The Lit Center provides tutoring in any subject throughout the school year. Our teachers and peer tutors help students with homework, assignments, exam prep, and more. You can drop-in at any time for help, no appointment needed. We are located in Room 1161.

Peer tutors are students recommended by Niles West faculty who have excelled in the courses they support. They are trained to provide one-to-one support to their fellow peers.

While core focus areas include Math, English, Science, and Social Studies, our tutors are prepared to help you in any subject taught at Niles West High School. This includes World Languages and courses like Consumer Ed, as well as electives such as Psychology, Business and Technology, and more.

Every student at Niles West is encouraged to take advantage of our tutoring services. The Lit Center ensures an equitable and encouraging learning environment for all students, regardless of background or academic standing.

No—you may drop-in at any time during your free periods. However, if you wish to meet with a teacher, an appointment is recommended. Please send Meagan Bollin an e-mail meabol@d219.org to set up an appointment.

The Lit Center is staffed by Niles West teachers to assist students in Math, English, and Science courses.

Yes. You are required to swipe in to the Lit Center whenever you visit, just as you would in any study hall. Please be sure to bring your ID!

Yes! During the school day, you can visit the Lit Center during your study hall or lunch periods. If coming in during your study hall period, you can come directly to the Lit Center where you can swipe in for attendance.

Yes for both! The Lit Center opens before school at 7:20am, every day except on our scheduled late start days. The Lit Center is open after school Monday through Thursday until 4:10pm. We are closed after school on Fridays. Please note: We are closed during homeroom. The Literacy Center Hours Monday-Thursday | 7:20am to 4:10pm* Friday | 7:20am to 3:23pm *No Early Bird period on late start days

We encourage students to eat their lunch prior to visiting the Lit Center. We know that school days are extremely busy and that you might be coming in during your lunch period. We are happy to write students a pass for lunch before or after their tutoring session. It is best to go to the cafeteria, eat your lunch and then come to the Lit Center for tutoring.

Unlike other study hall spaces, the Lit Center is designated for a specific purpose. It is a dedicated space for students who are seeking tutoring. You are welcome to use the Lit Center space when you need help with your homework, other assignments, or to prepare for an exam. If your tutoring session ends early, you are welcome to use the remainder of the period to complete other work. We hope to see you soon!

We are always looking to grow our tutoring team! Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores interested in becoming Lit Center tutors are encouraged to complete an application. Please click here to complete an application.