One on One Tutoring Program

1. What can I expect from my child’s tutor? As mentioned in the One-on-One Tutorial description, our tutors are all volunteers. They are NOT specialists in any one subject. Project DEEP is meant for homework help and mentoring for our students.

2. What do I do if I can’t make one of my sessions? At the beginning of the program, you will be mailed/emailed a letter with your tutor’s contact information, you should get in touch with your tutor and let them know if you need to cancel and/or reschedule a session.

3. Is there a fee for your tutoring program? Yes, there is a one time $50 fee required at sign-ups. This fee goes towards the Celebrate Dorchester Calendar campaign, for which every child will receive five calendars to sell at $10 each. Proceeds from the campaign are considered compensation for the original fee.

4. How do the points and depth charts work? Our point system is used to track your students performance throughout our program. For each session your child attends with their tutor, they will be given points based on focus, subjects, attention, etc. They can receive up to 3 points per session. The depth chart is how your student can track their own performance. They are available to view outside the DEEP office and are updated weekly.

5. How can my child gain a scholarship towards a summer camp? If your child can obtain 50 points through tutoring sessions as well as complete at least 10 hours community service, they will earn a scholarship to the summer camp or program of their choice.

6. Where can I find Community Service opportunities for my child? There is a bulletin board inside the DEEP office that posts service opportunities that come to us. Those opportunities are e-mailed to our tutoring families as well. However, if you have your own idea of what you’d like to volunteer for, let us know! We are open to just about any volunteer work.

7. My child volunteered over the summer. Can those hours count toward your requirement? Although we love that our DEEP students take the time to give back during the summer, we ask that you only submit community service hours beginning when our program begins and ending when our program ends.