Palm Beach Community Educator-- The Florida Pennysaver

Boca Raton Community High School
Dr. Geoff McKee, Principal
Dr. Cheryl Lombard, Assistant Principal
1501 NW 15th Court Boca Raton, FL 33486
DIRECTIONS: Located at the intersection of I-95 and NW 15th Ave. (one block south of Glades Road).
Phone: (561) 338-1420 Mon.-Thur. 3:00 - 8:00PM
Email: BocaRatonHighACE@palmbeach.k12.fl.us
School Web site: http://www.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/BocaRatonHS/

Getting Started

Winter 2009 Registration Information:
REGISTRATION: Monday, January 12 – Thursday, January 22, 2009, Mon. – Thurs., 5:00–8:00 PM. Classes begin the week of January 26, 2009.

Fees:
PAYMENT BY CHECK IS PREFERRED. NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE CLASS IS CANCELLED. ALL FEES INCLUDE A NON-REFUNDABLE $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE.

Winter 2009 Course Information

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Winter 2009 Classes
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Course name, day, time, weeks, cost listed under descriptions/categories below:
MONDAY
AVIATION GROUND SCHOOL (Monday only) 1/26 6:30-9:30 10 $100.00+
CHINESE COOKING IV 1/26 6:00-9:00 8 $82.00+
MENU: Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts, deep-fried walnut chicken, spring roll, shrimp toast, pan-fried dumplings, and much more.
COMPUTER - Level 1 1/26 5:00-7:00 5 $40.00+
Uses hands-on approach.
COMPUTER - Level 1 1/26 7:00-9:00 5 $40.00+
Uses hands-on approach.
COMPUTER - Level 2 - MS WORD 3/9 5:00-7:00 5 $40.00+
Some knowledge of computers necessary. Must have flash drive. Uses hands-on approach.
COMPUTER - Level 2 - MS WORD 3/9 7:00-9:00 5 $40.00+
Some knowledge of computers necessary. Must have flash drive. Uses hands-on approach.
CHINESE CONVERSATIONS II 1/26 6:30-8:30 10 $70.00+
Accent correction. In-depth conversations geared to business. Handouts will be provided.
FRENCH CONVERSATION - BEGINNING 1/26 7:00-9:00 10 $70.00+
PHOTOGRAPHY - ADVANCED 1/26 7:00-9:00 6 $46.00+
PRONUNCIATION & ACCENT REDUCTION (M&W) 1/26 5:30-7:00 10 $100.00+
Learn to pronounce American English clearly, correctly, and confidently.
REALISTIC DRAWING 1/26 7:00-9:00 10 $70.00+
Learn the drawing techniques perfected by the Italian Renaissance Master Artists. Some topics to be covered: Theory of light and shade, composition, perspective, and proportion.
SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS 1/26 7:00-9:00 10 $70.00+
A general overview of the Spanish language at a beginning level.
TUESDAY
ACTING 101 - 102 1/27 6:00-7:30 6 $37.00+
Six Training Sessions given by Val Chevron. Must be over 18 years of age.
ACTING - ADVANCED 3/10 6:00-7:30 6 $37.00+
Six Training Sessions given by Val Chevron. Must be over 18 years of age.
CONVERSATION AND VOCABULARY BUILDING (T&Th) 1/27 5:30-7:00 10 $100.00+
Open to non-native English speakers who have attained an intermediate skills level.
CRAFTS FOR ALL SEASONS 1/27 7:00-9:00 5 $40.00+
Projects will include: Collage pictures, boutique boxes, wooden purses, and decoupage plates. Students should bring scissors, a ruler, and pencils.
CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS 1/27 7:30-9:00 6 $37.00+
Six Training Sessions given by Val Chevron. Must be over 18 years of age.
GOURMET COOKING with Chef Catherine Lucas 1/27 6:30-9:30 6 $64.00+
Bring a dish towel and apron. Please wear closed-toed shoes. $45 fee (CASH) for food payable first night of class to the teacher.
NOTE: Class will be interrupted for two weeks in Feb./Mar.
HTML CODING - BEGINNING I 1/27 7:00-9:00 5 $40.00+
Must know keyboarding, how to create folders, and how to save, get, and open documents. Uses hands-on approach.
HTML CODING - BEGINNING II 3/3 7:00-9:00 5 $40.00+
Must know keyboarding, how to create folders, and how to save, get, and open documents. Uses hands-on approach.
ITALIAN - BEGINNING I 1/27 4:30-5:30 8 $34.00+
Recommended for people interested in getting a general overview of the Italian language at a beginning level. Also good as a general review.
PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS - DSLR 1/27 7:00-9:00 6 $46.00+
PHOTOSHOP - BEGINNERS 1/27 7:00-9:00 6 $46.00+
Learn the basics necessary to start tapping into the power of Photoshop. Topics include: Tools, workspace, pallets, and more. S.A.T. MATH 1/27 4:00-6:30 6 $55.00+
SPANISH CONVERSATION - BEGINNING II (T&Th) 1/27 6:00-7:00 10 $70.00+
Must have completed beginning Spanish book.
SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS 1/27 7:00-9:00 10 $70.00+
A general overview of the Spanish language at a beginning level.
TOEFL - IBT Part I (Tues. & Thurs.) 1/27 7:00-9:00 5 $70.00+
The Test of English as a Foreign Language. The course is a review of English grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure. Listening tapes are utilized in the recognition of English words and sounds.
TOEFL - IBT Part II (Tues. & Thurs.) 3/3 7:00-9:00 5 $70.00+
See TOEFL Part I for description.

WEDNESDAY
CROCHET BASICS - BEGINNING 1/28 6:00-7:30 8 $46.00+
Required: Book, “Crochet Tips”, and syllabus.
CROCHET BASICS - ADVANCED BEGINNING 1/28 7:30-9:00 8 $46.00+
Required: Crochet basics and beginning book, “Crochet Tips”, and syllabus.
INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET 1/28 6:00-8:00 6 $46.00+
Uses hands-on approach.
PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS 1/28 7:00-9:00 6 $46.00+
An intermediate-level course focused on the needs of photographers. Topics include: Retouching, Camera RAW image processing, color correction, and black and white conversions.
REALISTIC PAINTING 1/28 7:00-9:00 10 $70.00+
Learn the painting techniques perfected by the Italian Renaissance Master artists. Some topics to be covered: water color and acrylic, oils and color pastels, painting, theory of light and shade, composition, perspective, and proportion.
S.A.T. Verbal 1/28 4:30-7:00 6 $55.00+

THURSDAY
CHINESE - CONVERSATIONS I 1/29 6:30-8:30 10 $70.00+
Basic conversation skills. Must know basic Pin Yin. Handouts will be provided.
COMPUTER - Level 3 1/29 5:00-7:00 8 $58.00+
Prerequisite: Must have completed Level 2. Flash drive required. Uses hands-on approach.
GOURMET COOKING with Chef Catherine Lucas 1/29 6:30-9:30 6 $64.00+
Bring a dish towel and apron. Please wear closed-toed shoes. $45 fee (CASH) for food payable first night of class to the teacher. NOTE: Class will be interrupted for two weeks in Feb./Mar.
MICROSOFT EXCEL 1/29 7:00-9:00 8 $58.00+
Flash drive required. Uses hands-on approach.
ROOTS OF ROCK & ROLL 1/29 7:00-8:30 5 $32.50+
Using videos & CD’s, we will cover disc jockeys, girl groups, the rise of rock, brill building, and much more.
SPANISH - INTERMEDIATE 1/29 7:00-9:00 10 $70.00+
Must have completed Beginning Spanish I. Must have knowledge of basic Spanish including gender, number, conjugation in present tense, etc.

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Additional Information

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FREE DAYTIME & EVENING CLASSES
MAIN CAMPUS - FREE EVENING CLASSES
BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
1501 NW 15th Court, Boca Raton, FL 33486
For information call (561) 338-1432, Monday – Thursday, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Academic ESOL Classes - Monday - Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Intermediate to Advanced - Conversation, Listening, Reading, and Grammar. Prepare for college, technical school, workplace advancement, or personal achievement.
• Entrance Testing: Tuesday & Thursday, Building 4, Room 101 promptly at 6:15 p.m.
• Pre-GED and GED Plus Classes - Monday - Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Earn a GED High School Diploma as well as remediate for the CPT (College Placement Test) or TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education).
• Entrance Testing - Monday and Wednesday, Building 4, Room 101, promptly at 6:15 p.m.
• High School Credit Lab: Monday - Thursday from 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Building 5, Room 210. The Credit Lab is available for students to recover credits in failed classes or to improve a “D” grade. Students may choose the format they want: online or hardcopy with tutoring. Students must bring in a slip from their assistant principal noting the course needed.
OFF-SITE LOCATIONS - FREE DAYTIME CLASSES
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ESOL PROGRAM: 2350 NW Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL. (between Saint Andrews Boulevard and Military Trail - on the south side of road). Come to the building behind the church.
• ESOL All Levels: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Orientation/Information: Monday 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., and Friday 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Placement Testing: Tuesday and Thursday at 9:45 a.m.
For information call Boca Raton Community High School, 561-338-1432 after 4:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday.
TRAIN DEPOT ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM: 747 South Dixie Highway, Boca Raton, FL (west side of Dixie between Palmetto Park Road and Camino Real in the Count deHoernle Pavilion).
• GED, Reading, Math and Grammar Skills - Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Registration and Testing: Friday 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
For information call: (561) 393-3902 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday – Friday or Boca Raton Community High School, 561-338-1432 after 4:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday.

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