Welcome parents and guardians! Learn how Varsity Tutors can help your student succeed with tutoring, classes, study resources, and so much more provided by Polk County Public Schools.
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Tutoring Scheduled by Their Teachers
When a teacher identifies a student who would benefit from extra individualized instruction, they can now schedule a tutoring session or sessions. Tutoring takes place virtually on Varsity Tutors' purpose-built platform, which combines interactive tools, collaborative workspaces, and face-to-face video instruction for an effective and engaging learning experience.
Homework Help from Experts
If your student has questions with their schoolwork, Varsity Tutors can help with instant tutoring and essay review.
Instant online tutoring anytime, anywhere.
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Chat with expert tutors 24/7 in any subject
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No limit on length or number of tutoring sessions
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Collaborative workspace and integrated tools
Writing support in 48-hours or less.
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Unlimited writing submissions
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Feedback on grammar, sentence structure, and writing flow
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3rd-party automated plagiarism check
Award-Winning Experts
Varsity Tutors has a network of over 40,000 highly vetted, US-based tutors, with deep subject-matter expertise in all K-12 subjects. Every tutor is rigorously vetted through instructional simulations, background checks, and interviews. Many come from diverse backgrounds, speak multiple languages, and have rich classroom experience. We can support every student in the district at scale with tutors qualified to teach students with learning differences (ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism) as well as those receiving Special Education services and ELL/ESL support.
Unlimited Classes for Every Grade Level
Classes for Grades K-8
Classes are offered in a wide variety of subjects from math and reading to coding and art.
Classes for Grades 9-12
From live study halls and SAT/ACT Prep, to coding and life skills classes there's classes for every student.
Classes for College & Career Readiness
Classes include practical professional skills, language learning classes, and more.
Lessons They'll Enjoy Learning
Highly Engaging On-demand Lessons
Your students has access to hundreds of On-Demand Lessons taught by celebrities and notable experts. With a wide range of subject matter from astronomy to art and Test prep to College Admissions students it's easy to help them find something they'll enjoy.
Guided Self-Study Tools
Whether your student needs help getting ahead or catching up, our Learning Lab offers adaptive quizzes to evaluate a student's proficiency in a given subject and create a personalized learning plan that includes practice problems, instructional videos, and progress tracking towards their goals.
Parent and Guardian FAQs
How can my student log in to Varsity Tutors?
Students log in by going to their Classlink account and selecting the Varsity Tutors icon.
What can you ask tutors to help with?
No question is too big or too small. Tutors can help you tackle a homework problem, prepare for a big exam, outline a paper, and so much more.
How can my student start a tutoring session?
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Students log in by selecting the Varsity Tutors icon in their Classlink account.
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Upon login, students select Tutoring from the Home screen.
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To start a Live Chat tutoring session, they select Chat with a Tutor, choose a subject, and submit a question.
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Using the shared whiteboard and collaborative tools, they work with the tutor for as long as they need to understand the problem.
How can students work with tutors during a tutoring session?
Students and tutors collaborate on a shared whiteboard with integrated tools, including a document editor, scientific calculator, file sharing, screen sharing, photo snap, and upload.
Who are the tutors?
Students work only with experienced educators and tutors who have been rigorously vetted. Before a tutor ever meets with a student, they must first:
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Complete an interview to assess experience, skillset, capabilities, and personality.
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Lead a simulated tutoring session to showcase subject-specific knowledge.
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Demonstrate their ability to instruct in a virtual environment.
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Get ranked and scored against our industry-leading quality standards.
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Pass academic and personal background checks
What languages do tutors support?
Tutors can provide instruction in English and Spanish.
What subjects can my students get help with?
Unlimited, on-demand tutoring is available across all core subjects.
Can you my student submit written work for review?
Yes. With Essay Review, experts in grammar and composition provide that all-important extra set of eyes to help you improve your writing and submit more thoughtful work. Students get feedback on essays, term papers, reports, admissions essays, and more.
What classes are available to my student?
Students can engage with fun and educational classes including a wide variety of live, drop-in classes and hundreds of star-taught, on-demand lessons. Students can explore their passions, learn new skills, and collaborate with other learners. We partner with notable experts and celebrity instructors to teach live large group classes ranging from art to coding to astronomy and beyond. Examples include classes taught by renowned scientists (Bill Nye), NASA astronauts (Leland Melvin), Wildlife experts (Coyote Peterson), and museum directors (Field Museum).
What study resources are available to my student?
Adaptive diagnostics help them learn where they need to focus and provide a learning plan that serves as a personalized roadmap to improvement. Instructional videos and practice problems will help students master challenging skills at their own pace.