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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the mission of GALC?

The mission of GALC is to reach and surpass a targeted grade level and master skills necessary for higher level achievement.

2. What makes GALC’s approach superior to other tutorial centers?

GALC’s approach is to target your child’s strength, rather than his or her weakness. We utilize your child’s existing knowledge to introduce new material. Personalized programs are tailored to provide maximum results in minimal time. Academic subjects may be merged to promote writing, comprehension, and problem solving skills simultaneously. Our approach provides a personalized solution to a potentially intimidating academic career. Every child has the ability to succeed and GALC is designed for success.

3. What distinguishes GALC from other tutorial centers?

Many competitive tutorial services often follow a pre-determined program based on chronological pages in a textbook and/or age. GALC frowns upon pre-determined grade level material. The concept of receiving maximum results in minimal time requires us to build individual programs to meet your child’s need(s). We are confident that our programs not only promote success, but feelings of self-worth and motivation as well.

4. Does my child need tutoring because he/she is not paying attention in school?

Despite whether or not your child is paying attention in school, the overwhelming number of daily academic tasks does not allow your child to receive individual instruction. The problem with today’s Departments of Education is quite simple. Classrooms over overcrowded. Teachers are overworked. There are simply not enough hours in the academic day to complete the mandated curriculum with additional instruction of test-taking skills, writing skills, and higher thinking skill fundamentals. GALC offers these skills accompanied by personalized attention and positive reinforcement. We understand that each child’s learning technique varies. Our personalized programs give students the boost they need. We make school easier by initially introducing new material and allowing the classroom to be the reinforcer of a skill already introduced, practiced, and mastered.

5. How will you know what my child is doing or how my child is doing in school?

We believe that parent/teacher/tutor correspondence is paramount. Once approved by both you and your child’s teacher(s), our Tutorial Director makes weekly contact via email. We’re advised on current and upcoming curriculum concepts and can plan your child’s next tutorial session accordingly.

6. What are the objectives of GALC?

Please refer to your registration information packet for a complete list of GALC’s academic objectives.

7. What programs and services does GALC offer?

GALC is proud to have built a reputation for superior programs and excelling results. We offer numerous academic programs, each individually personalized to meet the specific needs of your child. Please refer to your registration information packet for a complete list of academic programs. Your Tutorial Director will compile the best selection of materials to perfectly match the academic needs of your child.

8. Does GALC offer home school services?

GALC offers home school programs based on local county school board curriculum requirements. Lesson plans, targeted objectives, and measured assessments are itemized and documented for school board conformity. Together with GALC, your child will build a personalized portfolio that will ensure academic success.

9. What other services does GALC offer?

GALC is an approved testing center for the SAT and the IOWA test, an essential tool for home school families. In addition, we are proud to be an approved supplemental provider of The No Child Left Behind Act and a member of the Gwinnett County Home School Resource list.

10. I heard The No Child Left Behind Act provides free tutoring. Is my child eligible?

The No Child Left Behind Act does indeed provide tutorial services to students attending approved schools. If your child attends an approved school and you have requested our Center as your supplemental provider, your tuition fees will be assumed by this Act.

11. What is the goal of GALC?

The goal of GALC is to surpass the classroom’s expectation and be the first to introduce new material to your child. We aim for the classroom to become the reinforcer of a concept or skill already introduced, practiced, and mastered at GALC. We are confident in our ability to alleviate today's academic pressures and provide successful experiences. Today's Departments of Education demand success and together, we will help children succeed.

12. What impact can I expect GALC to have on my child?

The impact of GALC may be tangibly measured by strong academic grades and heightened standardized test scores. The additional impact that GALC has extends beyond hopeful measures. In addition to improved grades, test scores, study skills, and academic instructional levels, we are confident that GALC programs increase attitudes, self-esteem, motivation, positive behavior, and social skills.

13. GALC must be very expensive.

On the contrary, GALC offers affordable monthly tutorial package plans. Families may choose the session of their choice. Families may choose the days of their choice. GALC takes great pride in making tutorial plans affordable for families.