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Boca Raton Community High School
Dr. Geoff McKee, Principal
Dr. Cheryl Lombard, Assistant Principal
1501 NW 15th Court Boca Raton, FL 33486
Phone: (561) 338-1420
School Web site: http://www.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/BocaRatonHS/

 Getting Started  
Spring 2008 Registration Information:
DIRECTIONS: Located at the intersection of I-95 and NW 15th Ave. (one block south of Glades Road).
REGISTRATION: March 24 to April 3, 2008, Mon. – Thurs., 4:00–8:00 PM. Classes begin the week of April 14, 2008.
 

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


 Spring 2008 Course Information
Class Schedules
To find the dates, times and fees for the class you are interested in simply click on the link below. You will then be taken to a screen where you can search all course schedules by school, class subject or ZIP code.

 Class Updates & Changes
For More Information Call:
338-1420
Mon.-Thur. 3:00 - 8:00PM

Spring 2008 Classes
Course name, day, time, weeks, cost listed under descriptions/categories below:
MONDAY
• AVIATION GROUND SCHOOL (MON. ONLY) 4/14 6:30-9:30 10 $85.00+
• CHINESE COOKING II 4/14 6:00-9:00 8 $70.00+
MENU: Egg Foo Young, Lemon Chicken, Shrimp with Lobster Sauce, Stir-Fried Broccoli with Oyster Sauce, Moo Goo Gai Pan, Bow Tie Cooking, and much more.
• COMPUTER - BEGINNING LEVEL I 4/21 5:00-7:00 5 $35.00+ Uses hands-on approach.
• COMPUTER - BEGINNING LEVEL I 4/21 7:00-9:00 5 $35.00+ Uses hands-on approach.
• COMPUTER - BEGINNING LEVEL II 5/26 5:00-7:00 5 $35.00+ Some knowledge of computers necessary. Uses hands-on approach.
• COMPUTER - BEGINNING LEVEL II 5/26 7:00-9:00 5 $35.00+ Some knowledge of computers necessary. Uses hands-on approach.
• PRONUNCIATION & ACCENT REDUCTION 4/14 5:00-7:00 10 $60.00+ A review of vowels to learn to pronounce American English clearly, correctly, and confidently.
• REALISTIC DRAWING 4/14 7:00-9:00 8 $50.00+ 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.
• S.A.T PREP - VERBAL 4/14 5:00-7:30 6 $47.50+
• SPANISH - BEGINNING II CONVERSATION 4/14 7:00-9:00 8 $50.00+
Prequalification - Spanish for Everyone, Beginners
• SPANISH - BEGINNING I 4/14 7:00-9:00 8 $50.00+
A general overview of the Spanish language at a beginning level.

TUESDAY
• BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SLR 4/15 7:00-9:00 6 $40.00+
Learn to use your single lens reflex (SLR) camera more effectively. Enhance techniques such as composure and lighting through class instruction and photo assignments.
• COMMUNICATING AT WORK WITH CONFIDENCE AND POWER 4/15 6:00-7:30 6 $32.50+
Six Training Sessions given by Val Chevron.
• GOURMET COOKING 4/22 6:30-9:30 6 $55.00+
With Chef Catherine Lucas. Bring a dish towel and apron. Please wear closed-toe shoes. $45 fee (CASH) for food payable first night of class to the teacher.
• HOW TO BECOME AN ARTICULATE COMMUNICATOR 4/15 7:30-9:00 6 $32.50+
Six Training Sessions given by Val Chevron
• HOW TO START & OPERATE A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS 7:00-8:30 1 FREE+; 4/15, 5/6, 6/3
Come to this free, one evening, seminar to learn how to succeed in business
without trying. Conducted by “SCORE” - Counselors to America’s Small Business”.
SCORE is a Resource Partner of SBA. All SCORE services are free. ($20 materials fee) • HOW TO WRITE A WINNING BUSINESS PLAN 7:00-8:30 1 FREE+; 4/22, 5/13, 6/10
See Tuesday: How to start & Operate a Home-Based Business One Evening
Seminar ($20 materials fee)
• KNITTING 4/15 6:30-8:30 8 $50.00+ Knitting at all levels from beginning to advanced.
• S.A.T. PREP MATH 4/15 4:00-6:00 8 $50.00+
• TOEFL - IBT (TUES. & THURS.) 4/15 7:00-9:00 8 $90.00+
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.
• WEB DESIGN - BEGINNING HTML 4/15 6:00-8:00 5 $35.00+
Step-by-step instructional approach on coding Web pages from scratch, using Notepad with HTML and XHML. Includes case problems, tutorials, and an appendix on Web page accessibility and Section 508 compliance. All the latest coding Information is provided. Students must have keyboarding skills and be able to create and save files. Uses hands-on approach.

WEDNESDAY
• CROCHET BASICS 4/16 6:00-7:30 8 $40.00+
Book, “Crochet Tips”, and syllabus required.
• CROCHET INTERMEDIATE 4/16 7:30-9:00 8 $40.00+
Pineapple Stitch Patterns. Book, “Crochet Tips”,is optional and syllabus required. Course outline available.Prerequisite: Crochet Basics
• HISTORY OF ROCK & ROLL 4/16 7:00-8:30 5 $28.75+
Using videos & CD’s, we will cover disc jockeys, girl groups, the rise of rock and much more.
• HOW TO START & OPERATE A SUCCESSFUL HOME-BASED BUSINESS 7:00-8:30 1 FREE+; 4/16, 5/7, 6/4
Come to this free, one evening, seminar to learn how to succeed in business without trying. Conducted by “SCORE” — Counselors to “America’s Small Business”.
SCORE is a Resource Partner of SBA. ALL SCORE services are free. ($20 materials fee)
• INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET - BEGINNING 4/16 5:30-7:30 6 $40.00
Uses hands-on approach.
• INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET - INTERMEDIATE 4/16 7:30-9:30 6 $40.00Uses hands-on approach.
• REALISTIC PAINTING 4/16 7:00-9:00 8 $50.00+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.

THURSDAY
• CHINESE - BEGINNING 4/17 6:30-8:30 10 $60.00+
Basic conversation skills. Handouts will be provided.
• GOURMET COOKING 4/17 6:30-9:30 6 $55.00+
With Chef Catherine Lucas.Bring a dish towel and apron. Please wear closed-toe shoes. $45 fee (CASH) for food payable first night of class to the teacher.
• SPANISH - INTERMEDIATE 4/17 7:00-9:00 10 $60.00+
Must have completed Beginning Spanish I. This class will cover second half of the intermediate text book.

+ Books and/or Materials

Notes:
• Extra books and/or materials needed are denoted by the (+)

 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 6:15 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 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 de Hoernle Pavilion).
• GED, Pre-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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