For over 18 years, Classroom Matters has offered the Bay Area’s premier essay writing workshop. Our program aims to prepare students to write better, more cohesive essays in an intensive, week-long workshop.

In our Summer Writing Program, we focus on a variety of components essential to expository essay writing. From literary analysis to shaping and supporting a strong thesis, small classes meet daily to explore the writing process in a fun and engaging environment. Through mini-lessons and guided practice, students will strengthen their aptitude for writing clear and convincing essays and develop a keen understanding of what makes good writing. An experienced instructor will assess each student’s level of ability; students will receive our trademark manuals as well as other valuable handouts to use throughout the school year.

Our middle school class content differs from that of our high school class. Middle-schoolers read and work from a different set of short stories and instruction assumes students have a more basic understanding of essay writing and the skills required.

In order to assess writing ability, students will be given a prompt and time to write on the first day.

(Minimum enrollment is 5 students, maximum is 12 students)

spots available!

— MIDDLE SCHOOL —
SESSION A: July 15-19 | 9:30am-12:30pm
SESSION B: July 22-26 | 9:30am-12:30pm
SESSION C: July 29-August 2 | 1:30-4:30pm

— HIGH SCHOOL —
SESSION A: July 15-19 | 1:30-4:30pm
SESSION B: July 22-26 | 1:30-4:30pm
SESSION C: July 29-August 2 | 9:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION:

Classroom Matters
2436 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA

In our Executive Function Bootcamp, students will get a crash course in the skills they will need to be successful in school. From organization and planning to prioritization and time management, this workshop is designed to introduce online and paper tools and resources to help your student find the right strategies and systems of organization for their learning preferences.

Choose from four different sessions, with in-person or online options.

Students will work on:

• Learning preferences

• Systems of organization

• Homework management

• Going beyond homework/agency

• Habits of successful students

• Creating a productive study environment

• Time management and planning

• Self-advocacy/motivation

• Managing relationships with your teachers

(Minimum enrollment is 5 students, maximum is 12 students)

spots available!

— MIDDLE SCHOOL —
SESSION A: July 14 | 9:30am-12:30pm (1 day)
SESSION B: July 22+23 | 5:00-6:30pm (2 days)
SESSION C: July 31+August 1 | 5:00-6:30pm (2 days)
SESSION D: July 21 | 1:30-4:30pm (1-day/online)

— HIGH SCHOOL —
SESSION A: July 14 | 1:30-4:30pm (1 day)
SESSION B: July 24+25 | 5:00-6:30pm (2 days)
SESSION C: July 29+30 | 5:00-6:30pm (2 days)
SESSION D: July 21 | 9:30am-12:30pm (1-day/online)

LOCATION:

In-person classes at:
Classroom Matters
2436 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA

Online classes:
Zoom

Help your high school math student avoid the summer slide with an intensive, math readiness workshop! Each workshop will be a ten-hour crash course in the most important concepts that are necessary for success in the fall.

• Math readiness for rising 9th graders:

  • Core concepts include equations, fraction math, word problems, percents, and ratios.

• Math readiness for rising 10th graders:

  • Core concepts include area and perimeter geometry, proofs, sequences, and functions.

• Math readiness for rising 11th graders:

  • Core concepts include advanced word problems, trigonometric functions, exponents, and radicals.

(Minimum enrollment is 5 students, maximum is 12 students)

spots available!

9th Grade: July 8-11 | 9:00-11:30am
10th Grade: July 8-11 | 12:30-3:00pm
11th Grade: July 8-11 | 3:30pm - 5:00pm

LOCATION:

Classroom Matters
2436 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA

Financial literacy is so important and giving your students the basics will go a long way.

Credit cards. Debit cards. Interest rates. Cashback. Savings account. Budgeting.

Personal finance should not be a mystery or something to be scared of. It is part of adulting and being responsible. Equip your teenager with tools so they can develop confidence with their personal finances. 

In this workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of personal finance, have a safe space to ask questions (and hear questions), and be equipped with interesting and informational resources. 

(Minimum enrollment is 5 students, maximum is 12 students)

spots available!

July 10+11 | 5:30-7:30pm

LOCATION:

Classroom Matters
2436 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA

In this workshop, students will discover their own agency at all steps of the learning process to build confidence and engagement at school. They will learn study strategies that work for how they learn best, and how to build and maintain new study habits. Each student will add tools to their toolbox to help them learn more in-depth and more effectively.

Taught by veteran tutor River Bradley, this class will help students hone important EF skills to be better students and learners.

(Minimum enrollment is 5 students, maximum is 12 students)

spots available!

July 8+9 | 5:30-7:30pm

LOCATION:

Classroom Matters
2436 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA

Classroom Matters' SAT Small Group Workshop offers an in-depth review of the new digital SAT. Students will go over content, format, and test-taking strategies. This workshop is ideal for students who would like guided practice with the various question types on the exam, as well as coaching on effective test-taking strategies.

• Small group instruction (minimum of 4 students; maximum of 6 students).

• Students will hone their reading and editing skills so they can conquer the writing, language, and essay sections.

• Students will review the math section: going over systems of equations, arc lengths, complementary angle rules, radicals, etc.

• All materials will be provided, including the 2024 Princeton Review Digital SAT Prep book.

• This workshop includes a proctored practice digital SAT test through Test Innovators. It’ll also include 1000 targeted practice questions, full answer explanations, an online platform with interactive diagnostics and access to the account for one year. The test will take place on the first day of class.

(Minimum enrollment is 4 students, maximum is 6 students)

spots available!

Saturdays: July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, and 17 | 9:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION:

Classroom Matters
2436 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA