One of the after effects of Tropical Storm Harvey was Katy ISD and other school districts in the Greater Houston area lost nearly two weeks of instructional days. For students adjusting to a new classroom or living situation, or those who just need some extra help, these 13 Katy-area organizations offer tutoring, test prep or language instruction.

English as a Second Language

Christ Church ESL classes are held Thursday evenings from 7-8:45 p.m. from September to May. Walk-ins and all levels of English proficiency are welcome. $20 (optional textbook). 10818 Gaston Road, Katy 281-392-0002 www.cckpca.org/esl Crossing Borders Language Center The center offers courses with small class sizes for those wanting to learn English, Spanish, French, Mandarin or German. Flexible scheduling is available. 2501 S. Mason Road, Ste. 215, Katy 832-437-9864 www.crossingborderslanguages.com/ Houston Community College The college offers a variety of ESL courses throughout its coverage area, including Katy. Advanced registration is required. 1550 Foxlake Drive, Houston 713-718-5757 www.hccs.edu/ Listo Translating Services & More Training programs are offered for businesses that want to improve their employees’ English skills for business purposes as well as other ESL options. Translation services are also available. 830 S. Mason Road, Ste. B2-A, Katy 832-592-9264 http://houston-translation.com/ Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church The church offers ESL courses Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. Prior registration is required, and ESL courses are for ages 18 and older. Religious courses and activities are also available. 3311 N. Fry Road, Katy 713-692-6216 www.stedithstein.org

Tutoring

Brainy Learning Club The business offers tutoring for students in grades K-12, including a gifted and talented program. Math and writing development are available. During school breaks, the learning center offers robotics camps where children develop analytical and problem solving skills using Lego kits. STAAR test preparation is also available. 6455 S. Fry Road, Ste. 101, Katy. 832-437-4580 www.brainylearningclub.com/ Counter’s Tutoring Connection The Katy-based business offers one-on-one and small group tutoring for Pre-K through college in all subjects. They also offer assistance for students with Dyslexia and other learning challenges, preparation for the SAT, ACT and other standardized tests is also available. The home-based business will open a storefront by Nov. 15. www.facebook.com/counterstutoringconnection Huntington Learning Center of Katy This chain of tutoring centers offers assistance with math, reading, writing, science and study skills for students in grades K-12. Services are also provided to support students with attention deficit disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, dysgraphia, dyslexia and other learning disorders. Standardized, college and private school entrance test prep are available. 21945 I-10, Ste. D, Katy 281-392-5800 www.huntingtonhelps.com Katy Scholars The student support business offers one-on-one tutoring and homework assistance. Other services include college and test preparation for SAT, ACT and GED, as well as intelligence, ability and career testing. 22756 Westheimer Parkway, Ste. 485, Katy. 281-693-4350 www.katyscholars.com Mr. Jan’s Math Class The tutoring center offers assistance with math and science as well as test preparation for the SAT and ACT. One-on-one and small group tutoring are available. The tutorining center assists middle school and high school students. 8945 S. Fry Road, Ste. F, Katy 281-313-6284 www.mrjansmathclass.com SpiderSmart Learning Center of Katy The center provides tutoring services for reading, writing, math and current events as well as preparation for the SAT, ACT, GRE and other standardized tests. Kindergarten readiness assistance is also available as well as vocabulary building and creative writing help. Tutoring is conducted in small groups of three or four students per instructor. 1645 Winding Hollow Drive, Ste. 101, Katy 281-665-8048 www.spidersmart.com/katy The Tutoring Center The center offers one-on-one tutoring services to children in grades K-12, as well as college and standardized test preparation. Instructors are trained to work with students with learning challenges. Enrichment courses for advanced students are available as well as scholarships for those affected by Tropical Storm Harvey. 2001 Katy Mills Blvd., Ste. F, Katy 832-437-0635 www.katy.tutoringcenter.com The Tutor Doctor This tutoring service provides in-home instruction for math, science, English, Spanish, French and ESL courses. Test preparation for the SAT and ACT is also available, as well as free in-home consultations to pair students with the right tutors. (in-home service) 832-981-4742 www.tutordoctor.com View a PDF of this guide