(207) 767-3266 ext. 3834
Fall BrochureSept.-Dec. 2017
See Yourself Here!! You can achieve your goals!
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WelcomeThe South Portland Adult Education program hopes to reach a wide range of students this year. We offer a wide range of classes for our students, including academic classes, professional and career development classes, day trips, fun enrichment classes, and English Language Learner classes. We are open for business for folks who reside in South Portland as well as residents of other towns and cities.
We hope to see you participate with us as we offer a dynamic program for all!
The Staff at South Portland Adult Education
Mission Statement
South Portland Adult Education supports the achievement of students’ individual goals through the attainment of skills that allow them to meet their educational goals in a safe and supportive environment.
Academics ...................................................3, 4Music ..............................................................5World Languages.............................................6Computers ......................................................7Enrich Yourself ............................................7, 8Outdoor Fun ....................................................9Personal Finance ...........................................10 Workforce Training ........................................10Travel With Us! ........................................ 11-14English Language Learners ............................15Online Courses ........................................16, 17Registration Information ...............................18Registration Form..........................................19College Transitions ........................................20
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Academics
You didn’t earn your High School Diploma
South Portland High School Room 130
You are an interested student
You are at least 18 years old or 17 years old with School Administrator permission
FREE - pre-testing, classes (if needed), and official testing
Open enrollment. Call David at 767-3266 ext. 3834 to schedule
The HiSET® has replaced the GED as Maine’s High School Equivalency Assessment. The HiSET® consists of five subjects:
• Language Arts Reading• Language Arts Writing• Science• Social Studies• Mathematics
We offer classes to help you prepare for the HiSET® on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. As has always been the case in Maine, there is NO COST for Maine residents to prepare for and take the HiSET®.
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HiSET/Accuplacer Prep Class
If you did not earn your high school diploma, the HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) is a test you can take to earn the equivalency of the diploma. The five sections are Math, Writing, Reading, Science and Social Studies. This course helps students prepare to pass the HiSET exam. Students will be given pre-tests to determine if they need to take the HiSET prep class or if they can start the official testing immediately. This class also offers Accuplacer Preparation as part of our College Transitions Program. If you need to boost your Accuplacer score in order to gain admittance to a college such as SMCC, join this free class today.
Tues. & Thurs. Sept. 12-Dec. 7 6:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m.Joe Moore (no class Nov. 21st & 23rd) So. Portland High School
Math Lab/Accuplacer Math Lab
Students who take this class will strengthen their Math skills to put themselves in a position to pass the Math portion of the HiSET and/or the Accuplacer exam (for SMCC) or to get ready for college level Math. Students work independently as well as in a small group. We are proud to say that our success rate for this class is extremely high. Most students who enter the class with some math deficiencies end up earning their high school credential or improving their Accuplacer scores. This class offers Accuplacer Preparation as part of our College Transitions Program. If you need to boost your Accuplacer score in order to gain admittance to a college such as SMCC, join this class today.
Tues. & Thurs. Sept. 12-Dec. 7 6:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m.Barry Lewis (no class Nov. 21st & 23rd) So. Portland High School
Music
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Simple Guitar Lessons for Beginners
Absolute beginners and those with a little experience will learn the chords, skills, and techniques that are a strong foundation for starting your guitar playing journey. Learn how to strum simple tunes and how to make the most of your practice time. Open to adults and high school students 17 years or older. Acoustic guitar and picks required. Electronic tuner and capo highly recommended. Instructor Ian Weidner has played guitar for over 25 years and has taught group and private lessons for over five years.
Tuesdays Sept.26-Oct. 24 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Ian Weidner $64 So. Portland High School
Guitar Chords and Lessons For Those About to Rock
Guitar players with some experience will learn the chords, skills, and techniques that are a strong foundation for starting your guitar-playing journey. Learn how to strum simple tunes and how to make the most of your practice time. Acoustic guitar and picks are required. An electronic turner and capo are highly recommended.
Tuesdays Nov. 7-Dec. 12 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Ian Weidner $64 So. Portland High School
(no class Nov. 21st)
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Travel Spanish
Hola. Spanish is one of the world’s most popular languages. This class is for students who may have plans to eventually travel to a Spanish-speaking country. The instructor makes the class fun, interesting and informative.
Tuesdays Sept. 26-Nov. 14 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Liz Rodas $60 So. Portland High School
Italian for Travelers
This is an interactive speaking class with the basics for getting around. Are you planning a trip to Italy any time soon? Do you simply want to learn to speak this wonderful language? Join our terrific instructor and learn Italian.
Tuesdays Sept. 26-Nov. 14 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Caterina Patacchiola $60 So. Portland High School
World Languages
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Driving Dynamics
The Maine Driving Dynamics Course offers all drivers the opportunity to improve their defensive driving abilities. This five-hour course will include discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine’s highways. A certified Maine Driving Dynamics instructor teaches the course, and the course format engages students with lectures, videos, and class discussion/participation. Those completing the course will receive a three-point credit on their driving record. Course can be taken for credit only once every 365 days. (If not on time, you will not get credit for class.) PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING DRIVER’S LICENSE TO CLASS. CLASS HAS A MINIMUM OF 12 PEOPLE AND IS LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE.
Tues. & Thurs. Oct. 24 & Oct. 26 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. $40 ages 18-64 So. Portland High School $10 ages 65-over
How to Sell on
Have you heard about folks who make a lot of money selling items on eBay? Sign up for this two-night class and become one of those folks! Cara will give you step-by-step instruction on how to sell items on eBay. You will start a new hobby that can be both fun and lucrative.
Thursdays Oct. 19 & 26 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Cara Methot $29 So. Portland High School
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Fiction Writing Workshop
Want to write fiction but don’t know how or where to begin? Want to take your writing to the next level? Fiction Writing Workshop is a hands-on writing class that’s guaranteed to inspire your imagination and flame your creativity.
This eight-week workshop offers a supportive environment and quality feedback for both beginners and advanced students.
We’ll study the fundamentals of great fiction and learn the fictional elements that will transform good ideas into captivating stories.
Instructor Gerard Bianco holds an MFA in Writing. He is an author, copywriter, editor, and writing coach.
Tuesdays Oct.10-Dec. 5 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Gerard Bianco (no class Nov. 21st) $80 So. Portland High School
Become a Published Author
Learn how to get your manuscript published from an accomplished author who specializes in both fiction and non-fiction writing. We can’t guarantee publication, but we can guarantee detailed lessons that focus on
self-editing, formatting, querying and marketing. If you have always wanted to publish your writing, this class is perfect for you.
Thursdays Oct.26-Nov. 16 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Maureen Milliken $40 So. Portland High School
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Outdoor Fun
Fall Healthy Lawn Care Made Simple Seminar
Fall is the best time to care for your lawn. A little investment and effort now will save time and money next spring, and it’ll create a more resilient, less weedy, lush lawn everyone wants! Learn to minimize fertilizer and weed and bug killers and still have a beautiful lawn that’s safe for kids and pets and helps protect Casco Bay. We’ll provide strategies for fertilizing, controlling weeds and thatch, renovating poor lawns, transitioning to organic care, and more. Whether you maintain your lawn or hire a professional, round up your neighbors and join.
Tuesday Sept. 19 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.Kat Munson $5 So. Portland High SchoolCumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District
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Financial Security in Retirement Seminar
Financing personal healthcare, legal issues, investments, IRA’s and tax issues can all be complex and intimidating. Having a basic understanding of these issues and assessing one’s circumstances is
critical to those who wish to enjoy financial security in retirement.
The series offers experienced, objective information with an emphasis on enlightening and empowering those who attend. Attendees should leave the series feeling more confident about the topics and better able to move forward with their own planning.
Tuesday Sept. 26 & Oct. 3 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.Clifford Ryan $15 So. Portland High SchoolExperience in the field of financial planning for 30 years
School Bus Driver Training
Do you want to get your School Bus Driver permit? This class will help you get your permit so you are employable at any school district in Maine. There is curently a serious shortage of school bus drivers in Maine. Students must commit to ONE of the following sessions.
Session One: Tues.-Fri. Oct. 17-20 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. The South Portland School Department
Transportation Building 1142 Highland Avenue, South Portland Session Two:
Tues.-Fri. Dec. 12-15 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. The South Portland School Department
Transportation Building 1142 Highland Avenue, South Portland
*Students must register in advance by calling the transportation department at (207) 767-7714. Students should pick up a book and paperwork the week prior to the start of class.
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Travel With U
sCOME JOIN SOUTH PORTLAND ADULT ED FOR
HAUNTED HAPPENINGS
SALEM, MA AT NIGHT!
If you don’t want to walk, Salem offers a
trolley shuttle.• Historic Presentations• Haunted Walks and Tours• Haunted Houses and Museums• Psychic and Magical Events• Eats and Treats
OCT 21st8:00aM-11:30pM
If you have ever wanted to go to Salem, MA around Halloween, here is your chance!!
Arriving in Salem at 10:30am you are on your own with numerous things to do and places to visit.
Bus:• leaves South Portland High School Parking Lot at 8:00 a.m.• leaves Salem at 9:00 p.m.• returns to South Portland High School Parking Lot at
approximately 11:30 p.m.
Bus Tickets $39 per person OR Group of 4 or more $29 per person. Use PromoCode
Suggested driver gratuity $3/person will be collected on the bus.
Salem
NO REFUNDS AFTER 10/11
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In 1942 the La Salette Missionaries bought the Attleboro, Massachusetts property as a major seminary and in 1952 the construction of the Shrine was announced. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, 1953, marked the official opening of the Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Attleboro.La Salette Shrine is known for their Christmas Festival of Lights, which has grown over the years into a spectacular display during the Christmas Season. It has been a Christmas tradition for thousands of families for well over half a century!
There is much to do and see at La Salette Shrine. Shop the Gift Shop, visit the International Display of Nativity Creches, walk the shrine and then get ready for the sun to set and the lights to go on a
5:00 p.m. What a piece of magic!
We will arrive at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette at 2:00 p.m. Illumination will take place at 5:00 p.m. Dinner will be available to purchase in the cafeteria.
Saturday, Dec. 16th
Bus:• leaves South Portland High School Parking Lot at 10:30 a.m.• leaves La Salette at 7:30 p.m.• returns to South Portland High School Parking Lot at
approximately 11:00 p.m.
Bus Tickets $49 per person OR Group of 4 or more $39 per person. Use PromoCode
NO REFUNDS AFTER 12/6
Suggested driver gratuity $3/person will be collected on the bus.
Shrine
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Travel with U
sChristmas Craft Fair in Boston
The Christmas Festival makes preparing for the holidays a breeze, with gifts for everyone and all the elements for stylish entertaining. For holiday decorating, the show offers many possibilities from opulent brocade and tapestry Christmas stockings and wall hangings to old fashioned cranberry garland wreaths, musical angel figurines, whimsical holiday elves, gleaming seashell ornaments, collectible Santas and colorful seasonal flags.Offering everything a holiday shopper could desire under one magnificent roof, the annual Christmas Festival features the distinctive work of over 300 master American craftsmen. Bargain hunters, as well as those with extravagant tastes, will find an endless array of gorgeous home accessories, designer fashions, artisan jewelry, handcrafted holiday décor, tempting gourmet speciality foods and one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts unavailable elsewhere.
NO REFUNDS AFTER 10/25
Suggested driver gratuity $3/person will be collected on the bus.
Saturday, Nov. 4th
Bus:• leaves South Portland High School Parking Lot at 7:45 a.m.• leaves Boston at 4:00 p.m.• returns to South Portland High School Parking Lot at
approximately 6:30 p.m.
Bus Tickets $49 per person (includes ticket to Fair) OR Group of 4 or mopre $39 per person Use PromoCode Craft
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You will be dropped off at Wrentham Outlets to spend the day at the 170 stores. The bus will be available to bring your bags to throughout the day. Break for lunch at Friendly’s, Ruby Tuesday, or the food court. Shop for designer fashions and sportswear, children’s clothes, shoes, fine leather and luggage, accessories and jewelry, housewares and home furnishing, gifts and specialty items.
Suggested driver gratuity $3/person will be collected on the bus.
Saturday, Nov. 11th
Bus:• leaves South Portland High School Parking Lot at 7:30 a.m.• leaves Wrentham at 4:00 p.m.• returns to South Portland High School Parking Lot at
approximately 7:00 p.m.
Bus Tickets $39 per person OR Group of 4 or more $29 per person. Use PromoCode
NO REFUNDS AFTER 11/1
Wrentham
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English Languages of Other Languages (ELL)
English Lanugage Learners (ELL) ClassesLevels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Learn and improve your English. Students will be placed in classes based on their current English level.
Beginner ELL (Levels 1 & 2)Tues. & Thurs. Sept. 12-Dec. 7 6:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Tim Sturtevant FREE So. Portland High School
Intermediate ELL (Levels 3 & 4)Tues. & Thurs. Sept. 12-Dec. 7 6:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Andrea Reising FREE So. Portland High School
Advanced ELL (Levels 5 & 6)Tues. & Thurs. Sept. 12-Dec. 7 6:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Jennifer Goodine FREE So. Portland High School
Beginner ELL Daytime Class (Levels 1 & 2)Tues. & Thurs. Sept. 12-Dec. 7 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Tim Sturtevant FREE Brickhill Community Room 80 Brickhill Ave. So. Port.
Intermediate & Advanced ELL Daytime Class (Levels 3, 4 5 & 6)Tues. & Thurs. Sept. 12-Dec. 7 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Tim Sturtevant FREE Brickhill Community Room 80 Brickhill Ave. So. Port.
(no classes Nov. 21st & 23rd)
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A must-have skill to succeed in business, whether an entrepreneur or a valued employee, is the ability to create, edit and manage spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel is the most used spreadsheet tool in the world.
Sept 5 - Dec 1 $495
MasteringMicrosoftExcel-Online Sept 5 - Sept 29 $195
IntermediateExcel-Online Oct 2 - Oct 27 $195
AdvanceExcel-Online Nov 6 - Dec 1 $195
CertificateinCustomerService-OnlineCustomer service is now essential for business and all work organizations. With the increase of technology, human interaction with customers becomes all the more important. Whether it relates to retaining customers, serving your audience, or turning inquiries from potential customers into sales, good customer service is now one of the central factors in organizational success.
Sept 5 - Oct 27 $245
KeystoCustomerService-Online Sept 5 - Sept 29 $145
ExtraordinaryCustomerService-Online Oct 2 - Oct 27 $145
CertificateinWorkplaceCommunication-OnlineGood communication in the workplace is more important than ever. And critical to your career advancement and success. Come get a comprehensive and intensive preparation with skills and techniques you can put to use on Monday morning. Take back a workable conflict management model, along with successful and practical conflict management strategies. Then work with a pro to learn how to improve your negotiation skills for a win-win outcome, including helping others to get what they want, so you get what you want. Finally, find out more about yourself and others using personality profiles for better work performance. You will be learning from some of our more popular instructors, and taking away new how-to skills that work.
Sept 5 - Dec 1 $595
ConflictManagement-Online Sept 5 - Sept 29 $245
Negotiation:GetWhatYouWant-Online Oct 2 - Oct 27 $195
UsingPersonalityProfilesforBetterWorkPerformance-Online Nov 6 - Dec 1 $245
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Online Courses
CertificateinGoogleTools-OnlineIncrease your online savvy and ability to position yourself and your organization for greater success. Experience the interaction and big take-aways from studying with top notch professionals. Your instructors not only work with these tools every day, but speak at national conferences and train others. Your teachers have tips you have not discovered yet.
Sept 5 - Dec 1 $495
GoogleAnalytics-Online Sept 5 - Sept 29 $195
GoogleAppsforBusiness-Online Oct 2 - Oct 27 $195
Google+-Online Nov 6 - Dec 1 $195
InboundMarketingCertificate-OnlineInbound marketing is a way to help potential customers find you through organic search. It is a process of using your website in a way that attracts visitors naturally through search engines, the blogosphere, and social media.
Sept 5 - Oct 27 $495
IntroductiontoInboundMarketing-Online Sept 5 - Sept 29 $195
ContentMarketing-Online Oct 2 - Oct 27 $195
AdvancedInboundMarketing-Online Nov 6 - Dec 1 $195
ManagingSocialMediaPlatformsCertificate-OnlineDifferent social networks have distinct characteristics, different features, and are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Get a skill set for working and managing different social media platforms. Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing.
Sept 5 - Dec 1 $495
Twitter-Online Sept 5 - Sept 29 $195
FacebookforBusiness-Online Oct 2 - Oct 27 $245
LinkedIn-Online Nov 6 - Dec 1 $195
You may register as soon as you receive this CatalogRegistration Information
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Student Information Course Payments and Fees
Course fees and book/material fees are payable in full at time of registration. Payment ensures a place for you in the class. Non-payment will not guarantee your placement. Payment is made by cash, check, or money order. Make checks payable to South Portland Adult Education. Please Note - there is a $25.00 charge for all checks returned due to insufficient funds. Please do not mail cash!
reFunds and CanCellations
Classes cancelled by South Portland Adult Education will receive a full refund. Student-initiated refunds will be given if requested at least three (3) business days prior to the first class. After that time, no refunds will be given.
NO REFUNDS ARE ISSUED IF YOU FAIL TO ATTEND CLASS.
no sChool/storm CanCellations
Adult Education will follow the South Portland Schools schedule. No programs will be held if South Portland Schools are cancelled due to storm conditions or during school vacations. Cancellations due to late developing severe weather conditions will be announced on local television and www.southportland.maineadulted.org after 3:00 p.m. Your instructor will schedule make-up time as needed.
Book PoliCy
If there is a book that is required for any of our courses at South Portland Adult Education, they may be purchased at the South Portland Adult Education Offfice.
ADMINISTRATION Patti Smith
Mayor Ken Kunin
Superintendent Kathryn Germani
Assistant Superintendent
Scott MorelliCity Manager
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ADULT EDUCATION STAFF
Ken KuninDirector
David BrennerCoordinator
Anne BeaulieuAdministrative Assistant
Walk into our main office located at 637 Highland Ave. South Portland. Please call (207) 767-3266 ext. 3834 for directions.
Complete the registration form and mail it along with
your payment to: South Portland Adult Education 637 Highland Ave. South Portland, ME 04106
You may call and register over the phone at (207) 767-3266 ext. 3834.
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SCHOOL BOARD Karen Callaghan
Mary HouseJennifer Kirk
Richard MatthewsMatthew Perkins
Elyse Tipton
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*Student-Initiated Refunds will be given if requested at least three working days before the day of the first class. After that time, no refunds can be given. No refunds are issued if you fail to attend class.
Every effort has been made to make this publication accurate as of the publication date; however, all policies, procedures, course fees and curriculum are subject to change at any time by appropriate action of instructors or administrators of South Portland Adult Education. This publication is not intended to be a contract, explicit or implied, and Adult Education reserves the right to make changes regarding the information contained herein.
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South Portland Adult Education wants to help you reach your dream of attending college. Even if you start slowly with just one class or two, please contact our College Transitions Counselor - David Morrill.
David will help you with the application process, college essay, financial aid, available scholarships and college search. He will meet with you and talk about your interest of study, and if you do not yet have one, David will help you identify an interest.
Please contact David Morrill by phone call or text message at (207) 553-3811 or email him at [email protected]