GaTutor Information for all High Schools

What is GATutor?
GaTutor is free online tutoring program for 9th‐12th grade public school students powered by Georgia Virtual Learning. It provides one‐on‐one tutoring sessions with Georgia‐certified teachers who have expertise in various content areas and are eager to assist students in their quest for academic excellence.

When are tutoring sessions held?
GaTutor prioritizes flexibility, allowing students to choose dates and times for their sessions based on their schedules. We offer tutoring availability on weekday evenings, as well as Saturdays and Sundays, allowing students to book each session at their convenience, ensuring a seamless fit with their unique needs. Sessions are 25 minutes and must be scheduled 2+ hours in advance.

Program Hours:
Monday‐Friday 4 p.m.‐10 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.‐8 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m.‐8 p.m.

What is the framework for each tutoring session?
The tutoring session framework is as follows:

2 minutes: Welcome and Introductions – Build rapport and set a positive tone for the session.
3 minutes: Determine Session Focus and Plan – Questioning and prompting to find out what help the student needs.
15 minutes: Content Focus and Practice – Main portion of session. Using a variety of teaching strategies.
5 minutes: Wrap Up and Suggestions – Summary of what was covered and recommendations for continued learning.

Math	Science	Social Studies
Algebra: Concepts & Connections	Anatomy & Physiology	American Government
Geometry: Concepts & Connections	Biology	Personal Finance & Economics
Advanced Algebra: Concepts &	Chemistry	U.S. History
Connections	Earth Systems	World Geography
Advanced Financial Algebra	Environmental Science	World History
	Physical Science
	Language Arts
	Literature & Composition I
	Literature & Composition I|
	American Literature & Composition
	British Literature & Composition

Where will tutoring sessions be held?
All tutoring sessions will occur within Zoom’s secure online platform. To ensure safety and accountability, all sessions are recorded and securely saved. This approach allows us to maintain the quality of instruction and provide a valuable resource for both students and guardians.

HOW TO GET STARTED WITH GATUTOR

1. Log into your Campus Portal Account
2. Click the SLDS Portal Link on the bottom right-hand side
3. Launch the GA Tutor App

Begin Scheduling Your Tutoring Session

4. Select a tutoring subject and course

5. Select a date and time
6. Add your information and email address

7. On Your Scheduled Tutoring Day and time, follow Steps 1, 2, and 3, then click My Schedule
8. Click Join Meeting

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Important Notes:

• Use an email address that can receive messages. Your HCS Student Email Account cannot receive emails from outside of the school district.
• Join all tutoring sessions from your GaTutor dashboard.
• Only schedule sessions that you plan to attend. Cancellations must be made at least two (2) hours before the session start time.
• Students who fail to attend scheduled sessions or cancel with short notice will be blocked from accessing GaTutor.
• If you have additional questions, contact the GaTutor Support team. Please complete the Contact Us form. A team member will get back to you within 24 school hours.
• More information can be found on the GaTutor website and/or their Frequently Asked Questions.