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Study Skills Programs

To achieve outstanding academic performance, effective study habits must be mastered and practiced.  Many students have never been taught meaningful and effective skills and the importance of positive attitude.  These are all things that must be learned and applied to the school or college setting.

Why do our Study Skills Programs Work?

Our programs work because our professionals have spent years inside schools with teachers, student and parents and have observed what is most effective with today’s students. In addition to the essential elements in any good study skills program like organization, time management and test taking skills, we also focus on new learning and memory techniques and the importance of a positive attitude.  One of SolutionSkills’ guiding principles with study skills training is that a student must learn to take responsibility for their own learning.

We offer study skills training with two types of approaches: A small group workshop that is broken down and customized by age group and an individualized, one-on-one intensive program.

Individualized Study Skills Program

This program provides a focused, tailor-made solution for the individual student.After making an assessment of all areas that affect a student’s academic performance, new skills and behaviors that address areas in need of improvement are taught, discussed and implemented. This includes, but is not limited to: study habits, organizational skills, strategies for success in the classroom, test taking skills, time management/setting priorities, note taking, mastering reading materials, establishing/ maintaining good relationships with all teachers, and how to learn more efficiently and study more effectively.

The expected outcomes of this program are a higher functioning student who is more working more up to his/her potential and is more self-motivated, confident and successful in and out of school. Better grades and permanent life skills are also acquired.

Basic components of this program are:

  • Five individual 1 on 1 sessions.
  • A needs assessment and goals formulation are made at the beginning.
  • A follow up meeting with parents is scheduled to discuss results.
  • Contact is made with the school and teachers to incorporate this feedback.
  • An action plan going forward is presented.

This is a highly customized and personalized professional study and success skills program. Randy Vickers, a former guidance counselor and licensed mental health counselor conducts all sessions. Meeting times are by appointment and are flexible, usually set up on a once-per-week schedule.

Please call our office for more details or if you have any questions.

Cost of this program is $429 plus a $60 registration fee.

Small Group Interactive Workshops

 

For Middle School Students:

A’s Are Easy: Middle School Study & Success Skills (grades 6 & 7)

Through this program, students will learn essential skills for academic and personal success in high school and beyond. Study habits, time management, test taking, alternative learning strategies, and dealing with stress effectively are all integrated in this small-group, interactive summer camp. Just in time for the new school year!

For High School Students:

A’s Are Easy: High School Study & Success Skills (grades 8, 9, 10 & 11)

Designed for new 8th9th,10th & 11th graders, this program is held throughout the school year on a single Saturday and “end of summer,” during-the-week formats before school starts. The focus for this program is how to have a successful high school experience with great study skills, a positive attitude, having meaningful goals to get the most out of high school and maximize academic achievement. Particular attention is paid to essential study skills like test taking, organization and time management, along with fundamental skills like note taking, taking care with writing assignments, how to approach reading materials, etc. 

If a high school student can begin his/her career with great study habits and a positive attitude, almost any academic and college goal can be reached.

Counseling

Counseling services are offered at SolutionSkills by Randall S. Vickers who has a master’s degree in counseling from Florida State University and is a Florida licensed mental health counselor. You can read his profile and service offerings through his Psychology Today listing found here.

Free Consultations

A free in-person or remote consultation can be provided on any number of topics ranging from academic improvement, SAT and ACT score evaluations, college planning information, to counseling, and life coaching just to name a few. We create customized programs for agencies, schools and even families who want a particular program, class or training. Call our office and ask to speak to Randy Vickers for arranging a consult on the topic of your choice.

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