HANNAH SENESH SPRING TESTING FOUNDATIONS (2025)
City Smarts is excited to offer a test prep class tailored specifically for the Hannah Senesh community. This course will equip students with the essential skills to tackle near-term tests like the 7th Grade ERB (CTP-5), while also laying the foundation for success on the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, and any other fall tests they may take.
In a total of 10 hours of instruction, students will develop core skills in math, grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. They'll also learn test-taking strategies, time management techniques, and the patience needed to approach exams with care and confidence. The class will cover both digital and paper-based testing formats to ensure students are prepared for all scenarios.
Learn more and enroll below….
CURRICULUM
Each week students will engage in the key components of testing.
Content Lessons: We’ll learn the foundational material that informs the standardized tests for admissions that students navigate in the spring and fall.
Strategies and Techniques: In the discussion-based part of our class, we’ll delve into the best practices to navigate the content students will see on whatever tests they’ll be taking.
In-Class Assignments: Students will work independently to utilize the lessons and strategies we hone by taking timed assessments each week in class.
Robust Homework Assignments: We’ll provide assessment materials for all tests - both paper and digital assignments - so parents and students have a sense of the challenges of each admissions test they might encounter.
Sample Testing: At the end of the class, students pursuing the SSAT, ISEE or the SHSAT will be able to take a full-length practice test in a proctored setting.
SCHEDULE
Wednesdays from 4 to 5:20PM at Hannah Senesh
3/5: Introduction to the ERB/SHSAT/ISEE/SSAT
3/12 Core Concepts in Test Math
3/19: Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension Strategies
3/26: Algebra and Geometry Concepts in Test Math 1
4/9: Algebra and Geometry Concepts in Test Math 2
4/23: Advanced Reading Comprehension
4/30 ELA Review
5/7: Math Review
FALL EXTENDER
In the fall, our offerings will become more test-specific. We’ll be running an SHSAT-specific workshop that leads students up to the SHSAT test dates, and an ISEE-focused workshop, which will prepare students applying to private/independent schools.
MOCK TESTING
Both sections of this course conclude with one mock exam (SSAT, ISEE, or SHSAT) which will be proctored on a Sunday morning at the conclusion of the class (several dates will be offered). Each student will receive a detailed test report that not only outlines which areas he or she needs to improve, but also serves as a benchmark for overall progress.
80 Minutes of Instruction
We believe that 80 minutes is an appropriate amount of effective test instructional time for most 7th grade learners working in a class setting: just the right length to keep your child engaged but not exhausted.
Holistic approach
City Smarts believes that the best way to conquer these tests is to actually learn the material and become confident in the test’s structure. Our instruction has a lasting impact that will serve your child in school and on subsequent standardized tests.
time management and test day strategies
Not only does City Smarts teach content, but we also devote time to pacing, overcoming test anxiety, and time management.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
We will be assigning homework at the conclusion of each lesson, and homework completion is required. We expect all students to treat one another with respect and to stay focused for the entirety of each lesson. Lastly, we encourage all class members to participate and hope to facilitate dynamic discussions about the ins and outs of these tests
SPRING EnrollMENT FEE
$595
