National Blue Ribbon Thomas Sprigg Wootton School of Excellence 1985 & 2 May 21, 2009 Dear Rising Sophomore Parents: In response to interest from families, we have invited Capital Educators to conduct a mini-course at Wootton in preparation for the October PSAT. The program has been specifically designed to introduce incoming sophomores to the content and test-taking techniques that are most critical to mastering the exam, We have partnered with Capital Educators because they are highly regarded in the Wootton community. Although sophomore PSAT scores are not sent to colleges, strong performance on the 11th grade PSAT and SAT can play a crucial role in gaining college admission and qualifying for scholarships. Starting PSAT preparation in 10" grade can give students a significant head start on the process. By gaining exposure to test-taking techniques early on, students can lighten their workload for junior year. Starting early also gives students a chance to identify any weaknesses with ample time to address those concems before the [1th grade exams. The fee for the Capital Educators mini-course is $495. This includes all six dates that are listed on the enclosed fall schedule, four Monday evening classes and two full-length diagnostic tests. ‘The program is long enough to build a strong foundation, but not so intensive as to pose a burden, For more information about this mini-course, the PSAT, or SAT, please call Capital Educators at 301-881-7700. They can help you decide if this course is a good fit for your child. They can also provide you with useful information about upcoming standardized testing Jay Bass, EAD Resour Counsel Attachment: Schedule 2100 Wootton Parkway + Rockville. MD 20850 + Te + Pax, (301) 279-8369 Montgomery County Puwdzy-uieg 5159, 2ysouseiq Aepanjes wdogto-0Er9 sasse[9 dupuoyy STE IOM AEA 6002 HBA ‘OHO A 9smMOD-IWIA LVSd LVS ss Te prey aq. O0LL-188 (Loe) siiaaxa snoissiav 311 eSHOLVONGE WLIdd9