Think you’ve got what it takes to be a writing tutor?

Apply to take Advanced Composition next year!

Applications due Friday 3/13!

What is Advanced Composition?• Course for 11th and 12th graders and teacher-nominated

10th graders• Works in conjunction with the West Springfield Writing

Center (WSWC) to train tutors and staff the Center • In-depth study of writing across all disciplines in order to

become better tutors and advance one’s own writing • “One big, writing-loving family”

(actual quote from a pastAdv Comp students)

What does a writing tutor do?• WSWC tutors help WSHS students with their

writing by asking questions, responding as readers, and assisting students in clarifying and improving the work they bring in

• This assistance can cover any stage of the writing process, from when a student is given an assignment to when a student asks for proofreading help.

What is my commitment as a tutor?• TIME – Aside from tutoring during class, you will be

expected to sign up for a few after-school and/or Spartan Time sessions per quarter. Attending your sessions counts as part of your grade.

• DEDICATION to the cause – Please only apply if you are truly interested in helping your peers and becoming part of the WSWC “team”

What do I get out of it?• Training• Improved Writing• Recognition (unusual experience that will

make you stand out when applying to college or for jobs)

• Service Hours (any work done above the course requirements can count)

• Limited daily homework – most assignments are long-term or done in class

What current/past Adv Comp students have to say:

• “While some kids look to the auditorium, the journalism room, or the football field for a their ‘home away from home’ at West Springfield, I come to room 283 to settle into my niche”

• “I’ve learned to teach just as much as how to learn.”• “I have gained social skills I hadn’t even realized I had

lacked in the past.”• “Because of Adv Comp, I would love to continue working in

a Writing Center or even start one when I get to college.”• “Applying for Adv Comp is one of the best decisions I ever

made.”

How do I apply?• Take a paper application from Ms. Goransson

today or apply on the Writing Center website (WSHS home page Students Writing Center) • Turn it in by Fri 3/13 (electronically or hard copy)

IMPORTANT NOTE: When you register for courses, include Advanced Composition even if you have not yet heard from us

about your acceptance!

For more information about the WSWC:• Come visit us when we’re open!– All lunches Mon-Wed, All Spartan Times, and Wed.

2:20-4

• Click our link on the WSHS homepage. • Find us on facebook (Look up “West Springfield

Writing-Center”)• Follow us on twitter! (@theWSWC) • Watch us on YouTube at

www.youtube.com/theWSWC (See a video of what a tutoring session looks like!)

Any questions?