum of six
students in person for all classes.
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Each class
consists of 10 meetings
(1.5 hours each) (Monday through Friday)
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Syllabus
taught as set by the California
Department of Education
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On-line
classes are
taught
via Zoom or similar
technology
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will get the meeting invitation the weekend before your class
starts
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technology we use works well as we run the classes synchronously.
The use of a document camera and/or a white board, allows a lot of
teacher-student and student-student interaction. It is as good as
face to face!
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Camera on:
we recommend that the student
keeps the camera and microphone on
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Homework:
about 20
minutes to one hour of optional homework per day is suggested
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No refunds,
unless we cancel the
class for which you have registered your student
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Discounts
of $45 per class when you
take more than one class of the same price or you refer another
student who takes a class
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The goal
of these classes is to
review key concepts taught in each class -- or
previewing main topics -- and get a head start on the following
Fall
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For who:
these classes are appropriate for high school students or
junior
high students taking high school level classes
For other classes
not listed above, we might be able to form a class if there are
two or more interested students or do one to one tutoring.
One to one fees depend on the tutor. Spanish 3 (one to one) fees
are $75-$95 per hour.
Agreements
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Registering for these camps means you agree to the
Terms of Service posted in Professional Tutoring Services of
Silicon Valley, and the
Terms of Use posted at PTSTUTORS, INC
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You
agree to not recording all or part of the classes delivered on
line
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You
agree to provide an email to be used for communicating link
information for the on line classes and exchanging class
information
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You agree to not let another person take the
class with your student, unless the other person registers or
has our written consent
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We
reserve the right to record part or all of any class to be used
in case a student misses a class
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To register for classes please pay using the "Pay Now" button below,
and then return to this page to fill in the Registration Form at the
bottom of this page. If you want to
register in $495, $595, and $695 classes, please
make one payment for each type: one for the $495 classes, another for the
$595 classes, and another for the $695 classes.
NOTE: After making payment(s), you will need to return to this page to complete the
registration form at the bottom of this page.
By paying on-line, you agree to and
accept the terms of service located at the following links
Terms of Use
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Spanish 1 R, Spanish 2 R, Algebra 1 R,
Geometry R: 495.00
one; $450.00 each for more than one class |
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Two Classes |
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Three Classes |
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Four Classes |
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Geometry H, Algebra 2 H, Trigonometry:
$595.00 one; $550.00 each for more than one class |
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Two Classes |
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Four Classes |
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Chemistry Honors, Physics 1, SAT prep Math:
$695.00 one; $650.00 each for more than one class |
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Two Classes |
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Three Classes |
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Four Classes |
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Calculus Regular/AB:
$950.00 |
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