Academic Supports

Finding Help and Success

Need help with your classes? Our Academic Supports page has everything you need—from tutoring schedules to online academic tools and district-covered virtual tutoring services. Whether you're struggling with a subject or just want extra practice, this is your go-to resource for getting support.

Tutoring Services

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A free, unlimited online tutoring service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, funded by ESUHSD.
Certified tutors help with math, writing, and all core subjects by guiding students through problem-solving steps rather than giving direct answers.
Students can request a different tutor instantly by selecting “next” if the fit isn’t right.

TO ACCESS:

Log in to arms.esuhsd.org with your student email and password.
Search for “PAPER,” set up your account
Select your class and connect with a tutor anytime.

San Jose Public Library

A free, unlimited online tutoring for all SJPL cardholders through Tutor.com.
Certified tutors support students from elementary through college in math, writing, and test preparation, with access to study guides and practice tools.

TO ACCESS:

Get a library card from San Jose Public Library.
Visit SJPL Online Resources
Select SJPL Tutor.com
Log in with your library card number.
Connect with a tutor anytime.

Saintly Tutors

A Santa Teresa peer-to-peer tutoring program
Saints helping Saints!
Students can request a fellow ST tutor for $20/hour (in person or remote).
Tutors may also earn community service hours or extra credit by helping others.

TO ACCESS:

Students can Become a Tutor
Students can Request a Tutor
Students can contact: Ms. Konzem, Parent Volunteer Coordinator at tkonzem@yahoo.com

- by the Founder of Khan Academy

School House World

Founded by the creator of Khan Academy
Schoolhouse.world connects students to free
Certified peer tutors around the globe.
Sessions are available in math, science, SAT prep, and more, offered as both one-on-one and group tutoring.

TO ACCESS:

Go to Schoolhouse.world.
Create a free account, and choose your subject.
Join an immediate live session or register for a scheduled tutoring time.

Learn To Be

A nonprofit that provides free, personalized one-on-one online tutoring for underserved K–12 students.
Volunteer college student tutors work weekly with the same student across many subjects until the student feels that their goals have been met.

TO ACCESS:

Visit learntobe.org.
Complete the student application.
Students are matched within 3 days.
A dedicated tutor will then meet weekly online.

CovEd

A nonprofit that connects underserved K–12 students to volunteer college student mentors and tutors.
Support can be academic (math, science, humanities) or mentorship-focused (college prep, study skills).

TO ACCESS:

Visit coved.org/register.
Complete the student sign-up form.
Students are matched with a volunteer mentor or tutor based on your needs and availability.

Stack Exchange

A network of 180+ expert Q&A communities.
Students can ask subject-specific questions in math, science, technology, writing, and more.
Responses are often detailed explanations, making it ideal for deeper understanding rather than quick fixes.

TO ACCESS:

Visit stackexchange.com.
Create a free account
Select the subject community matching your question.
Post your question following the group’s guidelines and engage with responses.

Bay Area Tutoring

A nonprofit that provides free or low-cost academic support for underserved and at-risk youth, including foster, homeless, and justice-involved students.
Services include one-on-one tutoring in math, English, and science, available both in-person and online.

TO ACCESS: