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Tutoring

Reading, Writing, and Math help for students currently enrolled in grades 1- 12.

GENERAL INFORMATION

WHEN

Fall Session begins September 8, 2026

Tutoring Sessions are on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2:30-5:30 pm. Tutors and students are a 1:1 match for one hour per week.

WHERE

Tutoring will take place in the Campus Center at Church of the Palms.

WHO

Students entering grades 1-12 from Sarasota County are served by volunteer tutors. Priority placement for students behind grade level in math or reading.

SCHOOLS

All public, private, charter, and home-schooled students entering grades 1-12 in Sarasota County are served. Priority placement for students behind grade level.

COST

The cost is $30 per student per semester to cover the cost of materials and snacks. Payment is expected when the student is matched with a tutor at the first tutoring session. Cash or check only. Scholarships are available for families in need.

SUBJECTS

Students request tutoring for subjects such as:
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Spelling
  • Handwriting
  • Math (all levels)
  • Conversational English

REGISTRATION

STUDENTS

Registration begins August 2, 2026

VOLUNTEERS

FOR MORE INFORMATION: tutoring@ChurchofthePalms.org

VOLUNTEERS

Get involved

This program can credit it’s success to the many volunteers who dedicate a portion of their time and talents to tutoring.
  • Help change a child’s academic trajectory.

  • Feel pride as your student makes the honor roll for the first time.

  • See an improvement in your student’s self-confidence.

  • Assist a student in successfully completing homework or practicing a needed skill.

  • Work in a caring environment.

  • Observe a tutor and student giving each other a warm and friendly greeting.

  • Observe parents and students eagerly showing the student’s report card to the tutor or other available adults because the grades improved.

  • Hear parents telling how much they appreciate the program.

A background check must be completed. The background check is paid for by the church and is valid for two years. High school students are encouraged to be tutors in order to earn community service hours.