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LAHS Tutorial Center

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Our mission is to provide the highest quality free tutoring, driven by an equity lens, aimed at supporting the success of LAHS students, staff, and community.

 

How can we help?

Please visit us at the Tutorial Center! This space is for you! You are welcome to visit us if you would like to work with a tutor, need a space to study or complete assignments, and if you just need a space to hang out. You are always welcome here. Tutors can help you prepare for upcoming exams, brainstorm + strategize studying techniques, discuss + break down course concepts & problem sets, organization support and much more!
 
 

Tutoring Programs

  • Drop in for Tutoring! View our subject schedule. Tutors are available to help you throughout the school day, ACT, and after school!
  • Tutoring by appointment - Request an appointment to meet with a tutor or email the Tutorial Center Coordinator Ms. Paredes at  esmeralda.paredes@mvla.net
  • Remote tutoring! Contact Ms. Paredes for more details
  • Tutoring during ACT! Sign up via Teachmore (there are tutors in classrooms and the Tutorial Center)
  • If you need support after school hours or on the weekends, contact Esmeralda Paredes via email at esmeralda.paredes@mvla.net to learn about more options
 

Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
*Closed the last 30 minutes of 4th and 5th period
 

Where to find us

The Tutorial Center is across from the Library, next to the temporary attendance office
 
The video below demonstrates how to get to the Tutorial Center on campus. This video was created by one of our Peer Tutors,  Anisha Keshavdas.

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Nuestra misión es proporcionar tutoría gratuita de la más alta calidad, impulsada por una lente de equidad, destinada a apoyar el éxito de los estudiantes, el personal, y la comunidad de LAHS.

¿Cómo podemos ayudarle?

  • ¡Visítenos en el Centro de Tutoriales! ¡Este espacio es para usted!
  • ¡Puede venir al Centro de Tutoriales para trabajar con un tutor! Vea nuestro calendario
    de cursos
  • Contacte a Esmeralda Paredes por Correo Electrónico: esmeralda.paredes@mvla.net
    para hacer una cita con un tutor
  • Regístrese a través de Teachmore para la extensión del Centro de Tutoriales durante
    ACT
  • Si necesita apoyo después del horario escolar o los fines de semana, comuníquese con Esmeralda Paredes por Correo Electrónico: esmeralda.paredes@mvla.net para conocer másopciones.
 

¿En dónde estamos localizados?

A un lado de la Biblioteca, junto a la Oficina de Asistencia temporal
 

How to Prepare for a Tutoring Session

  • Bring all necessary course materials. For example: computer, books, notes, assignments, rubrics, syllabi etc.
  • If there are specific questions that you need assistance with, please bring them with you
  • Arrive on time to meet with your tutor
  • Ensure that you sign-in to the Tutorial Center upon arrival (there is a Chromebook at the entrance and QR Codes on the tables)
 
 
Online Tutoring Resources

Online Tutoring Resources

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Tutor.com
 
Tutor.com is a free resource available to all students at Los Altos High School. Students can get individualized help from a live tutor online. Instructions on how to access this resource can be found by clicking here.
 
Brainfuse
 
Brainfuse HelpNow, is a live, online tutoring service for students from Kindergarten to 12th grade that also provides writing analysis, skill-building resources and collaboration tools. Completely FREE for students.

Provided through the California State Library, HelpNow helps tutors and students communicate in real time, enables writing assignments to be expertly evaluated any time of day and offers a broad selection of practice tests for all levels in a number of subjects.  

It can be found on the Children & Teen Learning Resources page, the Career & Skill-Building page and also at MountainView.gov/BrainfuseHelpNow. A Library card is not required to access the resource.
 
Organization Resources
 
Peer Tutors at Los Altos High School have contributed resources that they find helpful to stay organized. We hope that you utilize and find these resources helpful. View Resources

Español

Tutor.com
 
Tutor.com es un recurso gratuito que es disponible para todos los estudiantes de la Escuela Secundaria Los Altos. Los estudiantes pueden obtener ayuda individualizada de un tutor en vivo en línea. Las instrucciones sobre cómo acceder a este recurso se pueden encontrar haciendo clic aquí.
 
 
Brainfuse
 
Brainfuse HelpNow es un servicio de tutoría en línea en vivo para estudiantes desde el jardín de infantes hasta el grado 12 que también proporciona análisis de escritura, recursos para el desarrollo de habilidades y herramientas de colaboración. Es completamente GRATIS para estudiantes.

Proporcionado a través de la Biblioteca del Estado de California, HelpNow ayuda a los tutores y estudiantes a comunicarse en tiempo real, permite que las tareas de escritura sean evaluadas por expertos en cualquier momento del día y ofrece una amplia selección de pruebas de práctica para todos los niveles en una serie de materias.

Se puede encontrar en la página de Recursos de aprendizaje para niños y adolescentes, la página de Desarrollo de habilidades y carreras y también en MountainView.gov/BrainfuseHelpNow. No se requiere una tarjeta de biblioteca para acceder al recurso.
 
 
Organization Resources
 
Los compañeros tutores de Los Altos High School compartieron recursos que encuentran útiles para mantenerse organizados. Esperamos que utilice y encuentre útiles estos recursos. Ver recursos
We need you! Become a tutor and help our students

We need you! Become a tutor and help our students

Peer Tutors (Volunteer or For Credit)

Hello Los Altos High School Students! We need you! We are searching for additional Peer Tutors for the 2023-2024 school year in all subject areas. This is a great opportunity to get involved in your community and help students! It is also a great opportunity to learn new skills, receive credit or volunteer hours, and gain experience for your resume!
 
If you are interested in getting involved as a Peer Tutor or have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Paredes via email at esmeralda.paredes@mvla.net You can also visit her in the Tutorial Center. We hope to hear from you soon!
 
 

Adult Volunteers

We are in need of additional volunteers at Los Altos High School! If you are a community member, college student, or parent and want to get involved, reach out to Esmeralda Paredes at esmeralda.paredes@mvla.net. Volunteering can be in-person and online!