Reading B - Intermediate Reading & Writing Skills - 2026 Spring
Instructor: Mr. James
Age: Grade 3 - 4
Total Classes: 18
Class size: 4-8 students
Date & Time: 1:40–3:10 pm
- Saturday
- Jan 10 – May 16, 2026 (No Class on April 4th)
Tuition: $324
Class Description:
Reading B is designed for students who can already read independently and are ready for more challenging texts. The course deepens comprehension skills, introduces paragraph-level writing, and integrates vocabulary, grammar, and reading strategies. Students learn to summarize, infer, and respond to what they read in both spoken and written form.
About the Instructor:
Mr. James is a seventh-grade English Language Arts teacher at Salem Middle School with 25 years of experience in education. He has also been teaching at Champion for the past year, where both students and parents value his engaging and supportive teaching style. James holds dual state licenses in Middle Grades Language Arts and Elementary Education, along with Montessori certifications for lower and upper elementary. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in French from Calvin University and a Master’s degree in English specializing in American Literature. In addition to teaching, he has coached soccer and taught violin. He is dedicated to helping Champion students grow as readers, writers, and critical thinkers.
