= 7) ~. 14~ Sunday, October. 26,.1997 — North Shore News rae | Trail blazers CUBS, Scouts, Venturers and their parents did some repalr and maintenance work on the Baden-Powell Trail near Grouse Mountain Oct. 18. Left to right are Rob Hall, Paui Martin and Sammy Young. : Guftering from the everyday stresses of life, many adules look back wistfully = on childhood. School years are often recalled as a care-free time; a time with few demands. For a student in school today, however, the demands for academic excellence have never been more intense.: Students who struggle with their academics certainly need focused attention, but so do average C/C+ students. Struggling students are easy to identify because they are plagued by low self-esteem, and either become sullen and withdrawn or act out as the class clown. Average students, on the other hand, often “get by” with very little effort, are usually socially adept and can be quite contenc with mediocre achievement. Since the school system only requires a 50 per NEWS photo Paul McGrath Finally, the cell phone for people who don’t want to be seen with a ceil phone. See your BC TEL Mobility dealer today, and get the world’s smallest cellular phone. 25: * Unlimited Free Weekends « 100 Free Evening Minutes + Additional! Evening Minutes 10¢ * 12 Month Contract Buy 3 second $99 Motorola StarTAC™ and add it to your ptan for just $9.95 a month more. Prime Tame counncaroe ~- "When Service Counts" Motorola StarTAC™ NORTH VANCOUVER SUPERSTORE 1480 Marine Drive (across from Burger King) 990-9221 Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 5:30 Sat. 10:00 - 5:00 Richmond 108-11400 Bridgeport * One block west of No. 5 Rd. 22.6.2 2. eee eee 278-4949 Surrey 5U-10330 152nd. St. * Across from Guildford Vancouver Pacific Centre Mall * Dunsmuir Skywalk Abbotsford #4-32465 South Fraser Way * Across from Safeway 583-5708 685-1001 859-1412 phone plan and appears on primary phone hill. Annual system access fee of $48 on each phone, | distance char. rie ti xtra.” Limited time offer. Early cancellation fees apply. “ en ong ot ges ances © SPECIAL REPORT ON EDUCATION environment with plentiful “PB ualified instructors offer students interactive, individualized cent mark to pass a grade level, a student often slips through the system without mastering basic skills. Without access ro basic skills, students wil! not be prepared for the rigors of the grade 11. and 12 curriculum and will undoubtedly be overwhelmed by the demands of university, college or technical school. To succeed at these post-secondary institutions, students need to have excellent reading and writing skills and a solid handle on Math 11. The Sylvan Learning Centre's first step in designing an educational plan is cto ensure chat students of all ages and abilities have a thorough understanding of basic skills. A_ comprehensive battery of tests identifies a studenr’s strengths and skill gaps, thus allowing Sylvan to pinpoint a student's functional level. A prescription is then written which outlines the amount and structure needed to teach new content and boost motivation. Sylvan’s Reading, Writing, Math and Study Skills programs are “Our aim is to help children designed and monitored by Feading specialists in each field. The programs are supervised, on site, by professionals schooled in curriculum development, instructional techniques and the challenges of the learning disabled child. Sylvan specializes in a student friendly, educationally focused reach their academic potential, their success is our greatest reward.” Adrian Parker, owner learnin stocke and materials, learning opportunities supported by multisensory instructional approaches. Sylvan directors spend a large portion of their time conferencing with parents on an ongoing basis. Since its inception in 1979, Sylvin Learning Systems, Inc. has become a leading provider of educational services to families, schools and industry. Directors Michelle Bancroft, Adrian Parker, Carolyn Pinfield and Robert Thurston are proud of — Sylvan's accomplishments during the ten years of serving the North Shore. Nothing is more satisfying than to hear from a dad celebrating his son's first 85% on a Science Test, or to get a phone call from a mom informing us that the Study Skills Program is really making a difference to her child. Helping students reach their full potential is our goal. Two Sylvan Learning Centres are located on the North Shore. The West Varicouver Centre is located at 2444 Haywood Ave., 926-3365. The North Vancouver Centre has recently moved to larger premises at The Professional Building, 100-145 W. 17th Street, 985-6811. Look for our edicorial column "“Educationally Speaking" in fucure Sunda editions of the North Shore News.