Academics
Resources
FHS - Academic Support Center
Room 315
Students, need help with assignments?
We’ve got you covered! "Walk in" to the Academic Support Center during your study hall--just use e-Hallpass!
You can receive help with the following subjects:
Writing Math Science History World Languages Computer Science
Academic Supports
During School
All staff should provide support during Study Hall classes and send students to the Academic Support Center (Room 305)
Tuesdays After-school Sessions Will Be in Library
4:20-5:25PM
Honor society tutors will be present to provide help with content, homework support, test preparation, study skills and organizational support.
Snacks and Transportation will be provided
Thurdays After-school Sessions in Library
4:20-5:25PM
Honor society volunteers will provide help with content, homework support, test preparation, study skills and organizational support.
Snacks and Transportation will be provided
Frequently
Asked Questions
How can my student log in to Varsity Tutors?
Students log in by going to LCPSGo and selecting
Varsity Tutors.
What can you ask tutors to help with?
No question is too big or too small. Tutors can help you tackle a homework problem, prepare for a big exam, outline a paper, and so much more.
How can my student start a tutoring session?
Students log in by going to LCPSGo and selecting
Varsity Tutors.
Upon login, students select Tutoring from the Home screen.
To start a Live Chat tutoring session, they select Chat with a Tutor, choose a subject, and submit a question.
Using the shared whiteboard and collaborative tools, they work with the tutor for as long as they need to understand the problem.
What subjects can my students get help with?
Unlimited, on-demand tutoring is available across all core subjects.
What languages do tutors support?
Tutors can provide instruction in English and Spanish.
How can students work with tutors during a tutoring session?
Students and tutors collaborate on a shared whiteboard with integrated tools, including a document editor, scientific calculator, file sharing, screen sharing, photo snap, and upload.
Who are the tutors?
Students work only with experienced educators and tutors who have been rigorously vetted. Before a tutor ever meets with a student, they must first:
Complete an interview to assess experience, skillset, capabilities, and personality.
Lead a simulated tutoring session to showcase subject-specific knowledge.
Demonstrate their ability to instruct in a virtual environment.
Get ranked and scored against our industry-leading quality standards.
Pass academic and personal background checks.
Can my student submit written work for review?
Yes. With Essay Review, experts in grammar and composition provide that all-important extra set of eyes to help you improve your writing and submit more thoughtful work.
Students get feedback on essays, term papers, reports, admissions essays, and more.
What classes are available to my student?
Students can engage with fun and educational classes including a wide variety of live, drop-in classes and hundreds of star-taught, on-demand lessons. Students can explore their passions, learn new skills, and collaborate with other learners.
We partner with notable experts and celebrity instructors to teach live large group classes ranging from art to coding to astronomy and beyond. Examples include classes taught by renowned scientists (Bill Nye), NASA astronauts (Leland Melvin), Wildlife experts (Coyote Peterson), and museum directors (Field Museum).
What study resources are available to my student?
Adaptive diagnostics help them learn where they need to focus and provide a learning plan that serves as a personalized roadmap to improvement. Instructional videos and practice problems will help students master challenging skills at their own pace
Tutoring available at Gum Spring Library for grades 3rd-12th
Monday-Thursday afternoons and Saturdays
The Give Youth Organization also offers free tutoring at Gum Spring, Chantilly, Centreville and other area libraries on Saturday afternoons
Online Tutoring, and So Much More.....Our mission is to connect people who want to learn with experts who love to teach. For over two decades, we have pursued that singular goal. In the process, we have become one of the nation's leading online tutoring providers.
What is Engage Virginia? (Engage Virginia is a State-funded and Completely Free to Students)
The Virginia Department of Education has partnered with Graduation Alliance to provide an extra layer of support for K-12 students (and their families) to help them be their best in and out of today’s classroom.
Families who choose to participate in the program will be assigned an Academic Success Coach who will help them navigate academic and life challenges.
English Classes
Leesburg, Purcellville, Sterling
Tree of Life offers regular classes to teach English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
Classes meet in the evenings, so they are most accessible to those working during the day.
Classes vary from beginner to advanced.
Need Help?
Tree of Life helps those of all cultures learn English.
Please call 540-441-7920