South Washington County Schools Community Education

www.AdvantagePrep.netFor the past 26 years, Advantage Educational Programs has benefited thousands of students in Minnesota by preparing them for the college entrance exams.Beginning soon, the Advantage will once again present its ACT Preparatory Coursein more than forty high schools in Minneapolis/St. Paul and the surrounding area.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. Each class meets for 3 hours, once each week for 4 weeks, with make-up classes available. The fee for the 12-hour ACT course is $140. 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.For further information, please call Advantage Educational Programs at 612-222-5108, or visit their website at www.AdvantagePrep.net to view a complete schedule of all classes in Minnesota.For test site information or to register for the ACT exam, visit the ACT website at www.ACTstudent.org or call (319) 337-1270.

www.AdvantagePrep.netFor the past 26 years, Advantage Educational Programs has benefited thousands of students in Minnesota by preparing them for the college entrance exams.Beginning soon, the Advantage will once again present its ACT Preparatory Coursein more than forty high schools in Minneapolis/St. Paul and the surrounding area.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. Each class meets for 3 hours, once each week for 4 weeks, with make-up classes available. The fee for the 12-hour ACT course is $140. 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.For further information, please call Advantage Educational Programs at 612-222-5108, or visit their website at www.AdvantagePrep.net to view a complete schedule of all classes in Minnesota.For test site information or to register for the ACT exam, visit the ACT website at www.ACTstudent.org or call (319) 337-1270.

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. Class is open to both boys and girls. Cost includes handbook. Minimum age is 11. Students may bring a bagged snack/meal.

Community Education offers teen driver’s education in partnership with Safeway Driving School. 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.Classroom instruction 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 14½ 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.Behind-the-wheel instruction 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. Parent involvement 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 www.safewaydrivingschool.com. Cost of the teen package is $369 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: $189 payable to Community Education upon registration and $180 (two payments of $90 each) payable to Safeway at the behind-the-wheel lessons.

Opa! Get your Greek on! Your kids will love learning to make this Greek inspired Bento Healthy Lunch. Bento lunches consist of a balance of food groups, colors and textures. Included is this exciting cooking class is Greek Chicken Pita, Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Homemade Tzatziki Sauce, and fresh fruit.

Desserts can be full of sugar and unhealthy ingredients. But did you know that you can "have your cake and eat it too?" Learn how to make yummy and healthy desserts using wholesome, natural ingredients with Healthy Hands Cooking. Students will learn how to make easy dessert recipes such as crepes, raspberry cookie bars, and peanut butter cookies. 

The foods we eat can have a huge effect on keeping our hearts healthy. In celebration of Heat Awareness month, Healthy Hands Cooking teaches students how to make healthy food choices with a menu planning activity. Students then learn to make some heart healthy foods such as fruit kabobs, smoothies and pizza.

Local SPANISH, GLOBAL Experience! (Vamos a la ciudad)Join us as we jet set off to the bustling city of Madrid, Spain with ¡Vamos por la ciudad! (Let’s go to the city!) This stimulating class environment will energize and motivate students to learn useful vocabulary about sports, health, and pastimes-- all in Spanish! The engaging classroom journeys include: playing soccer, eating Spanish tapas, participating in sports at the school, and joining in activities in the park. Authentic Spanish phrases and conversation will be reinforced during each class. Act now to ensure your child is a part of this comprehensive bilingual experience! Limited Spaces Available.

My Thai Lunch Class- This "My Thai" Asian class packs a ton of fun and nutrition into your child's lunch. Kids will love learning to make this Asian inspired Bento Healthy Lunch. Bento lunches consist of a balance of food groups, colors and textures.Included is this exciting cooking class are yummy recipes like Mai Fun Noodle Mix Up, Crunchy Asian Slaw, Mandarin Oranges, and an assortment of dairy and whole grains.

Do you think it would be fun to learn a new language? Have you ever wanted to say something to a friend in secret? If you like talking with your hands, or if you have always wanted to try sign language, we have the perfect class for you! This is a great opportunity to learn a secret language together. We will learn howot sign letters, numbers, animals, food, feelings, and phrases. Biography- Denai Chilson too 2 years of ASL as part of her Early Childhood Degree. She has always been drawn to the language and loves teaching others. Currently she teaches sign language to ages birth thru 5 at a local daycare center.

Do you think it would be fun to learn a new language? have you ever wanted to say something to a friend in secret? If you like talking with your hands, or if you have always wanted to try sign language, we have the perfect class for you! Come and hand out after school and learn your A B C's and 1 2 3's, animals, food, feelings, and other commonly used words and phrases. Biography- Denai Chilson too 2 years of ASL as part of her Early Childhood Degree. She has always been drawn to the language and loves teaching others. Currently she teaches sign language to ages birth thru 5 at a local daycare center.

Say OLE! to this Fiesta themed class! Your child will love this healthy fiesta themed Bento lunch class. Bento lunches consist of a balance of food groups, colors and textures.Your child will make Taco Pinwheels with Salsa Dip, Corn, Bean & Lime Salad, Tortilla Chips with fresh cut cheese slices, and fresh fruit. This is "nacho" same old class.