Westerly Learning Center Providing Academic Enrichment Programs for Homeschooled Students

American Mathematics Contest 8

Westerly Learning Center will be administering the AMC-8 Mathematics exam to be held Friday, November 16th at 9:30 am.

The AMC-8 is a 25 question, 40 minute multiple choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem solving skills. Problems range from easy to difficult and cover a wide range of applications. Calculators are not permitted. Prizes will be awarded to the three top high-scoring students.

Please contact WLC by November 1st if you are interested in taking the exam as seats are limited. A $25 testing fee will be charged by WLC which includes all shipping and handling fees and proctoring of the exam.

Seating is limited. If you would like to register for the exam, please contact Kim Torquato by e-mail learningcenter@westerlyroad.org or by phone at 609-683-1430.

For more information about the AMC-8 exam please visit the American Mathematics Competition website.

You are cordially invited to attend the Westerly Learning Center Open House on Saturday, May 4th - 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

The Open House will include a panel discussion entitled, “Make Homeschooling Work for You; How Westerly Learning Center Can Help.”

Come meet our teachers, see student projects, learn about our program, and meet other homeschooling families.

Small classes, individual attention, and a curriculum taught from a Christian worldview are the hallmark of a Westerly Learning Center education.

Refreshments will be served.

For further information, please contact Kim Torquato, Director of WLC, by e-mail learningcenter@westerlyroad.org or by phone at 609-683-1430

Yours truly,
Kim Torquato
Director

Testimonial

Homeschooling has allowed me to customize my sons’ learning and has given them an opportunity to learn in environments that best suit their skills and abilities. While our family has many different avenues for learning, after our daily home lessons, Westerly Learning Center is without question, the next most important source for our learning.

Testimonial

To us it has been the best of both worlds. Our children have had the opportunity to study at home and simultaneously attend WLC. WLC provides a disciplined classroom environment with healthy competition to encourage students to excel in their studies while providing friendship and fellowship with like minded families. It is a safe, pleasant, Christ-centered environment with an excellent staff and superior academics at an affordable price for home school families.

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Westerly Learning Center has been an essential component of our children's homeschool experience. At WLC they've had the benefit of studying with excellent teachers who are passionate about their subjects; they've been inspired to work hard on projects, knowing that they will be presenting them to their teachers and peers; they've learned to meet deadlines, to study for tests, and have experienced the pleasure and responsibility of being part of a caring community. They've been influenced and inspired by some of the best role models they'll ever meet -- all in an atmosphere that is relaxed and nurturing, yet challenging and filled with the joy and excitement of discovery.

I think it's impossible to overstate the value of our children's experiences at WLC. The homeschooling community here is privileged to have such a valuable resource available to us.

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Looking back at what Westerly Learning Center has meant for our children, we see two essential elements - one expected, and one unexpected. We expected an excellent learning environment and WLC was exactly that. It helped my daughters learn "how to learn" through observation, analysis, and synthesis through presentations. The subjects were those where home-schooling families are likely to run short on expertise - like High School Biology - and where groups offer better learning - like Speech and Writing. The arts and world languages were other areas we benefited greatly from.

It has been more than ten years since our eldest was at the Center, and she along with her sisters still comment on the quality of teaching offered and knowledge discovered over at WLC. The unexpected element was the life-long friendships our daughters were able to begin and foster. As we look back, we realize what an integral part of the educational and social experiences of our children WLC became.

American Mathematics Contest 10

Westerly Learning Center will be administering the AMC-10 Mathematics exam to be held Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 9:30 am . The AMC 10 is a 25 question, 75 minute multiple choice examination in secondary school mathematics containing problems which can be understood and solved with pre-calculus concepts. Calculators are not allowed. Students in grades 8, 9 and 10 are encouraged to participate. The purpose of the exam is to promote the development and enhancement of problem solving skills. A variety of prizes is awarded to the top scoring students. Please contact WLC to register for the exam as seating is limited. A $30 testing fee will be charged by WLC which includes all shipping and handling fees and proctoring of the exam.

If you would like to register for the exam, please contact Kim Torquato by e-mail learningcenter@westerlyroad.org or by phone at 609-683-1430.

For more information about the AMC-10 exam please visit the American Mathematics Competition website.

Stanford Achievement Test

Westerly Learning Center (WLC) will be administering the Stanford Achievement Test on two consecutive Fridays this spring:
April 20th and 27th (both mornings are required) from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The Stanford Achievement Test is a standardized battery of tests used to measure the academic knowledge of elementary and secondary school students. The major purpose of the exam is to evaluate current knowledge and use this information to assess long-term instruction. The test is broken into a series of subtests, covering the following content areas: reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, mathematical calculations, problem-solving, science and social science, and listening. Each subtest takes approximately 25-45 minutes to complete.

You will need to order the test booklets from Bob Jones University Press (BJUP) by March 2nd so that we receive the testing materials in time.

Please notify BJUP that your student will be taking the test at Westerly Learning Center. WLC charges a sitting fee of $25.

Seating is limited so please email or call WLC to register today! Contact Kim Torquato by e-mail learningcenter@westerlyroad.org or by phone at 609-683-1430.

For more information about the Stanford Achievement Test please visit the BJU Stanford Achievement Tests website.

High School Counseling 101: Thinking about homeschooling your student through high school?

Jeanette Webb, of Aiming Higher Consultants will be conducting a workshop at Westerly Learning Center on June 1st, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (lunch included) about how to successfully homeschool your student through high school.

Topics include:

• Evaluating the quality of high school classes
• Helping high school students find their passion
• Assessing which standardized tests your student needs
• Looking at extracurricular activities realistically
• Mapping out a four-year plan for high school that includes tests and classes
• Breaking down the four-year plan into yearly action steps and monthly to-do lists
• Getting inside the mind of a college admissions officer so you will know how to plan
• Applying to competitive colleges

The cost for the workshop is $100/family. A donation of $5.00 is suggested for the lunch.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Kim Torquato by e-mail learningcenter@westerlyroad.org or by phone at 609-683-1430.

Visit Jeannette Webb website.

Yours truly,
Kim Torquato
Director