About

BHS PEER TUTORING PROGRAM
2017-2018

Who are the Peer Tutors?

Peer tutors are students who have volunteered to help students who may be struggling in a particular subject. They have been assigned to tutor specific subject areas based on their personal performance as well as a teacher endorsement in that subject area. While peer tutoring is not intended to take the place of getting help directly from the subject teacher or from a professional tutor, many students find it helpful to meet with someone their own age who has been through a similar class recently and who is not directly evaluating them.

Who should consider making arrangements to see a Peer Tutor?

It is always most beneficial to seek out help at the first sign of difficulty and sometimes even meeting with a tutor once or twice can make a big difference. Even “A” students may find it helpful to see a Peer Tutor from time to time. However, especially if a student is at risk of earning a D or an F in a class, it recommended that they give regular meetings with a Peer Tutor a try. Students may seek out a tutor on their own or teachers and counselors may recommend that a student consider arranging a Peer Tutor. Students should continue to see their classroom teacher for help in addition to meeting with a Peer Tutor.

How do you sign up to be assigned a Peer Tutor?

Fill out the online request form under the “Request” section of this website. Depending on the demand for the subject, you may be assigned a one-on-one tutor or you may be referred to a Peer Tutoring group. In many cases, we can make arrangements so that you can meet your tutor within a week after signing up.  If we are not able to find a tutor for you within two weeks, we will let you know so that you can seek out other sources of help.

How do you sign up to be a Peer Tutor?

Pick up an application in Guidance and return your completed application to Mrs. Leary. Students are expected to have at least a B average and a teacher endorsement to be Peer Tutor in a particular subject area and are expected to be available at least one day a week after school.