Private Instruction

Private Instruction

Personalized Support

At Pacioretty Academic Support Services, we understand the value of personalized academic support in helping students reach their true potential. Our Private Instruction services are specifically designed to cater to each student’s unique needs, ensuring they receive the most effective and efficient support possible. These services allow students to stay in their current schools while receiving all the benefits of the Pacioretty Academic philosophy and curricula.

The process

How Our Process Works

If you are interested in working with us and learning more, please fill out the New Student Form below.

1. Fill Out Student Form

This information helps us prepare for the free initial consultation. Click the button below to access the form.

2. Schedule Consult

You will receive a follow-up email from our administrator to schedule a free initial consultation. During this call, you will discuss your child's needs and how Pacioretty Academics can provide support.

3. Initial Intake

A follow-up email is sent after the call with a brief summary of the discussion, pricing, and a link to reserve a time for an initial intake. During the initial intake, your child will work through a series of academic tasks. Data from this session is then used to create unique goals for your child and recommendations for the amount of instruction needed to reach those goals.

4. Goal Setting

You will receive a write-up of your child's goals and recommendations.

The details

SAT/ACT Foundations

Who is it for?

High school upperclassmen looking to solidify content areas in order to improve test scores. 

How it helps:

Students will gain a deeper understanding of content areas in order to better prepare them for the variety of questions found on the tests.

What it includes:

  • First semester is focused on direct instruction in all math content found on the SAT and ACT tests. Check for understanding and additional practice is provided as needed. 
  • Second semester is focused on test prep and test taking strategies for all sections of the SAT or ACT test. **Instruction is tailored to each student depending on their test of choice.
The details

7th and 8th Grade Study Skills

Who is it for?

Current 7th and 8th grade students who are looking to strengthen executive functions to improve study and work strategies. 

How it helps:

This class fosters independence, helping students learn how to plan their week, study efficiently, and manage their time. Students are able to complete their homework with the guidance of an executive function coach.

What it includes:

  • Organization of binder, backpack, and academic planner.  
  • Creation of weekly study plans. 
  • Tracking grades to look for patterns that can help improve study strategies.  
  • Practice of concepts and methods needed to increase study efficiency and improve critical thinking.  
  • Application of work and study strategies to homework, essays, projects, and assessments.
The details

5th and 6th Grade Study Skills

Who is it for?

Current 5th and 6th grade students who are looking to strengthen executive functions to improve study and work strategies. 

How it helps:

This class fosters independence, helping students learn how to plan their week, study efficiently, and manage their time. Students are able to complete their homework with the guidance of an executive function coach.

What it includes:

  • Organization of binder, backpack, and academic planner.  
  • Creation of weekly study plans. 
  • Tracking grades to look for patterns that can help improve study strategies.  
  • Practice of concepts and methods needed to increase study efficiency and improve critical thinking.  
  • Application of work and study strategies to homework, essays, projects, and assessments.
The details

High School Study Skills

Who is it for?

Current high school students who are looking to strengthen executive functions to improve study and work strategies.

How it Helps:

This class fosters independence, helping students learn how to plan their week, study efficiently, and manage their time. Students are able to complete their homework with the guidance of an executive function coach.

What it includes:

  • Organization of binder, backpack, and academic planner.  
  • Creation of weekly study plans. 
  • Tracking grades to look for patterns that can help improve study strategies.  
  • Practice of concepts and methods needed to increase study efficiency and improve critical thinking.  
  • Application of work and study strategies to homework, essays, projects, and assessments. 

 

The details

7th and 8th Grade Thesis Writing

Who is it for?

Current seventh and eighth graders looking to advance their expository writing skills and reading comprehension in preparation for high school and beyond.

How it helps:

Students learn how to become independent writers using strategies to organize, revise, and edit their writing.

What it includes:

  • Annotate a text to find evidence for an essay.  
  • Use visualization strategies to enhance reading comprehension. 
  • Learning how to answer an essay prompt and brainstorm ideas. 
  • Outline a 5+ paragraph essay with topic sentences and supporting details. 
  • Identify and write a thesis statement. 
  • Find evidence to support ideas.
  • Use a thesaurus to improve word choice. 
  • Revise a rough draft for better clarity. 
  • Apply capitalization and punctuation rules while writing and editing 
The details

5th and 6th Academic Advancement

Who is it for?

Current fifth and six grade students looking to supplement their school instruction and strengthen skills in reading, writing, and math.

How it helps:

The small group setting includes custom lesson plans for each student and helps students improve work endurance, task initiation/engagement, and self-advocacy while mastering foundational skills.

What it includes:

  • Application of English rules for spelling  
  • Application of capitalization and punctuation rules while writing and editing  
  • Sentence combining  
  • Paragraph writing: outlining, topic sentences, supporting details  
  • Reading/Listening comprehension strategies with higher order thinking questions  
  • Greek and Latin roots  
  • Mental math strategies for addition, subtraction, and multiplication 
  • Math concepts including, but not limited to:  
  • Decimals 
  • Fractions 
  • Percent (if applicable)  
  • Area and perimeter  
  • Order of operations  
  • Word problems 
The details

3rd and 4th Grade

Who is it for?

Current third and fourth grade students looking to supplement their school instruction and strengthen skills in reading, writing, and math.

How it helps:

The small group setting includes custom lesson plans for each student and helps students improve work endurance, task initiation/engagement, and self-advocacy while mastering foundational skills.

What it includes:

  • Handwriting: Proper letter formation for cursive  
  • Application of English rules for reading and writing  
  • Application of capitalization and punctuation rules while writing and editing  
  • Sentence and paragraph writing  
  • Reading/Listening comprehension strategies   
  • Mental math strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (if applicable) 
  • Math content including, but not limited to:   
  • Place value  
  • Decimals 
  • Fractions 
  • Word problems
The details

1st and 2nd Grade Academic Advancement

Who is it for?

Current first and second grade students looking to supplement their school instruction and strengthen foundational skills in reading, writing, and math. 

How it helps:

The small group setting includes custom lesson plans for each student and helps students improve work endurance, task initiation/engagement, and self-advocacy while mastering foundational skills

What it includes

  • Proper pencil grip and letter formation for manuscript writing 
  • 71 Orton Phonograms: read and spell  
  • Application of English rules for reading and writing 
  • Sentence writing 
  • Reading/Listening comprehension development with visualization strategies  
  • Mental math strategies (addition, subtraction, multiplication) 
  • Math content including, but not limited to: 
  • Place value  
  • Telling time  
  • Identifying coins/bills and working with money  
The details

Kindergarten Academic Advancement

Who is it for?

Current kindergartners who are looking to supplement their school instruction and strengthen foundational skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic. 

How it helps:

The small group setting helps students improve work endurance, task initiation/engagement, and self-advocacy while mastering foundational skills

What it includes:

  • Correct pencil grip and letter formation  
  • Fine motor development  
  • Phonemic awareness activities  
  • Practice the 71 Orton phonograms for reading and spelling  
  • Application of English rules while reading and writing 
  • Listening comprehension  
  • Oral directions  
  • Number identification  
  • Finding and creating patterns  
  • Comparing quantities  
  • Place value  
  • Addition and subtraction 
  • Select reading, spelling, and math activities dependent upon the student’s level.