Private, In-Home Tutoring in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Tuscaloosa Magnet School – Elementary School is located on 315 McFarland Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404, Tuscaloosa Magnet School – Elementary School covers grades PreK-5 and can be contacted at 205-759-3655. Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary (TMSE) has a strong academic program. The school has been recognized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. In 2014, the school was also named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The curriculum taught by teachers at TMSE emphasized project based learning, and as well, students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular clubs and activities. In addition to receiving instruction in subjects such as English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science, students also take classes in arts and physical education. Students in all grades at TMSE attend Spanish class twice a week, where they learn to read, write and speak the language. One of the major objectives of the IB curriculum is to enable students to have an international and community perspective. At TMSE, students participate in community driven projects and work in their communities to help solve problems. To learn more about the subjects SchoolTutoring Academy offers tutoring in, please contact us.

Verner Elementary School is located on 2701 Northridge Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406, Verner Elementary School covers grades PreK-5 and can be contacted at 205-759-3667. The first Verner Elementary School was built in 1877. Since then, the school has been rebuilt and now includes modern technology and classroom feature. Staff at the school are committed to student achievement and the fulfillment of the physical, social, academic and emotional needs of students. In Math and Science, students are challenged with hands-on activities that challenge them and makes them ask questions about what they are learning. Students also participate in project based learning projects involving problem solving. Through this, students are able to make connections between real-world problems, and the content they are learning in class. Technology is also utilized by the school to help with learning. Students are provided with a Chromebook or tablet, and every class in the school has a SMARTboard. In English Language Arts, students focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening. At each grade level, students read different kinds of texts, including fiction, non-fiction, poems and media texts. They then analyze these texts and examine the theme, the author’s message, and main idea. In writing, students focus on writing their own opinions and supporting them with evidence from the text. For more information on the Science, Mathematics, and English Language Arts tutoring for Primary Grades SchoolTutoring Academy offers, please contact us.

Northridge High School is located on 2901 Northridge Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406, Northridge High School covers grades 9-12 and can be contacted at 205-759-3590. Northridge High School is one of the three schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District. The school was originally founded in 2003 and in the 2016-2017 school year, had an enrollment of 1016 students. The school has a strong academic program, offering joint enrollment programs with Shelton State Community College as well as the University of Alabama. Northridge High School is also the home to an Advanced Placement (AP) Program, offering the most AP Classes in the county. In addition to the strong academic program, students also have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of athletic teams, such as Football, Baseball and Soccer. The mission of the school is to help students reach their potential as confident, and self-directed life-long learners. In 2019, there were 4 National Merit Semi-Finalists, and 3 National Merit Finalists from North Ridge High School. The National Merit Scholarship is awarded to students on the basis of their SAT and PSAT scores. They also submit information about their participation in extracurricular activities, awards and leadership positions. For more information on the SAT and PSAT preparation tutoring offered by SchoolTutoring Academy, please contact us.

Educating Our Parents: Understanding the Tuscaloosa District Curriculum

Beginning in Kindergarten, ways to understand text is instilled in the students, as the children in the primary grades are exposed to works of literature. Continuing through grade 12, the students continue reading and being exposed to fiction and non-fiction works. The Language Arts curriculum contributes to a school-wide vision of literacy and communication which employs critical thinking. When a student is a critical, literate thinker in all subject areas and is able to understand and analyze informational texts, the success rate of learning increases tremendously.

With these core subjects in place, students have a base of strategies with which to approach other subjects. Learning is designed so that students are able to concentrate on a subject and master it over their school years. The curriculum lays out the orderly progression of skills and knowledge they are expected to learn.

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The city of Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County in the central west portion of Alabama. Historically, Tuscaloosa was originally called Tuskaloosa, from when it was incorporated in 1819, to until the early 20th century when it was changed to Tuscaloosa. The city is named after Tuskaloosa, who was the chief of a band of Muskogean-speaking people. From 1826 to 1846, Tuscaloosa was the capital of Alabama. Today, it is the center for industry, commerce, and healthcare in West Alabama. Nicknames for Tuscaloosa include the “Druid City”, due to the many water oaks planted in its downtown streets since the 1840s. The city gained the nickname “City of Champions” after the Alabama Crimson Tide Football team won the BCS Championship in their 2009, 2011 and 2012 seasons. In 2015 and 2017, the team also won the College Football Playoff.

Tuscaloosa has been awarded with several awards, including being named the “Most Liveable City in America”, one of America’s “100 Best Communities for Young People”, one of the “50 Best College Towns”, and among one of “Best Places to Launch a Small Business”.

In 2017, the population of Tuscaloosa was 100,287, making it the fifth most populated city in the state of Alabama. 18.6% of the population was under 18, 39.7% of the population was between 18-34, 20.2% was 35-54, 10.1% was 55-64 and 11.5% was over the age of 65. The median household income in the city was $40,542 in 2017.

Tuscaloosa Amphitheater

The Tuscaloosa Amphitheater is an outdoor venue that is used primarily for music performances. The amphitheater seats 7470 people, and is located close to the University of Alabama campus and downtown Tuscaloosa. It is the largest outdoor theater in West Alabama and was originally built in 2009-2011 at a cost of $14.9 million. Tuscaloosa Amphitheater has been voted by Alabama Magazine as the No.1 Amphitheater in the state for the 2018 “Best of Bama” Awards. Additionally, the open-air theater is connected to the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk, and there is additional space for community gatherings and the use of park benches, picnic areas, and 3 miles of trails, and an interactive fountain.

Paul W. Bryant Museum

The Paul W. Bryant Museum located on the University of Alabama Campus, Tuscaloosa, and is dedicated to showcasing the history of Alabama Football, emphasizing the legendary coach, “Bear” Bryant. In his 25 years as the University of Alabama’s head coach, Coach Bryant helped lead the team to six national championships, and thirteen conference championships. Some of the exhibits in the museum are a Waterford Crystal Houndstooth commemorating Coach Bryant’s Headwear. Another highlight of the museum’s collection is the Daniel Moore Painting used to create the 32-cent U.S. Postage Stamp celebrating the life of Coach Bryant. Also contained in the museum is a research room with recordings of all of the team’s games that can be viewed and studied.

Tuscaloosa Riverwalk

The Tuscaloosa Riverwalk contains 4.2 miles of paths lined with woods along the Southern Bank of the Black Warrior River. The Riverwalk is popular with people wishing to enjoy the outdoors. The trail goes through trees, over water, and across wooden-bridges, making it perfect for runners and bikers. The full trail goes from the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater to the East side of Manderson Landing. In addition to the trails, dotted along the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk are also benches, gazebos, and trees ready for hammocks. There is also a playground located near the public library and a splash pad at the Bama Bell.

Interesting Facts

• The sister cities to Tuscaloosa include Narashino in Japan, Schorndorf in Germany, and Sunyani-Techiman in Ghana.
• Some of the annual events held in the city include the Wendorf Festiva, Sakura Festival, and Kentuck Festival of the Arts.
• The World Basketball Association team in Tuscaloosa is called the Druid City Dragons.
• In 2008, the city hosted the USA Olympic Triathlon Trial for the Beijing Games.
• The city is also known for being the home of the University of Alabama. It has been located in the city since 1831.