Is your child ready for school?

These days children are expected to know and experience every aspect of the school experience before they ever step foot inside a classroom. There are many ways to prepare your child or Kindergarten, yet most parents will forget to teach their child at least one vital skill they are expected to know before they start Kindergarten. It is never too early to establish good study habits and organizational skills. Is your child prepared?

HBES provides custom assessments, learning kits, resources and lessons to prepare you and your child for Kindergarten.

Ages 3-5

K - 6

Across Minnesota, children in grades K-6 are learning general studies to establish well-rounded education. However, when economic times get tough, schools are forced to cut-back, leaving the students and their learning to suffer. That is where HBES can help!

Children learn fundamental skills in Kindergarten continuing through second grade. They then start to learn more advanced concepts in third and fourth grade. Also, in third grade, students are beginning the state testing processes and being taught the skills to help them score well on the tests. This is the most common year for students to start "falling off" the boat. Get help for your child before it is too late!

Literary Arts

Literary Arts is the study of written literature and can help us understand various cultures. It also encompasses creative writing skills. All of the skills under this banner are what are needed provide the necessary communication skills to succeed in any career and society.

Middle School Language Arts programs focus on expository, persuasive, narrative, and descriptive writing. They also focus on how to perform proper research, compare and contrast, and write formal letters. They are given the tools to edit works and use grammar appropriately. The reading focus is on creating outlines, compare and contrast elements of stories, and decoding and comprehending the meaning behind classic and modern literature.

Good reading and writing skills are not just a set of basic skills people are taught at school - they are an integral part of life!

Math

"Mathematics - the unshaken Foundation of Sciences, and the plentiful Fountain of Advantage to human affairs."
~Isaac Barrow

Students at the middle school level are expected to have mastered everything in their elementary years. Middle School mathematics introduce concepts such as absolute value, irrational numbers, algorithms, pre-algebra, geometry, exponents, calculating interest, ratios, and more. These skills establish the foundation for high school mathematics courses.

Homework Help

Students are given homework to practice the concepts they learned throughout the school day and to keep them sharp on vocabulary and reading skills. From major projects to the daily math and spelling sheets, HBES is here for you! We can help your child manage his/her homework, create good organizational skills and study habits.

Literary Arts

Literary Arts is the study of written literature and can help us understand various cultures. It also encompasses creative writing skills. All of the skills under this banner are what are needed provide the necessary communication skills to succeed in any career and society.

High School is a time of transition from childhood to adulthood - in social, emotional, and academic aspects of life. High School literary arts programs are no different. At this level, students are more capable of analyzing literature with more abstract themes and philosophical thinking. It is at this time that students develop how literature can affect and reflect history and culture. Students at this level focus on classic literature, adult prose, and poetry. Writing concepts in high school include everything taught in middle school, but at a higher level. They will also start to collect more of their own work to create autobiographies, resumes, and portfolios that could be used for college and/or career purposes.

Good reading and writing skills are not just a set of basic skills people are taught at school - they are an integral part of life!

Math

"Mathematics - the unshaken Foundation of Sciences, and the plentiful Fountain of Advantage to human affairs."
~Isaac Barrow

High School mathematics courses focus on mastery of the concepts introduced in middle school. Students in high school math courses learn about types of functions and how to evaluate them, sequencing, variations, and much more.

Algebra, Geometry and Calculus courses taken during high school are about the skills students acquire and learn to apply throughout life beyond school walls.

Homework Help

Students are given homework to practice the concepts they learned throughout the school day and to keep them sharp on vocabulary and reading skills. From major research papers to the algebra worksheets, HBES is here for you! We can help your child manage his/her homework, create good organizational skills and study habits that will help him/her prepare for college and life.

MCA

The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) are the state tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota's academic standards. These tests are requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Reading and mathematics tests are given in grades 3-8, 10 and 11. Science tests are given in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school, depending on when students complete classes in life sciences.

Visit http://www.pacer.org/mpc/mcatests.asp

NWEA/MAP

The MAP tests are computer-based tests that measure the academic growth of your child. As your child completes questions, the assessment adjusts the difficulty based on your child's response. The test continues to adjust until your child reaches difficulty. The result is the measurement of what your child has learned.

All MAP and MAP for Science assessments are aligned to state standards; national curriculum standards were used in creating the items for MAP for Primary Grades assessments.

Visit http://www.nwea.org/

ACT

The ACT is a College Entrance Exam given primarily in the Midwest regions.

There are five sections of the test: English, Reading, Math, Science and Writing. HBES can help your high schooler prepare for this test and give both of you the peace of mind and confidence that he/she will do her best!

Visit http://www.actstudent.org/

SAT

The SAT is the most widely used college entrance exam. It is rigorous and getting a good score is very dependent on how well you study for the exam. There are many SAT subjects offered, however, most universities require only math and reading. This is one exam that is never too early to prepare your child for. Don't delay - call HBES today!

Visit http://sat.collegeboard.org/home

Piano

Music is a creative outlet for people to express their thoughts, feelings and get their creative juices flowing! HBES offers beginning and intermediate piano lessons - with an emphasis on music theory.

Trumpet

Music is a creative outlet for people to express their thoughts, feelings and get their creative juices flowing! HBES offers beginning and intermediate trumpet lessons.

Flute

Music is a creative outlet for people to express their thoughts, feelings and get their creative juices flowing! HBES offers beginning and intermediate flute lessons.

Learning Enrichment

HBES offers personalized enrichment activities and to help your child master the concepts presented. These enrichment activities offer a much more in-depth look at the subject matter that are adaptable to your child's individual learning style.