Joining a Session
How do I register for a session/series?
You can register for a session or series by navigating to any of the subworlds and going to the "Sessions" page. After clicking on a session/series, you will see a blue button titled "Register" either towards the top of the page (for a session) or on the left hand side (for a series).Few readersAm I required to turn on my camera while attending a session?
No. You are not required to have your camera on while attending a zoom session. However, it is recommended in order to effectively learn during a session.Few readersHow do I join a session on Schoolhouse?
Go to your " My Schedule " page Click on the session/series you would like to join Click "Join Session" (the Zoom link will open 15 minutes before the session is scheduled to start) (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/12932e0820ea8700Few readersHow many learners are in each session?
The number of learners in each session may vary based on demand and tutor preference (each tutor sets their session capacity). Sessions typically have 3-10 learners.Few readersHow long are sessions?
Sessions can range from twenty minutes to a few hours, depending on the tutor's preference. When signing up for a session, you will be able to see the start time and the end time (which is automatically converted to your time zone).Few readersDo I need a Zoom account to attend sessions?
When you register for a session and join the zoom meeting, it will automatically take you to the session without requiring you to sign in.Few readersHow can I submit an excused absence for sessions with required attendance?
In general, we will have required attendance for Schoolhouse-initiated structured programs (e.g. SAT Bootcamps, SAT Skill Builder, KA Math Bootcamps, and College Admissions Workshops). We ask learners to use the "Submit Excused Absence" button on the series page if they are unable to make an upcoming session. The SAT Prep and College Prep subworlds do not offer the Excused Absence feature. Watch this video to see how to submit an excused absFew readers
Schoolhouse Programs
What are the SAT Math Skill Builders?
The SAT Math Skill Builders are a new Schoolhouse program that help students cover the core concepts relevant to SAT Math. Instead of the bootcamp series where significant time is spent on practice exams, these series will spend the majority of the time doing targeted group practice. See more details here. When paired with an SAT Bootcamp, students are able to achieve 20 hours of SAT tutoring over 8 weeks to help them conquer the new digital SAT:Few readersWhat are the SAT Bootcamps?
Please refer to this FAQ to learn about the SAT Bootcamps. We also have a full category for SAT Bootcamp FAQs.Few readersWhat are the Khan Academy Learning Labs?
The Khan Academy Learning Labs are a new Schoolhouse program designed to help learners achieve mastery in full units of Khan Academy Math, for students who are either struggling with the subject or want to get ahead. See more details here.Few readersWhat are the College Admissions Workshops?
The College Admissions Workshops are a new Schoolhouse program to help learners in their college admissions journey. These workshops are jointly run between Schoolhouse and the Coalition for College and cover important steps in the process like writing the college essay or submitting the application. See more details here. You can read more our offerings in the College Admissions Workshops as well asFew readers
How do I withdraw/unregister from a session or series?
To withdraw from a session: Navigate to the session you are looking to withdraw from by going to "Schedule" on the left hand bar and click on the session you want to withdraw from. Towards the top, you will see a button called "Withdraw". It will ask you whether you are sure you want to withdraw from the session, click on "Yes". To withdraw fFew readersWhy does Schoolhouse limit how many times I can post?
Schoolhouse is a peer-to-peer learning community, so all tutors are volunteers. To keep the community alive and free for everyone, we encourage everyone to lend a helping hand in topics that they've already mastered. For this reason, we have a limit on how many times you can post, and we increase that limit as you contribute more to the Schoolhouse community. How do I remove the post limit? To increase the number of posts you can create, we ask that you find any subworld that you feel coFew readersHow do I request for a session?
To create a request for a session, you can navigate to any of the the following subworlds listed below and go to the "Help"/"Discussion" channels. Pre-Algebra Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Geometry Pre-Calculus Calculus Statistics (https://schoolhouFew readersHow do I provide feedback to a tutor as a learner?
After every session you attend ends, a feedback window will appear on your dashboard that will ask you to provide feedback for your tutor. The feedback window will ask you: Rating of the session: Super Helpful, Helpful, Not Helpful Tell Us More Section: you can select multiple different adjectives (the words you can choose from change based on your rating of the session) Optional sectiFew readersI need help with this math problem. What do I do?
Navigate to the Subworld your math problem fits into. Examples include Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, etc. Go into the "help" channel and select "Ask a question..." and select what type of problems you need help with. Here are your options Message a tutor! If you have a question to ask, and the forum isn'tFew readersWhy join Schoolhouse.world as a learner?
When learning from peers, you can discover new approaches and techniques for learning, and hear things explained in a different way than what you typically see in your regular classroom. Tutors and learners here at Schoolhouse will know what you’re going through, so you can more easily build the confidence to ask questions, find your voice, and connect to other like-minded individuals.Few readersCan I learn subjects that are not math-related on Schoolhouse?
If your session isn't math related, we have a wide variety of offerings! You can find Computer Science sessions, College Advice, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Reading and Writing, and History. Anything that doesn't fit into those, such as Humanities sessions, fit under the Enrichment Subworld! Everything that doesn't fit into our specified subworlds will fit into enrichment! (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/12932e0820ea8700/image1q8u0bx.pngFew readersAs a learner, what terms and conditions do I agree to?
We’re excited to have you here! In joining Schoolhouse.world as a learner, we ask that you acknowledge the following terms & conditions. You confirm that you are 13 years of age or older. You agree to be recorded during sessions for quality and safety purposes, and you agree not to share screenshots or recordings of sessions under any circumstance. You agree that you will immediately report any inappropriate behavior that occurs on Schoolhouse.world’s pages and sessions by emailing safety@Few readersAre there courses available for the Indian curriculum?
Unfortunately, we do not offer courses for the Indian Curriculum at this time.Few readersHow do I annotate while the tutor is sharing their screen?
For a guide on how to annotate while the tutor is sharing their screen, we suggest you check out the Zoom help desk for the most up to date information on using this feature.Few readersHow do I know which time zone my session is in?
The times shown on your end should automatically be converted to your local time zone as long as your device is set to your local time zone. If you are unsure if the times of the sessions are shown correctly on your end, please reach out to User Support and send the link to the session/series. We can help figure out what time it should be showing for you. How can I check the time zone of aFew readersThere is a tragedy or disaster affecting me or my region. How will Schoolhouse respond?
We recognize there are disasters, tragedies, civil unrest, and conflicts happening all over the world. As a community, we want to support our community members that are impacted by these as much as we can. However, as a global platform it is impossible for us to recognize and address each one, and so we ask our community members to reach out to us if there is a regional issue directly impacting them and where a Schoolhouse policy is getting in the way of their learning as a result. For instance,Few readers