2225 Lakeside Drive
Bannockburn, IL 60015
Phone: 847- 234-0688
Fax: 847- 234-0687
 
Our Mission
Our mission is to develop skills and strategies that support successful learning in regular education language arts, social studies, science and related subjects.
What we do
Students participant in classes or individual sessions and focus on organizing their binders, lockers and assignments. Each teacher’s style and expectations, especially rubrics, are discussed. Students practice guided highlighting and annotations, outlining and summarizing key concepts, and extended response. Quizzes, tests and assignments are reviewed for competence and utilization of strategies.
Our Staff
The FOCUS Program is supported by certified teachers with backgrounds in supporting students in the areas of language arts, organizational skills and the utilization of
successful strategies.Our highly motivated staff encourages students to enjoy learning in a fun and productive environment.
 
Who Can Participate
Youth in grades 3-12 and their parents are welcome to drop by, see the center and complete a schedule request form. Classes are generally held between the hours of 4-8 p.m. and on Saturdays.

All students that need an extra boost with guidance from experienced professionals are encouraged to participate.

Classes are offered in 3 sections:
1) 3rd-5th graders
2) 6th-8th graders
3) high schoolers
Classes
Writing Class
• With this class, it is our hope to create confident, organized and thoughtful writers. The class will go through the steps of the writing process; including brainstorming, organizing, drafting and editing. The children will also learn tips that will help the, conquer any difficult writing assignment. It is also important to us that the students have time to discuss writing assignments they have from their teachers.

Organizational Skills Class
• Here, students will learn the importance of staying organized at school and at home with doing work. It is important for all students to find the process that works best for him/her. With our help your child will find a method for organizing his/her desk, locker, backpack, notebook and notes. This class will also focus on time management and prioritization of work.