Gateway Science Academy Selects Varsity Tutors for Schools to Provide Students with Additional Learning Resources
April 19 2024 - 7:00AM
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Comprehensive Learning Platform Available to
Assist Each Student Whenever Needed
Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis (GSA) today announced a
partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools, a Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY)
company and the leading platform for live online tutoring, to
provide all GSA students with access to the Varsity Tutors for
Schools platform at no cost to GSA, students or families. The
comprehensive platform integrates interactive study tools,
collaborative workspaces, and dynamic learning resources,
including:
- 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring
- On-Demand Essay Review
- Live Enrichment Classes SAT and ACT Test Prep Classes
- Celebrity-Led StarCourse Classes
- Self Study Resources
- College & Career Readiness Resources
- Adaptive Assessments & Personalized Learning Plans
- Recorded Enrichment Classes
According to Dr. Brian Schick, Director of Teaching and Learning
for GSA, a member of the Concept School public charter school
network, “Access to Varsity Tutors allows our students, staff, and
families many resources and flexibility to get academic support
when needed. It also provides our school community with many other
resources for enrichment and individual interest. We see Varsity
Tutors having much potential to meet a variety of academic needs as
we implement the platform.”
Over 500 school districts across the country utilize the Varsity
Tutors for Schools platform to supplement classroom learning and to
effectively close learning gaps. When students need help with
homework or are struggling to solve a problem, they can immediately
chat with a tutor, 24/7, to get the help they need. Students can
take practice tests and follow personal lesson plans for guided
self-study. They can also sign up for expert-led live classes, and
learn subjects like Geometry, Middle School Math, Elementary School
Reading and more, alongside their peers.
“Varsity Tutors for Schools delivers a rich set of learning
options to deploy for all students,” said Anthony Salcito, Chief
Institutional Officer at Varsity Tutors for Schools. “Our
comprehensive platform access is available to all K-12 schools at
no cost, allowing them to budget for targeted intervention with
best-in-class high-dosage tutoring options, including flexible
implementation models that can put administrative staff, teachers,
or parents at the center of the high-dosage tutoring relationship,
depending on the needs of the district.”
GSA families can access the Varsity Tutors for School platform
by visiting the GSA website: gsastl.org. Students can access
Varsity Tutors through their Clever log in. The platform is
available immediately through June 2030.
About Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis Founded in
2012, Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis - High School is a
charter public school that serves roughly 400 students across
grades 9-12. Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis - High provides
its students with an innovative world class education, rich in
math, science and technology focused on preparing students to
become bold inquirers, problem solvers and ethical leaders,
skill-ready for post-secondary education to meet the challenges of
a competitive global workforce. Gateway Science Academy of St.
Louis is operated by Concept Schools. Concept Schools is a
not-for-profit charter management organization that manages high
quality charters in the Midwest. All Concept managed schools
implement the school design created by Concept in 1999. All Concept
managed schools are very successful and they build strong
reputations for being effective learning environments which change
the trajectory of students’ lives.
About Varsity Tutors for Schools Varsity Tutors, the
industry leading online tutoring platform trusted by millions of
families, launched Varsity Tutors for Schools, aimed at assisting
district leaders in delivering 1:1 tutoring and comprehensive
learning support. Varsity Tutors has a proven track record of
successful collaboration with over 500 K-12 schools and districts,
offering three implementation models: District Assigned, Parent
Assigned, and Teacher Assigned. Each implementation model includes
facilitating high-dosage, recurring, face-to-face tutoring in 1:1
or small group settings for any grade or subject, 24/7 on-demand
tutoring, essay reviewing, and dedicated support for college
admissions and test preparation. Learn more about how Varsity
Tutors provides tailored educational solutions and partners with
K-12 districts at
https://www.varsitytutors.com/school-solutions.
About Nerdy Inc. Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) is a leading platform
for live online learning, with a mission to transform the way
people learn through technology. The Company’s purpose-built
proprietary platform leverages technology, including AI, to connect
learners of all ages to experts, delivering superior value on both
sides of the network. Nerdy’s comprehensive learning destination
provides learning experiences across 3,000+ subjects and multiple
formats - including Learning Memberships, one-on-one instruction,
small group classes, large format group classes, coding, tutor
chat, essay review, and adaptive self-study. Nerdy’s flagship
business, Varsity Tutors, is one of the nation’s largest platforms
for live online tutoring and classes. Its solutions are available
directly to students and consumers, as well as through schools and
other institutions. Learn more about Nerdy at
https://www.nerdy.com.
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