Pinnacle has developed programs to address the needs and educational goals of students in specific academic fields of study. The following represents example of these short term specific study courses.

S.S.A.T. PREP: Students in middle school who are planning on applying to a private secondary/independent school will usually have to take the Secondary School Admissions Test or S.S.A.T. in order for their application to be considered. The S.S.A.T. is a multiple-choice test that consists of verbal, quantitative (math) and reading comprehension sections. Pinnacle provides an S.S.A.T. preparatory program that exposes students to the material that they will encounter in the actual test. The course usually starts in early fall and brings the student up to the S.S.A.T. administration dates in November and December.

E.L.A. - 3rd - 8TH GRADE ASSESSMENT: The New York State English/Language Arts Assessment (E.L.A.), which is usually given in the spring, is a comprehensive benchmark of a student's skills encompassing reading, comprehension, writing and critical analysis. This assessment identifies students who may require additional remediation. Pinnacle offers an E.L.A. Prep Program that supplements the instruction offered in the student's classroom. These prep courses are offered just prior to the administration of 3rd to 8th grade assessments.

MATH - 3rd - 8TH GRADE ASSESSMENT: The 3rd to 8th Grade New York State Assessments in Math are given in the spring of each year. These assessments are meant to identify students who may need remediation. Pinnacle Learning Center offers a Math Prep Course that supplements the instruction given in the student's classroom. These prep courses are offered just prior to the administration of the 4th and 8th grade assessments.