Quick Summary

This program focuses on academic fluency development—not homework help or test prep—through systematic instruction in reading, writing, and analytical reasoning.

  • Lessons are weekly at a consistent time

  • 24-hour notice required to reschedule lessons

  • Monthly tuition is fixed and due regardless of attendance

  • Unused tuition can be credited with 2 weeks' written notice

  • Optionally, lessons may continue through summer. However, there are no lessons during other school breaks (Thanksgiving, winter, spring)

  • Parents receive written reports after each lesson, and a full detailed assessment monthly.

Policies

Scheduling & Attendance

  • Lessons are scheduled on recurring weekly days and times.

  • 24-hour advance notice required for cancellations or rescheduling.

  • Monthly tuition is due regardless of attendance.

  • I will provide notice as early as possible if I need to cancel or reschedule.

Makeup Lessons & Cancellations

One-on-one lessons:

  • Makeup lessons can be scheduled within the same month when possible with 24-hour notice.

Payment Terms

  • The first month may be prorated based on start date.

  • After that, monthly tuition is due on the 1st of each month and covers approximately

    4 lessons scheduled throughout the month. Lessons are scheduled weekly, adjusted around school breaks and holidays. Monthly tuition remains the same regardless of the number of weeks in a given month.

  • Accepted payment methods: Venmo, Zelle.

  • With 2 weeks' written notice, unused tuition can be credited toward future months.

  • No refunds after tuition has been paid for the current month.

  • I will send a payment reminder a few days before each billing cycle.

Communication & Progress Updates

  • Parents receive brief written updates after each lesson.

  • Monthly progress summaries available upon request.

  • Email responses within 24 hours on business days.

  • Contact: mr.brothers@proton.me.

Photo, Video, and Work Sharing

  • I may photograph student work samples for educational documentation purposes.

  • Student work may be shared with parents or discussed in progress updates.

  • Student work will not be shared publicly or with other families without explicit written consent.

  • No photos or screenshots of students will be taken.

Academic Calendar & Scheduling

I generally follow the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) calendar for breaks and scheduling. For the official LCPS calendar, visit your local school district website.

  • Summer lessons are optional and available to continuing students. Monthly tuition applies as usual. Families are expected to take extended summer vacations, and multi-week pauses are credited toward future lessons with two weeks' written notice.

  • Weather-related cancellations will be handled case-by-case with rescheduling within the same month when possible.

  • Lessons are offered during the regular school year (approximately early September through mid-June).

Enrollment & Termination

  • Minimum commitment: One month.

  • Either party may terminate with 2 weeks' written notice.

  • Unused tuition from prepaid months will be credited toward the next billing cycle.

Professional Conduct

  • All interactions maintain appropriate student-teacher boundaries.

  • Lessons focus exclusively on academic content.

  • I do not provide psychological counseling or address behavioral issues beyond normal classroom management.

  • Concerns about student wellbeing will be communicated to parents promptly.