Private, In-Home Tutoring in Aurora, Illinois

Freeman Elementary School is located on 153 South Randall Road, Aurora, IL 60506, Freeman Elementary School covers grades PreK-5 and can be contacted at 630-301-5002.  Joseph H. Freeman was the namesake for Freeman Elementary School. He was Superintendent of Aurora West School District 129 from 1879 to 1886. Like other students in Illinois, students at Freeman Elementary School are taught a curriculum that includes the Illinois Learning Standards (ILS) and common core standards. These standards are designed to help students be ready for college and/or a career. The standards in math are designed to help students gain a deep, conceptual understanding of core math content. For example, students in grade 2 mathematics focus on four areas: extending their understanding of base ten notation, working with addition and subtraction, understanding standard units of measurement, and describing and analyzing shapes. Students learn to make sense of problems, and persevere when solving them. They also learn how to use mathematics to model situations  For more information on the mathematics tutoring SchoolTutoring Academy offers, please contact us.

Jewel Middle School is located on 1501 Waterford Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542, Jewel Middle School covers grades 6-8 and can be contacted at 630-301-5010.  The mascot of Jewel Middle School is the jaguar. The school was named in honor of Gary D. Jewel, Superintendent of West Aurora Schools from 1979 to 1933. There are a wide variety of extra curricular clubs and activities offered for students of Jewel Middle School. These include Yearbook Club, band, choir, drama club, student council and more. Like other students in the state of Illinois, students at Jewel Middle School follow a curriculum that includes the Illinois Learning Standards and the Common Core Standards. These standards dictate the content students should learn at each grade level. For example, in grade 7 mathematics, students focus on understanding and applying proportional relationships, working with rational numbers and linear equations, solving with geometric shapes using scale drawings and 2D and 3D shapes, and using population samples to draw inferences. For more information on the mathematics tutoring we offer, please contact SchoolTutoring Academy.

West Aurora High School is located on 201 W New York St, Aurora, IL 60506, West Aurora High School covers grades 9-12 and can be contacted at 630-301-5600.  The mission of West Aurora High School is encourage each student to develop skills for lifelong learning, gain a sense of self worth, and develop a sense of global consciousness. West Aurora High School offers multiple Advanced Placement (AP) courses including AP Language and Comp, AP Calculus AB and BC, AP Government, AP US History, and more. The school also offers dual credit courses such as Intermediate Spanish I and II. AP courses give students the chance to earn college credit while in high school. These courses can be challenging, but can be a great opportunity for students to gain experience of what college learning can be like. After high school, many students make the decision to attend a post-secondary institution. During the preparation process for this, many students decide to take SAT or ACT tests to put on their college applications and for scholarships. For more information on the SAT and ACT test preparation tutoring SchoolTutoring Academy offers, please contact us.

Educating Our Parents: Understanding the Aurora District Curriculum

In West Aurora School District has a curriculum that is always in the process of changing based on the needs of the students and the requirements from the federal and state education groups. West Aurora follows the national Common Core Curriculum along with Standards
Evaluation and Development to develop curriculum at each grade level and content. They also use the popular Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to help students learn behavioral skills for school and the workplace.

Indian Prairie also follows the Common Core Curriculum as their main curriculum standards in the district. They also have a strong ELL curriculum that is designed to help students become proficient in speaking, listening, writing, and reading English and in students’ first language.

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Aurora, Illinois is an outer suburb of Chicago and is located about 42 miles west of the city. Aurora is located within Kane County, although its city limits also span across DuPage, Kendall and Will counties. The city’s nickname is the “City of Lights” as it became the first city in the United States to use electric lights for lighting all the cities’ lights in 1881. In the early 1900s, Aurora was the home to six different automobile companies. Today, the city’s economy is still influenced strongly by manufacturing, but has also since diversified to include business and tourism. The city is located on the edge of the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor

There’s much to see and do in Aurora. The city’s downtown includes many architectural landmarks and historic places. During 3 weekends in the Summer, the Downtown Alive Festival is held. The festival features live music and a variety of food booths. Another festival called Blues on the Fox is held on the Friday and Saturday of Father’s Day weekend. This festival features national blues artists and attracts roughly 8000-13000 people to the city.

In 2017, the population of Aurora was 200,965, making it the second most populated city in the state. 30.1% of the population was under 18, 24.3% of the population was between 18-34, 28.8% was 35-54, 8.9% was 55-64 and 7.9% was over the age of 65. The median household income in the city was $63,967 in 2017.

SciTech Hands On Museum

Home to over 200 interactive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) exhibits, SciTech Hands On Museum is a fun experience for the whole family. Every exhibit at the museum is like a miniature experiment, and there’s a scientific explanation for everything that’s happening. SciTech Hands On Museum was founded by Ernest Malamud, a physicist at Fermilab. His dream was for students and adults to be able to explore knowledge and discover concepts. Exhibits at the museum include a real life storm chasing truck, hot air balloon simulator, and a Kane County Cougars Radar Baseball throw, where visitors can measure the speed of their pitch!

Paramount Theatre

The Paramount Theatre is located in downtown Aurora and was originally built in 1931. The building was designed in the Art Deco style with Venetian Elements. In 1978, the building was restored and added to the national register of historical places in 1980. Since its opening, the theatre has hosted films, musicals, plays, concerts, comedy shows, and other acts. The theatre was named as one of the Top Ten Theatres in Chicago by the League of Chicago Theatres and today, still continues to provide entertainment for the community. In addition, the theatre also hosts free community events and offers the space for private rentals such as wedding receptions and corporate galas. Notable performers who have performed at the Paramount Theatre include The Beach Boys, Bernie Sanders, and Cyndi Lauper.

Blackberry Farm

The Aurora Blackberry Farm is a family friendly destination for people of all ages. There are live animals, amusement rides, and a living history museum. Blackberry Farm is dedicated to bringing Aurora’s history to life using demonstrations, exhibits, and extensive artifact collections. All attractions are included with daily admission, including unlimited train rides, a hay wagon, pedal tractors, paddle boats, carousel and ponies. In the winter, there’s also an ice skating rink. In the summer, Blackberry Farm hosts Family Fun Days with free admission for Illinois residents. The farm is also available for rentals like weddings, company picnics, birthday parties and family reunions.

Interesting Facts

• Located in downtown Aurora is a major Hindu temple, the Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple of Greater Chicago.
• The Aurora Regional Fire Museum displays vintage firefighting equipment and memorabilia related to the 1871 Chicago fire.
• The city of Aurora is the home to over 50 Sears Catalog homes.
• There are two hospitals in Aurora, Presence Mercy Medical Center, and Rush-Copley Medical Center in Fox Valley.
• Museums in Aurora include the Aurora Historical Society, Aurora Regional Fire Museum, The Aurora Public Arts Commission, Grand Army of the Republic Hall, Phillips Park Zoo, David L. Pierce Art and History Center, SciTech Interactive Science Museum, and the Schingoethe Museum of Native American culture.
• From 2000 to 2003, the U.S. Census Bureau ranked Aurora as the 34th fastest growing city in the United States.