Building the skills successful students need!

Students are under a lot of pressure in their day to day lives and we want to do everything we can  to help. Our Student Development Center was developed for exactly this reason - to help students in every way we can. Currently, we offer both SAT and HSPT prep, as well as academic enrichment courses like Study & Organizational Skills. Our goal is to continue to provide high-quality academic opportunities throughout the year and to aid in building skills that all successful students need.

To learn more about our current Student Development Center offerings, click on the tabs above. 

For more information or to register for a course over the phone, please contact:

Stephanie Scalzo
732-739-0800 ext. 258
scalzo@sjvhs.com

SAT Prep Course

The SAT, the standardized test for college admissions, is the most important test that students will encounter during their high school career. The SAT connects students to scholarships, merit-based aide and more. This course is geared towards preparing students for the SAT by focusing them on math problem-solving skills, critical reading skills, and writing skills in actual exam settings with concentrated skill drills.

TYPICAL FALL/WINTER SCHEDULE: Mondays & Wednesdays for 7 weeks
Afternoon Session: 3-5pm or Evening Session: 6-8pm

**the next round of sat prep will take place over the summer and will focus on accomodating the schedule of fall athletes!

**FALL SAT PREP WILL BEGIN APPROXIMATELY THE 3RD WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 2012

High School Placement Test Prep Course

This course is geared toward preparing students for the High School Placement Test, the standardized test used to assist with admissions and curriculum placement in high school. Students will focus on the five sections that are tested on the HSPT: verbal skills, quantitative skills, reading, mathematics, and  language, and will be able to implement various techniques learned in the course to ensure successful results on the test.

2012 HSPT PREP COURSE DATES TBD

Study & Organizational Skills - FINALS PREP

(grades 8 - 12)

Excellent study & organizational skills are what set a good student apart from an exceptional one. In this class, students will be given a serious set of skills that they will be able to use throughout their middle school career, high school career and beyond. Areas of emphasis include note-taking, organizing materials, staying on top of assignments, and studying tricks/techniques. This class can transform your student's habits and set them up for success in and out of the classroom.

*This round of Study & Org. Skills will greatly focus on preparing students for final exams!*

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!