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Academic Resources

ZB Tutoring for Math, Writing, and Reading

Students are able to receive one-on-one tutoring from teachers during their study hall. If students don't have a study hall, then tutoring is available after school from 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm on certain days of the week. Students who take advantage of after-school tutoring can take the activity bus home.

Click here to view the tutoring schedule.

Free 24/7 Tutoring - Varsity Tutors 

Through a partnership with Varsity Tutors, District 126 can offer students a variety of academic support options at no cost, including 24/7 chat tutoring in Spanish or English in any subject, SAT prep, essay review, and celebrity hosted on-demand courses, and more.  

  • A video describing how the chat feature works can be found here.  

  • Directions for how students can access Varsity Tutors from their Chromebook or phone is here and below.

  • A flyer describing the various free services is here.

Free Tutoring from Zion-Benton Public Library

Students can take advantage of free online tutoring from 2pm-11pm every day through the Zion-Benton Public Library. This is not a computer program. It is an online forum where students can connect with a live tutor to work through homework and receive help. In order to take advantage of this opportunity, students need a Zion-Benton Public Library card. Students who do not have a public library card may fill out an application, have it signed by a parent/guardian, and return it to the ZBTHS IMC. The Zion-Benton Public Library card will then be mailed to the student's home. Alternatively, students can bring a parent/guardian to the Zion-Benton Public Library along with proof of residency and get a library card. Click here to view details about how to access the online tutoring.

Meet with Teachers

Students are encouraged to meet with their teachers outside of class time if necessary. Teachers may be available before, during, or after school to meet with students depending on their schedule. Students can find specific teacher schedules on the various department office doors.