**Please be mindful that we have reached capacity at all tutorial locations and are no longer accepting applications into our program

 

 

    

The Spirit of Excellence Tutoring Program is a multifaceted academic enrichment program designed to improve performance of participating Guilford County School Students in grades one through twelve.  It seeks to improve academic performance, bolster self-esteem, and revitalize the spirit of volunteerism in our community.

The Spirit of Excellence Tutoring Program operates several tutorial sites throughout Greensboro.  All sites are supervised with an on-site trained adult site monitor, are all located in public areas, and  are all within easy access to the bus lines.

(Locations with asterisks (*) are for children already registered/attending this location only)	Days	Times
Community-Based Sites
Bennett College	Mondays and Wednesdays	3pm-7pm
Hayes Taylor YMCA *	Tuesdays and Thursdays	3pm-6pm
McGirt Horton Branch Library	Tuesdays and Thursdays	3pm-7pm
Vance Chavis Branch Library	Mondays and Wednesdays	3pm-7pm
School-Based Sites
Cone Elementary *
Murphey Traditional Academy *
SCALE Academy *

To enroll your child in tutoring:

Please be mindful that we have reached capacity at our tutoring sites and are no longer accepting tutorial applications.

 

There is a $25 nonrefundable fee (per child) for enrollment into our Spirit of Excellence Tutoring program.  If you are eligible for a scholarship (reducing the fee to $10 per child) please provide the proper need verification documents when returning your child's completed application to our office.

 

To enroll your child for the 2013-2014 school year's tutoring program, please download the Tutorial Registration Form or stop by our office for a hard copy.  The Tutorial Registration Form must be completed and returned by a parent/guardian with original signatures only (no faxes or copies) along with all Supporting Documents (listed on the application). The child’s teacher must complete the teacher questionnaire. 

Once all documents are received in our office, you will receive a call from a staff person to schedule your one-on-one interview and assessment.

 

Tutoring Application Process Overview:

 

1. Return original tutorial registration form and all required documents to the BCDI-G office.
2. Schedule an interview & assessment for you and your child with BCDI-G.
3. Bring your child with you on your scheduled interview date.
4. At the time of parent interview, complete a parent questionnaire.  Your child will complete a math and reading assessment.
5. Pay fee once child is matched with a tutor, prior to beginning tutorial services.