ADULT and CONTINUING EDUCATION вЂ“ Fall 2014 www.troycsd.org вЂў [email protected] вЂў (518) 328-5432 Special in-person registration hours - Troy High School lobby - Monday, 9/8/14 and Tuesday, 9/9/14 from 6-7 PM. (Mail-in registration preferred вЂ“ forms on last page of program) Most Adult Education Classes start the week of 9/24/14 unless otherwise stated. Everyone must pre-register before 1st night of class. No walk-ins allowed. Registration deadline for Driver Education is 9/18/14 (Obtain registration forms from THS Main Office or Room 345) The office of Adult and Continuing Education is dedicated to providing the Troy community with opportunities to further their educational goals as well as special interests classes and Driver Education class for our high school students. Registrations are not confirmed. Once registered, you can consider yourself enrolled. REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL with full payment enclosed (personal check, cashiersвЂ™ check or money order accepted). Please do not mail cash or use certified mail. Anyone over 16 is eligible to participate. If we cancel a course you will be notified and a full refund will be given. No refunds will be issued for dropped classes unless you cancel within 48 hours prior to the start of the class (No Refunds for Driver Education). Evening students are required to abide by the regulations governing the school buildings; smoking is prohibited in buildings and on grounds. Weather cancellations will be posted in the media. The Enlarged City School District of Troy, The Board of Education, its agents and employees are not responsible for any injury or damage to persons or property arising out of participation in any Adult Education course or activity offered by the District. All risks and any expenses are assumed by the participant. ACADEMICS DO YOU NEED A GED DIPLOMA? Algebra This course is designed for adult students who have not already acquired a High School Diploma or a GED Diploma. This is an accredited high school math course. Topics of study include elementary algebra, linear and quadratic functions, inequalities, coordinate geometry, probability, and statistics. This course is consistent with the Integrated Algebra course in high school. Attendance is required for all 20 classes (total 60 hours). Instructor: Nicole Mitchell Date, Time: Tues & Thurs, 9/30-12/11/14, 6-9 PM (no class 11/11 and 11/27) Room: 135 THS Fee: $270 ($280 out-of-district); Book Fee: $20 Class Size Limit: 25 Sessions: 20 Biology This class is designed for adults who need high school biology for admission to college programs (e.g. nursing). This is a lab-oriented course. Pre-requisite: High School General Science (Science 9) or equivalent. Attendance is required for all 20 classes (total 60 hours). Instructor: Stephanie Moshier Date, Time: Tues & Thurs, 9/30-12/11/14, 6-9 PM (no class 11/11 and 11/27) Room: 126 THS Fee: $270 ($280 out-of-district); Book Fee: $20 Class Size Limit: 25 Sessions: 20 Chemistry This class is designed for adults who need high school chemistry for admission to college programs (e.g. nursing). This is a lab-oriented course. Prerequisite: High School General Science (Science 9) or equivalent. Attendance is required all 20 classes (total 60 hours). Instructor: Raymond Francis Date, Time: Mon & Wed, starting 9/29-12/10-/14, 6-9 PM (10/13 or 11/26) Room: 326 THS Fee: $270 ($280 out-of-district); Book Fee: $20 Class Size Limit: 25 Sessions: 20 GED Preparation Instructor: Date, Time: Room: Fee: Sessions: Gaynor Hartigan Mon & Wed, starting 9/29-12/10/14, 6-8 pm (no class 10/13 or 11/26) 113 THS Free of Charge 20 DRIVER EDUCATION Driver Education This non-credit course includes 24 hours of classroom instruction and 24 hours of on-the-road instruction. By 9/18/14, students must be 16 years of age and have a valid learnerвЂ™s permit. Upon completion of the course, the student will be issued an MV-285 Student Certificate of Completion. This will allow the holder to drive after 9 PM at age 17 and an insurance reduction where applicable. Those who complete this course are not required to take the 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course. Troy High School seniors will be given first preference. To register, students must complete the Driver Education Parental Permission and registration forms (located in the THS Main Office or Room 345) and submit these forms along with payment (payable to Troy School District) to Troy High Main Office by Thursday, 9/18/14. Students who are not pre-registered will not be allowed to attend. Minimum of 16 students required. Instructor: BellвЂ™s Auto Driving School Inc. Date, Time: Begins Thursday, 9/25/14, 3:30-5:30pm (Orientation and 1st class). Classroom instruction will be held on Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 (12 classes). In-the-car instruction schedule will be arranged by BellвЂ™s Auto Driving School, Inc. Students should bring their driversвЂ™ license or learnersвЂ™ permit to each class. Room: 144 THS Fee: $395 ($415 out-of-district) (NO REFUNDS) Continues on following page nlarged City School District of Troy, NY E Adult and Continuing Education Defensive Driving (6-Hour Course) and 5 Hour Prelicensing Course Please see BellвЂ™s Auto Driving School Inc. for their schedule of classes. Their website is www.bellsdriving.com or you can call them at 371-8949. HEALTH & FITNESS (offered through DistrictвЂ™s Wellness Program) Pilates Plus What secret do elite athletes, ballerinas and Top Models have in common? Pilates! You will learn the time tested principles of Joseph Pilates who pioneered these вЂ�powerhouseвЂ™ moves along with cutting edge transformational moves. This program is focused on the вЂ�coreвЂ™ of your strength; your abdominals, back, hips and thighs in a systematic method of lengthening these muscles by strengthening them. You WILL FEEL and SEE THE RESULTSвЂ¦.not only in this class but in your day-to-day activities. You will likely walk a bit taller, move with greater grace, feel increased energy, and notice a transformation in your abdominal region. ItвЂ™s no secret! Suitable for all levels; Pilates is one of the fastest growing forms of fitness! Bring a mat, water bottle and great expectations. Please register through Tru Fitness at 496-0337. Instructor:Hollan Bonjukian, CPT, NC (Tru Fitness) Date, Time:Monday, starting 9/29-12/8/14, 6-7 PM (no class 10/13) Room:School 14 (Pre-K Green Room) Fee: All sessions free to members of Blue Shield of Northeastern New York $100 for non-members Please call 496-0337 for further information or visit trufitness.org Sessions:10 Butts and Guts Get strong, lean, and focused this Fall. Some of our biggest trouble areas are the stomach and backside. Butts and Guts will reduce, shape, and lift those stubborn areas in your glutes, abs, and thighs. You will work all 3 major muscles of the buttocks from multiple angles to: вЂўвЂѓ Create tight and toned hips and thighs вЂўвЂѓ Shape your butt and sculpt your abs вЂўвЂѓ Lift your butt so it looks great from every angle Remember working these large muscle groups helps to increase your metabolism so that you are burning calories long after you leave class! To support your success, class members will follow a structured workout schedule to help keep you on top of your game and give you rapid results. Please wear clothing that allows you to move comfortably. Bring a mat and donвЂ™t forget your water! At the end of these 10 weeks you will be winking at yourself in the mirror! Please register through Fitness Professionals on Demand, LLC online at: www.fitnessprofessionalsondemand.com or call 505-2669 Instructor: Connie Fagan, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Fitness Professionals on Demand, LLC Date, Time:Thursday, 10/2--12/11/14, 6:00-7:00 PM (no class 11/27) Room:School 14 (Pre-K Green Room) Fee: All 10 sessions free to members of Blue Shield of Northeastern New York. Non-members please call 5052669 for non-member prices and other possible insurance eligibility. Sessions:10 Yoga Has back-to-school stress left you feeling overwhelmed? Are you experiencing stiff, tired, or achy muscles? Take time for yourself to strengthen your breathing, increase flexibility and reduce stress. Join us for beginner Yoga! Each class begins with breathing and stretching techniques that will relax the body and focus the mind; followed by sequenced moves and poses that will be coordinated with breathing and music. Indulge in aromatherapy to help soothe your senses and melt away the tension. Each class ends with a relaxation sequence that will leave Fall 2014 For information: 328-5432 you feeling relaxed, refreshed, and focused. Please bring a yoga mat and water. Wear clothing that allows for easy movement. Please register through Fitness Professionals on Demand, LLC online at: www.fitnessprofessionalsondemand. com or call 505-2669 Instructor: Judi Prendergast, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Fitness Professionals on Demand, LLC Date, Time: Monday, 9/29-12/8/14, 6:00-7:00 PM (no class 10/13) Room: School 14 Library Fee: All 10 sessions free to members of Blue Shield of Northeastern New York. Non-members please call 5052669 for non-member prices and other possible insurance eligibility. Sessions: 10 ZumbaВ® Burn between 500-800 calories in just one session! ZumbaВ® is a dance fitness class like no other. ZumbaВ® features exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before participants know it, theyвЂ™re getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! ThereвЂ™s no other fitness class like a ZumbaВ® Fitness-Party. The moves are easy to follow, effective and totally exhilarating, often building a deeprooted community among returning students. Get ready to shake, shimmy, and party your way into shape! Register through Fitness Professionals on Demand, LLC online at: www.fitnessprofessionalsondemand.com or call 505-2669 Instructor: Amanda Speciale, Fitness Professionals on Demand, LLC Date/Time: 8 exciting classes begin Wednesday, 10/1-11/19/14, 6:007:00pm Location: School 14 Gym Fee: All 8 sessions free to members of Blue Shield of Northeastern New York. Non-members please call 505-2669 for prices and other possible insurance eligibility. Sessions:8 Boot Camp Challenge вЂњBoot Camp ChallengeвЂќ(BCC) is an all-in-one packaged fitness program encompassing assessments/testing, work outs, and detailed nutritional guidance throughout the program. The program is designed for men and women of all fitness levels from the beginner to the advanced exerciser. Every workout offered has the ability to be modified for ALL fitness levels. Your Drill Sergeant will work with you to help you build your cardiovascular and muscular strength and endurance while improving balance and flexibility. Proven results include weight loss, decrease in body fat, increase in muscular strength and endurance, increase in cardiovascular strength, decrease in blood pressure and cholesterol and decrease in stress level and fatigue. Your Drill Sergeant will also be available outside of class time for support and encouragement. This program is unlike any вЂњboot campвЂќ style program around. Please register through Make It Fit, LLC by contacting Melissa Grattan directly at (518) 366-1901 or register on-line at www.makeitfittraining. com. Invest in yourself! Instructor(s): Melissa Grattan and Julie Pascazio, Make It Fit Training, LLC, (Certified Personal Trainers) Date, Time:Tuesday & Thursday, 9/30-12/4/14, 6:30-7:30pm (no class 11/11, 11/27) Room:School 14 Gym Fee:$250 New Recruits/Out of District Recruits $215 District Employees/Troy Residents вЂњBlue Shield of Northeastern NY Insurance members may be eligible for a FREE 10-week session. Contact BSNENY to verify eligibility.вЂќ Sessions:9 weeks (18 classes) Continues on following page nlarged City School District of Troy, NY E Adult and Continuing Education SPECIAL INTERESTS Ballroom BasicsвЂ“Waltz and Rumba Learn to feel comfortable and look confident with the basic steps in Waltz and Rumba. Singles or couples welcome. Appropriate for beginners or those who wish to brush up or practice what they have learned in the past. Students should be willing to switch partners if numbers are uneven. Switching partners makes for better leaders and followers. Instructor: Rita Russell Date, Time: Tuesday, starting 10/7-11/18, 6-7 pm (no class 11/11) Room:School 16 gymnasium Fee:$35 single, $70 couple (please pay Adult Education office directly) Sessions: 6 Ballroom BasicsвЂ”Foxtrot and Swing Learn basic steps and patterns in Foxtrot and Swing. Singles or couples welcome. Appropriate for beginners or those who wish to brush up or practice what they have learned in the past. Students should be willing to switch partners if numbers are uneven. Switching partners makes for better leaders and followers. Instructor: Rita Russell Date, Time: Tuesday, starting 10/7-7-11/18, 7-8 pm (no class 11/11) Room:School 16 gymnasium Fee:$35 single, $70 couple (please pay Adult Education office directly) Sessions: 6 Spanish for Beginners Learn to speak, read, and write the fastest-growing language in the USA for travel, work or fun as this course will be geared to the needs of the registrants. Friendly, stress-free student-centered learning activities include basic greetings, departures, and conversational phrases; investigating Spanish culture; and learning to speak, read and write at a beginnerвЂ™s level. The sound of the language is strongly emphasized. Instructor: Sergio Espinal Date, Time: Monday, 9/29-11/10/14, 6:30-8:30 PM (No class 10/13) Room312 THS Fee: $60 Sessions: 6 Fall 2014 For information: 328-5432 Intermediate Spanish This course focuses on enhancing previous acquired language skills of Spanish, build a solid grammatical foundation, while reinforcing the four Basic language skillsвЂ”listening, speaking, reading, and writing. During the six sessions students will review comprehensive grammar structure of the present, past and future tense. To accomplish this objective, students will participate in conversations related to everyday topics and authentic social situations of the Hispanic World. Prerequisite: Spanish for Beginners. Instructor: Sergio Espinal Date, Time: Monday, 11/17-12/22/14, 6:30-8:30 PM Room 312 THS Fee: $60 Sessions: 6 Arabic for Beginners Level I: In this introductory course, you will learn the Arabic writing system, sounds, basic grammar, and a vocabulary of about 300 words. This course introduces certain aspects of Arab culture, and you learn a number of terms and phrases in spoken Arabic. Instructor: Pierre Ghorayeb Date, Time: Tuesday, 9/30-11/4/14, 6:30-8:30 PM Room:354 THS Fee:$60 Sessions: 6 Intermediate Arabic Level II: In this course, you will learn the Arabic writing, grammar, reading, and a vocabulary of about 500 words. This course introduces the Arab History, and you learn reading and practicing different conversations. Prerequisite: Arabic for Beginners. Instructor: Pierre Ghorayeb Date, Time: Tuesday, 11/18-12/23/14, 6:30-8:30 PM Room: 354 THS Fee:$60 Sessions: 6 For more information, please call Adult & Continuing Education Office at (518) 328-5432. TROY CITY SCHOOLS ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE REGISTRATION FORM CashierвЂ™s check or money order only. Make payable to: ENLARGED CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF TROY, NY. Please complete a separate form and payment for each course. 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(518) 328-5432 [email protected] ECRWSS Postal Patron Enlarged City School District of Troy, NY FALL 2014 ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION CATALOG IS ENCLOSED. Classes begin September 29th (Driver Education begins September 25, 2014). Special walk-in registration hours on September 8th and 9th from 6-7 p.m. at Troy High School main lobby. Do you have a suggestion for a course? Would you like to teach a course? E-mail or call the Adult and Continuing Education office today. [email protected] вЂў (518) 328-5432 [email protected] 652