Study Buddy Tutoring

Study buddies are held in person in the library during the following hours:

Monday, Tuesday Thursday: 1:55 – 4:15pm

Wednesday: 1:50 – 4:15pm

• Sessions are typically scheduled two times a week for 45 minutes per session.
• Students commit to an entire semester (not a drop-in program).
• Attendance will be logged, and students are expected to come prepared with appropriate materials.
• Illness is the only accepted reason for an excused absence. If a student is consistently absent or late, or arrives ill-prepared, they will be asked to leave the program.
• Most students concentrate on homework in subject areas where they are having difficulty. However, tutors can also help students prepare for the High School Exit Exam.

Tutors are current MVHS students who offer their time and expertise to fellow students at no charge. Tutors must fill out an application and partake in a brief interview and orientation to be considered for the program. Tutors must show academic strength through grades. Tutors earn volunteer hours for their tutoring services.

Tutor Sign-up

All students, regardless of their grades, may request tutoring. However, availability of tutors may be limited for some courses. In addition, preference will be given to students with lower grades, seniors who do not meet graduation requirements and ELD and SPED students.

Tutee Sign-up

The SBS Online Forum is a discussion forum where students can communicate with their peers. The forum is open to all Monta Vista students and anyone can ask and answer questions. Study Buddy tutors monitor the forum and answer questions. Their names will be shown in blue. Students must use their school email address to register and participate in the forum.

Forum Website

The Study Buddy Society (SBS) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. The SBS program shall be free from discrimination based on gender, sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, lack of English skills, handicap or the perception of one or more of such characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for students with disabilities. The student and/or parent/guardian should contact the case manager (for a student in special education) or guidance counselor (for a student with a 504 plan) to request accommodations.