Study Zone Plus
Connect to homework help and resources online!
Study Zone Plus
Connect to virtual homework help and resources!
How it Works
Students in grades K-12 can work with a tutor or find recharge activities, language and reading support. Connect to Zoom online using your computer, tablet or smartphone. Or, dial in using a home phone or smartphone.
Availability
Elementary sessions, for grades K-5
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3-5pm
- Thursdays and Fridays, 10am-12pm and 3-5pm
Teen sessions, for grades 6-12
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm
- Thursdays and Fridays, 12:30-2:30pm
Browse tutors by language skills (PDF).
Browse tutors by specialty (PDF).
Terms of Use Agreement
Help keep Study Zone Plus a safe and positive space for academic support!
- Do not share personal information (email/phone number, home address, school, etc).
- User names should be anonymous, respectful and positive.
- Think about what is displayed in the background of your Zoom video. Can you see identifiable signs or buildings, pictures or other people and rooms that should remain private?
- Do not agree to meet other students or volunteers outside of Study Zone Plus, either online or in real life.
- Tell a rover, greeter or librarian if something makes you uncomfortable during Study Zone Plus.
Tutors and Students will:
- Be respectful. Be kind. Be safe.
- Take turns working with the tutor.
- Be patient and use positive comments.
- Model the same online behavior that your teachers expect in school.
- Use the Chat box to ask for help or give needed information.
Connect to Study Zone Plus
Elementary sessions, for grades K-5
Teen sessions, for grades 6-12
Need more help?
You can also find free tutoring support online at Tutor.com. (Tutor.com is available from 2pm to midnight.)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Elementary sessions, for grades K-5
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3-5pm
- Thursdays and Fridays, 10am-12pm and 3-5pm
Teen sessions, for grades 6-12- Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm
- Thursdays and Fridays, 12:30-2:30pm
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Study Zone Plus is a place for students to:
- Get homework help from volunteer tutors.
- Find additional academic support.
- Recharge in social spaces with other students.
Tutors work with 1-5 students in a group setting. We cannot guarantee intensive, private one-on-one tutoring.
Beginning in November, Study Zone Plus will include additional services such as:
- Tech Tutors (tech and software support).
- Recharge Rooms (elementary). Activities for short breaks to boost energy and get wiggles out or lower stress and calm down.
- Study Space (teens). A relaxed social space for teens to study and do homework together.
- Teen Talk Time (ESL/ELL conversation practice).
- Reading Buddies (elementary reading support).
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Students in grades K-12 who need help with any subject.
Students in grades K-12 who need a positive place to do homework.
Anyone up to age 21 studying for their GED.
You may attend Study Zone even if you don't have a question for the tutors.
Study Zone sessions are separated for grades K-5 and grades 6-12.
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Students in grades K-5 can get help in all subjects.
Students in grades 6-12 can find a tutor who can help with subjects up to the college-prep level.
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Yes. Tutors are available to help you study a language. English language learners may also find a tutor who speaks their preferred language.
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Some students have asked for tutors who reflect their identity. For example, tutors who are Black, Indigenous or people of color (BIPOC).
Contact the Study Zone coordinator for help connecting with specific tutors.
Annie Poyner
apoyner@kcls.org
(425) 369-3312
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Have materials on hand to work from, such as:
- Instructions, textbooks, and assigned reading needed to complete your assignment.
- Worksheets or other tools if you just want to practice certain skills.
- Notes or other practice materials if you are studying for a test.
- Online assignments or computer documents to share on screen (for video calls only).
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You can connect to Zoom online using your computer, tablet or smartphone. Or, dial in using a home phone or smartphone.
Log in any time during Study Zone Plus hours. You do not need to register or provide personal information to participate. You can participate for any amount of time during Study Zone Plus hours.
Log in or call in any time during Study Zone Plus hours.
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Study Zone Plus is free.
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Tutors are volunteers from our communities who have:
- passed a Washington State patrol background check and
- completed a program orientation.
Volunteers range in age from high school juniors to retired adults.
