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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does needing to study equal needing a tutor?[/quote]

I wonder this too. My kid has to study finally, and is starting to figure out what that means (like actually taking notes), but I can't figure out what a tutor would even do.[/quote]

I'm the PP who suggested the OP reach out to the school's learning specialist. I would agree that if it's simply a case of the student not working hard enough or studying then a tutor won't do much (other than an executive functioning tutor to help with study skills). However, if the curriculum is new to the student (coming from a different school) and/or the student simply has trouble with a few areas then a tutor can help solidify understanding and possibly articulate it in a better manner. Tutoring isn't for kids who won't work hard, but for those who simply need a little extra help. I would also suggest that if you need a tutor the entire time in a subject then there might be a problem. My son (in a different private) had a math tutor for a few months when he 1st entered the advanced math class, but then he got the hang of it and we stopped the tutor. He has continued through the advanced track through high school, but if he hadn't we would have considered changing him to the regular track without question.

Good luck to the OP[/quote]

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