SSAT Prep

This year we are offering SSAT Prep for our 8th and 7th grade students. This is with Dynamis Learning Academy, a company run by Helen Panos, a parisioner. The sessions will run on Wednesday’s in the education building after school.

6 sessions of SSAT prep is $550 per student billed via FACTS.

Dates:

Sign-up deadline - 18th September.

Please sign up early!

Session 1 - 9/25

Mock Pre-Test 2.15pm-4.15pm

(data from this session will guide personalized learning for the group)

Session 2 - 10/2

Math Strategies 2.15pm-3.30pm

Session 3 - 10/9

Reading Strategies 2.15pm-3.30pm

Session 4 - 10/16

Additional Reading Strategies 2.15pm-3.30pm

Session 5 - 10/23

Verbal Strategies 2.15pm-3.30pm

Session 6 - 10/30

Mock Post-Test 2.15pm-4.15pm

The results of the test will be emailed to parents.

The schedule is planned so that after the first mock test the program can be specifically designed for the group. By finishing in early November we suggest students study for the rest of the month and Thanksgiving break before taking the SSAT in early December and/or January.

Session Leaders

Helen Panos

Helen Panos is the Founder/CEO of Dynamis Learning, a K-12 nationwide tutoring & SSAT/SAT/ACT company.  Helen is an accomplished educator with over 25 years of teaching/administrative experience.  Currently Dynamis employs up to 20 tutors, and they specialize in various subject matter ranging from math, reading, writing, test prep, academic planning, college essay writing and more.  Tutors within Dynamis meet virtually or at a child’s home/library in the metro Atlanta area.  Helen enjoys reading, traveling, and interviewing guests on her podcast, Smart Parents Successful Students which can be found on Spotify.

Ira Danzig

Ira Danzig has been a Mathematics, History, Biology, and test prep tutor for over 40 years. He has worked with students from many middle and high schools in Atlanta and several states as far away as Hawaii. Ira’s accomplishments include Mathematics Chairperson for two private schools as well as Georgia STAR Teacher – twice. His interests include various sports and a strong love for reading. He's currently writing a novel and looking into beekeeping.

Prior to the course students will need a copy of Princeton Review SSAT & ISEE Prep, 2023: 6 Practice Tests + Review & Techniques + Drills (Private Test Preparation)