Josie’s Story
Josie is 10-years-old, studying three years above her grade level in the Kumon Program. In fact, she’s studying the same math material that her mom, who is an eighth grade teacher, teaches her students. Imagine that, a 10-year-old transforming equations, working with linear functions and simplifying monomials and polynomials. She’s well on her way to advanced algebraic expressions and she isn’t even in middle school yet.
One of the things that Josie likes most about Kumon is the fact that she’s studying above her grade level.
“Kumon gives me confidence because I know how strong of a student it has made me,” says Josie. “I know that I can do and learn anything if I do the work and practice daily. Kumon has taught me about the importance of focusing and to not be afraid of challenges, but to enjoy them and work through them because I know I can overcome anything.”
Josie embodies everything that Toru Kumon had in mind when he founded the Kumon Method. He felt that students would experience the true benefits of the Kumon Method if they acquired the study habits necessary for self-learning and advanced study.
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Student of the Month for September: Tanya M.
We are incredibly proud to announce our first Student of the Month, Tanya M.! Tanya has been enrolled in Kumon since 2016 and when she started in level 3A math and 4A reading as a 1st grader. She has completed a whopping 12 levels in math and 22 levels in reading during her tenure at Kumon. She achieved Jx6 status in reading, which is an incredible feat on its own, but she went even further by achieving Jx5 in math! Now a 7th grader, Tanya is on track to complete the reading program by the end of this school year and the math program by the time she finishes middle school. Aside from her amazing academic accomplishments, what we love most about Tanya is how driven and positive she is. She set her own ambitious goals for program completion in both subjects, and we know she will be able to do anything she sets her mind to. Way to go, Tanya!
Student of the Month: Leo!
We would like to congratulate our Student of the Month for October, Leo! Leo has been enrolled in Kumon since he was 5 years old, before he even started kindergarten. He started his Kumon journey in level 4A reading and math. Now in 4th grade, Leo is working 5 years above his grade level content in both subjects! He has completed 11 levels in math and 14 levels in reading during his time in Kumon, earning him Gx2 status and ASHR Platinum.
Here is a little more about Leo, in his own words: "When I was a little boy, I liked numbers a lot, and math has always been my favorite subject since going to school. Out of school, I am doing a lot of after-school activities in my spare time. First, I like to play Minecraft and Roblox with my friends. Secondly, I like reading comic books and playing tennis and badminton, and I have been playing Karate for more than 4 years. Also, I have been learning painting, ice-skating and piano together with my sister."
Amazing work, Leo! We are so proud of you and so fortunate to have you as a student here at Kumon!
Students of the Month: Ruhan and Chayan!
We would like to congratulate our Students of the Month for April, Ruhan and Chayan! Ruhan and Chayan have only been enrolled in Kumon since November of last year, but they have accomplished so much in such short amount of time! Ruhan has reached grade-level content in both math and reading, completing nearly 4 levels in both subjects. Chayan has completed 3 levels in both math and reading, allowing him to achieve ASHR1 in just a few short months. They have accomplished great things through their drive and hard work, but the thing we love most about them is the great attitude they bring! They always come to the center with huge smiles, and their excitement and enthusiasm are infectious to everyone they come in contact with.
Amazing work, Ruhan and Chayan! We are so proud of you and so fortunate to have you as students here at Kumon!