Schedule

School year classes run from 8/11/2025 to 5/23/2026.

Subject Grade Teacher Day Time Location Class-Code (for internal use) Price

Writing Gr.2-5 Zybul Tues 3:25-4:25PM ONLINE zy8 $1,895
Writing Gr.2-5 Simon Tues 4:30-5:30PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zx9 $4,495
Reading Gr.2-5 Osborne Thurs 3:25-4:25PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zkn $1,895
Writing Gr.2-5 Osborne Thurs 4:30-5:30PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zko $1,895
Writing Gr.2-5 Osborne Sat 10:00-11:00AM IN PERSON/ONLINE zk1 $1,895
Writing Gr.4-7 Zybul Mon 3:25-4:25PM ONLINE zy1 $1,745
Writing Gr.4-7 Zybul Tues 6:00-7:00PM ONLINE zya $1,895
Writing Gr.4-7 Simon Tues 7:05-8:05PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zxc $4,495
Writing Gr.4-7 Zybul Wed 3:25-4:25PM ONLINE zyg $1,895
Writing Gr.4-7 Simon Wed 4:30-5:30PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zxh $4,495
Writing Gr.4-7 Zybul Wed 6:00-7:00PM ONLINE zyi $1,895
Writing Gr.4-7 Osborne Wed 6:00-7:00PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zki $1,895
Reading Gr.4-7 Osborne Wed 7:05-8:05PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zkj $1,895
Writing Gr.4-7 Zybul Thur 4:30-5:30PM ONLINE zyo $1,895
Writing Gr.4-7 Zybul Thur 7:05-8:05PM ONLINE zyq $1,895
Writing Gr.4-7 Zybul Fri 6:00-7:00PM ONLINE zyw $1,895
Writing Gr.4-7 Osborne Sat 11:05AM-12:05PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zk2 $1,895
Writing Gr.7-9 Zybul Mon 4:30-5:30PM ONLINE zy2 $1,745
Writing Gr.7-9 Zybul Mon 8:15-9:15PM ONLINE zy5 $1,745
Writing Gr.7-9 Zybul Tues 4:30-5:30PM ONLINE zy9 $1,895
Writing Gr.7-9 Simon Tues 8:15-9:15PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zxd $4,495
Writing Gr.7-9 Zybul Wed 4:30-5:30PM ONLINE zyh $1,895
Writing Gr.7-9 Simon Wed 6:00-7:00PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zxi $4,495
Writing Gr.7-9 Zybul Wed 7:05-8:05PM ONLINE zyj $1,895
Writing Gr.7-9 Simon Thur 4:30-5:30PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zxo $4,495
Reading Gr.7-9 Osborne Fri 6:00-7:00PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zkw $1,895
Writing Gr.7-9 Osborne Fri 7:05-8:05PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zkx $1,895
Writing Gr.7-9 Zybul Fri 8:15-9:15PM ONLINE zyy $1,895
Writing AP Lang Gr.9-12 Simon Wed 7:05-8:05PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zxj $4,495
Writing AP Lit Gr.9-12 Simon Thur 6:00-7:00PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zxp $4,495
Writing AP Lang Gr.9-12 Zybul Mon 7:05-8:05PM ONLINE zy4 $1,745
Writing AP Lit Gr.9-12 Zybul Wed 8:15-9:15PM ONLINE zyk $1,895
Writing AL Lang Gr.9-12 Osborne Sat 12:35-1:35PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zk3 $1,895
SAT/ACT Gr.9-12 Zybul Wed 9:20-10:20PM ONLINE zyL $1,895
Private Irby Mon 3:25-4:25PM ONLINE zm1 $5,495
Private Irby Mon 4:30-5:30PM ONLINE zm2 $5,495
Private Irby Mon 5:40-6:40PM ONLINE zm3 $5,495
Private Zybul Mon 6:00-7:00PM ONLINE zy3 $5,495
Private Zybul Mon 9:20-10:20PM ONLINE zy6 $5,495
Private Zybul Tues 2:15-3:15PM ONLINE zy7 $5,495
Private Liang Tues 6:30-7:30PM ONLINE zLa $5,495
Private Liang Tues 7:35-8:35PM ONLINE zLc $5,495
Private Zybul Tues 8:15-9:15PM ONLINE zyd $5,495
Private Liang Tues 8:40-9:40PM ONLINE zLd $5,495
Private Zybul Tues 9:20-10:20PM ONLINE zye $5,495
Private Zybul Wed 2:15-3:15PM ONLINE zyf $5,495
Private Osborne Wed 3:25-4:25PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zkg $5,495
Private Osborne Wed 4:30-5:30PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zkh $5,495
Private Zybul Thur 2:15-3:15PM ONLINE zym $5,495
Private Zybul Thur 3:25-4:25PM ONLINE zyn $5,495
Private Zybul Thur 6:00-7:00PM ONLINE zyp $5,495
Private Osborne Thurs 6:00-7:00PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zkp $5,495
Private Osborne Thurs 7:05-8:05PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zkq $5,495
Private Zybul Thur 8:15-9:15PM ONLINE zyr $5,495
Private Zybul Thur 9:20-10:20PM ONLINE zys $5,495
Private Zybul Fri 2:15-3:15PM ONLINE zyt $5,495
Private Zybul Fri 3:25-4:25PM ONLINE zyu $5,495
Private Osborne Fri 3:25-4:25PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zku $5,495
Private Osborne Fri 4:30-5:30PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zkv $5,495
Private Zybul Fri 4:30-5:30PM ONLINE zyv $5,495
Private Zybul Fri 7:05-8:05PM ONLINE zyx $5,495
Private Zybul Fri 9:20-10:20PM ONLINE zyz $5,495
Private Osborne Sat 1:40-2:40PM IN PERSON/ONLINE zk4 $5,495

Class Descriptions

All writing classes use the editing process to teach grammar, spelling, punctuation, organization, vocabulary, and critical thinking.

Writing 2-5 – Aimed at grades 3 and 4, this class covers persuasive, literary response, creative, and personal narrative writing. This class is open to strong 2nd graders who love reading chapter books. 5th graders who need extra help or who have not taken a class with us should consider starting here.

Writing 4-7 – Aimed at grades 5 and 6, this class covers persuasive, literary response, creative, and personal narrative writing. This class is open to strong 4th graders who love to read. 7th graders who need extra help or who have not taken a class with us should consider starting here.

Writing 7-9 – Aimed at grades 7 to 9, this class focuses on persuasive and literary response writing, while also covering creative, and personal narrative writing. 9th graders who need extra help or who have not taken a class with us should STRONGLY consider starting here.

AP Language Writing – Aimed at grades 9 to 12, this class covers the three types of AP Language and Composition essays. This is a challenging class, so only strong 9th grade writers should join. AP Language is generally considered easier than AP Literature.

AP Literature Writing– Aimed at grades 9 to 12, this class covers the three types of AP Literature and Composition essays.

Our intention is for high school students to take at least one year of each AP writing class.

All reading classes use group reading and discussions to teach comprehension, phonics, pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, and analysis.

Reading 2-5 – Aimed at students who already read chapter books like Magic Tree House.

Reading 4-7 – Aimed at students who already read chapter books like the works of Beverly Cleary, we read and discuss novels to improve in comprehension, phonics, pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, and analysis.

Reading 7-9 – Aimed at students who already read chapter books like The Hunger Games, we read and discuss novels to improve in comprehension, phonics, pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, and analysis.

Reading 9-12 – Aimed at students who need to read classics for honors and AP high school courses, we read and discuss novels to improve in comprehension, vocabulary, and analysis.

SAT/ACT – Aimed at students who will take the SAT and/or ACT, this class covers all sections of both exams but focuses on language arts skills.

Private – Work one on one to improve in language arts, math, science, SAT, and ACT. We provide help with schoolwork or use our own curriculum. Private courses are customized to individual needs.

Writing and Reading Class Pricing    

Full School Year Group 37 Weeks    $1,895
Full School Year Group 37 Weeks (with Simon) $4,495
Full School Year Group 34 Weeks Monday $1,745
Half School Year Group 37 Weeks $1,345
Full School Year Private 37 Weeks $5,495
Full School Year Private 37 Weeks (with Simon) Contact for Pricing

College/Educational Counseling/Applications & Essays With Mr. Simon    

1 Hour Initial Consultation (No Edits or Apps)    $199
5 Hours of Editing/Counseling/Applications    $4,495
Full Year Up to 12 Sessions (No Edits or Apps)    $4,995
First Application (All UC or One Private/Common App)    $15,995
Additional Application and Essays Per School    $2,995
Up to 20 Universities + UCs    $29,995

Policies

If you need to make a change to your response, please email [email protected] to let us know. Please do not fill out the form again.

CHOOSE ALTERNATE TIMES, in case your first choice is full.

Classes labeled as IN PERSON/ONLINE may be attended either in person or online. You may even change by the week.
Classes labeled ONLINE can only be attended online. Mrs. Osborne and Mr. Simon teach in person. Currently, all other teachers are online.

Once you receive an invoice, we will take payments via digital check/ACH transfer through our provider, Bill & Pay. You may pay to Jonathan Simon at 510-912-1212 via Zelle. If you would like to pay via credit card, please let us know. There is an additional 4% fee to cover the credit card charges.

DISCOUNTS – ALL DISCOUNTS ARE CUMULATIVE!

Loyalty Discount – 5% off for previous full-school-year students signing up for a new FULL school year.
Summer Discount – If a student is signed up for Fall 2025-26 classes, they will get 15% off all summer courses. This can be retroactively applied. Just let us know if we miss it. You must sign up for at least half a school year.
Brother/Sister Discount – 5% off. Sorry, no cousins or friends. No group discounts for the school year.
Second Class Discount – Add a reading class! Sign up for two full school year classes to receive 15% off the second class only. Only for the same student. This is not a sibling discount, and classes from previous terms do not count as the first class. These discounts will be applied to the lesser-priced class if there is a difference in price.

If your child is sick, please keep them home. They may join on Zoom, get a recording, or get a make-up class.

Refunds and Missed Classes: No refunds and no extensions for missed classes. Make-up classes are not guaranteed but may be requested by email. Up to three make-up class requests may be granted per school year. Make-ups expire at the end of the period paid or end of the school year, whichever comes first. Additional make-up classes beyond the first three will each incur a $20 fee each. There is no fee for recordings. Refunds and temporary stops must be requested at least two weeks in advance.

Cancellation Policy

During the school year, there is $300 fee for pausing classes. Pauses must be at least 5 weeks long, and students lose their class spots.
Cancellations before May 1st, 2025 receive the full payment minus a $150 fee per child.
Cancellations after June 1st, 2025 and before August 1st 2025 receive the full payment minus a $200 fee per child.
Cancellations after August 1st, 2025 and before August 10th, 2025 receive the full payment minus a $500 fee per child.
Normal (not Simon) rate cancellations after August 10th, 2025 receive $35 per remaining class after two weeks notice, minus a $300 fee per child.
Simon Rate and Private Rate cancellations after August 10th, 2025 receive $55 per remaining class after two weeks notice, minus a $300 fee per child.

If your child stops attending classes, their spot is still reserved and their classes are still deducted until you notify us of your cancellation or a pause in classes. No credit, refund, or extension will be given for missed classes.

Pick Up and Drop Off: Students must be dropped off no more than five minutes before class time, and parents must wait with their children until students are allowed into the classroom. Parents must be present for pickup at the end of class. For safety, an adult must walk children into the office for pick up and drop off. Simon Academics is not responsible for children outside of class time and on our premises. Vehicles may not stop in front of the office for drop-offs and pick-ups and may not honk for pickup. Parents must let all drivers (family, friends, or hired) know this rule. You agree that Simon Academics, LLC, its owner, and staff are not liable for the safety of children outside of our classes. Children will stay in the waiting area before and after class. Late pickups incur a $1/minute charge.

Privacy: Simon Academics may freely use student work as well as photos, videos, and recordings of students for blogging, social media, advertising, training, and educational purposes, without compensation or additional notice to the student or guardians.

Student Behavior: Students are expected to listen to and obey teachers within reason, complete all assigned work, and exert appropriate levels of effort. Students who are rude, disruptive, or dangerous may be asked to leave class temporarily or permanently, and there will be NO REFUNDS for behavior-related expulsions and suspensions. There is no eating on Simon Academics property except when the food is provided by Simon Academics. Do not bring any drinks but water, and water must be consumed before or after class, not during.

All our policies are subject to change.