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Spanish River Community High School
Dr. Susan Atherley-Principal
R. Todd Bolar, Assistant Principal
5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton, FL 33496
Phone: (561) 241-2205 Fax: (561) 241-2206
Email: SpanishRiverACE@palmbeach.k12.fl.us
School Web site: http://www.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/SpanishRiverHS/

 Getting Started  
Winter 2009 Registration Information
Registration will start December 8th, 2008, 5-8 pm in the Community School Office. Classes require minimum number of students. Refunds are given only when a class is cancelled. Classes begin the week of January 26th, 2009. The scheduled holidays during this term are February 16th, 2009. Registration for ESOL classes is Monday - Thursday 6:00 - 8:30pm in the Media Center.
 

Class Schedules
To find the dates and times 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.



 Winter 2009 Class Descriptions  

091101 Aerobics Step/Low Impact M 5:45-6:45PM 8 $35.00
Teacher: BORN
An all level step and low impact aerobics class for those who want to improve cardiovascular fitness. Class consists of warm-up, low impact aerobics for approximately 25 minutes, concentrated upper body and floor work followed by a cool-down stretch. Please bring mat towel, sneakers and water bottle.

091102 Accent Reduction M 6:00-8:00PM 8 $58.00
Teacher: Katz
This class will teach you to be more confident speaking English so that you are clearly understood wherever you go. We will teach you how to talk in the workplace, on an interview, during social situations at the grocery, while shopping, at the doctor's office, at your children's' schools, and on the telephone.

091103 Belly Dancing, Intermediate M 6:30-8:00PM 8 $46.00
Teacher: CECCHINI
Learn more advanced footwork, hip work, armwork, veil work & steps. A complete choreographed dance will also be taught. Please wear standard dance attire, tights, leotards, leggings, sport bras or other work-out clothes. Baggy apparel makes learning correct alignment of the body very difficult. You will also need a shawl or large scarf. No special footwear is needed.

091105 Body Toning M 6:45-7:45PM 8 $35.00
Teacher: CECCHINI
An all level body workout designed to improve, strengthen, and firm muscle tone. Class consists of a warm-up, head to toe workout using hand weights as an option in providing your own degree of challenge. Everyone works at their own exercise level. Please bring mat, towel, sneakers, and water bottle, also 1-3 pound hand weights optional.

091107 Digital Photo Enhancement, Beginning M 5:00-7:00PM 8 $68.00
Teacher: SMITH
Basic computer knowledge of how to open a program, use scroll bars, & locate a given file is needed. The student will learn the difference between 35mm & digital cameras, how to set up a camera, connect it to a computer & transfer images, as well as basic photographic terms. Photoshop elements 5 computer program will be used in class. STUDENTS MUST BRING A FLASHDRIVE, 256MB or 512 MB TO FIRST CLASS.

091108 Golf @ South Winds Co-Ed Beginners M 10-11am 8 $40.00
Teacher: RUFFER
Learn putting, chipping, pitching, swing fundamentals with short irons, mid irons, and woods. Class is held at South Winds Course at 19557 Lyons Road, Boca Raton, phone 483-1305. $48 charge for facility usage on the first class. DIRECTIONS: Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd . Go north on Lyons about half a mile on the left. (across from Century Village)

091109 Golf @ Don Law All Levels M 9-10am 8 $40.00
Teacher: Fasano
An introduction to the fundamentals of the golf game. Putting, chipping, pitching, rules of the game and etiquette. Clubs are provided if needed. $48 fee paid to range. DIRECTIONS; Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd. south. Right onto 8th Street. Half a mile to stop sign. Course of the left. Phone 561-451-1128.

091110 Golf @ Don Law All Levels M 6:30-7:30pm 8 $40.00
Teacher: Fasano
An introduction to the fundamentals of the golf game. Putting, chipping, pitching, rules of the game and etiquette. Clubs are provided if needed. $48 fee paid to range. DIRECTIONS; Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd. south. Right onto 8th Street. Half a mile to stop sign. Course of the left. Phone 561-451-1128. 091114 Tai Chi, Beginning M 6:00-7:00PM 8 $46.00

Teacher: CORDNER
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of Tai Chi. Through traditional Chinese warm up exercises. The practitioner will increase circulation and flexibility. With proper preparation, you will develop a foundation that will increase your balance. Your achievement will be a slow moving and graceful Tai Chi form. An audio tape for additional practice may be purchased from the instructor. Yang style, long and short

091115 Tai Chi, Intermediate M 7:30-9:00PM 8 $46.00
Teacher: CORDNER
An intermediate student will continue to be enriched in building more complex posture applications (Yang Style Short Form). Emphasis will be placed on breathing and posture technique. The combination of these to add symmetry internally and externally to each posture. A comprehensive view of interconnecting positions will provide the practitioner with greater fluid form. Additional Tai Chi history will be discussed. An audio tape is available from the instructor for additional practice.

091201 Belly Dancing, Beginning T 6:30-8:00PM 8 $46.00
Teacher: CECCHINI
Belly dancing is a unique form recognized as an art form in its own right. It is a dance for all body forms and ages. It enhances the female inner beauty and movement, and it is a joyful way of exercising, strengthening and toning the body. Please wear standard dance attire, tights, leotards, leggings, sport bras or other work-out clothes. Baggy apparel makes learning correct alignment of the body very difficult. You will also need a shawl or large scarf. No special footwear is needed.

091207 Ceramics & Pottery T 6:30-9:30PM 8 $82.00
Teacher: LILLIE
This class will include a basic understanding of the ceramic process including, treatments of clay; qualities and differences in functional & decorative designs; recognition of properties, limitations and possibilities of clay. Construction will be through hand-building and potter's wheel techniques. Preparation of clay and use of classroom tools. No storage and no glazes will be provided. $40 paid to instructor for basic supplies, clay & firing fee.

091208 Cooking for One T 6:30-8:30PM 8 $46.00
Teacher: Schuman
The stock exchange; not bulls and bears, but chicken, fish and beef; the very foundation of soups, stews, sauces and flavor. You will learn how to prepare chicken marsala, meat loaf, roast chicken, chili, salmon, and tuna the healthy way. You will also learn wok basics while preparing Szechwan chicken, beef and broccoli and fried rice.

091209 Digital Photo Enhancement, Intermediate T 6:00-8:00PM 8 $68.00
Teacher: SMITH
Student must have taken Spanish River's Digital Photo I Class. Student must have either an "8 in 1" media card reader or single media card reader and a thumb drive or flash drive for the storage of student photos. Students will learn digital editing techniques, how to produce own slide show, store and retrieve pictures, picture layering, photo merging, photo enhancing, and video post cards using Photoshop Elements 5 and Arc Soft Photo Base 4.5.

091210 Golf @ Southwinds Ladies Beginners T 9-10am 8 $40.00
Teacher: RUFFER
Learn putting, chipping, pitching, swing fundamentals with short irons, mid irons, and woods. Class is held at South Winds Course at 19557 Lyons Road, Boca Raton, phone 483-1305. $48 charge for facility usage on the first class. DIRECTIONS: Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd . Go north on Lyons about half a mile on the left. (across from Century Village)

091211 Golf @ Don Law All Levels T 9-10am 8 $40.00
Teacher: Fasano
An introduction to the fundamentals of the golf game. Putting, chipping, pitching, rules of the game and etiquette. Clubs are provided if needed. $48 fee paid to range. DIRECTIONS; Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd. south. Right onto 8th Street. Half a mile to stop sign. Course of the left. Phone 561-451-1128.

091212 Golf @ Don Law All Levels T 6:30-7:30pm 8 $40.00
Teacher: Fasano
An introduction to the fundamentals of the golf game. Putting, chipping, pitching, rules of the game and etiquette. Clubs are provided if needed. $48 fee paid to range. DIRECTIONS; Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd. south. Right onto 8th Street. Half a mile to stop sign. Course of the left. Phone 561-451-1128.

091218 Painting, Beginning (All Mediums) T 6:30-9:00PM 8 $70.00
Teacher: GRABER
The instructor can cover all mediums (tempera, watercolor, gauges, acrylic & oils) and suggest that the student decide on one type of material to use during class. Learning about balance, color, color mixing, treatments & techniques, as well as critiquing methods will be covered. SEE MATERIALS LIST GIVEN WITH REGISTRATION

091219 Painting, Watercolor T 3:30-6:00PM 8 $70.00
Teacher: CHEROF
This class is designed for students of all levels, the less exper- ienced painter, as well as the intermediate & more advanced person who is ready to develop a style of his/her own. Learn various techniques of watercolor such as glazing, wet & dry, & the use & characteristics of color. Bring an open mind, enthusiasm & have fun. For the first class bring 140 lb. water-color paper, palette, 1 tube of red, yellow, blue & water color brush size 10, other materials will be discussed.

091224 Spanish, Int/Adv. Conversation T 7:00-9:00PM 8 $58.00
Teacher: Rebaza
Students will work on reading comprehension and oral expression by studying theme vocabulary and talking in complete sentences while practicing verb usage and conjugation.

091225 Spanish, Beginning Conversational T 5:30-7:00PM 8 $66.00
Teacher: Rebaza
Students will acquire awareness of Spanish pronunciation through learning the alphabet, basic grammar and vocabulary. Topics will include: greetings, nouns, articles, pronouns, basic & irregular verbs, foods, celebrations, shopping, traveling and holidays. Book used: Spanish for Everyone, Beginners by Suzsanna Rios purchased when register. If you have book you may deduct $26 from fee.

091228 Sub Class, September 9 & 10 T 6:00-9:00 1 $20.00
Teacher: TBA
091230 Yoga, Beginning T 7:30-9:00PM 8 $46.00
Teacher: O'BRIEN
This is a class for those 18 years & older who wish to learn more in-depth use of techniques of deep breathing, relaxation, & traditional yoga postures. At least one year of previous experience is required. Bring a mat & wear warm, loose clothing Do not eat 3 hours before class. Use no perfume & turn of cell phones please. Student will engage in moderate physical exercise, please contact your physician before starting any exercise program.

091231 Yoga, Intermediate T 5:45-7:15PM 8 $46.00
Teacher: O'BRIEN
Through techniques in relaxation, deep breathing & stretching (posture) one is able to able to reduce stress, increase flexibility & improve overall health. Bring a mat & wear warm, loose clothing. Do not eat 3 hours before class. Use no perfume & turn off cell phones please. Students will engage in moderate physical exercise, please check with your physician prior to starting any exercise program.

091232 Sub Class, October 7 & 8 T 6:00-9:00PM 1 $20.00
Teacher: TBA

091233 Sub Class, November 4 & 5 t 6:00-9:00PM 1 $20.00
Teacher: TBA

091234 Sub Class, December 2 & 3 T 6:00-9:00PM 1 $20.00
Teacher: TBA 091301 Aerobics, Low Impact/Step W 5:45-6:45PM 8 $35.00 Teacher: BORN
An all level step and low impact aerobics class for those who want to improve cardiovascular fitness. Class consists of warm-up, low impact aerobics for approximately 25 minutes, concentrated upper body and floor work followed by a cool-down stretch. Please bring mat towel, sneakers and water bottle.

091302 Ballroom Dancing, Beginning W 7:00-9:00PM 8 $60.00
Teacher: BRIGNONE
Learn Latin and American dances such as Rumba, Swing, Fox Trot, Cha Cha, Tango, Mambo, Waltz, Meringue, etc. Class determines which dances will be taught at first class. Partner is required.

091305 Body Toning W 6:45-7:45PM 8 $35.00
Teacher: BORN
An all level body workout designed to improve, strengthen, and firm muscle tone. Class consists of a warm-up, head to toe workout using hand weights as an option in providing your own degree of challenge. Everyone works at their own exercise level. Please bring mat, towel, sneakers, and water bottle, also 1-3 pound hand weights optional.

091306 Citizenship W 7:00-9:00PM 8 $0.00
Teacher: Sklarew
Learn information needed to pass citizenship exam. Students will practice taking exams so that they will be prepared for final test.

091307 Creative Writing W 6:30-8:30PM 8 $58.00
Teacher: LUNSFORD
Learn to take a story idea from conception to completion in this hands-on workshop. Students will be required to come up with one short story or article, research it, write and submit it for publication with encouragement and guidance from other writers.

091309 Drawing W 7:00-9:00PM 8 $58.00
Teacher: MARKISON
LEARN DRAWING TECHNIQUES BEGINNING WITH LINE, VALUE (SHADE) , PERSPECTIVE COMPOSITION WITH PENCIL, PEN, INK, CHARCOAL OR PASTEL IN THIS CLASS DESIGNED FOR ALL LEVELS OF ARTISTS, PLEASE BRING AN HB DRAWING PENCIL AND A FEW SHEETS OF TYPING PAPER TO FIRST CLASS.

091310 How To Boil Water W 6:30-8:30PM 8 $46.00
Teacher: Schuman
This class will consist of being taught the basics of cooking. Shopping tips, serving, technique and health advice will be an integral part of this course. Safety, cleanliness and taste will be stressed.

091311 Golf @ Southwinds Co-Ed Intermediate W 11-12pm 8 $40.00
Teacher: RUFFER
Learn putting, chipping, pitching, swing fundamentals with short irons, mid irons, and woods. Class is held at South Winds Course at 19557 Lyons Road, Boca Raton, phone 483-1305. $48 charge for facility usage on the first class. DIRECTIONS: Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd . Go north on Lyons about half a mile on the left. (across from Century Village)

091312 Golf @ Don Law All Levels W 9-10am 8 $40.00
Teacher: Fasano
An introduction to the fundamentals of the golf game. Putting, chipping, pitching, rules of the game and etiquette. Clubs are provided if needed. $48 fee paid to range. DIRECTIONS; Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd. south. Right onto 8th Street. Half a mile to stop sign. Course of the left. Phone 561-451-1128.

091313 Golf @ Don Law All Levels W 6:30-7:30pm 8 $40.00
Teacher: Fasano
An introduction to the fundamentals of the golf game. Putting, chipping, pitching, rules of the game and etiquette. Clubs are provided if needed. $48 fee paid to range. DIRECTIONS; Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd. south. Right onto 8th Street. Half a mile to stop sign. Course of the left. Phone 561-451-1128.

091318 MS Excel, Beginning W 5:30-7:30PM 6 $63.00
Teacher: GOODMAN
This course will introduce the student to the popular spreadsheet program. Hands-on training will include data entering such as text, numbers and formulas. The student will also be introduced to setting up worksheets with functions and charts. This course will give the novice the basic skills required to work with this powerful office tool. Cost includes class text.

091321 Painting, Intermediate/Advanced W 6:30-9:00PM 8 $70.00
Teacher: GRABER
The instructor will cover all mediums (Tempera, Watercolor, Gauges, Acrylic, & Oils.) Class time will involve expansion on color, color mixing, color theory, balance, shading, depth and composition, including various techniques/treatments, & critiquing. SEE MATERIALS LIST GIVEN WITH REGISTRATION

091322 Relieving Stress in our Daily Lives W 6:30-8:30PM 8 $58.00
Teacher: Feldman
Getting to know or understand another person can be frustrating when we don't have a set of guidelines to follow. This unique interactive course is entertaining and mind expanding. In learning what makes people tick we find out more about ourselves and our own strengths to experience positive relations.

091401 Ballroom Dancing, Intermediate R 7:00-9:00PM 8 $60.00
Teacher: BRIGNONE
Learn advanced dancing techniques for the cha cha, tango, fox trot and rumba. Student must have prior ballroom dancing training. Partner is required.

091403 Computer Introduction R 5:30-7:00PM 8 $46.00
Teacher: GOODMAN
Take the mystery out of making your computer work. This is a course for the beginner computer user. It will give you the confidence to navigate the computer through starting processing, word pad, note pad or other programs. How to save retrieve information and learn about the Internet. Students are to bring a 3.5" diskette to first class.

091405 Flamenco Dancing R 6:00-7:00PM 8 $35.00
Teacher: Gato
091406 Golf @ Southwinds Ladies Beginners R 11-12pm 8 $40.00
Teacher: RUFFER
Learn putting, chipping, pitching, swing fundamentals with short irons, mid irons, and woods. Class is held at South Winds Course at 19557 Lyons Road, Boca Raton, phone 483-1305. $48 charge for facility usage on the first class. DIRECTIONS: Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd . Go north on Lyons about half a mile on the left. (across from Century Village)

091407 Golf @ Don Law All Levels R 9-10am 8 $40.00
Teacher: Fasano
An introduction to the fundamentals of the golf game. Putting, chipping, pitching, rules of the game and etiquette. Clubs are provided if needed. $48 fee paid to range. DIRECTIONS; Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd. south. Right onto 8th Street. Half a mile to stop sign. Course of the left. Phone 561-451-1128.

091408 Golf @ Don Law All Levels R 6:30-7:30pm 8 $40.00
Teacher: Fasano
An introduction to the fundamentals of the golf game. Putting, chipping, pitching, rules of the game and etiquette. Clubs are provided if needed. $48 fee paid to range. DIRECTIONS; Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd. south. Right onto 8th Street. Half a mile to stop sign. Course of the left. Phone 561-451-1128.

091413 Internet & the Worldwide Web R 7:00-8:30PM 6 $37.00
Teacher: GOODMAN
Learn the basics about the internet, including electronic mail, personal finance, how to download files, search engines, chat rooms and newsgroups, how to create your own home page.

091414 Italian Jewish & Jewish Italian R 6:30-8:30PM 8 $46.00
Teacher: Schuman
Preparation of meals for this class will include classic dishes from the Roman Jewish culture and kosher style. They will be different from the more familiar Eastern European Jewish fare. Dishes will have the flavor and style from Rome, conforming and adapting to the needs of Jewish culture. This term will include dishes and menus for the high holy days. Chef Gary's teaching will place an emphasis on basics, safety, taste, efficiency, cleanliness, shopping, health, value and fun!

091415 MS Word, Beginning R 6:00-9:00PM 4 $66.00
Teacher: KAMENER
Students should have basic knowledge of computer operation to take this course. Students will begin by learning the basics of word processing including document creation, editing, spell & grammar checking, justifications, and fonts. The students will also learn inset clipart into documents, use Word Art, create envelopes and labels, create columns, bullets and outlines, and to track changes made to a document. Text provided.

091416 MS Word, Intermediate (11/13/08) R 6:00-9:00PM 4 $66.00
Teacher: KAMENER
A continuation of beginning word processing. Topics will include combining documents, tables, mail merge, desktop publishing, macros, table of contents and indexes, and the Word Wide Web. Students must be knowledgeable about MS Word. Text provided.

091417 Painting, Watercolor R 6:30-9:00PM 8 $70.00
Teacher: GRABER
SEE MATERIALS LIST GIVEN WITH REGISTRATION

091418 TOEFL Test Preparation Class R 5:00-7:00PM 8 $58.00
Teacher: Samuels
Learn basic grammar and vocabulary skills needed to prepare for TOEFL exam. Students will take practice exams in preparation for test. Text used is the "Official Guide to the New TOEFL by Educational Testing Service and can be ordered on line at ETS.org.
091501 Golf @ Southwinds Co-Ed Beginners F 10-11am 8 $40.00
Teacher: RUFFER
Learn putting, chipping, pitching, swing fundamentals with short irons, mid irons, and woods. Class is held at South Winds Course at 19557 Lyons Road, Boca Raton, phone 483-1305. $48 charge for facility usage on the first class. DIRECTIONS: Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd . Go north on Lyons about half a mile on the left. (across from Century Village)

091601 Golf @ Southwinds Co-Ed Intermediate S 9-10am 8 $40.00
Teacher: RUFFER
Learn putting, chipping, pitching, swing fundamentals with short irons, mid irons, and woods. Class is held at South Winds Course at 19557 Lyons Road, Boca Raton, phone 483-1305. $48 charge for facility usage on the first class. DIRECTIONS: Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd . Go north on Lyons about half a mile on the left. (across from Century Village)

091602 Golf @ Southwinds Co-Ed All Levels S 9-10am 8 $40.00
Teacher: RUFFER
Learn putting, chipping, pitching, swing fundamentals with short irons, mid irons, and woods. Class is held at South Winds Course at 19557 Lyons Road, Boca Raton, phone 483-1305. $48 charge for facility usage on the first class. DIRECTIONS: Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd . Go north on Lyons about half a mile on the left. (across from Century Village)

091603 Golf @ Don Law All Levels S 9-10am 8 $40.00
Teacher: Fasano
An introduction to the fundamentals of the golf game. Putting, chipping, pitching, rules of the game and etiquette. Clubs are provided if needed. $48 fee paid to range. DIRECTIONS; Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd. south. Right onto 8th Street. Half a mile to stop sign. Course of the left. Phone 561-451-1128.

091604 Golf @ Don Law All Levels S 10:30-11:30am 8 $40.00
Teacher: Fasano
An introduction to the fundamentals of the golf game. Putting, chipping, pitching, rules of the game and etiquette. Clubs are provided if needed. $48 fee paid to range. DIRECTIONS; Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd. south. Right onto 8th Street. Half a mile to stop sign. Course of the left. Phone 561-451-1128.

091605 Golf @ Don Law All Levels S 1-2pm 8 $40.00
Teacher: Fasano
An introduction to the fundamentals of the golf game. Putting, chipping, pitching, rules of the game and etiquette. Clubs are provided if needed. $48 fee paid to range. DIRECTIONS; Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd. south. Right onto 8th Street. Half a mile to stop sign. Course of the left. Phone 561-451-1128.

091701 Golf @ Southwinds Co-Ed All Levels N 9-10am 8 $40.00
Teacher: RUFFER
Learn putting, chipping, pitching, swing fundamentals with short irons, mid irons, and woods. Class is held at South Winds Course at 19557 Lyons Road, Boca Raton, phone 483-1305. $48 charge for facility usage on the first class. DIRECTIONS: Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd . Go north on Lyons about half a mile on the left. (across from Century Village)

091702 Golf @ Don Law All Levels N 9-10am 8 $40.00
Teacher: Fasano
An introduction to the fundamentals of the golf game. Putting, chipping, pitching, rules of the game and etiquette. Clubs are provided if needed. $48 fee paid to range. DIRECTIONS; Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd. south. Right onto 8th Street. Half a mile to stop sign. Course of the left. Phone 561-451-1128.

091703 Golf @ Don Law All Levels N 10:30-11:30am 8 $40.00
Teacher: Fasano
An introduction to the fundamentals of the golf game. Putting, chipping, pitching, rules of the game and etiquette. Clubs are provided if needed. $48 fee paid to range. DIRECTIONS; Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd. south. Right onto 8th Street. Half a mile to stop sign. Course of the left. Phone 561-451-1128.

091704 Golf @ Don Law All Levels N 1-2pm 8 $40.00
Teacher: Fasano
An introduction to the fundamentals of the golf game. Putting, chipping, pitching, rules of the game and etiquette. Clubs are provided if needed. $48 fee paid to range. DIRECTIONS; Glades Rd. to Lyons Rd. south. Right onto 8th Street. Half a mile to stop sign. Course of the left. Phone 561-451-1128.