Smart Lunch Tutorial
SMART Lunch offers a new daily schedule which will give students time during an extended lunch period to study, complete makeup work, and explore additional academic interests. Its purpose is to provide opportunities for students to enrich their learning experiences and/or receive additional academic help and support during the school day.
Click for more information on SMART Lunch at SHS and for the daily SMART tutorial schedule.
Click for more information on SMART Lunch at SHS and for the daily SMART tutorial schedule.
Graduation Project Support
(Sanderson does not endorse or recommend any paid tutoring services)
Students and parents that are interested in securing paid tutoring services are welcome to visit Student Services.
Sanderson keeps two lists of area tutors. One is a list of Wake County math teachers who tutor a variety of math courses privately, and one is a list of individuals or organizations that offer tutoring and academic/test-prep services. Sanderson does not check the background nor credentials of individual tutors or organizations. Please be sure to research your options thoroughly.
Wake County policy strictly prohibits Sanderson teachers from tutoring Sanderson students for a fee.
Students and parents that are interested in securing paid tutoring services are welcome to visit Student Services.
Sanderson keeps two lists of area tutors. One is a list of Wake County math teachers who tutor a variety of math courses privately, and one is a list of individuals or organizations that offer tutoring and academic/test-prep services. Sanderson does not check the background nor credentials of individual tutors or organizations. Please be sure to research your options thoroughly.
Wake County policy strictly prohibits Sanderson teachers from tutoring Sanderson students for a fee.
PEP (Personal Education Plan)
Eighth grade students who score a level 1 or 2 on their reading and/or math EOG tests transition to high school with a PEP, or Personalized Education Plan. A PEP is designed to help students experience a successful transition to ninth grade. This program is coordinated by Dr. Paul S. Taperek.
SAT
My College Quickstart
This service is available for students who have taken the PSAT and have their score reports. Go to www.collegeboard.com/quickstart. Here you can see PSAT answers with explanations, get a personalized SAT study plan, and find lists of colleges, majors, and careers right for you. Code number from student's PSAT score report is required to access this site.
Collegeboard.com
The developer of the SAT, the College Board, has a web site where you can learn about the SAT and practice taking the test. Go to www.collegeboard.com , click on "Prepare for the SAT." Under "SAT Preparation Center" you can select the area on which you want to practice. The College Board also sells test preparation books and programs.
The College Foundation of North Carolina
CFNC offers free test prep for both the SAT and the ACT. Visit www.cfnc.org and click the "Student Planner" tab at the top, then "College Test Prep." If you don't already have a CFNC account, you will need to make one in order to participate. All services through CFNC are free and making an account will only take a few minutes.
Free online SAT, ACT & GRE test prep- www.Number2.com
Number2.com offers students access to comprehensive free online test preparation courses for the SAT, ACT, and GRE. How do we do it? Number2.com earns revenue from sponsorships and licensing. Benefits of Number2.com include: adjusting the tutorial to your skill level, personal progress reports, the opportunity to sign someone up as a coach or helper, and it's completely free.
NOTE: Number2.com may take some time loading.
Free SAT Test prep materials- Powerscore.com
Power Score Test Preparation offers students free SAT Test prep materials. Sections on: SAT Vocabulary Flashcards, Sentence Improvement Practice, Practice Essays, Reading Comprehension Practice, Critical Reasoning Puzzles, Vocabulary Quizzes, Math Practice and Suggested SAT Reading List are provided. Please note that other services through this web site that are not free of charge. Sanderson High School does not endorse or recommend any company providing services to you for a fee.
The North Carolina Virtual Public School:
Offers an SAT Prep Course for 1 credit. It has also offered non-credit SAT prep courses in the past. Check the web site, www.ncvps.org, to determine whether these courses are suitable for you. Availability is subject to change. Interested students should make an appointment with their school counselor to inquire about eligibility.
Additional resources:
There are a number of companies or organizations that offer SAT and ACT prep courses. We have brochures from some of them in the Student Services Office/Career Center. Sanderson High School does not endorse or recommend any company providing services to you for a fee.
This service is available for students who have taken the PSAT and have their score reports. Go to www.collegeboard.com/quickstart. Here you can see PSAT answers with explanations, get a personalized SAT study plan, and find lists of colleges, majors, and careers right for you. Code number from student's PSAT score report is required to access this site.
Collegeboard.com
The developer of the SAT, the College Board, has a web site where you can learn about the SAT and practice taking the test. Go to www.collegeboard.com , click on "Prepare for the SAT." Under "SAT Preparation Center" you can select the area on which you want to practice. The College Board also sells test preparation books and programs.
The College Foundation of North Carolina
CFNC offers free test prep for both the SAT and the ACT. Visit www.cfnc.org and click the "Student Planner" tab at the top, then "College Test Prep." If you don't already have a CFNC account, you will need to make one in order to participate. All services through CFNC are free and making an account will only take a few minutes.
Free online SAT, ACT & GRE test prep- www.Number2.com
Number2.com offers students access to comprehensive free online test preparation courses for the SAT, ACT, and GRE. How do we do it? Number2.com earns revenue from sponsorships and licensing. Benefits of Number2.com include: adjusting the tutorial to your skill level, personal progress reports, the opportunity to sign someone up as a coach or helper, and it's completely free.
NOTE: Number2.com may take some time loading.
Free SAT Test prep materials- Powerscore.com
Power Score Test Preparation offers students free SAT Test prep materials. Sections on: SAT Vocabulary Flashcards, Sentence Improvement Practice, Practice Essays, Reading Comprehension Practice, Critical Reasoning Puzzles, Vocabulary Quizzes, Math Practice and Suggested SAT Reading List are provided. Please note that other services through this web site that are not free of charge. Sanderson High School does not endorse or recommend any company providing services to you for a fee.
The North Carolina Virtual Public School:
Offers an SAT Prep Course for 1 credit. It has also offered non-credit SAT prep courses in the past. Check the web site, www.ncvps.org, to determine whether these courses are suitable for you. Availability is subject to change. Interested students should make an appointment with their school counselor to inquire about eligibility.
Additional resources:
There are a number of companies or organizations that offer SAT and ACT prep courses. We have brochures from some of them in the Student Services Office/Career Center. Sanderson High School does not endorse or recommend any company providing services to you for a fee.
ACT
ACT.org
The ACT Assessment is developed by ACT, Inc. You can go to their web site, www.actstudent.org, to learn more about the ACT. The site has information about the test and some practice items.
The College Foundation of North Carolina
CFNC offers free test prep for both the SAT and the ACT. Visit www.cfnc.org and click the "Student Planner" tab at the top, then "College Test Prep." If you don't already have a CFNC account, you will need to make one in order to participate. All services through CFNC are free and making an account will only take a few minutes.
Free online SAT, ACT & GRE test prep- Number2.com
Number2.com offers students access to comprehensive free online test preparation courses for the SAT, ACT, and GRE. How do we do it? Number2.com earns revenue from sponsorships and licensing. Benefits of Number2.com include: adjusting the tutorial to your skill level, personal progress reports, the opportunity to sign someone up as a coach or helper, and it's completely free.
Additional resources:
There are a number of companies or organizations that offer SAT and ACT prep courses. We have brochures from some of them in the Student Services Office/Career Center.
Sanderson High School does not endorse or recommend any company providing services to you for a fee
The ACT Assessment is developed by ACT, Inc. You can go to their web site, www.actstudent.org, to learn more about the ACT. The site has information about the test and some practice items.
The College Foundation of North Carolina
CFNC offers free test prep for both the SAT and the ACT. Visit www.cfnc.org and click the "Student Planner" tab at the top, then "College Test Prep." If you don't already have a CFNC account, you will need to make one in order to participate. All services through CFNC are free and making an account will only take a few minutes.
Free online SAT, ACT & GRE test prep- Number2.com
Number2.com offers students access to comprehensive free online test preparation courses for the SAT, ACT, and GRE. How do we do it? Number2.com earns revenue from sponsorships and licensing. Benefits of Number2.com include: adjusting the tutorial to your skill level, personal progress reports, the opportunity to sign someone up as a coach or helper, and it's completely free.
Additional resources:
There are a number of companies or organizations that offer SAT and ACT prep courses. We have brochures from some of them in the Student Services Office/Career Center.
Sanderson High School does not endorse or recommend any company providing services to you for a fee
General Support for Academics & Study Skills
Know How 2 Go- www.knowhow2go.org
College.gov- www.college.gov
College.gov is being built by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with students. This site is intended to be the go-to source for information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education (such as 2- or 4-year colleges and universities, as well as vocational or career schools).
Most importantly, college.gov is intended to provide inspiration and hope to all students, and encourage them to consider and pursue a postsecondary education.
How to study- www.how-to-study.com
Study Guides and Strategies-www.studygs.net
Math Study tips from Actual Students (but it really applies for all classes)- www.etsu.edu/devstudy/MathStudy
Study skills for college- www.bmb.psu.edu/courses/psu16/troyan/studyskills/general
College.gov- www.college.gov
College.gov is being built by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with students. This site is intended to be the go-to source for information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education (such as 2- or 4-year colleges and universities, as well as vocational or career schools).
Most importantly, college.gov is intended to provide inspiration and hope to all students, and encourage them to consider and pursue a postsecondary education.
How to study- www.how-to-study.com
Study Guides and Strategies-www.studygs.net
Math Study tips from Actual Students (but it really applies for all classes)- www.etsu.edu/devstudy/MathStudy
Study skills for college- www.bmb.psu.edu/courses/psu16/troyan/studyskills/general
