ACT Science Workshop
Sunday, Jun 7, 2020 from 11:00AM - 1:30PM

1 in a series of 4 ACT Workshops | Practice is the only way to truly solidify concepts and strategies. Higher Ground offers these workshops to supplement one-on-one tutoring or our courses for students committed to increasing their scores through practicing their acquired skills. The Sunday workshops emphasize a balance of strategies and content. When taking all 4 workshops, the Sunday workshop series functions as a stand-alone test preparation class.

Free ACT Diagnostic
Saturday, Jun 6, 2020 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us on Saturday, June 6th for a FREE ACT diagnostic! You'll take a full length practice exam; Higher Ground will grade it and email you and your parents a full score report. Get a jump start on studying and receive timely feedback so that you can make the best plan possible!

Please note that there are a limited number of spaces for this free test available.

Free ACT Diagnostic
Saturday, Jun 20, 2020 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us on Saturday, June 20th for a FREE ACT diagnostic! You'll take a full length practice exam; Higher Ground will grade it and email you and your parents a full score report. Get a jump start on studying and receive timely feedback so that you can make the best plan possible!

Please note that there are a limited number of spaces for this free test available.

Free ACT Diagnostic
Saturday, Jul 11, 2020 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us on Saturday, July 11th for a FREE ACT diagnostic! You'll take a full length practice exam; Higher Ground will grade it and email you and your parents a full score report. Get a jump start on studying and receive timely feedback so that you can make the best plan possible!

Please note that there are a limited number of spaces for this free test available.

Free ACT Diagnostic
Saturday, Jul 25, 2020 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us on Saturday, July 25th for a FREE ACT diagnostic! You'll take a full length practice exam; Higher Ground will grade it and email you and your parents a full score report. Get a jump start on studying and receive timely feedback so that you can make the best plan possible!

Please note that there are a limited number of spaces for this free test available.

Young Writers Workshop
Jun 22 - Jun 26, 2020 / 1:00PM - 3:30PM / For ages 12 - 14

This online workshop is for the student who wants to improve his or her academic writing skills and will cover all types of writing, from creative to expository and everything in between! We will incorporate individual as well as group exercises to foster a balanced learning environment. Students will practice foundational skills, engage in creative and persuasive writing exercises, and stretch their boundaries in new ways to find and express their voice!

Crazy Cartoons!
Jun 29 - Jul 2, 2020 / 9:00AM - 12:00PM / For ages 9 - 11

Take your cartooning imagination to the next level and let your goofy and wacky side free. This class will be held online and emphasis is placed on exploring imagination and will introduce young artists to drawing cartoons from different perspectives, both literally and figuratively! Young artists will be introduced to the simple design and extreme fun cartooning has to offer!

No class July 3rd.

INTENSIVE ACT TEST PREP
Jun 29 - Jul 10, 2020 / 1:00PM - 3:00PM / For ages 14 - 17

This intensive two-week test prep course, which will be held online, focuses on the ACT exam, providing a thorough review of the core content while also emphasizing strategies that help students diagnose and solve test questions successfully. All students will receive the Higher Ground Test Preparation Manual, 12 hours of instruction, 2 practice tests to assess performance level, assessment reports, and supplemental materials.

Initial ACT Diagnostic - Monday, June 29 • 1 - 4pm
Final ACT Diagnostic - Wednesday, July 9 • 1 - 4pm

NOTE: The test prep courses are intended for high school students or for community adults who are planning to take the ACT. Not available for high school credit.

*Need-based scholarship opportunities available to qualifying applicants

ACT Exam Registration
Enrollment in this prep class DOES NOT register your student for the ACT Exam. Parents/Guardians are responsible for enrolling their student(s). Visit the ACT website for upcoming test dates and registration information. Registration for the test is on a first come first serve basis so please register early to be guaranteed a seat.

INTENSIVE PSAT PREP
Jul 13 - Jul 17, 2020 / 1:00PM - 3:00PM / For ages - 14

In this week-long online intensive course we will be examining the PSAT and focusing on a comprehensive overview of the content and concepts within the test, as well as the introduction of specific test prep strategies. This course is designed ONLY for those taking the highest level PSAT/NMSQT, which is used for determining National Merit Scholarship status.

NOTE: Students who have taken an SAT workshop at Higher Ground Learning should only enroll in the PSAT workshop after consulting with Higher Ground due to the similarity in content and structure between the two tests. This workshop is open to all currently enrolled high school students regardless of age.

International SAT/ACT Prep Classes
Thursday, Dec 31, 2020 from 07:00AM - 7:00AM

We've moved registration for all of our international classes to our new international site: Higher Ground Prep

INTENSIVE ACT TEST PREP
Jul 20 - Jul 31, 2020 / 10:00AM - 12:00PM / For ages 14 - 17

This intensive online two-week test prep course focuses on the ACT exam, providing a thorough review of the core content while also emphasizing strategies that help students diagnose and solve test questions successfully. All students will receive the Higher Ground Test Preparation Manual, 12 hours of instruction, 2 practice tests to assess performance level, assessment reports, and supplemental materials.

Initial ACT Diagnostic - Monday, July 20 • 9am-12pm
Final ACT Diagnostic - Wednesday, July 30 • 9am-12pm

No class July 3 or July 24

NOTE: The test prep courses are intended for high school students or for community adults who are planning to take the ACT. Not available for high school credit.

*Need-based scholarship opportunities available to qualifying applicants

ACT Exam Registration
Enrollment in this prep class DOES NOT register your student for the ACT Exam. Parents/Guardians are responsible for enrolling their student(s). Visit the ACT website for upcoming test dates and registration information. Registration for the test is on a first come first serve basis so please register early to be guaranteed a seat.

Crafting College Admissions Essays
Jul 20 - Jul 23, 2020 / 1:00PM - 4:00PM / For ages 16 - 17

In the calm before the September storm, join Higher Ground for an online writing class guaranteed to be a boon to students looking to get a head start on their college applications. Students will learn specific strategies to get over the hump of starting a college essay and will discover how to write more confidently and creatively. The class closely examines essay prompts and students gain insight by writing and participating in feedback sessions with each other and the instructor. All students, regardless of their writing level, ability, or confidence are welcome to enroll in the workshop, and advanced writers will be accounted for and pushed to succeed in ways appropriate for their needs.

No class July 24th. This workshop is only open to rising Juniors and Seniors, no exceptions will be made.

Intro To AP Chemistry
Jul 27 - Jul 31, 2020 / 1:00PM - 3:00PM / For ages 14 - 17

If you're going to take AP Chemistry next year this is the online workshop for you! We will be covering some of the Big Ideas of AP Chem including structure, bonding, kinetics, and equilibrium. This workshop will stress not just the conceptual side of Chemistry, but also will incorporate mathematics and the analyzation of data within a holistic overview of the material. Students should have a foundation in Chemistry, preferably General Chemistry, before taking this workshop. This overview will give every student a significant edge when beginning AP Chem in the fall!

Intensive SAT Prep Class
Aug 3 - Aug 14, 2020 / 10:00AM - 12:00PM / For ages 14 - 17

This intensive two-week online test prep course focuses on the SAT exam, providing a thorough review of the core content while also emphasizing strategies that help students diagnose and solve test questions successfully. All students will receive the Higher Ground Test Preparation Manual, 12 hours of instruction, 2 practice tests to assess performance level, assessment reports, and supplemental materials.

Monday, Aug 3 9am - 12:30pm Initial SAT Practice Test
Wednesday, Aug 13 9am - 12:30pm Second SAT Practice Test

*Scholarship opportunities available to qualifying applicants

Class is four days per week, Monday - Thursday.

NOTE: This test prep course is intended for high school students who are planning to take the SAT and is open to all currently enrolled high school students regardless of age. Not available for high school credit.

Enrollment in this prep class DOES NOT register your student for the SAT Exam. Parents/Guardians are responsible for enrolling their student(s). Visit the SAT website for upcoming test dates and registration information. Registration for the test is on a first come first serve basis so please register early to be guaranteed a seat.

Intro to AP Calculus
Aug 3 - Aug 7, 2020 / 1:00PM - 3:00PM / For ages 14 - 17

Are you planning to take Calculus next year, or maybe you just want to learn what this exciting branch of mathematics is all about? In this online workshop, we will be introducing concepts and problems related to several fundamental areas of calculus, including limits, differentiation, applications of derivatives, and integration. This online workshop will give any student a head start on the concepts covered in an AP-level calculus class. This course is designed for students who have not studied Calculus before and is open to all currently enrolled high school students regardless of age.

Intro to AP Physics
Aug 10 - Aug 14, 2020 / 1:00PM - 3:00PM / For ages 14 - 17

If you plan to take AP Physics 1, 2, or IB physics next year, this online workshop is for you! This class will mostly cover Newtonian mechanics, including, but not limited to: kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy, and power. Students will learn to think about problem-solving and the world in general from a physicist's perspective! All material covered will provide a head start for an AP or IB high school physics course.

Photo Frenzy!
Jul 6 - Jul 17, 2020 / 1:00PM - 3:30PM / For ages 12 - 14

This will be an online course where you can become a digital photography ninja in over the five-day course. Students will uncover the hidden potential behind the lens, and gain a superior knowledge of aperture, white balance, exposure, and ISO sensitivity. They will try their hand at time lapse, learn when to use Macro, and explore photography from many technical and conceptual angles. All those extra buttons will soon be an arsenal of picture taking prowess!

*Students must have their own camera equipment.

A Graphic Novel This Way Comes
Jul 13 - Jul 17, 2020 / 1:00PM - 3:30PM / For ages 12 - 14

In this online course you'll learn the tools and techniques that artists, writers, typists, and colorists use to make their comics for print, the web, and mobile devices. Aspiring artists will explore the comic book as a wholly developed narrative; commonly referred to as graphic novels, these works of art combine highly developed themes and visual art in one piece. Come ready to learn to create influencing stories, unique and interesting characters, mind-blowing worlds, and the imagination and passion to put it all together!

Creative Collage
Aug 3 - Aug 7, 2020 / 1:00PM - 3:30PM / For ages 12 - 14

In this online class, we'll experiment with mixed media collages, incorporating both paint and repurposed paper. We'll see what kind of lines and marks we can make with non-traditional tools and paint, and we'll rip, tear, cut, and glue paper to create both representational and abstract art. We'll talk about some of the basic principles of art- composition, perspective, contrast, and color- and how those influence artistic choices. This class is for anyone interested in learning more about art, exploring creativity, and having fun with mixed media.