About Us

Peer Tutors strive to bring out the best in others. As a result, we continue to foster the positive attitudes and traditions of excellence which are hallmarks of the Mt. Doug community.

The goal of Mt. Doug\'s peer tutoring program is to provide academic learning support for students of all abilities. Student tutors volunteer their spare time to assist with homework, notebook organization, study skills and exam preparation. They help to increase students\' self-confidence while also improving their attitudes about academics. A weekly meeting is encouraged to gain the support and encouragement which are key elements to academic success. Peer Tutors assist students in a number of ways throughout the school, some of which are summarized below.

Drop-In Tutoring Sessions

Our Drop-In Centre is open everyday afterschool from Monday to Thursday in the Library. We are happy to provide assistance in all academic subjects to students. Many students find visiting the Drop-In Centre useful when they are preparing for a difficult test or have missed several days of school and need help catching up. Students are required to check in with the tutors on duty in the library for tutoring help. If you require additional tutoring outside lunch time, this can be arranged by leaving your request with the tutoring supervisors. They will pass the request along and a tutor will contact you.

Tutor Pairings

If a student is having problems in a course that are not temporary, we suggest that they be paired with a tutor. These pairings allow the tutor to better prepare for each tutoring session and to see the student\'s progress. Tutors meet with their clients at least once a week. They are available every day at lunch as well as before and after school upon request. Please visit the \"Request a Tutor\" page (link) if you would like to be paired with a tutor.

International Student Conversation

We are working to ensure that every International student has a conversation partner with whom they meet weekly. These tutors ensure that International students feel comfortable at Mt. Doug and help them to improve their English pronunciation. Conversation partners may also assist students with schoolwork.

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