FAQ
Why do parents and students choose
ROPES?
ROPES
matches
highly
qualified
and
friendly
tutors
to each
individual
student.
All of
our
tutors
are
pre-screened
and must
possess
a strong
knowledge
of the
subject
they are
tutoring
as well
as an
ability
to
promote
the
growth
and
development
of
students.
We hire
only
merited
tutors
who have
(previous)
experience
in
teaching.
We
believe
that a
tutor
must not
only
have a
firm
grasp of
the
subject
material
he or
she will
be
teaching,
but must
also be
able to
establish
a strong
and
trusting
relationship
with the
student.
How
do I get
started?
Contact
us with
your
specific
tutoring
needs
and any
questions
you may
have. In
order to
begin,
we will
need
basic
information
about
your
student
such as:
Student's
name, school, grade, and age:
Subject that may need particular emphasis
or attention:
Where you
would like tutoring to take place:
When the
student is available for tutoring:
Best number
to reach you at and the best time to
call:
When
can I
meet a
tutor?
We offer
tutoring
at
almost
any time
during
the
week. We
are
typically
able to
match an
appropriate
tutor
for a
student
within a
week's
time.
After
identifying
a
possible
tutor,
the
student
and
parent
will be
able to
meet
with the
tutor to
assess
the
needs of
the
student
as well
as to
gauge
the
overall
fit of
the
tutor
with the
student.
Is
ROPES a
non
profit
corporation?
Yes, the
majority
of our proceeds are used to award scholarships.
ROPES
creates
opportunities
for the
community
at
large.
Students
benefit
from
increased
academic
performance
and
scholarships.
In
addition,
local
college
students
benefit
from the
job
opportunities
we
provide.
Lastly,
parents
benefit
from the
constructive
impact
our
non-profit
organization
creates
in the
future
of their
children,
as well
as from
ROPES’s
valuable
tax
savings.
If my
student
needs
tutoring
in two
different
subjects,
do I
have to
get 2
different
tutors?
In most
instances,
we are
able to
match
the
student
with a
tutor
who can
tutor
both
subjects.
Most of
our
tutors
have a
rich
academic
background
that
enables
them to
comfortably
teach
multiple
subjects.
Where
are some
ideal
tutoring
locations?
Libraries
are
usually
the best
location
for
tutors
and
students
to meet;
the
majority
of
public
libraries
have
tables
or study
rooms
available.
Some
clients
are
tutored
at these
libraries,
but many
of our
students
are also
tutored
at their
own
home.
What
materials
will we
use?
We use a
variety
of
materials
depending
on the
student’s
needs.
A large
proportion
of
material,
however,
will be
provided
by the
student
and
his/her
parent.
We
carefully
evaluate
the
specific
textbook
and
material
your
student
is
currently
using at
his or
her
school
to
determine
if
additional
material
is
needed.
Is
tutoring
offered
during
the
summer?
Yes,
tutors
are
available
year
round.
How
will I
track my
student's
progress?
We believe
it is imperative that parents have some
method of evaluating the progress of
their student at all times. However,
we know that your student is most likely
tested over and over again in school
and we do not wish to stress the student
with more testing. We understand that
success comes in gradual steps.
ROPES offers a systematic and clear
way of tracking each student's development
based on feedback from tutors at set
intervals. Every other week, the
tutor and the student will formally
discuss strengths and weaknesses of
the student's understanding of the subject
material. This constructive evaluation
will allow a reassessment of goals that
will progressively help correct potential
weaknesses to strengths. Our typical
results include an increase in performance
within the first few weeks of tutoring.
