Our Programs
Saturday School’s core program provides learning support and academic tutoring for Grade K-12
Other programs are designed to enhance student confidence and success – and to provide support for families
GRADES 1-12
Our signature program offered at 8 in-person centers and 1 virtual center in Montgomery County.
GRADE K
Kindergarten tutoring offered at 3 in-person centers and 1 virtual center in Montgomery County.
SAT/ACT PREP
Very affordable SAT/ACT Test Prep classes at some of our Centers.
Pre-K Rising Stars
New Program! Contact the office at 301-287-8980
CODING
4 sessions of computer coding with a showcase of projects
ROBOTICS
Code virtual robot missions linked to real world concepts.
AP/IB Support
The Scope and Sequence from the College Board will be followed in preparation for the AP/IB May 2023 exams.
Crash Course 2 College
Get help with the complicated path to college entrance.
Adult Literacy (ESOL)
English to Speakers of Other Languages Literacy Courses
SCHOLARSHIPS
Our High Achievement Scholarship for high school seniors
ACES
Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success supports students Grade 11 and 12, then in college
Saturday School – Core Academic Support
OVERVIEW
Saturday School provides academic tutoring and instruction with certified teachers in a nurturing and supportive virtual environment. The program is aligned with the Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) curriculum. MCPS students Grades K through 12 may attend after registering for Saturday School for $85 per year ($40 for students who receive FARMS).
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Grades K through 8 focus on reading, language arts and math
- Grades 9 through 12 focus on core subjects (English and math); support for High School Assessment; SAT/ACT support
- College and career readiness is emphasized
Also Offering:
- Robotics
- Coding
- Crash Course to College
- SAT/ACT Prep
DATES
SATURDAYS – 8:30 – 11:00 AM
Opening Ceremony: September 24
Closing Ceremony: May 6
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10, 17; January 28; February 4, 11, 25;
March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 15, 22, 29
FEES
$85 for the academic year ($40 for students who receive FARMS).
Kindergarten Learning
OVERVIEW
Saturday School provides kindergarten students customized tutoring in reading and math concepts. The program helps build self-esteem and promotes a life-long love of learning.
Dates:
SATURDAYS – 8:30 – 11:00 AM
Opening Ceremony: September 24
Closing Ceremony: May 6
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10, 17; January 28; February 4, 11, 25;
March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 15, 22, 29
FEES:
$85 for the academic year ($40 for students who receive FARMS).
SAT/ACT Test Preparation
OVERVIEW
This year, Saturday School will offer SAT/ACT Test Preparation virtually.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Receive expert advice on test taking strategies
- Understand how the SAT/ACT are structured
- Learn how to best prepare to improve test scores
PREP DATES:
- Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (Prep for Oct. 22 ACT,
Dec. 3 SAT and Dec. 10 ACT) - Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, (Prep for Dec. 3 SAT and Dec. 10 ACT)
- Dec. 3, 10, 17, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, March 5 (Prep for Feb. 11 ACT and March 11 SAT)
- March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 22, 29
(Prep for April 15 ACT, May 6 SAT, June 3 SAT and June 10 ACT)
FEES:
Students only pay fee for our core Saturday School program ($85 per year, or $40 if eligible for FARMs).
Pre-K Rising Stars
OVERVIEW
This is a new offering from the Saturday School for preschoolers. For information and registration, please call us at 301-287-8980.
Coding
OVERVIEW
Intro to Coding is offered as a special 4-week session. Program times are 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Students learn the basics of coding using Code Combat. It is a coding program using python.
Students who took our Intro to Coding class before can register again to continue advancing their skills.
Four sessions are available for the 2022-2023 school year, and classes are available at 2 levels:
Elementary School – Grades 3-5
Middle School – Grades 6-8
DATES
Session 1: Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29-Closing
Session 2: Nov 12, 19; Dec 3, 10, 17-Closing
Session 3: Jan 28; Feb 4, 11, 25; Mar 11-Closing
Session 4: Mar 18, 25; April 15, 22, 29-Closing
FEES:
$150 per session
Robotics
OVERVIEW
This new class lets students have fun while learning to program their own virtual robots.
Teachers will guide students in learning how to code virtual robot missions that are linked to real world concepts.
The program is designed to run within the CoderZ online educational environment.
Students will:
- Sharpen their problem solving skills
- Learn basic and advanced robotic operations
- Arrange codes to send commands to virtual robots
DATES:
Session 1: Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29-Closing
Session 2: Nov 12, 19; Dec 3, 10, 17-Closing
Session 3: Jan 28; Feb 4, 11, 25; Mar 11-Closing
Session 4: Mar 18, 25; April 15, 22, 29-Closing
FEES:
$150 per session
AP/IB Support
OVERVIEW
Are you enrolled in MCPS Advanced Placement / International Baccalaureate courses? The Learning Academy Online offers support for Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) students enrolled in this curriculum. The Scope and Sequence from the College Board will be followed in preparation for the AP/IB May 2023 exams.
This program is only for MCPS students enrolled in an AP/IB class.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
AP Subjects
- Government
- Calculus AB/BC
- Language and Literature
- US History
- World Language
IB Subjects
- Extended Essay/TOK Support
- History (IA Support)
- Math (Analysis and Application (AI Support)
- Science (IA Support)
Dates:
SATURDAYS – 8:30 – 11:00 AM
Opening Ceremony: September 24
Closing Ceremony: May 6
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10, 17; January 28; February 4, 11, 25;
March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 15, 22, 29
FEES:
$85 for the academic year ($40 for students who receive FARMS).
Crash Course 2 College
OVERVIEW
Let the Learning Academy Online help you with the complicated path to college entrance. This support is offered on the dates below from 9:00 to 11:00 AM.
Students from any high school in the county may attend after registering.
Fall Semester – SENIORS ONLY
Topics Include:
- College Applications
- Scholarship Applications
- Essay Editing
- College & Scholarship Search
- Naviance Assistance
- Student Brag Sheet
- Teacher/Counselor Recommendations
- ACT/Sat Registration
- FAFSA Tips
Winter Semester – Grades 10 thru 12
Topics Include:
- College Search
- Scholarship Search
- Naviance
- Student Brag Sheet
- Financial Aid & Scholarship Presentations
- ACT/SAT Registration
DATES:
SATURDAYS – 8:30 – 11:00 AM
Opening Ceremony: September 24
Closing Ceremony: May 6
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10, 17; January 28; February 4, 11, 25;
March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 15, 22, 29
FEES:
$85 for the academic year ($40 for students who receive FARMS).
Adult Literacy
OVERVIEW
GBTLA offers two face-to-face Adult Literacy classes and one virtual (weeknight) class to parents of MCPS students.
The program gives parents the capacity to support their children’s success and navigate through the processes of the MCPS school system. The classes offer basic, intermediate, and advanced levels and focuses on listening skills, reading, comprehension, speaking and writing.
Parents of MCPS students from any school in the county may attend after registering.
DATES:
SATURDAYS – 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Opening Ceremony: September 24 (8:30 AM)
Closing Ceremony: May 6
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10, 17; January 28; February 4, 11, 25;
March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 15, 22, 29
FEES:
Free for MCPS residents. To register contact Nikki Morales – (301) 366-3725 nyurka_I_morales@mcpsmd.org
Center Locations – High Schools (HS):
Gaithersburg HS and Springbrook HS. Virtual (weeknight) option.
Scholarship
OVERVIEW
The George B. Thomas, Sr. High Achievement Scholarship rewards high school seniors who have been a part of our Saturday School program and the George B. Thomas Learning Academy. Students must have consistently attended Saturday School, or have served as a MCPS Student Volunteer in our program.
This is a competitive scholarship, and students must show academic achievement. The awards are based on criteria which is detailed in the yearly application guidelines.
IMPORTANT DATES
Applications are usually due in April.
Scholarship details for 2023 to be announced. See our application guidelines, here: Scholarship Guidelines
Click here for Scholarship Application: (2023 Application available in Spring)
Awards winners will be announced at the Closing Ceremonies of Saturday School.
ACES Program
OVERVIEW
- An academic support program for students in Grade 11-12 that continues into college.
- A free program for eligible and selected students.
- APPLY IN 10th GRADE
Academic Collegiate Excellence and Success (ACES) provides academic coaches and support to targeted high school students in Montgomery County (MCPS). Goal is to helps student complete an undergraduate degree at Montgomery College and the Universities at Shady Grove.
Targeted students are generally those underrepresented in college, or who would be first in their families to graduate from college.
Saturday School is a partner in this program, offering academic support at our Centers during the 11th and 12 Grades of high school.
DETAILS
ACES is a free program that starts in 11th grade and continues through 12th grade, then through college.
REGISTRATION
Please contact your ACES coach at the student’s school to register for ACES. You do not register through Saturday School.
