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Why
should I franchise a Grade A Learning Center?
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 a child’s strength, rather
than his or her weakness. We utilize a child’s existing knowledge
to introduce new material. Unlike the traditional classroom setting,
GALC limits each tutorial session to a maximum of two students. This
approach enables a child to meet targeted objectives through a ratio
not greater than two-to-one. Personalized programs are tailored to provide
maximum results in minimal time. Academic subjects are 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 each child’s need. We are confident that our programs not
only promote success, but feelings of self-worth and motivation as well.
4. 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 a 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.
5. What are the objectives of GALC?
GALC’s objectives are dependent on the program chosen. Objectives
are described in detail in the GALC Manual.
6. Do children need tutoring because they’re not paying
attention in school?
Despite whether or not a child is paying attention in school, the overwhelming
number of daily academic tasks does not allow a 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.
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 a child.
8.
What impact will GALC have on a 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.
9. 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, a child will build a personalized portfolio that
will ensure academic success.
10. A GALC franchise must be very expensive.
On the contrary, GALC is not only the most effective tutorial center
available for franchise, but also the least expensive. We invite our
potential Franchisees to compare start up costs to verify that a GALC
franchise is extremely more cost effective than competitors.
Why
should I franchise a Grade A Learning Academy?
Frequently
Asked Questions
1.
What is the mission of GALA?
The mission of GALA is to surpass the targeted Kindergarten grade level
and master skills necessary for higher level achievement.
2.
What makes GALA’s approach superior to other child care or pre-school
programs?
GALA facilitates the strongest, most innovative educational program
available at the pre-school level. GALA’s distinctive Montessori
style program provides children the ability to experience success at
a very early age. GALA utilizes a Montessori style learning approach
and offers a diverse learning environment. We encourage self-fulfillment
activities through learning centers and individual portfolios. Upon
completion of our Montessori style readiness program, our children will
have built a portfolio which supports Kindergarten goals and objectives.
3. What distinguishes GALA from other child care or pre-school
programs?
The problem with most child care or pre-school programs today is that
these centers often do not maximize its qualifications beyond a day
care facility. GALA recognizes the need for academic preparation throughout
a child’s primary years. Unlike most child care or pre-school
facilities, GALA utilizes an extensive academic curriculum facilitated
by a Montessori style approach.
4.
What is internal monitoring and internet viewing?
GALA maintains an internal monitor in the reception area so that parents
may observe their child enter his/her classroom each morning and his/her
involvement in the classroom prior to departure. Internet viewing offers
parents, grandparents, and other authorized persons a real time, streaming
image of the classroom via the internet. Please refer to our registration
information packet for a full explanation of our internal monitoring
and internet viewing system.
5.
What are the objectives of GALA?
Please
refer to our registration information packet for a full explanation
and detailed list of GALA’s academic readiness goals and objectives.
6. What academic instruction can I expect GALA students to receive?
You can
expect our children to receive daily Montessori style academic instruction
in the areas of Literacy, Phonics, Reading, Language, Grammar, Writing,
Mathematics, Social Science, Technology, Motor Skill Development, Physical
Education, Art Education, Music Education, and computer laboratory programs
for Reading, Phonics, and Mathematics. Please refer to GALA’s
daily schedule for subject activities and corresponding times.
7.
What impact can I expect GALA to have on a child?
GALA’s
impact can be measured by a child’s confidence to work at higher
learning levels, strong academic grades, and heightened standardized
test scores. Graduates from our program will achieve success not only
at the Kindergarten level, but for years to come. In addition, we are
confident that our program increases attitudes, self-esteem, behavior,
and social skills.
8. Are pre-schoolers too young to build an academic portfolio?
Absolutely not. Portfolios are an accurate measurement
of academic growth and development. GALA will maintain a portfolio for
each child emphasizing skills in Phonics, Mathematics, Writing, and
creative techniques. Each child’s portfolio will include documentation
of specific skills through recorded observations, instructional work
samples, and curriculum assessment tools.
9.
What is the Montessori approach and why does GALA feel this approach
is best?
Please refer to our registration information packet
for an extensive and detailed explanation of the Montessori approach.
10.
A GALA franchise must be very expensive.
The concept of GALA is new. There are no competing franchises.
If you wish to compare start up costs to a similar industry, day care
franchises range from 300K to over 1 million. You can own your own GALA
for less than 160K. There are no private pre-schools that offer our
curriculum, our technology, our concept, our flexibility or our effectiveness.
