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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
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  
Spring 2009 Registration Information:
REGISTRATION: March 23 - March 26 and March 30 - April 2, 2009, Mon. - Thurs., 5:00–8:00 PM. Classes begin the week of April 6, 2009.
 

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


 Spring 2009 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 2009 Classes
Click here to get descriptions for the courses below
Course name, day, time, weeks, cost listed under descriptions/categories below:
MONDAY
AVIATION GROUND SCHOOL (Monday only) 4/13 6:30-9:30 10 $100.00+
CHINESE COOKING IV 4/13 6:00-9:00 8 $82.00+
MENU: Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts, deep-fried walnut chicken, spring roll, shrimp toast, panfried dumplings, and much more.
COMPUTER - Level 1 4/13 5:00-7:00 5 $40.00+
Uses hands-on approach.
COMPUTER - Level 1 4/13 7:00-9:00 5 $40.00+
Uses hands-on approach.
COMPUTER - Level 2 - MS WORD 5/18 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 5/18 7:00-9:00 5 $40.00+
Some knowledge of computers necessary. Must have flash drive. Uses hands-on approach.
FRENCH CONVERSATION - BEGINNING (Part II) 4/13 7:00-9:00 10 $70.00+
PHOTOGRAPHY - ADVANCED 4/13 7:00-9:00 6 $46.00+
PRONUNCIATION & ACCENT REDUCTION (M & W) 4/27 5:30-7:00 10 $100.00+
(Vowels) Learn to pronounce American English clearly, correctly, and confidently.
REALISTIC DRAWING 4/27 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 CONVERSATION 4/13 7:00-9:00 8 $58.00+
Prequalifi cation - Completion of Spanish for Everyone textbook; beginning Spanish.
TOEFL - IBT Part I (M & W) 4/6 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 (M & W) 5/11 7:00-9:00 5 $70.00+
See TOEFL Part I for description.
WONDROUS WRITINGS 4/13 7:00-9:00 6 $46.00+
Writing with paper and pencil, we will work individually and in groups to create short stories, poems, narratives, and simple thoughts. This hands-on class will allow opportunity for expression whether a novice or experienced writer.
TUESDAY
ACTING FUNDAMENTALS 4/14 6:00-8:00 6 $46.00+
Six Training Sessions given by Val Chevron. Must be over 18 years of age.
CHINESE CONVERSATION - Beginning 4/14 7:00-9:00 8 $58.00+
Basic conversation skills. Handouts will be provided.
CHINESE CONVERSATION II 4/14 6:30-8:30 10 $70.00+
Accent correction. In-depth conversations geared to business. Handouts will be provided.
CRAFTS FOR ALL SEASONS 4/14 7:00-9:00 3 $28.00+
Project: Collage pictures. Students should bring scissors, a ruler, and pencils.
GOURMET COOKING with Chef Catherine Lucas 4/14 6:30-9:30 6 $64.00+
Bring a dish towel and apron. Please wear closed-toed shoes. $50 fee (CASH) for food, payable to the teacher on the first night of class.
HTML CODING - BEGINNING I 4/14 7:00-9:00 7 $52.00+
Must know keyboarding, how to create folders, and how to save, get, and open documents. Uses hands-on approach.
PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS - BASIC 4/14 7:00-9:00 6 $46.00+
PRONUNCIATION & ACCENT REDUCTION (T & TH) 4/28 5:30-7:00 10 $100.00+
(Consonants) Learn to pronounce American English clearly, correctly, and confidently.
S.A.T. MATH 4/14 4:00-6:30 6 $55.00+
SPANISH - BEGINNING 4/14 7:00-9:00 8 $58.00+
A general overview of the Spanish language at a beginning level

WEDNESDAY
CROCHET BASICS - BEGINNING 4/15 6:00-7:30 8 $46.00+
Required: Book, “Crochet Tips”, and syllabus.
CROCHET BASICS - ADVANCED BEGINNING 4/15 7:30-9:00 8 $46.00+
Required: Crochet basics and beginning book, “Crochet Tips”, and syllabus.
INTERNET FOR ADULTS 4/15 6:00-8:00 6 $46.00+
Knowing the keyboard and basic computer concepts would be helpful. Uses hands-on approach.
PHOTOSHOP - ELEMENTS 4/15 7:00-9:00 6 $46.00+
Learn the basics necessary to start tapping into the power of Photoshop. Topics include: Tools, workspace, palettes, and more.
REALISTIC PAINTING 4/29 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 4/15 4:30-6:30 6 $55.00+


THURSDAY
COMPUTER - Level 3 4/16 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 4/16 6:30-9:30 6 $64.00+
Bring a dish towel and apron. Please wear closed-toed shoes. $50 fee (CASH) for food payable to the teacher on the first night of class.
MICROSOFT EXCEL 4/16 7:00-9:00 8 $58.00+
Flash drive required. Uses hands-on approach.

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

 Additional Information
EDUCATION FOR THE MOTIVATED PERSON
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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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