SpiderSmart Programs
SpiderSmart offers a unique online curriculum aimed specifically at improving your child's reading and writing capabilities. Our programs are offered two convenient ways - SpiderPack Mini-Course and 3-Month Course.
There is also a $20 Introductory Offer for first time users. Though the courses are different, the way our program works remains the same.
Basically, for every book or short story chosen, students define vocabulary words, answer comprehension questions and write essays. All students receive one-on-one feedback and guidance from our amazing teachers. SpiderSmart students have 24 hr. online access to our program. At the end of each program, a detailed, in-depth progress report showing improvement made over the course of the program is sent to parents and students. To see how the program works using the real examples, visit our How it Works page. Read about the Benefits of Spidersmart programs below.
SpiderPack Mini-Course
SpiderPack Mini-Courses are offered in bundles of four or five books or short stories organized under different themes, from "Epic Fantasies" to "Laughter in the Dark". But SpiderPacks are much more than just bundles of books or stories, they are integrated mini-courses in reading and writing. Though they are typically completed in six weeks' period, there is no time limit. SpiderPacks are available for all grade levels, with books or stories chosen from SpiderSmart's library of over 1,500 titles, ranging in difficulty from kindergarten to 12th grade. They are even available for adults who are learning English as a second language (ESL).
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3-Month Course
SpiderSmart offers a 3-Month Course for students who want to enroll in a continuing study program for reading & writing. This program is also perfect for home-schoolers and their dedicated parents. Our 3-Month Course comes with these flexible features:
- Start a 3-Month Course at any time with a rolling enrollment.
- Continue the courses year-round.
The tuition for a 3-Month Course is $270 including nine new books and all shipping costs, or $220 without books - click here for details.
Parents may enjoy assisting their children in selecting books, answering questions, and understanding the teacher's feedback. Parental assistance is not required, however, and many students relish the process of choosing their own books and studying a teacher's latest comments on their own. Parents can check on their children's progress anytime online, communicate directly with teachers through emails, and receive a full evaluation report at the end of each Course.
NOTE: If you already have a Spidersmart account, please login to your account to renew.
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Introductory Offer of SamplePacks
First time customers who would like to try SpiderSmart may choose SamplePacks for $20. Any of the seven SamplePacks, available for different grade levels, feature two short stories available online, and the content of the program will be identical to regular SpiderPacks. Please limit one per student.
Benefits
Benefits of the Program
- One-On-One Attention
A qualified teacher familiar with your child's strengths and weaknesses provides individualized feedback. - Steady, Consistent Improvement
Writing is a process and developing revising skills is of premium importance for our students; therefore, students revise essays after they receive an initial feedback from a teacher. - Varied, Interesting Choices
Your child will read from a wide variety of over 1,500 books, including categories such as Adventure, Fantasy, Biography, Humor, Realistic, Animal, Historical, and more. - Interactive Technology
SpiderSmart online allows your child to enter an interactive program designed to connect students and teachers by using today's technology. - Parents See Results
The parent may access the child's completed worksheets, view teacher comments, scan book categories and titles, and oversee the child's progress in the SpiderSmart online program. - College and Future Success
With the recent addition of essay writing to standardized tests such as the SAT's, the ability to structure valid arguments or explain complex processes as reactions to written prompts is now crucial for obtaining higher test scores.
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