Summer Academic Enrichment Programs

Are you searching for a math or English summer academic enrichment program for your child? Give them the best feeling of success in school by preparing them for the new school year. The past two years have been highly disruptive to students in school and they have lost over a year of content. ASC is here to help! Come to our Summer A+ Program and be ready to excel in the new school year! Take a free diagnostic to assess your child’s grade level and we will find a writing, English, or math enrichment summer program for their skill level.

Our summer academic enrichment programs are available on the following dates:

July Session: July 5th to July 21st, 2023

August Session: July 31st to August 16th, 2023

Summer isn’t just a time to relax and have fun. It’s also the ideal season to get a jump-start on the academic challenges all students will face as they move to the next grade level. During the months of July and August, the A+ Program offers two intensive sessions of summer enrichment activities in which high school students study materials and concepts that are taught in their upcoming grade level.

Our summer enrichment activities sessions are run with the same rigor and intensity as the regular school year. Our curriculum is carefully designed by accredited teaching professionals to exceed state standards for students of all grades. By going above and beyond regular curriculum, the A+ Summer Program is perfect for gifted learners and talented students eager to accelerate their academics and develop the skills they’ll need in college.

ISEE / SSAT / MAP

ISEE / SSAT / MAP Test Preparation

A+ students rank among the top 10-100 nationwide in ISEE Exam Results and OVER 90% are admitted into Boston Latin School and other top private schools.

Our trained ISEE/SSAT teachers show students how to apply strategies proven to increase their test scores. The in-class reviews keeps students focused while the materials and practice exams improve their understanding of the most important skills, concepts, and test-taking strategies. The overall experience in the A+ ISEE/SSAT Test Prep program gives every student the confidence they need to be in that top 10!

What we do to make that happen:

Provide a thorough review of the pertinent subject areas in every section of the ISEE/SSAT Exam.
Practice advanced strategies for answering multiple choice questions – proven to increase scores!
Instruction and practice of the best method to find the meaning of words from reading the context.
Show how to answer correctly when you only have partial knowledge.
Teach the techniques to quickly answer questions when limited by time.

SAT

SAT Test Preparation

Each student will also take full-length diagnostic tests, before and after the program, and receive a personalized comprehensive score report to assess strengths and weaknesses and gauge improvement.

Students in the A+ SAT Prep Class:

Study frequently-tested SAT vocabulary words and sentence logic.
Learn critical strategies to get a high score on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section.
Hone foolproof techniques to write the perfect SAT essay.
Master complex math problems with and without a calculator in subjects from algebra to pre-calculus.
Learn proven time-management strategies to boost both test-taking efficiency and overall score.

High School Math and Writing

Advanced Learning in Mathematics

The A+ Math Program employs a challenging new mathematics curriculum that helps students excel in mathematics at any level. Our comprehensive Math Program addresses basic skills to advanced mathematical concepts. We provide the fundamentals for success both in the classroom and on standardized tests.

Students will:

Work with challenging course materials that encourage advanced thinking.
Learn to interpret and solve word problems.
Boost study skills and practice test-taking strategies.
Refine math skills through homework, quizzes and a final exam.

High School Writing Workshop

Grades 9-12

This class is designed to teach students the analytical composition skills necessary to receive top scores in high school classes and standardized tests, as well as prepare them for the rigors of college-level writing. Students will conduct extensive text analysis and present their ideas in polished, sophisticated essays that demonstrate higher-level engagement with text and writing.

English and Math (Grades 1-8)

The A+ English Program features a comprehensive mix of literature and composition that will enable our students to excel in writing and test-taking.

We focus on:

Engaging with advanced-level texts to prepare students for the upcoming school year.
Nurturing critical thinking skills through interactive discussions and challenging writing assignments.
Active reading and notetaking to improve overall reading comprehension.
Brainstorming ideas and creating detailed outlines for all essay writing tasks.
Effectively structuring, organizing and developing ideas to produce polished and sophisticated essays.

Math Class: – This class will build fundamental math skills needed for academic success and get ahead for the upcoming school year through the learning of advanced math material. Topics include (but not limited to) fractions, ratios, proportions, long division, etc. Students will also learn to think critically and learn how to apply their math skills through problem-solving real-world situations in an engaging, challenging and fun environment.

Real-World Learning – Students are challenged to make real-world connections to mathematical concepts they learn in class. Our oldest students develop their understanding of higher-level math and reasoning through the application of skills in relation to real-world careers, such as engineering and architecture.

Full Day Summer Program

FULL DAY BENEFIT	Sign up for both morning and afternoon classes
LUNCH BREAK 12-1PM	Bring your own lunch
FREE HOMEWORK CLUB 1-2PM
8:30AM-9:00AM	DROP OFF
5:00PM	PICK UP

Benefits:

Gain experience and hone skills from different types of classes
Combine both academic study and soft skill development
Improve their leadership, creative thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
Spend summers meaningfully
The best part of our unique program? Parents don’t have to pick students up in the middle of the day

A+ Full-Day Summer Program gives students the opportunity to take a class in the morning and participate in fun, educational activities in the afternoon.

Our afternoon program activities include creative writing workshops, public speaking training, STEM, advanced math summer programs, test-taking skills, arts and crafts, and organizing and performing in a talent show. We take advantage of Boston’s many educational and historical sites to encourage learning outside of the classroom. In the A+ Full-Day Program, students might visit:

Due to safety concerns, following activities are not available this year

The Boston Public Library
The Museum of Fine Arts
The Massachusetts State House
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
The Institute of Contemporary Art
The Museum of Science
The USS Constitution
And many more…

Schedules and Fees

Limited availability, reserve a spot now with $50 deposit and $30 application fee for new student!

Classes are held Monday to Friday in two 3-week sessions.
Session 1	July Session: July 5th to July 21st, 2023
Session 2	August Session: July 31st to August 16th, 2023
Class times
Morning class	9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Afternoon class	2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Full Day Program	9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Drop off starts at 8:30 am and pick up at 5:00 pm.)

A+ English & Math (Grades 1-5)	Online/In Person: $680 by week: $350 by Subject: $450
A+ English & Math (Grades 6-8)	Online/In Person: $710 by week: $350 by Subject: $450
ISEE Prep (Lower: Grade 4, Middle: Grades 5-6, Upper: Grades 7-8) / BLS MAP Prep	Lower & Middle Online/In Person:$790 by week: $350 by subject: $600 Upper Online/In Person: $870 by week: $390 by subject: $600
SSAT Prep (Upper: Grades 7-8)	Online/In Person: $870 by week: $390 by subject: $600
PSAT Prep (Grades 9-10)
ACT/SAT Prep (Grades 9-12)	Online/In Person: $1200 by week: $490 by subject: $750
Middle School Writing Workshop (Grades 5-8)	Online/In Person: $770 by week: $350
High School Writing Workshop (Grades 8-11)	Online/In Person: $870 by week: $350
Middle School Public Speaking and Presentation (Grades 5-8)	Online/In Person: $770 by week: $320
High School Public Speaking and Presentation (Grades 8-11)	Online/In Person: $870 by week: $350
High School Math (Grades 8-11)	Online/In Person: $870 by week: $460
College Boot Camp (Grades 10-11)	$1750
AP Calculus (Grades 10-11)	Online/In Person: $980
AP Physics (Grades 10-11)	Online/In Person: $980
AP Chemistry (Grades 10-11)	Online/In Person: $980
AP Biology (Grades 10-11)	Online/In Person: $980
World/American History [Honor] (Grades 10-11)
A+ TOEFL Test Preparation
The A+ Full Day Summer Program is an additional $640 to the morning class tuition. This additional fee includes afternoon activity materials, transportation to afternoon activities and admission fees. Lunch is not included.

Books and materials:

SAT $160 for the materials fee
AP/HSM/ISEE/SSAT/ELA&Math classes $60 for the materials fee
All other classes $50 for the materials fee
No materials fee for College Boot Camp

Summer Session locations

Comm Ave and Chinatown

Download Application Form

Complete the application form and email it to us (aplusinfo@ascenglish.com). We will get in touch with you within one business day. Questions? Call 617-730-3705, 617-451-8988 or e-mail aplusinfo@ascenglish.com

Tancrede R

“I love writing so much, and I don’t want to miss a class at A+!” Tancrede R., 4th Grade

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“I love writing so much, and I don’t want to miss a class at A+!” Tancrede R., 4th Grade

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Elan’s mother

“My husband showed me Elan’s works and we were so happily surprised that Elan is able to write with such…

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“My husband showed me Elan’s works and we were so happily surprised that Elan is able to write with such vivid vocabulary and in really clear organization!” Elan’s mother

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Brandon Lum

“This program isn’t just based on academics. When you come to ASC, you start building friendships and life skills. I…

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“This program isn’t just based on academics. When you come to ASC, you start building friendships and life skills. I improve each year with my Math and English skills, and coming here gives me a head start for the next school year. I have enjoyed coming back each year, and will continue to come back View Full →

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Corey Wong

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“For several years, I have come to ASC each summer, and it has helped me gain an edge over my classmates for the upcoming school year. ASC is more than a place to grow academically-it is a fun, rewarding environment that helps you grow as a person.” Corey Wong (Newton North High School, Grade 11) View Full →

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Damini Gopal

“A+ has helped me learn new strategies that I can use to tackle the old and new SAT. My teachers…

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“A+ has helped me learn new strategies that I can use to tackle the old and new SAT. My teachers are very nice and helpful, and they are always sharing knowledge of tips, books, apps, and strategies that may help me. I have been in this program for five years, and I always find the View Full →

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