South Washington County Schools Community Education

www.AdvantagePrep.net For 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 Course in more than forty high schools in Minneapolis/St. Paul and the surrounding area. 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 $80. Students who have previously paid for the In-School ACT Prep Course can participate in the online course at NO CHARGE. 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.

PARK YOUTH WRESTLING PROGRAM SESSION II: COST: $75 Financial assistance is available; Please also make sure to mark child's date of birth and grade. WHERE: Park Senior High Wrestling Room - In the Activity Center. Beginner: This session will focus on the fundamental positions, movements, and a select few moves from each position in wrestling. This is for first-to-second time wrestlers in grades PreK-3. Returning wrestlers OR new wrestlers in fourth grade or higher, please refer to other session. Mondays/Wednesdays - Jan. 9 - March 15 (Course # C203 - $75) For grades PreK-3. Intermediate and Advanced: This session will focus on intermediate-to-advanced techniques, conditioning, and live wrestling needed for youth competition. Wrestlers will be asked to compete in a number of team events, and require at least two years of experience, or one year plus at least one session Freestyle/Greco or other equivalent experience (or coaches discretion). Wrestlers competing in tournaments and team events will also need to obtain a USA Wrestling card through MNUSAWRESTLING.ORG Mondays/Wednesdays - Jan. 9 - March 15 (Course # C204 - $95) For grades 1-6. ***No wrestling on Monday, Jan. 16 due to MLK Day, Monday, Feb. 20 due to President's Day or March 6 and 8 due to spring break*** ATTIRE: T-shirts, shorts or sweats, wrestling shoes and/or socks ANY QUESTIONS: Call Ed Cortinas at 612-868-4106

TGA Tennis Enrichment Program TGA makes it convenient and fun for your child to learn and play tennis right on their school campus! Our curriculum was specially designed by industry-leading tennis professionals and education specialists to ensure that the lesson plans are age-appropriate and easy to understand and retain. Students will experience a mix of tennis instruction, rules and etiquette lessons, educational components, character development lessons, and physical activity as they advance through the five-level program. Our screened and certified instructors have a passion for working with children and are trained to help your student athlete develop a strong foundation of skills and knowledge as well as a passion for the sport. -TGA PROVIDES ALL EQUIPMENT -FIRST-TIME STUDENTS RECEIVE A TGA HAT AND A TGA STUDENT HANDBOOK -MAXIMUM 10:1 STUDENT-TO-INSTRUCTOR RATIO

Enjoy a fun "paint date" for you and your partner age 10+. Experience a fun and relaxing environment with the challenge of a class guided by a professional artist. Each individual will work on a different side of a canvas at the same time with a partner. When the two sides join at the end of class, you will have one complete artwork. (All the materials will be provided)-Acrylic Studio Art

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 Virtual ACT Prep Course is the same as the In-School ACT Prep Course, 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.

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 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. 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. Parents/guardians 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. 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 $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.

**** Important information. 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 and2021 MN Driver’s Manual in pdf format for printing. Students will be required to be in front of the camera and interactive for the full three-hour class. 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 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. 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. Parents/guardians 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. 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 $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.

Why settle for two wheels when one will do? Ages 7-97 can learn the basics of riding a unicycle! Unicycling is an awesome individual or family activity that gets everyone moving and having fun! All skill levels are welcome at this class. Learn to ride or polish some new techniques. Classes meet in the gym and unicycles are provided. Instruction is provided by members of the Twin Cities Unicycle Club. The club is the oldest in the area and the largest in the country, holding over 30 national titles and over 15 world championships. Note: If the class member is a minor child, parents or guardians are required to stay with them during class. 6:30-7:30 Beginner unicycle class open to all ages 7:30-8:30 Open gym for unicycle practice Fee: $30 per person or $45 per family for 8 sessions

Speed, Agility and Quickness: Skyhawks speed and agility camp is designed for athletes at any skill level looking to improve their current overall athletic performance. Increase your speed, improve your agility and overall quickness with our fast paced drills coordinated by our Skyhawks coaches. Please bring appropriate athletic wear and water bottle. C227 | Ages 5-8 | $95 | Wednesday | Feb 15 - Mar 8 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM | RRES C228 | Ages 9-12 | $95 | Wednesday | Feb 15 - Mar 8 | 3:40 – 4:40 PM | RRES

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 10.5 years.