We have some excellent school systems in our area and Mason consistently rates as one of the best so we are very fortunate to live in this district.
Even though our schools are great, sometimes students may need a little extra help. Hopefully this resource listing will help you during those times.
Support the Mason Schools Foundation - For more information visit www.masonohioschools.com
and then go to the "Our Community" link. The foundation helps support
needy families in the Mason schools as well as "fund activities,
programs and learning environments that promote academic, artistic and
athletic excellence". |
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Local Public School Systems
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Kings City Schools - Go Knights - www.kingslocal.k12.oh.us/. Kings Local School District, P.O. Box 910, 1797 King Avenue, Kings Mills, Ohio 45034 (513-398-8050).
Lakota Local Schools - Go Firebirds/Go Thunderhawks. www.lakotaonline.com. 5572 Princeton Road, Liberty Township, Ohio 45011-9726 (513-874-5505)
Lebanon City Schools - www.lebanon.k12.oh.us/. Board of Education Office - 700 Holbrook Avenue, Lebanon, Ohio 45036. (513-934-5770).
Loveland School System - Go Tigers - www.lovelandschools.org. Administrative Offices: 757 South Lebanon Rd., Loveland, Ohio 45140
(513-683-5600).
Mason City Schools - Go Comets - www.masonohioschools.com. Mason City School District, 211 N. East St., Mason, Ohio 45040 (513-398-0474).
- Kindergarten Registration Drive - Kindergarten Orientations - Wed., March 3, 6:30pm - Mason High School Auditorium. 6100 Mason Montgomery Road.
- Tues., March 23 - 9:30-11:30am or 1-3pm
- Thurs., March 25 - 9:30-11:30am or 1-3pm or 6-8:30pm
- Wed. March 31 - 6-8:30pm
Reading Support Programs
Embracing Early Reading - www.embracingearlyreading.com. This reading program was created & developed by two local teachers in Mason, Jennifer Davis and Kristina Hufnagel. "The Embracing Early Reading Suport System provides the reading instructions and experiences a child needs to become a strategic and independent reader." - Embracing Early Reading's website. If you have any interest in learning more about this program please contact embracingearlyreading@yahoo.com.
MasonMetu Discount - If you purchase Embracing Early Reading, you can get a 10% discount upon check-out by putting metu in the coupon or promotion code box. This discount is in addition to any current specials they are offering for the month. In September there are some great specials - 22% off an individual series or 42% off the entire series. See their website for more information.
Play-based Enrichment
Visit productiveparenting.com for easy daily activities that you can do with your child (best for baby to Kindergarten). Membership is FREE and you get some great play ideas. Most activities incorporate the use of basic household items so you don't have to go buy anything special.
Sandtray Center for Children - www.sandtraycenter.com
- This is a brand new facility that provides play-based enrichment
activities for social and cognitive development for ages 5-12 years.
It is a great concept - children interact in group settings, either
social groups or literature circles (book clubs) and then they get the
opportunity to get creative and make use of all the wonderful miniature
toys and objects they have to build scenes on their sandtrays. Due to
the small objects used, you must be developmentally over the age of 5
to participate. If you register for a group prior to July 19, you can
get their introductory rate of $10 per session. See their website for
more details.
Special Needs Support Schools
(also see Special Needs Programs for a listing
of special needs professionals and organizations )
Linden Grove School - lindengroveschool.org - 513-984-2215. Linden Grove School is for kids in K- 8 with disabilities who may struggle in the "traditional" school setting and they offer "specialized learning for the whole child".
Stepping Stones Center - steppingstonescenter.org - 513-831-4660
"The
mission of Stepping Stones Center is to increase independence, improve
lives and promote inclusion for children and adults with disabilities."
- from website. Provides resources and support for children and adults with
all disabilities. Also has residential and day programs, year round preschool and summer camps.
St. Rita School for the Deaf - srsdeaf.org - 513-771-7600
St.
Rita
School for the Deaf educates deaf and hard of hearing students via
Comprehensive Communication (lip-reading, sign language, assisted
listening devices, visual aids, & technology). Students and
teachers work together to see what method works best for the student
while promoting a positive and accepting classroom environment.
The Starfish Academy, for Exceptional Children LLC - www.thestarfishacademy.com.
This is a therapeutic learning center created to meet the unique needs
of children and families living with developmental disabilities. It is
the belief of The Starfish Academy that all children hold within them a
limitless potential for learning and we should do everything in our
power to help bring this potential into being. Our mission is to
tirelessly seek the keys to unlock the potential within each child and
to empower parents and guardians to advocate effectively for their
children throughout their lifespan.
Tutoring Services
Amity Tutoring & Testing Services - K-12 tutoring services in all areas and also in Spanish & French. Has prep readiness for ACT and SAT tests. 4615 Shepherd Road, Batavia, Ohio. 513-528-6725.
Care.com -This is a great resource to find local tutors in the Cincinnati area. You log onto their website, punch in your zip code and a listing of local tutors and their specialties appears. |
Club Z Tutoring - www.clubztutoring.com - 513-891-6000. Offering one-on-one tutoring in the comfort of your own home or tutoring sessions can be scheduled at school, libraries or community centers. Tutotring for all core subjects from K-adult is available and also offering ATC & SAT prep, foreign language tutoring and more.
Envision Learning Center - envisionlearningcenter.org - Mission: "Envision Learning Center is dedicated to providing enrichment and tutoring for children of all academic levels to ensure they meet and exceed daily academic standards in math, science, reading and writing." - from ELC website. Also see their "Power Saturday" program that helps students in grades 2-7 prepare for standardized & proficiency tests with emphasis on science and math. 1977 Section Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237. 513-772-5437.
Huntington Learning Center - www.huntingtonlearning.com. A national tutoring center that was "founded in 1977, Huntington Learning Center has served America’s students and families longer than any other tutoring provider. We help students ages 5 to 17 achieve remarkable improvements in their grades, test scores and self-esteem." - Huntington Learning Center's website.
Kumon Math & Reading Center - www.kumon.com. Kumon is another national tutoring group. They focus on mastering fundamental reading and math skills. According to their website, "Kumon fosters:
- A mastery of the basics of reading and math
- Improved concentration and study habits
- Increased self-discipline and self-confidence
- A proficiency in material at every level
- Performance to each student’s full potential
- A sense of accomplishment"
LEAP (Learning Enrichment and Assistance Program) - www.leaprogram.com. Located in Hope Church in Mason, Ohio. (513-754-2240) or (513-480-0300). LEAP has been serving kindergarten through college students in Mason and the surrounding areas since 1999. LEAP's educational assistance and enrichment helps students catch-up, keep-up or move ahead. All tutoring is individual and private with certified and experienced instructors. LEAP also offers ACT-SAT preparation with great results as well as our Efficient and Effective Study Habits program. LEAP is a personal and affordable option to national educational franchises as LEAP is locally owned and operated. Proud member of Cincinnati Business Connections.
Sylvan Learning Centers - http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/index.cfm Sylvan is a national chain of tutoring centers. "Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of tutoring and supplemental education services to students of all ages and skill levels. At Sylvan, our warm and caring tutors tailor individualized learning plans that build the skills, habits and attitudes students need to succeed in school and in life. Affordable tutoring instruction is available in math, reading, writing, study skills, homework help, test prep and more at more than 1,100 learning centers in the United States, Canada and abroad." - Sylvan Learning Centers website.
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