General Educational Development Certificate
GED PREP
EMERY, MICHAEL
REUWER, HENRY
Based on pretest results, students will receive instruction in Language Arts-Writing, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts-Reading, and Mathematics in preparation for GED testing. One-on-one instruction will be provided when possible.
WED/September 3, 2008, 5:30-8:30, OR THU/September 4, 2008, 5:00-9:00, 15 weeks, Kennebec Learning Center, Cost: Free
Art
INTRODUCTION TO ART
HALLE, KELLEY
This beginners' level class provides an opportunity for self-discovery and inner exploration using a variety of creative media. We will explore 2-D and 3-D projects such as drawing, printmaking and clay hand building. The class will focus on a gradual building of art terminology, art criticism, and process. There will be writing to support project direction. Projects will be a catalyst for individual and creative expression. Bring your curiosity and enthusiasm!
WED/September 3, 2008, 2:30-5:30, 15 weeks, Cony, Diploma students only. $25.00 Lab Fee to be paid at time of registration.
Career Development
SUCCESS FOR COLLEGE TRANSITION
DRINKUTH, KAREN
This course is part of a continuum of classes that prepare students for a transition to postsecondary education. It is for elective credit and covers such topics as:
• Interest inventories, goal setting, personality preferences, learning styles,
multiple intelligences and emotional I.Q.
• Choosing and researching colleges and how to apply
• Recognizing and overcoming barriers to college
• College tours of local colleges
• Financial aid and how to apply for FAFSA and scholarships
• Time management, study skills, organization, test taking, stress relief and
budgeting
• College entrance testing and strategies
• Basic computer skills for college
• Referrals to continuum of remedial classes in reading, writing, and math, if
necessary.
MON/September 8, 2008, 2:30-5:30, 15 weeks, Kennebec Learning Center, Diploma/GED students + $20.00 Lab Fee
WORK READINESS
HAYES, H. JOSEPH
The Work Readiness class will cover the entry level soft skills that you need to know to get and keep a job. It starts out with self-evaluation of worker skills and abilities, experiences, interests, learning styles, and personality preferences. Additional topics will include written, oral, nonverbal,
and technical communication skills. The course will cover the development of appropriate attitudes, organization, and time management, conflict resolution, and work ethic. You will develop cover letters, resumes, interview skills, and do on-line job applications.
TUE/September 2, 2008, 6:00-9:00, 15 weeks, Technical Center, Diploma students only. $20.00 Lab Fee to be paid at time of registration.
English
EXPLORING ENGLISH LITERATURE
FOSTER, JANICE
Students will use the elements of literature through books, writing, and film activities.
MON/September 8, 2008, 2:30-5:30, 15 weeks, Kennebec Learning Center, Diploma students only. $15.00 Lab Fee to be paid at time of registration.
GRAMMAR THROUGH WRITING
MILLIGAN, DOROTHY
This adult course is geared to the individual student. Learn through your own writing. Your writing and grammar will improve as you learn to read and write. Exercises and practice lessons will be available to help you to overcome weaknesses. Come prepared to put pen to paper! Grammar can be learned! This course is designed for diploma students wishing to learn how to use English effectively for work, school or personal development. The course requires a research paper. Please bring pen and paper.
TUE/September 2, 2008, 6:00-9:00, 15 weeks, Cony, Diploma students only + Text
LEARNING TO WRITE SHORT STORIES THROUGH ESSAYS
MILLIGAN, DOROTHY
Short stories are often considered to be the most perfect form of fiction writing, and nearly every author of merit has many great tales to their name. We will read from some of the most famous authors of short stories such as O. Henry, Saki (Hector Monro), Rudyard Kipling, H.G. Wells, Oscar Wilde, Jack London and Henry James. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to write a short story through essays. This course will focus on using a layered approach to teach students the basics of writing a short story. There will be an emphasis placed on the following elements of the short story: how to use observation to reveal character, novels, children’s literature, characterization development, focused revision, ideas for conflict, ways to develop plot, a character wheel, leads and point of view.
WED/September 3, 2008, 6:00-9:00, 15 weeks, Cony, Diploma students only. $15.00 Lab Fee to be paid at time of registration.
POPCORN
PAPERS
TBA
Learn the foundations of writing through films. The students will be exposed to a variety of types of writing after viewing films. This class covers poetry, essays (narrative, descriptive, persuasive, expository, opinion-reaction) and weekly journal writing. Writing will be done in class and editing will be done for homework.
THU/September 4, 2008, 6:00-9:00, 15 weeks, Cony, Diploma students only. $15.00 Lab Fee to be paid at time of registration.
SELF-DIRECTED STUDY
FULLER, ALTON
This class is a tutorial, computer-assisted, self-paced course designed for high school diploma students needing a highly individualized program. Students are expected to work at home and in class. Please bring pen, pencil and notebook.
TUE/September 2, 2008, 12:30-3:30, 15 weeks, Kennebec Learning Center, Diploma students only + Text
WED/September 3, 2008, 2:30-5:30, 15 weeks, Kennebec Learning Center, Diploma students only + Text
THU/September 4, 2008, 12:30-3:30, 15 weeks, Kennebec Learning Center, Diploma students only + Text
SELF-DIRECTED STUDY
CORBIN, PAMELA
This class is a tutorial, computer-assisted, self-paced course designed for high school diploma students needing a highly individualized program.
Students are expected to work at home and in class. Please bring pen, pencil and notebook.
MON/September 8, 2008, 12:30-3:30, 15 weeks, Kennebec Learning Center, Diploma students only + Text
THU/September 4, 2008, 2:30-5:30, 15 weeks, Kennebec Learning Center, Diploma students only + Text
Health
EXPLORING RELATIONSHIPS
ALLEN, ROBIN
LINTON, RACHEL
This course focuses on the relationships between personal choices and individual well-being with an emphasis on teaching healthy ways to listen and communicate with family, peers, and others. Discussion will raise awareness about social issues and increase knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of interpersonal relationships.
TUE/September 9, 2008, 2:30-5:30, 15 weeks, Kennebec Learning Center, Diploma students only. $20.00 Lab Fee to be paid at time of registration.
History & Government
CIVICS THROUGH CITIZENSHIP
EMERY, MICHAEL
This isn't your average civics course. We'll look at all the important aspects of government in a standard civics course (the Constitution, the structure of the U.S. government, the role of the citizen) through the lens of immigration and the quest for citizenship. Each student will take on an alter ego as we study the citizenship process and find out what it really means to be a citizen
of the United States.
TUE/September 2, 2008, 2:30-5:30, 15 weeks, Kennebec Learning Center, Diploma students only + Text
CURRENT EVENTS
COOPER, BRUCE
This course identifies and discusses significant contemporary events and trends, and also enhances understanding of these issues by placing them into proper historic context. News stories are discussed in depth each day and their importance and interrelationships are assessed. Students will read news magazines and newspapers each week for discussion and written analysis. The course aims at instilling awareness and a continued interest in developments in the world and also seeks to provide young adult citizens with practice in seeking out information, processing it and determining its value and meaning. A special emphasis will be put on this year’s elections, voter registration, and the voting procedure.
THU/September 4, 2008, 2:45-5:45, 15 weeks, Cony, Diploma students only. $20.00 Lab Fee to be paid at time of registration.
HISTORY OF AMERICAN ROCK AND ROLL
EMERY, MICHAEL
PARRISH, WHITNEY
This course is a survey of American rock & roll, from the postwar period through the 1970s. We will take a geographical approach to this social history and music appreciation course, examining the differences and similarities between music recorded in various parts of the country. Topics will include rock's roots in blues, country, folk and rockabilly; the cultural events that framed and were framed by rock & roll; notable songs, artists and movements within rock; and the many ways that musicians recording in similar locations influenced each other.
TUE/September 2, 2008, 6:00-9:00, 15 weeks, Kennebec Learning Center, Diploma students only. $20.00 Lab Fee to be paid at time of registration.
U. S. HISTORY
COOPER, BRUCE
This class will cover the history of our nation from the arrival of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock to the domestic and international issues that confront our nation today.
THU/September 4, 2008, 6:00-9:00, 15 weeks, Cony, Diploma students only + Text
Math
ALGEBRA I
JUDKINS, JACQUELYN
This course includes a quick review of pre-algebra and then begins first year high school algebra including algebraic expressions, first degree equations in one variable, factoring, rational expressions, graphing, exponents, and polynomials.
TUE/September 2, 2008, 6:00-9:00, 15 weeks, Kennebec Learning Center, Diploma students only + Text
ECONOMIC
FOUNDATIONS
BUXTON, ANN
This is a course in financial literacy covering banking and checking; credit, interest rates, and payback; insurance on cars, homes, life, and health; employment and other taxes; and budgeting in general.
TUE/September 2, 2008, 5:45-8:45, 10 weeks, Cony, Diploma students only + Text
PERSONAL HELP WITH HIGH SCHOOL MATH
HATHAWAY, MARK
This class is designed for high school diploma students in need of math credit beyond pre-algebra.
TUE/September 2, 2008, 6:00-9:00, 15 weeks, Cony, Diploma students only.
Science
GENERAL SCIENCE
FULLER, ALTON
A generalized science course that introduces a wide range of topics in chemistry, astronomy, green science, life science, physics, and earth sciences. It involves some labs and lab reports and scientific methods. This course is designed for diploma students.
WED/September 3, 2008, 6:00-9:00, 15 weeks, Cony, Diploma students only + Text
PHYSICS II - OPTICS AND ELECTRICITY
MCFARLAND, TRUAX
This course will focus on hands-on investigation of topics usually covered in the second half of a traditional physics course. Students will investigate static electricity and electric current and apply this knowledge to simple wiring problems. The second half of the course will focus on investigation of light and geometric optics, and their application to photography. Students will keep a lab journal and take application quizzes.
TUE/September 2, 2008, 6:00-9:00, 15 weeks, Kennebec Learning Center, Diploma students only. $25.00 Lab Fee to be paid at time of registration.