Common Core HS Prep

Common Core HS Preparation

Saturday & Sunday · 10:00 AM–1:00 PM or 1:30–4:30 PM · Sept 5, 2026 – June 2027

6Hrs / Week

10Months

≤12Per Class

9–10Grades

School Year 2026–2027 — Goal-Based Packages

Grades 9–10. Choose the package that matches your child’s goal and timeline — recommended by your education specialist after the free assessment.

🟢 Ready

Hours

25 intensives
~3 months
reg. $1,875

$1,500

Save 20%

Foundation Goal

Popular

🔵 Rising

150

Hours

50 intensives
~6 months
reg. $3,750

$2,625

Save 30%

Advancement Goal

⭐ Achieving

240

Hours

80 intensives
~10 months
reg. $6,000

$3,600

Save 40%

Excellence Goal

📚 1 intensive = 3-hour session · Sat & Sun · 10AM–1PM or 1:30–4:30PM · Year 1 promotional pricing

Algebra I & Algebra II

Geometry

English & History

Earth Science & Biology

Chemistry

Small group — max 12 students

Sat & Sun · 10AM–1PM or 1:30–4:30PM

Weekly progress reports

Hourly rate locked through 2027

Why STAR Lab for HS Core Subjects?

Small groups, expert instruction, and a clear plan from day one.

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All Core HS Subjects

One place for Algebra, Geometry, English, History, and Sciences — no juggling multiple tutors.

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Weekly Progress Tracking

Regular assessments identify exactly where your child needs support — so every session counts.

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Small Groups. Real Attention.

Max 12 students per class means your child gets the focus they deserve — not lost in a crowd.

What’s Included

Algebra I, Algebra II & Geometry

English & History instruction

Earth Science, Biology & Chemistry

Weekly assessments & progress reports

Free 90-min diagnostic assessment

NYS standards aligned curriculum

School Year 2026–2027

Programs & Packages

Weekend intensive programs for every grade — all starting with a free assessment to identify exactly where your child needs support.

Weekend Programs — Goal-Based Packages

Saturday & Sunday · 10AM–1PM or 1:30–4:30PM · 3 hrs/session · Year 1 promotional pricing

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Grades 3–6

Common Core

Elementary foundations — building core Math, ELA, and Science skills with steady, year-round reinforcement aligned to NYS standards.

Sat & Sun · 10AM–1PM or 1:30–4:30PM

3 hrs/session · 6 hrs/week

Mathematics, ELA & Science

Max 12 students per class

Goal-Based Packages

One-time enrollment price, not monthly · Hourly rate locked through 2027

🟢 Ready · 75 hrs

~3 months

$1,200

(save 20%)

🔵 Rising · 150 hrs

~6 months

$2,100

(save 30%)

⭐ Achieving · 240 hrs

~10 months

$2,880

(save 40%)

View Common Core Details →

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Grades 7–8

SHSAT Preparation

Small group SHSAT prep with weekly practice tests, score tracking, and instruction built for NYC’s Specialized High School Admissions Test.

Sat & Sun · 10AM–1PM or 1:30–4:30PM

3 hrs/session · 6 hrs/week

Mathematics & English Language Arts

Weekly practice tests & score tracking

Goal-Based Packages

One-time enrollment price, not monthly · Hourly rate locked through 2027

🟢 Ready · 75 hrs

~3 months

$1,500

(save 20%)

🔵 Rising · 150 hrs

~6 months

$2,625

(save 30%)

⭐ Achieving · 240 hrs

~10 months

$3,600

(save 40%)

View SHSAT Details →

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Grades 10–12

SAT Preparation

Focused SAT prep covering Math and Reading & Writing — full mock exams, score analysis, and targeted strategies to maximize your score.

Sat & Sun · 10AM–1PM or 1:30–4:30PM

3 hrs/session · 6 hrs/week

Mathematics & English Language Arts

Full SAT mock exams & score analysis

Goal-Based Packages

One-time enrollment price, not monthly · Hourly rate locked through 2027

🟢 Ready · 75 hrs

~3 months

$1,500

(save 20%)

🔵 Rising · 150 hrs

~6 months

$2,625

(save 30%)

⭐ Achieving · 240 hrs

~10 months

$3,600

(save 40%)

View SAT Details →

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Grades 9–10

Common Core HS

All core high school subjects in one place — Algebra, Geometry, English, History, and Sciences. Build the foundation for high school success.

Sat & Sun · 10AM–1PM or 1:30–4:30PM

3 hrs/session · 6 hrs/week

Algebra I & II, Geometry, English, History, Sciences

Max 12 students per class

Goal-Based Packages

One-time enrollment price, not monthly · Hourly rate locked through 2027

🟢 Ready · 75 hrs

~3 months

$1,500

(save 20%)

🔵 Rising · 150 hrs

~6 months

$2,625

(save 30%)

⭐ Achieving · 240 hrs

~10 months

$3,600

(save 40%)

View HS Core Details →

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Grades 10–12

AP Prep

Expert AP exam prep for Calc AB/BC, English Lit/Lang, Biology, Chemistry, World History, and US History — with AP-style practice and FRQ strategies.

Sat & Sun · 10AM–1PM or 1:30–4:30PM

3 hrs/session · 6 hrs/week

AP Calc, AP Lit/Lang, AP Bio, AP Chem, AP History

Full AP-style mock exams & FRQ prep

Goal-Based Packages

One-time enrollment price, not monthly · Hourly rate locked through 2027

🟢 Ready · 75 hrs

~3 months

$1,800

(save 20%)

🔵 Rising · 150 hrs

~6 months

$3,150

(save 30%)

⭐ Achieving · 240 hrs

~10 months

$4,320

(save 40%)

View AP Prep Details →

How it works: 1 intensive = 3-hour session · Sat & Sun · 10AM–1PM or 1:30–4:30PM · Package recommended after Free Assessment · Year 1 promotional pricing

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Grades 2–12

Homework Help

Dedicated tutor supervises focused, distraction-free homework completion in a structured environment. Billed monthly, flexible scheduling.

✓ Mon–Thu · 4:00–8:00 PM · 1 hr/visit

✓ 2 or 4 days per week

✓ All subjects supported

✓ 1–2 tutors per room

Monthly Tuition

Grade Band	2 Days/Week	4 Days/Week
Grades 2–5	$125/mo	$175/mo
Grades 6–8	$175/mo	$225/mo
Grades 9–12	$225/mo	$275/mo

Book Free Assessment →

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Book Your Free Assessment

Before any program begins, every student gets a diagnostic assessment — completely free.

Precision Makes the Difference

Generic tutoring wastes time and money. Our assessment tells us — and you — exactly what your child needs from day one.

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Pinpoint Strengths & Weaknesses

A 90-minute diagnostic across skills relevant to your child’s grade and goals.

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Expert Education Specialist Review

Results reviewed by our specialist who identifies exactly where your child excels and where they need support.

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30-Minute Parent Review Session

We sit with you, explain the results clearly, and recommend the right program — no pressure, no obligation.

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Completely Free, No Obligation

The assessment costs nothing. You decide what to do next. Zero pressure to enroll.

How It Works

Book Online or by PhoneFill in the form or call us to schedule a time.

90-Minute Diagnostic SessionYour child takes the assessment at our Jamaica center.

Specialist Reviews ResultsOur education specialist analyzes performance across all areas.

30-Min Parent Review MeetingWe walk you through findings and give an honest recommendation.

Reserve Your Free Assessment

Fill in the form and we will reach out to schedule your child’s diagnostic session.

Prefer to reach us directly?

📞 (718) 200-0028 WhatsApp Us

Why Hillside Tutoring

What Sets Us Apart

Everything is built around your child’s specific profile — not a one-size-fits-all curriculum.

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Small Groups — Max 12 Per Class

Every student gets real individual attention. With a maximum of 12 students per class, no one gets lost or left behind.

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Assessment-Driven Learning

Every student starts with a free diagnostic. Lessons are built around what the assessment reveals — not a generic curriculum applied to everyone the same way.

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Structured Progress Tracking

Sequential check sheets track every student’s milestones. Parents always know exactly where their child stands.

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Future-Ready Curriculum

Our programs incorporate AI literacy, critical thinking, and real-world skills that prepare students for the world they are actually entering.

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Rooted in Jamaica, Queens

We understand the schools, the tests, and the families — because this is our neighborhood. We live where you live.

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No Obligation to Enroll

The free assessment comes with zero pressure. We give you honest information and let you decide what is best for your child.

Hours & Availability

Class Schedule

Weekend intensive programs plus weekday classes — built around a working family’s life.

📅 Weekend Classes — Saturday & Sunday

Program	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Common Core — Gr 3–6	✅ Room 1 · max 12	✅ Room 1 · max 12
SHSAT Prep — Gr 7–8	✅ Room 2 · max 12	✅ Room 2 · max 12
HS Core — Gr 9–10	—	✅ Room 3 · max 12
SAT Prep — Gr 10–12	✅ Room 3 · max 12	—
AP Prep — Gr 10–12	—	✅ Office · max 4

📚 Weekday Classes — Monday through Thursday · All sessions 4:00–7:00 PM

Program	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
Homework Help	✅ Room 1	✅ Room 1	✅ Room 1	✅ Room 1
Common Core — Gr 3–6	—	✅ Room 3 · max 12	—	✅ Room 3 · max 12
SHSAT Prep — Gr 7–8	—	✅ Room 2 · max 12	—	✅ Room 2 · max 12
HS Core — Gr 9–10	✅ Room 2 · max 12	—	✅ Room 2 · max 12	—
SAT Prep — Gr 10–12	✅ Room 3 · max 12	—	✅ Room 3 · max 12	—
AP Prep — Gr 10–12	✅ w/ HS Core	—	✅ w/ HS Core	—
Friday — CLOSED

School Year 2026–2027: September 5, 2026 – June 2027. HS Core students choose weekend track (Sat & Sun 1:30–4:30 PM) or weekday track (Mon & Wed 4–7 PM) — subjects rotate across sessions. AP Prep shares room with HS Core until enrollment grows. Friday is closed. Book a free assessment to check current slot availability.

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150-20 Hillside Ave, 2nd Floor
Jamaica, NY 11432

A dedicated learning center in the heart of Jamaica, Queens.

3–12All Grades

12Per Class

FreeAssessment

About Us

Built for This Community

We know Jamaica, Queens — because we are part of it.

Hillside Tutoring was founded on one belief: every student deserves to understand exactly where they stand and what they need to grow. That is why every new student starts with a free assessment — not a sales pitch.

Our small-group model means tutors know every student by name. Whether your child is preparing for the SHSAT, targeting AP exams, building HS core subjects, or just needs a structured place to get homework done — we start with the data, not assumptions.

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Find Us150-20 Hillside Ave, 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY 11432 · Friday closed

Build the Foundation.Ace High School.

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