South Washington County Schools Community Education - Youth Classes and Activities / Skills and Developmenthttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/courses2024-03-29T02:31:54-05:00Summer SOAR Reading- Grade 3http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23650/summer-2024/summer-soar-reading-grade-32024-03-06T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong>Summer Online Academic Resource for Students currently enrolled in a SoWashCo School.</strong> Grade 3 curriculum. SOAR is a fun 9-week online summer course that allows students to preview grade-level standards for the upcoming school year. Using online learning platforms (SeeSaw for elementary and Schoology for middle school), teachers provide a variety of activities for students that allow for practice, exploration, and challenge. Some activities might require parental input or supervision, depending on a student’s age and ability. Students may work at their own pace whenever it fits into their family’s schedule. New lessons are released on Mondays. Students will not be able to work ahead but will always be able to go back to previous lessons. Information about how to begin the course will be emailed during the week of June 10. Online lessons will begin on June 17.</p>Summer SOAR Reading- Grade 4http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23651/summer-2024/summer-soar-reading-grade-42024-03-06T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong>Summer Online Academic Resource for Students currently enrolled in a SoWashCo School.</strong> Grade 4 curriculum. SOAR is a fun 9-week online summer course that allows students to preview grade-level standards for the upcoming school year. Using online learning platforms (SeeSaw for elementary and Schoology for middle school), teachers provide a variety of activities for students that allow for practice, exploration, and challenge. Some activities might require parental input or supervision, depending on a student’s age and ability. Students may work at their own pace whenever it fits into their family’s schedule. New lessons are released on Mondays. Students will not be able to work ahead but will always be able to go back to previous lessons. Information about how to begin the course will be emailed during the week of June 10. Online lessons will begin on June 17.</p>Summer SOAR Math - Grade 4http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23606/summer-2024/summer-soar-math-grade-42024-03-06T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong>Summer Online Academic Resource for Students currently enrolled in a SoWashCo School.</strong> Grade 4 curriculum. SOAR is a fun 9-week online summer course that allows students to preview grade-level standards for the upcoming school year. Using online learning platforms (SeeSaw for elementary and Schoology for middle school), teachers provide a variety of activities for students that allow for practice, exploration, and challenge. Some activities might require parental input or supervision, depending on a student’s age and ability. Students may work at their own pace whenever it fits into their family’s schedule. New lessons are released on Mondays. Students will not be able to work ahead but will always be able to go back to previous lessons. Information about how to begin the course will be emailed during the week of June 10. Online lessons will begin on June 17.</p>Summer SOAR Math - Grade 3http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23605/summer-2024/summer-soar-math-grade-32024-03-06T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong>Summer Online Academic Resource for Students currently enrolled in a SoWashCo School.</strong> Grade 3 curriculum. SOAR is a fun 9-week online summer course that allows students to preview grade-level standards for the upcoming school year. Using online learning platforms (SeeSaw for elementary and Schoology for middle school), teachers provide a variety of activities for students that allow for practice, exploration, and challenge. Some activities might require parental input or supervision, depending on a student’s age and ability. Students may work at their own pace whenever it fits into their family’s schedule. New lessons are released on Mondays. Students will not be able to work ahead but will always be able to go back to previous lessons. Information about how to begin the course will be emailed during the week of June 10. Online lessons will begin on June 17.</p>Summer SOAR Reading- Grade 5http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23652/summer-2024/summer-soar-reading-grade-52024-03-06T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong>Summer Online Academic Resource for Students currently enrolled in a SoWashCo School.</strong> Grade 5 curriculum. SOAR is a fun 9-week online summer course that allows students to preview grade-level standards for the upcoming school year. Using online learning platforms (SeeSaw for elementary and Schoology for middle school), teachers provide a variety of activities for students that allow for practice, exploration, and challenge. Some activities might require parental input or supervision, depending on a student’s age and ability. Students may work at their own pace whenever it fits into their family’s schedule. New lessons are released on Mondays. Students will not be able to work ahead but will always be able to go back to previous lessons. Information about how to begin the course will be emailed during the week of June 10. Online lessons will begin on June 17.</p>Summer SOAR Math - Grade 2http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23604/summer-2024/summer-soar-math-grade-22024-03-06T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong>Summer Online Academic Resource for Students currently enrolled in a SoWashCo School.</strong> Grade 2 curriculum. SOAR is a fun 9-week online summer course that allows students to preview grade-level standards for the upcoming school year. Using online learning platforms (SeeSaw for elementary and Schoology for middle school), teachers provide a variety of activities for students that allow for practice, exploration, and challenge. Some activities might require parental input or supervision, depending on a student’s age and ability. Students may work at their own pace whenever it fits into their family’s schedule. New lessons are released on Mondays. Students will not be able to work ahead but will always be able to go back to previous lessons. Information about how to begin the course will be emailed during the week of June 10. Online lessons will begin on June 17.</p>Summer SOAR Reading- Grade 1http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23648/summer-2024/summer-soar-reading-grade-12024-03-06T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong>Summer Online Academic Resource for Students currently enrolled in a SoWashCo School.</strong> Grade 1 curriculum. SOAR is a fun 9-week online summer course that allows students to preview grade-level standards for the upcoming school year. Using online learning platforms (SeeSaw for elementary and Schoology for middle school), teachers provide a variety of activities for students that allow for practice, exploration, and challenge. Some activities might require parental input or supervision, depending on a student’s age and ability. Students may work at their own pace whenever it fits into their family’s schedule. New lessons are released on Mondays. Students will not be able to work ahead but will always be able to go back to previous lessons. Information about how to begin the course will be emailed during the week of June 10. Online lessons will begin on June 17.</p>Summer SOAR Reading- Grade 2http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23649/summer-2024/summer-soar-reading-grade-22024-03-06T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong>Summer Online Academic Resource for Students currently enrolled in a SoWashCo School.</strong> Grade 2 curriculum. SOAR is a fun 9-week online summer course that allows students to preview grade-level standards for the upcoming school year. Using online learning platforms (SeeSaw for elementary and Schoology for middle school), teachers provide a variety of activities for students that allow for practice, exploration, and challenge. Some activities might require parental input or supervision, depending on a student’s age and ability. Students may work at their own pace whenever it fits into their family’s schedule. New lessons are released on Mondays. Students will not be able to work ahead but will always be able to go back to previous lessons. Information about how to begin the course will be emailed during the week of June 10. Online lessons will begin on June 17.</p>Summer SOAR Math - Grade 5http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23607/summer-2024/summer-soar-math-grade-52024-03-06T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong>Summer Online Academic Resource for Students currently enrolled in a SoWashCo School.</strong> Grade 5 curriculum. SOAR is a fun 9-week online summer course that allows students to preview grade-level standards for the upcoming school year. Using online learning platforms (SeeSaw for elementary and Schoology for middle school), teachers provide a variety of activities for students that allow for practice, exploration, and challenge. Some activities might require parental input or supervision, depending on a student’s age and ability. Students may work at their own pace whenever it fits into their family’s schedule. New lessons are released on Mondays. Students will not be able to work ahead but will always be able to go back to previous lessons. Information about how to begin the course will be emailed during the week of June 10. Online lessons will begin on June 17.</p>Summer SOAR Math - Grade 1http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23603/summer-2024/summer-soar-math-grade-12024-03-06T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong>Summer Online Academic Resource for Students currently enrolled in a SoWashCo School.</strong> Grade 1 curriculum. SOAR is a fun 9-week online summer course that allows students to preview grade-level standards for the upcoming school year. Using online learning platforms (SeeSaw for elementary and Schoology for middle school), teachers provide a variety of activities for students that allow for practice, exploration, and challenge. Some activities might require parental input or supervision, depending on a student’s age and ability. Students may work at their own pace whenever it fits into their family’s schedule. New lessons are released on Mondays. Students will not be able to work ahead but will always be able to go back to previous lessons. Information about how to begin the course will be emailed during the week of June 10. Online lessons will begin on June 17.</p>After School Hispanic Culture Clubhttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23551/spring-2024/after-school-hispanic-culture-club2024-03-01T00:00:00-06:00<p><b style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif;">Rowen and Daniel are high school students who are in the Spanish Immersion program. As part of their final capstone project, they are excited to teach younger immersion students about hispanic culture. Join them and learn about the cultures as they show you slides, teach some games and give you an opportunity learn about the different foods. Each week they will be talking about a different culture. Sign up for one week or all 8 Fridays. Don't miss this fun free after school club and the opportunity to learn about all the different hispanic cultures. </b></p>College Application Bootcamphttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23609/summer-2024/college-application-bootcamp2024-02-20T00:00:00-06:00<p>In this bootcamp students will c<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">omplete 2-3 career assessments & personal college qualities/characteristics exercises to begin building a college list. They will receive a 1:1 planning session and become a pro at navigating the Common Application and work to complete most sections. They will develop their own activities and experiences list and begin the letter of recommendation process. We will also brainstorm topics for college essays and learn how to best engage with colleges and universities to demonstrate their interest. Students will also receive </span>a list of resources to refer back to.and an individualized check list with remaining college application requirements.</p><p>Sarah Hager, M.Ed is a lifelong educator who is organized, disciplined and results-oriented. She has strong relationship building skills to aid academic and personal growth and comprehensive experience in collaborating with and technically educating individuals.</p><blockquote></blockquote>Intensive Etiquette Camphttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23515/spring-2024/intensive-etiquette-camp2024-02-19T00:00:00-06:00<p>This camp will emphasize respect for others and will teach children manners and etiquette with a fun, hands-on approach. Your child will learn social etiquette, proper introductions and fine dining skills. Topics to be covered will include: proper behavior at the table, conversation skills, polite behavior in public, and public speaking. Lunch demo last day of camp.</p>Global Cookinghttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23231/summer-2024/global-cooking2024-02-19T00:00:00-06:00<p>In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn the time-honored art of creating pasta, eggrolls, and samosas from scratch. Mimi will teach you how to throw together the perfect pasta dough as well as how to roll and slice it into noodles. You'll also learn how to make a delicious garlic tomato-sauce & Alfredo sauce to smother your freshly made noodles — a rich and satisfying homemade dish. The eggrolls and samosas are classic appetizers that explode with complex, unique flavors. You’ll make an eclectic assortment of dishes, from sumptuous samosas to delightful egg rolls. Mimi will also teach you how to make zesty and addictive dipping sauces with ginger and mint. All participants will receive a cooking diploma for completing the camp, along with a dessert!</p><p>Food sensitive and allergy disclaimer: Wheat, gluten, and dairy may be used in classes. Tuition includes all materials, handouts, and containers to take food home.”</p>Pasta, Pad Thai and More!http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23232/summer-2024/pasta-pad-thai-and-more2024-02-19T00:00:00-06:00<p>In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn the time-honored art of creating pasta, eggrolls, and samosas from scratch. Mimi will teach you how to throw together the perfect pasta dough as well as how to roll and slice it into noodles. You'll also learn how to make a delicious garlic tomato-sauce & Alfredo sauce to smother your freshly made noodles — a rich and satisfying homemade dish. The eggrolls and samosas are classic appetizers that explode with complex, unique flavors. You’ll make an eclectic assortment of dishes, from sumptuous samosas to delightful egg rolls. Mimi will also teach you how to make zesty and addictive dipping sauces with ginger and mint. The final day you will make the popular Chicken Pad Thai dish whose name means “Thai stir-fry. Your instructor Mimi will help you in recreating this classic known for its diverse flavor profile of sweet, salty, sour and spicy. Perfect for entertaining, wow your friends and family. Finish the class by learning to make Baklava, a traditional pastry dessert that is known for its sweet, rich flavor and flaky texture. We will prepare the Baklava in class for you to take home and bake yourself.All participants will receive a cooking diploma for completing the camp, along with a dessert!</p><p>Food sensitive and allergy disclaimer: Wheat, gluten, nuts and dairy may be used in classes. Tuition includes all materials, handouts, and containers to take food home.</p>Spanish Summer Camp: ¡Vamos a Imaginar! “Let’s imagine!” Live Virtualhttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23304/summer-2024/spanish-summer-camp-vamos-a-imaginar-let-s-imagine-live-virtual2024-02-19T00:00:00-06:00<p>In this thrilling LIVE virtual summer camp, students will use their imagination and learn Spanish vocabulary related to their favorite themes~ superheroes, princesses, magic, dinosaurs, mermaids, unicorns, and more! Each class students will explore age-appropriate adventures– All in Spanish! Basic conversation and Spanish vocabulary such as colors and counting will be incorporated to build on their skills each week. Class will include interactive activities learning Spanish vocabulary and practical conversation elements. Join us on a magical adventure! <em style="background-color: initial;">Appropriate for incoming students in Grades 1</em><em style="background-color: initial;">st</em><em style="background-color: initial;">- 5</em><em style="background-color: initial;">th </em><em style="background-color: initial;">with any level of Spanish experience.</em></p>Spanish Summer Camp: ¡Vamos a Imaginar! “Let’s imagine!”http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23305/summer-2024/spanish-summer-camp-vamos-a-imaginar-let-s-imagine—12024-02-19T00:00:00-06:00<p>In this thrilling summer camp, students will use their imagination and learn Spanish vocabulary related to their favorite themes~ superheroes, princesses, magic, dinosaurs, mermaids, unicorns, and more! Each class students will explore age-appropriate adventures– All in Spanish! Basic conversation and Spanish vocabulary such as colors and counting will be incorporated to build on their skills each week. Class will include interactive activities learning Spanish vocabulary and practical conversation elements. Join us on a magical adventure!</p><p><em style="background-color: initial;">Appropriate for incoming students in Grades 1</em><em style="background-color: initial;">st</em><em style="background-color: initial;">- 5</em><em style="background-color: initial;">th </em><em style="background-color: initial;">with any level of Spanish experience</em></p>Summer Cupcake Funhttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23468/summer-2024/summer-cupcake-fun2024-02-19T00:00:00-06:00<p>We will have so much fun decorating summertime themed cupcakes. Each student will bring home 12 boxed cupcakes that they will decorated.</p>GRASP Readinghttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23483/summer-2024/grasp-reading2024-02-19T00:00:00-06:00<p>Help your child maintain reading and math skills this summer. Community Education has arranged for interested families to participate in a program called GRASP (Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program). GRASP is a 9 week correspondence program for grades K to 8 which helps students maintain skills while they are on summer vacation. It should take your child approximately one hour per week to complete each weekly lesson. Lessons are completed, mailed to the scoring center where they are analyzed and then returned to you. Instruction sheets found in each packet provide all the necessary information. We suggest parents order the grade level just completed. If there are extenuating circumstances, order the level that is appropriate for your child. At the end of May<strong>, </strong>a packet containing a workbook, answer sheets, instructions, and pre-addressed envelopes will be sent to your child at school to bring home in their backpack. <strong>Registration deadline April 26th.</strong></p><p>Please list name of the Elementary School in South Washington County that this student currently attends. Or supply a mailing address for non-district and grade 6 - 8 participants.</p>Babysittinghttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23549/summer-2024/babysitting2024-02-19T00:00:00-06:00<p>
Taught by a certified instructor, this course offers leadership, safety, basic care, and the business of babysitting, first aid for breathing and bleeding emergencies. This course is a must for novice and experienced babysitters. Students must attend all 6 hours of instruction. <strong>Class is open to both boys and girls.</strong> <strong>Cost includes handbook.</strong> <strong>Minimum age is 10.5 years. </strong></p>Intensive Etiquette Camphttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23517/summer-2024/intensive-etiquette-camp2024-02-19T00:00:00-06:00<p>This camp will emphasize respect for others and will teach children manners and etiquette with a fun, hands-on approach. Your child will learn social etiquette, proper introductions and fine dining skills. Topics to be covered will include: proper behavior at the table, conversation skills, polite behavior in public, and public speaking. Lunch demo last day of camp.</p>Unicorn Cake Magichttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23467/summer-2024/unicorn-cake-magic2024-02-19T00:00:00-06:00<p>It's all magical, a Unicorn Cake to take home. Each student will use two 6-inch cakes to assemble and decorate a unicorn cake. We will be using buttercream icing and fondant to decorate this beauty.</p>Growing Readers Private Tutoring Summer Camphttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23552/summer-2024/growing-readers-private-tutoring-summer-camp2024-02-19T00:00:00-06:00<p>Growing Readers - Summer Camp is an individualized tutoring program intended to help children learn how to read through systematic, multisensory reading interventions and practices based in research and Orton Gillingham methodologies. This tailored reading tutoring is not only intended to help students grow in their reading skills, but also to help struggling readers increase their confidence, curiosity, and love for reading! Not only will this opportunity help students gain more confidence in their reading skills, but it will also help to lessen the “summer slide” or loss of achievement gains due to the summer break. Tutors will help directly identify specific growth areas through informal assessments to focus on during tutoring sessions. Each camp will include 15 tutoring classes that will be 55 minutes in length. Tutors reccomend 3 lessons per week.These will be scheduled individually between the family and the tutor once the student is registered..</p><p>All tutors part of the Growing Readers - Summer Camp are licensed special education teachers and/or licensed school psychologists with advanced training in evidenced-based reading interventions, progress monitoring, and methods of boosting student engagement. Our tutors are passionate about early reading interventions to support all students in their academic success. We are so excited to help your reader grow this summer! </p>Ready To Be Home Alonehttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23550/summer-2024/ready-to-be-home-alone2024-02-19T00:00:00-06:00<p>
Are you ready? Course will cover CPR/First aid skills, home emergencies, medical emergencies, home safety checklist, what your parents expect check list, addressing problems, and handling the unexpected. Taught by a Red Cross instructor. <em>Washington County's guideline for unsupervised children states that children ages 8-10 should not be left alone for more than 3 hours.</em></p>GRASP Mathhttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23482/summer-2024/grasp-math2024-02-19T00:00:00-06:00<p>Help your child maintain reading and math skills this summer. Community Education has arranged for interested families to participate in a program called GRASP (Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program). GRASP is a 9 week correspondence program for grades K to 8 which helps students maintain skills while they are on summer vacation. It should take your child approximately one hour per week to complete each weekly lesson. Lessons are completed, mailed to the scoring center where they are analyzed and then returned to you. Instruction sheets found in each packet provide all the necessary information. We suggest parents order the grade level just completed. If there are extenuating circumstances, order the level that is appropriate for your child. At the end of May<b style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif;">, </b>a packet containing a workbook, answer sheets, instructions, and pre-addressed envelopes will be sent to your child at school to bring home in their backpack. <strong style="background-color: initial;">Registration deadline April 26th.</strong></p><p>IMPORTANT NOTE: Changes cannot be made once we receive your registration.</p><p>Please list name of the Elementary School in South Washington County this student currently attends. Or supply a mailing address for non-district and grade 6 - 8 participants.</p>Project Knithttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23450/summer-2024/project-knit2024-02-19T00:00:00-06:00<p>Hats, scarfs, blankets and more! Keep yourself warm this year by learning to make your own hat, scarf or blanket. Students will learn basic skills in beginning knitting and crocheting to create a basic project. Tools and materials for knitting will be provided.</p>Cooking with Chemistryhttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23451/summer-2024/cooking-with-chemistry2024-02-19T00:00:00-06:00<p>Learn how basic things in your kitchen are actually real chemicals and compounds that react with each other for delicious results! Explore how time, heat and cold are used to affect the outcomes of recipes used in class. Eat your results...if you dare!</p>Fierce, Fearless, and Fabulous You – Be YOURSELFhttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23443/summer-2024/fierce-fearless-and-fabulous-you-be-yourself2024-02-12T00:00:00-06:00<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">There are so many things that make you the unique and wonderful person that you are! Learn how to express yourself and use your strengths! Join peers your age in a fun interactive group experience where we will dive into your mindset, what inspires you, and what motivates you to be the very best version of YOU. Summer is a great time to build on skills and strategies that will be helpful for school and your overall wellness! Jacqueline Valek, MS, LPC, NCC, LSC has extensive experience working with children and teens in her role as a Licensed School Counselor and Therapist. Each participant will receive a journal to keep new ideas, strategies, and resources that you can build on in the school year ahead!</span></p>Fierce, Fearless, and Fabulous You – Be MINDFULhttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23445/summer-2024/fierce-fearless-and-fabulous-you-be-mindful2024-02-12T00:00:00-06:00<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></p><blockquote>
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<blockquote> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Do you feel stressed? Are you feeling anxious about school? Learn ways to calm your anxious feelings in a fun interactive small group experience with other young people your age! This camp will help you develop coping strategies, ways to manage stress, and self-care strategies so that you can be the most FIERCE, FEARLESS, and FABULOUS YOU. Jacqueline Valek, MS, LPC, NCC, LSC has extensive experience working with children and teens in her role as a Licensed School Counselor and Therapist. Each participant will receive a journal to keep new ideas, strategies, and resources that are helpful for school and overall wellness!</span></p> </blockquote>
</blockquote>Virtual Advantage ACT Prep Classhttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23447/summer-2024/virtual-advantage-act-prep-class2024-02-12T00:00:00-06:00<p>This is an excellent alternative for any student unable to attend an in-school class, but still prefers interaction with an experienced instructor from Advantage Educational Programs. The <u>Virtual ACT Prep Course</u> is the same as the <u style="background-color: initial;">In-School ACT Prep Course</u>, but from the comfort of your own home. The instructors teach live via virtual classroom and are available to answer questions when needed. Students will receive an email with login instructions a few days before classes begin.</p>Fierce, Fearless, and Fabulous You – Be CONFIDENThttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23444/summer-2024/fierce-fearless-and-fabulous-you-be-confident2024-02-12T00:00:00-06:00<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></p><blockquote> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">It’s no fun to feel awkward or out of place. If you have ever had trouble making friends, maintaining relationships, or have experienced anxiety in social settings - this camp is a great opportunity for you to learn new skills and strategies that can improve your relationships and help you build confidence for the school year ahead! Join peers your age in a fun interactive small group experience where we will dive into social skills, coping strategies, and courageous conversations. Jacqueline Valek, MS, LPC, NCC, LSC has extensive experience working with children and teens in her role as a Licensed School Counselor and Therapist. Each participant will receive a journal to keep new ideas, strategies, and resources that are helpful for school and overall wellness!</span></p> </blockquote>Advantage ACT Prep Course Summerhttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23446/summer-2024/advantage-act-prep-course-summer2024-02-12T00:00:00-06:00<p> <strong><a href="http://www.AdvantagePrep.net">www.AdvantagePrep.net</a></strong></p><p>For the past 26 years, <strong>Advantage Educational Programs</strong>
has benefited thousands of students in Minnesota by preparing them
for the college entrance exams.Beginning soon, the Advantage will once
again present its <strong><u>ACT Preparatory Course </u></strong>in more than forty high schools in Minneapolis/St. Paul and the surrounding area.</p><p>These
courses are designed for students who wish to improve their
test-taking skills and improve their overall scores on the college
entrance exams. Since 1988, on average, students who finish the course
increase their scores significantly on the ACT (36 pt. total). The
Advantage will provide an introduction to the ACT format with strategies
for answering questions, as well as instruction for the specific
subject areas tested. Focal points of the program include diagnostic
testing, vocabulary development, intensive mathematical review, reading
comprehension improvement, science reasoning, concentration
improvement, overcoming test anxiety, essay writing, and time
management. Make up classes are available.</p><p>You may repeat the courses in future offerings -
FREE OF CHARGE. Class materials are included in the tuition. Please
call 651-425-6600 to receive your discount.</p><p>For further information, please call <strong>Advantage Educational</strong> Programs at <strong>612-222-5108,</strong> or visit their website at <strong><a href="http://www.AdvantagePrep.net">www.AdvantagePrep.net</a> to view a complete schedule of all classes in Minnesota.</strong></p><p>For test site information or to register for the ACT exam, visit the ACT website at <a href="http://www.actstudent.org/">www.ACTstudent.org</a> or call (319) 337-1270.</p>Driver Education - Spring (ONLINE)http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/22989/spring-2024/driver-education-spring-online2024-02-05T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong>**** Important information. </strong><em style="background-color: initial;"></em>The State of Minnesota requires that driver’s education distance learning be conducted in a face-to-face platform, which requires that students have a video camera and audio capabilities on their devices. Safeway has chosen a secure Zoom platform to conduct the class. Safeway will be emailing the classroom handouts and <i style="background-color: initial;">2023 MN Driver’s Manual </i>in pdf format for printing. <i style="background-color: initial;">Students will be required to be in front of the camera and interactive for the full three-hour class.</i></p><p><strong>Community Education offers teen driver’s education in partnership with Safeway Driving School</strong>. Safeway Driving School has been graduating teen drivers in the Twin Cities area for over 45 years. Safeway’s only focus is creating safe, responsible teen drivers. Classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons emphasize defensive driving techniques tailored for the inexperienced teen driver while targeting to influence the invincible teen attitude. All of Safeway’s instructors are licensed by the Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety.</p><p><strong>Classroom instruction</strong> prepares the student to take the Minnesota permit test and begin the responsibility of driving. The 30 hours of classroom is structured into 10 independent lessons. If a student misses a lesson, they can make up that exact lesson number at the next session or at one of Safeway’s other locations. Students can take the class at age 14 but cannot take their permit test until age 15. After class is completed, students who are 15 years old are eligible to take their permit test at any Minnesota exam center. Students over the age of 18 do not have to take driver education.</p><p><strong>Behind-the-wheel instruction</strong> includes six hours of driving in three, two-hour private lessons. All driving is done in a Safeway car on city streets, highways and freeways with a responsible, licensed Safeway instructor. Safeway recommends students take their first lesson 2-3 weeks after receiving their permit card. At least 30 days of practice between lessons is suggested. Students have one year after completing classroom to finish their behind-the-wheel lessons. Scheduling is offered online for 24/7 convenience. All of Safeway’s cars are white with identical graphics so parents and students are confident that it is a Safeway car picking up the student for a lesson. Students can get picked up for their behind-the-wheel lesson from home, school or work.</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>Parents/guardians</strong> will be required to complete Safeway’s Account Verification. Safeway will be sending out an email before class begins that gives detailed information about how to login to the student’s Safeway account to verify and complete contact information and to review and acknowledge our Service Agreement. <strong style="background-color: initial;">Parent involvement</strong> is required to produce safe, responsible teen drivers. It is critical that parents practice regularly with their student drivers. The state requires that students have a minimum of 50 hours of practice (15 hours at night). The practice time must be recorded on a state-approved Supervised Driving Log and presented at the road test. Safeway offers an in-person Parent Class that qualifies the student for reduced practice time (40 hours/15 hours at night). At a minimum, Safeway strongly encourages parents to review its parent information and watch the online Parent Class videos at <a href="http://www.safewaydrivingschool.com" style="background-color: initial;">www.safewaydrivingschool.com</a>.</p><p><strong>Cost </strong>of the teen package is $419 and includes the classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons, and all materials. There are no hidden charges or additional fuel surcharges. Pay in full upon registration or choose the payment plan: $259 payable to Community Education upon registration and $160 (two payments of $80 each) payable to Safeway at the behind-the-wheel lessons.</p>Driver Education - Summer (ONLINE)http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23433/summer-2024/driver-education-summer-online2024-02-05T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong>**** Important information. </strong><em style="background-color: initial;"></em>The State of Minnesota requires that driver’s education distance learning be conducted in a face-to-face platform, which requires that students have a video camera and audio capabilities on their devices. Safeway has chosen a secure Zoom platform to conduct the class. Safeway will be emailing the classroom handouts and <i style="background-color: initial;">2023 MN Driver’s Manual </i>in pdf format for printing. <i style="background-color: initial;">Students will be required to be in front of the camera and interactive for the full three-hour class.</i></p><p><strong>Community Education offers teen driver’s education in partnership with Safeway Driving School</strong>. Safeway Driving School has been graduating teen drivers in the Twin Cities area for over 45 years. Safeway’s only focus is creating safe, responsible teen drivers. Classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons emphasize defensive driving techniques tailored for the inexperienced teen driver while targeting to influence the invincible teen attitude. All of Safeway’s instructors are licensed by the Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety.</p><p><strong>Classroom instruction</strong> prepares the student to take the Minnesota permit test and begin the responsibility of driving. The 30 hours of classroom is structured into 10 independent lessons. If a student misses a lesson, they can make up that exact lesson number at the next session or at one of Safeway’s other locations. Students can take the class at age 14 but cannot take their permit test until age 15. After class is completed, students who are 15 years old are eligible to take their permit test at any Minnesota exam center. Students over the age of 18 do not have to take driver education.</p><p><strong>Behind-the-wheel instruction</strong> includes six hours of driving in three, two-hour private lessons. All driving is done in a Safeway car on city streets, highways and freeways with a responsible, licensed Safeway instructor. Safeway recommends students take their first lesson 2-3 weeks after receiving their permit card. At least 30 days of practice between lessons is suggested. Students have one year after completing classroom to finish their behind-the-wheel lessons. Scheduling is offered online for 24/7 convenience. All of Safeway’s cars are white with identical graphics so parents and students are confident that it is a Safeway car picking up the student for a lesson. Students can get picked up for their behind-the-wheel lesson from home, school or work.</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>Parents/guardians</strong> will be required to complete Safeway’s Account Verification. Safeway will be sending out an email before class begins that gives detailed information about how to login to the student’s Safeway account to verify and complete contact information and to review and acknowledge our Service Agreement. <strong style="background-color: initial;">Parent involvement</strong> is required to produce safe, responsible teen drivers. It is critical that parents practice regularly with their student drivers. The state requires that students have a minimum of 50 hours of practice (15 hours at night). The practice time must be recorded on a state-approved Supervised Driving Log and presented at the road test. Safeway offers an in-person Parent Class that qualifies the student for reduced practice time (40 hours/15 hours at night). At a minimum, Safeway strongly encourages parents to review its parent information and watch the online Parent Class videos at <a href="http://www.safewaydrivingschool.com" style="background-color: initial;">www.safewaydrivingschool.com</a>.</p><p><strong>Cost </strong>of the teen package is $419 and includes the classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons, and all materials. There are no hidden charges or additional fuel surcharges. Pay in full upon registration or choose the payment plan: $259 payable to Community Education upon registration and $160 (two payments of $80 each) payable to Safeway at the behind-the-wheel lessons.</p>Virtual Advantage ACT Prep Classhttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/22929/spring-2024/virtual-advantage-act-prep-class2024-02-05T00:00:00-06:00<p>This is an excellent alternative for any student unable to attend an in-school class, but still prefers interaction with an experienced instructor from Advantage Educational Programs. The <u>Virtual ACT Prep Course</u> is the same as the <u style="background-color: initial;">In-School ACT Prep Course</u>, but from the comfort of your own home. The instructors teach live via virtual classroom and are available to answer questions when needed. Students will receive an email with login instructions a few days before classes begin.</p>Advantage ACT Prep Course Springhttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23097/spring-2024/advantage-act-prep-course-spring2024-02-05T00:00:00-06:00<p> <strong><a href="http://www.AdvantagePrep.net">www.AdvantagePrep.net</a></strong></p><p>For the past 26 years, <strong>Advantage Educational Programs</strong>
has benefited thousands of students in Minnesota by preparing them
for the college entrance exams.Beginning soon, the Advantage will once
again present its <strong><u>ACT Preparatory Course </u></strong>in more than forty high schools in Minneapolis/St. Paul and the surrounding area.</p><p>These
courses are designed for students who wish to improve their
test-taking skills and improve their overall scores on the college
entrance exams. Since 1988, on average, students who finish the course
increase their scores significantly on the ACT (36 pt. total). The
Advantage will provide an introduction to the ACT format with strategies
for answering questions, as well as instruction for the specific
subject areas tested. Focal points of the program include diagnostic
testing, vocabulary development, intensive mathematical review, reading
comprehension improvement, science reasoning, concentration
improvement, overcoming test anxiety, essay writing, and time
management. Make up classes are available.</p><p>You may repeat the courses in future offerings -
FREE OF CHARGE. Class materials are included in the tuition. Please
call 651-425-6600 to receive your discount.</p><p>For further information, please call <strong>Advantage Educational</strong> Programs at <strong>612-222-5108,</strong> or visit their website at <strong><a href="http://www.AdvantagePrep.net">www.AdvantagePrep.net</a> to view a complete schedule of all classes in Minnesota.</strong></p><p>For test site information or to register for the ACT exam, visit the ACT website at <a href="http://www.actstudent.org/">www.ACTstudent.org</a> or call (319) 337-1270.</p>Driver Education - Summerhttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23432/summer-2024/driver-education-summer—12024-02-05T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">Community Education offers teen driver’s education in partnership with Safeway Driving School</strong>. Safeway Driving School has been graduating teen drivers in the Twin Cities area for over 45 years. Safeway’s only focus is creating safe, responsible teen drivers. Classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons emphasize defensive driving techniques tailored for the inexperienced teen driver while targeting to influence the invincible teen attitude. All of Safeway’s instructors are licensed by the Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety.</p><p><strong>Classroom instruction</strong> prepares the student to take the Minnesota permit test and begin the responsibility of driving. The 30 hours of classroom is structured into 10 independent lessons. If a student misses a lesson, they can make up that exact lesson number at the next session or at one of Safeway’s other locations. Students can take the class at age 14 but cannot take their permit test until age 15. After class is completed, students who are 15 years old are eligible to take their permit test at any Minnesota exam center. Students over the age of 18 do not have to take driver education.</p><p><strong>Behind-the-wheel instruction</strong> includes six hours of driving in three, two-hour private lessons. All driving is done in a Safeway car on city streets, highways and freeways with a responsible, licensed Safeway instructor. Safeway recommends students take their first lesson 2-3 weeks after receiving their permit card. At least 30 days of practice between lessons is suggested. Students have one year after completing classroom to finish their behind-the-wheel lessons. Scheduling is offered online for 24/7 convenience. All of Safeway’s cars are white with identical graphics so parents and students are confident that it is a Safeway car picking up the student for a lesson. Students can get picked up for their behind-the-wheel lesson from home, school or work.</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>Parents/guardians</strong> will be required to complete Safeway’s Account Verification. Safeway will be sending out an email before class begins that gives detailed information about how to login to the student’s Safeway account to verify and complete contact information and to review and acknowledge our Service Agreement. <strong style="background-color: initial;">Parent involvement</strong> is required to produce safe, responsible teen drivers. It is critical that parents practice regularly with their student drivers. The state requires that students have a minimum of 50 hours of practice (15 hours at night). The practice time must be recorded on a state-approved Supervised Driving Log and presented at the road test. Safeway offers an in-person Parent Class that qualifies the student for reduced practice time (40 hours/15 hours at night). At a minimum, Safeway strongly encourages parents to review its parent information and watch the online Parent Class videos at <a href="http://www.safewaydrivingschool.com" style="background-color: initial;">www.safewaydrivingschool.com</a>.</p><p><strong>Cost </strong>of the teen package is $419 and includes the classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons, and all materials. There are no hidden charges or additional fuel surcharges. Pay in full upon registration or choose the payment plan: $259 payable to Community Education upon registration and $160 (two payments of $80 each) payable to Safeway at the behind-the-wheel lessons.</p>Driver Education - Springhttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/22987/spring-2024/driver-education-spring—12024-02-05T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">Community Education offers teen driver’s education in partnership with Safeway Driving School</strong>. Safeway Driving School has been graduating teen drivers in the Twin Cities area for over 45 years. Safeway’s only focus is creating safe, responsible teen drivers. Classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons emphasize defensive driving techniques tailored for the inexperienced teen driver while targeting to influence the invincible teen attitude. All of Safeway’s instructors are licensed by the Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety.</p><p><strong>Classroom instruction</strong> prepares the student to take the Minnesota permit test and begin the responsibility of driving. The 30 hours of classroom is structured into 10 independent lessons. If a student misses a lesson, they can make up that exact lesson number at the next session or at one of Safeway’s other locations. Students can take the class at age 14 but cannot take their permit test until age 15. After class is completed, students who are 15 years old are eligible to take their permit test at any Minnesota exam center. Students over the age of 18 do not have to take driver education.</p><p><strong>Behind-the-wheel instruction</strong> includes six hours of driving in three, two-hour private lessons. All driving is done in a Safeway car on city streets, highways and freeways with a responsible, licensed Safeway instructor. Safeway recommends students take their first lesson 2-3 weeks after receiving their permit card. At least 30 days of practice between lessons is suggested. Students have one year after completing classroom to finish their behind-the-wheel lessons. Scheduling is offered online for 24/7 convenience. All of Safeway’s cars are white with identical graphics so parents and students are confident that it is a Safeway car picking up the student for a lesson. Students can get picked up for their behind-the-wheel lesson from home, school or work.</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>Parents/guardians</strong> will be required to complete Safeway’s Account Verification. Safeway will be sending out an email before class begins that gives detailed information about how to login to the student’s Safeway account to verify and complete contact information and to review and acknowledge our Service Agreement. <strong style="background-color: initial;">Parent involvement</strong> is required to produce safe, responsible teen drivers. It is critical that parents practice regularly with their student drivers. The state requires that students have a minimum of 50 hours of practice (15 hours at night). The practice time must be recorded on a state-approved Supervised Driving Log and presented at the road test. Safeway offers an in-person Parent Class that qualifies the student for reduced practice time (40 hours/15 hours at night). At a minimum, Safeway strongly encourages parents to review its parent information and watch the online Parent Class videos at <a href="http://www.safewaydrivingschool.com" style="background-color: initial;">www.safewaydrivingschool.com</a>.</p><p><strong>Cost </strong>of the teen package is $419 and includes the classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons, and all materials. There are no hidden charges or additional fuel surcharges. Pay in full upon registration or choose the payment plan: $259 payable to Community Education upon registration and $160 (two payments of $80 each) payable to Safeway at the behind-the-wheel lessons.</p>Beginning/Intermediate Hmong Language Classhttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23535/spring-2024/beginning-intermediate-hmong-language-class2024-01-26T00:00:00-06:00<p>This class is for students with little or no knowledge of the Hmong language. Students will learn vocabulary to begin listening to understand and basic sounds to begin reading. In addition, students will learn about Hmong language and culture.</p>Advanced Hmong Language Classhttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23536/spring-2024/advanced-hmong-language-class2024-01-26T00:00:00-06:00<p>This class is for students who have completed Beginning Hmong or who are familiar with the Hmong alphabet and language. Students will continue to learn vocabulary and advanced sounds to begin reading and writing. In addition, students will learn about Hmong language and culture.</p>Boat America 2024http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/23459/summer-2024/boat-america-20242024-01-17T00:00:00-06:00<p>Learn the fundamentals of boating from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.<strong><em> The Boat America</em></strong> course curriculum is a boating certificate class that offers an in-depth and interesting boating safety course, and provides the knowledge needed to obtain a MN or WI boating certificate. Some insurance companies will also offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete this course.</p><p>TOPICS INCLUDE</p><ul> <li>
<strong>Introduction to Boating</strong> – Types of power boats, boating vocabulary, sailboats, paddle boats, powering boats, and engine types.</li>
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<strong>Boating Law</strong> – Boat registration, regulations, hull identification numbers, required safety equipment, Federal boating law, state boating law, and reporting accidents.</li>
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<strong>Safety Equipment</strong> – Life jackets, fire extinguishers, sound-producing devices, visual distress signals, anchors, and other safety equipment.</li>
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<strong>Boat Handling and Navigation</strong> – Buoys and beacons, aids to navigation, navigation rules, docking, and the dangers of alcohol on the water.</li>
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<strong>Boating Emergencies</strong> – Hypothermia, boating accidents, man overboard, capsizing, emergency radio calls, carbon monoxide dangers, and weather.</li>
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<strong>Trailering</strong> – Types of trailers, lights, hitches, towing a trailer.</li>
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<strong>Sports and Boating</strong> – Water-skiing, hunting and hunting gear, PWC operation, and other boating tips.</li>
</ul><p>Families are encouraged to attend together</p>Self-Paced Online Advantage ACT Prep Coursehttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/22918/winter-2024/self-paced-online-advantage-act-prep-course2023-12-01T00:00:00-06:00<p> <strong><a href="http://www.AdvantagePrep.net">www.AdvantagePrep.net</a></strong></p><p>For the past 26 years, <strong>Advantage Educational Programs</strong>
has benefited thousands of students in Minnesota by preparing them
for the college entrance exams.Beginning soon, the Advantage will once
again present its <strong><u>ACT Preparatory Course </u></strong>in more than forty high schools in Minneapolis/St. Paul and the surrounding area.</p><p>This course is an excellent alternative for any student unable to attend in-school classes or a student preferring to prepare for the ACT exam on their own and at their desired pace. Once enrolled, students are sent an access code for their class via email. The fee for this course is $60. Students who have previously paid for the In-School ACT Prep Course can participate in the online course at NO CHARGE.</p><p>For further information, please call <strong>Advantage Educational</strong> Programs at <strong>612-222-5108,</strong> or visit their website at <strong><a href="http://www.AdvantagePrep.net">www.AdvantagePrep.net</a> to view a complete schedule of all classes in Minnesota.</strong></p><p>For test site information or to register for the ACT exam, visit the ACT website at <a href="http://www.actstudent.org/">www.ACTstudent.org</a> or call (319) 337-1270.</p>