ACADEMICS AND LOTE (Language Other Than English)
FREE ASSISTANCE IN MATH AND SCIENCE
Free assistance in Math and Science courses will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 6:30 and 9:30pm. These sessions begin in September and run through June. No pre-registration or appointment is required, but students must sign-in and sign-out showing the time of their arrival and departure. Students are invited and encouraged to come when they desire help. They are requested to bring their class notes, textbook and problem set to each session to assure that the help given is consistent with their teacher’s presentation. Assistance is provided in a stress-free environment on one-to-one basis, or small group setting. Help is offered in Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and all Math courses from Grade 9 through Pre-Calculus. Special attention is paid to Regents Examination preparation as well. This program is provided under the auspices of the Shenendehowa Senior Citizens Center Care Links Program in conjunction with the Shenendehowa High School. The tutors are volunteers from the teaching, science, and engineering professions. Classes will be held in Room 101 at High School East. PLEASE NOTE: The doors to the building are locked after 7:30pm. The tutoring session is suspended on any day there are no classes, when evening activities are suspended (holidays, snow days, vacations, etc.).
SAT PREP COURSE
A 5-week course (either on Mondays or Wednesdays) designed to meet the needs of students reviewing for the SAT exam. The first 3 classes will be dedicated to the English portion of the exam. The following 2 classes will be dedicated to the Math portion of the exam. The classes will deal with general and specific test-taking strategies and skills necessary for reviewing for both the math and verbal aspects of the SAT exam. Students will also be given opportunities to take notes and complete short assignments. Please indicate your choice of session. Limited to 25/session.
Building: HS East Room 101
Instructors: Mary Ann Campe (English)-3 wks; Heidi Stinebrickner (Math)-2 wks
Dates: Session 1: Mondays Mar 24, 31 & Apr 7(English);Apr 21 & 28 (Math)
Session 2: Weds Mar 26, Apr 2 & 9 (English); Weds Apr 23 & 30 (Math)
Time: 6:30-9:00pm
Length: 5 weeks
Fee: $79
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS NEW
This basic course in American Sign Language (ASL) will include understanding the essential fundamentals of the ASL language and the difference between ASL and English. You will learn vocabulary, finger spelling, conversational ASL, song interpretation, as well as introduction to interpreting and exploring the Deaf culture. The book that will be used in this course, The Joy of Signing by Lottie L. Riekehof is included in the fee.
Building: HS West Room
Instructor: Rise Caroline Popp
Dates: Mondays beginning March 17 (No classes 3/31, 4/14 & 5/26)
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Length: 8 weeks
Fee: $65 (includes book)
BEGINNING FRENCH
Have you always wanted to study French? Did you study French in the past and now want to get back into it? Are you working for a corporation that has offices in French speaking countries and you wanted to be able to make an effort to address the employees and your co-workers in French? If your answers are yes to any or all of the above questions, this course is
for you. During this 10-week period, we will be doing simple and basic introductory conversations, listening to native speakers and doing some writing for re-enforcement. The workbook is $23 and will be available for purchase on the first night of class.
Building: Acadia Room 208
Instructor: Nancy Scarselletta
Dates: Mondays beginning March 17 (No classes 4/14 & 5/26)
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Length: 10 weeks
Fee: $55
CONTINUING FRENCH
Upon completing the Beginning French course, we will continue in the book and workbook. If you have already studied French and want to pick it up again but at the beginning level, this course is for you. We will begin with the fundamentals of verbs and go forward. The emphasis will be speaking and using the language in simple conversation. Workbooks will be available for purchase the first night of class if not previously enrolled in the Beginning French course.
Building: Acadia Room 208
Instructor: Nancy Scarselletta
Dates: Mondays beginning March 17 (No classes 4/14 & 5/26)
Time: 7:30-9:00pm
Length: 10 weeks
Fee: $59
BASIC SPANISH
Did you know that out of 15+ existing Spanish speaking countries, each has it’s own distinct flavor? If you are looking for an authentic taste of this beautiful language, this course is for you! Designed for those who have little or no background in the language, the class will place emphasis on the conversational skills and cultural awareness needed when traveling to Spanish speaking countries. A book is included with the course fee.
Building: HS West Room 70
Instructor: Myriam Santos
Dates: Tuesdays beginning March 18 (No class 4/15)
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Length: 10 weeks
Fee: $78 (includes book)
SPANISH-Continuation from Fall 2007
This course is only for students that completed the fall 2007 Basic Spanish course. In this course students will be continuing to work with the Basic Spanish book that was included w/the course.
Building: HS West Room 70
Instructor: Myriam Santos
Dates: Tuesdays beginning March 18 (No class 4/15)
Time: 7:30-9:00pm
Length: 10 weeks
Fee: $59
ITALIAN LESSONS
Italian is the beautiful language of classic opera, great food, and Dante. This program is an introduction to this popular romance language in an informal, enjoyable setting. The emphasis will include basic grammar to develop conversational skills. Learning will rely on practice and role-playing exercises involving basic topics such as social introduction, polite expressions, directions, food and shopping. A supply fee of $8 will be collected in the first class to cover the cost of materials.
Building: Koda Room 701
Instructor: Fulvia Pizzitola, Certified Language Teacher (Italian, Spanish, ESOL)
Dates: Mondays beginning Mondays beginning March 17 (No classes 4/14 & 5/26)
Time: 6:00-7:35pm
Length: 10 weeks
Fee: $67
ITALIAN LESSONS-(Continuation)
This course is for students who have completed the first course or have a basic knowledge of the language. During these lessons conversation will be emphasized. A supply fee of $8 will be collected in the first class to cover the cost of materials.
Building: Koda Room 701
Instructor: Fulvia Pizzitola, Certified Language Teacher (Italian, Spanish, ESOL)
Dates: Mondays beginning March 17 (No classes 4/14 & 5/26)
Time: 7:35-9:05pm
Length: 10 weeks
Fee: $67