The 7th Grade Advantage

Build the grades and math skills required for top Chicago high school admissions.

Chicago middle school math teacher helping families navigate the critical 7th grade year.

Spring-Summer Math Cohort
for current 7th grade students (rising 8th graders).

• Apply for the Spring Cohort

Why 7th Grade Matters

In Chicago, 7th grade is not just another year.

Your child's 7th grade grades play an important role in high school admissions.

For many families, this is the year grades begin shaping future high school options.

Seventh grade does not define your child.

But it does influence opportunity.

The good news?

You do not have to leave this to chance.

If your child is capable of earning an A or keeping one, this is the year to ensure it happens.

Who This Serves

This is for students who should be earning A's,

And for those committed to keeping them.

The 8 Week
A Level Cohort

Students are grouped by school whenever possible so pacing stays aligned.

What Happens
Each Week

Two focused sessions aligned to current class contentAssignment and assessment trackingTargeted review before assessmentsClear weekly action stepsSmall cohort accountability

Credibility

20 years teaching middle school math in ChicagoExtensive experience with 7th grade grading and selective enrollment standardsInstructional leader and math coachEnrollment limited to four students per cohort

What Others Parents Are Saying

"Mr. Oberts worked with our son online for an hour each week over several months. The support helped him stay on track, avoid frustration, and successfully work through a demanding selective enrollment test."

Dan W.
Whitney Young Parent

"Joe is very patient and meets students where they are. Our son had a great experience working with him and did very well on his high school entrance exam."

Dave S.
Lane Tech Parent

Secure Your Spot in the Next Cohort

Next cohort begins March 30th
Live online instruction
Four students only

• Apply for the Spring Cohort