ACT Jump Start / Fish Bowl Academy
Available in-Person, on-Site, & Live via Zoom Nationwide!
Students, teachers, schools, and districts anywhere in the United States can participate in FOL’s live tutoring, ACT Prep classes, Fish Bowl/Jump Start programs, and Professional Development seminars in-Person & through Zoom!
Why sign up for the ACT JUMP START?
The ACT Jump Start prepares students from being blindsided by this tricky and high-stakes test. The ACT Jump Start Academy is a quick overview that prepares students for each of the sub-sections of the test.
What is the ACT Fish Bowl?
The ACT Fish Bowl allows teacher-coaches to observe & learn the ACT content and strategies, and then use FOL resources to teach future sessions on their own.
What is the basic structure?
- Students participate in:
two, two-hour and fifteen minute
2 [2.25 hour] sessions:— English/Reading and Math/ Optional Science — and learn the content and structure of each test. Participants take a pre-arranged break between the two sessions.
- GOAL SCORES and PACING—the key elements for success— are discussed. Students learn how to set their goal score and use pacing and strategies to reach it. Strategies are presented to reach their goal.
- Students review the key traps on each subject test. Tips and Tricks for improving score are reviewed.
- Students also receive content reviews for English, math, reading, and the optional science section of the ACT.
Students receive access to a comprehensive set of online resources covering the key tips, tricks, strategies, and content discussed during the class. They use this information to engage during the lecture, and later for review. FOL uses released ACT test material throughout class, and also provide an extra complete Enhanced ACT practice test to work through on their own later.
Details about the Jump Start/ Fish Bowl Event:
- 20 or more students work with E/R and M/S teachers LIVE!
- Base Cost for up to 20 students is $1500
- Price for each additional student varies based on the number of attendees. Contact FOL for a complete price structure.
- Students are given access to a password protected resource portal to use and follow along with the presentation on the day of the event.
- Schools have the option to print the class resources, or we can bring printed packets starting at $15/student upon request. For Zoom classes, shipping will be extra.
- Schools have the option to purchase ACT prep English/reading and math/science workbooks for an additional $46/student for designing more in-depth prep course work or follow up sessions after the day of the Jump Start. We also offer a Mathematics Workbook for students interested in pursuing STEM based majors in college for $30. Contact us for more details!!
- School pays $.76/mile for each presenting ACT coach
- If the driving time exceeds 2 hours, or class begins before 9:30 a.m., hotel accommodations are required for the first teacher for a one-session class, or two hotel rooms for a two-session concurrent class.
Cost for Teachers in Fish Bowl
The cost per observing teacher is $100 for class participation, which includes a 30-minute end of day Q&A session with the presenters, and access to an online password protected portal of resources used during the Jump Start event. Teachers will receive the PowerPoints & additional miscellaneous documents including: ACT lecture notes, content guides, pacing recommendations, and test-taking strategies and tips.
Contact us for more details!
A great introductory class for both first-time test takers and students who want a refresher.
It sets the foundation for further prep. It is also a mini hands-on coaching class for teachers.