The South Windsor High School Writing Center is a valuable resource for students seeking feedback and guidance on their writing. Located in the heart of SWHS, the Writing Center is staffed by dedicated peer tutors who offer a welcoming, collaborative environment to support student writers of all levels. Whether it’s help with brainstorming, organizing ideas, refining arguments, or polishing final drafts, the Writing Center tutors work directly with students to provide tailored assistance.
Each session is designed to meet students’ unique needs, making the Writing Center a great place for students to strengthen their writing skills.
“The Writing Center is a great place for students to get peer feedback on work. The tutors create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and love doing what they can to help,” SWHS Junior Maddie Milherio said.
This sense of community and encouragement is a defining characteristic of the Writing Center, and it welcomes not only students who want to better their writing in a supportive environment, but also potential tutors.
In addition to fostering strong writing skills, the Writing Center also offers students the chance to develop confidence in their writing abilities. Tutors, who are mainly upperclassmen, undergo training to ensure they provide constructive feedback and create a positive, judgment free space. As most tutors would agree, it’s empowering to be able to help others and see them improve.
Throughout the year, the Writing Center hosts various workshops and events to engage students and provide targeted support. These sessions focus on specific types of writing, such as persuasive essays, college application essays, and creative pieces. The workshops are designed to break down writing tasks into manageable steps, helping students tackle assignments with greater ease and confidence.
For students looking to book a session or learn more about upcoming workshops, the Writing Center offers online booking options, making it accessible to everyone at SWHS. Moreover, the Writing Center’s efforts in fostering a love for writing, encouraging academic growth, and most importantly, building a close-knit community of writers, make it a cornerstone of the academic support available at South Windsor High School.
For more details on how to schedule a session or become involved with the Writing Center, students can visit the Writing Center directly or check the SWHS website for more information. The Center is located in room 122B with Mrs. Howard or in room 125 with Mr. Hawie and open Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 2-3 pm.
