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Boca Raton Community High School
Dr. Geoff McKee, Principal
Dr. Cheryl Lombard, Assistant Principal
1501 NW 15th Court Boca Raton, FL 33486
Phone: (561) 338-1420, Mon.-Thur. 3:00 - 8:00PM
School Web site: http://www.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/BocaRatonHS/

 Getting Started  
Fall 2008 Registration Information:
DIRECTIONS: Located at the intersection of I-95 and NW 15th Ave. (one block south of Glades Road).
REGISTRATION: Monday, September 29 – Thursday, October 9, 2008, Mon. – Thurs., 5:00–8:00 PM. Classes begin the week of October 13, 2008.
 

Fees:
PAYMENT BY CHECK IS PREFERRED. NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE CLASS IS CANCELLED. ALL FEES INCLUDE A NON-REFUNDABLE $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE.


 Fall 2008 Course Information
Class Schedules
To find the dates, times and fees for the class you are interested in simply click on the link below. You will then be taken to a screen where you can search all course schedules by school, class subject or ZIP code.

 Class Updates & Changes
For More Information Call:
338-1420
Mon.-Thur. 3:00 - 8:00PM

Fall 2008 Classes
Click here to get descriptions for the courses below
Course name, day, time, weeks, cost listed under descriptions/categories below:
MONDAY

AVIATION GROUND SCHOOL (Monday only) 10/13 6:30-9:30 10 $100.00+

CHINESE COOKING IV 10/13 6:00-9:00
8 $82.00+

MENU: Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts, deep-fried walnut chicken, spring roll, shrimp toast, pan-fried dumplings, and much more.

COMPUTER - Level 1 10/13 5:00-7:00
5 $40.00+

Uses hands-on approach.

COMPUTER - Level 1 10/13 7:00
-9:00
5 $40.00+

Uses hands-on approach.

COMPUTER - Level 2 - MS WORD 11/17 5:00-7:00
5 $40.00+

Some knowledge of computers necessary. Uses hands-on approach.

COMPUTER - Level 2 - MS WORD 11/17 7:00
-9:00
5 $40.00+

Some knowledge of computers necessary. Uses hands-on approach.

PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS 10/13 7:00
-9:00
6 $46.00+

PRONUNCIATION & ACCENT REDUCTION (M&W) 10/13 5:30-7:00
10 $100.00+

Learn to pronounce American English clearly, correctly, and confidently.

REALISTIC DRAWING 10/13 7:00
-9:00
10 $70.00+

Learn the drawing techniques perfected by the Italian Renaissance Master Artists. Some topics to be covered: Theory of light and shade, composition, perspective, and proportion.

SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS 10/13 7:00
-9:00
8 $58.00+

A general overview of the Spanish language at a beginning level.

TUESDAY

CLASS TITLE START TIME WEEKS FEE

ACTING PLUS COMMERCIAL TRAINING 10/14 6:00-7:30 6 $37.00+

Six Training Sessions given by Val Chevron. Must be over 18 years of age.

COMMUNICATING AT WORK & CUSTOMER SERVICE 10/14 7:30-9:00
6 $37.00+

Six Training Sessions given by Val Chevron. Must be over 18 years of age.

HTML/(X) HTML - BEGINNING 10/14 6:00-8:00 6 $46.00+

Must know keyboarding, how to create folders, and how to save, get, and open documents. Uses hands-on approach.

ITALIAN - BEGINNING I 10/14 4:30-5:30
8 $34.00+

Recommended for people interested in getting a general overview of the Italian language at a beginning level. Also good as a general review.

PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS 10/14 7:00
-9:00
6 $46.00+

SPANISH - BEGINNING II: CONVERSATION 10/14 7:00
-9:00
10 $70.00+

SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS 10/14 7:00
-9:00
8 $58.00+

A general overview of the Spanish language at a beginning level.

TOEFL - IBT (Tues. & Thurs.) 10/14 5:30-7:00
10 $100.00+

The Test of English as a Foreign Language. The course is a review of English grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure. Listening tapes are utilized in the recognition of English words and sounds.



WEDNESDAY

CLASS TITLE START TIME WEEKS FEE

SCORE SMALL BUSINESS COURSE 10/29 7:00
-8:30 4 FREE+

Come to four seminars to learn how to succeed in business. Conducted by “SCORE” - Counselors to America’s Small Business”. SCORE is a Resource Partner of SBA. All SCORE services are free. ($20 materials fee)

Week 1: How to Start & Operate a Business-Martin Kahn (10/29)

Week 2: The Legal Structure for My Business-Peter Van (11/5)

Week 3: How to Write a Winning Business Plan-Carl Isbitts (11/12)

Week 4: Home-Based Businesses-Rules & Reg.-Michael Reale (11/19)

CROCHET BASICS - BEGINNING 10/15 6:00-7:30 8 $46.00+

BOOK, “Crochet Tips”, and syllabus required.

CROCHET BASICS - ADVANCED BEGINNING 10/15 7:30-9:00
8 $46.00+

BOOK, “Crochet Tips”, and syllabus required.

INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET 10/15 6:00-8:00 6 $46.00+

Uses hands-on approach.

REALISTIC PAINTING 10/15 7:00
-9:00
10 $70.00+

Learn the painting techniques perfected by the Italian Renaissance Master artists. Some topics to be covered: water color and acrylic, oils and color pastels, painting, theory of light and shade, composition, perspective, and proportion.



THURSDAY

CLASS TITLE START TIME WEEKS FEE

CHINESE - BEGINNING 10/16 6:30-8:30 10 $70.00+

Basic conversation skills. Must know basic Han-Yu. Handouts will be provided.

COMPUTER - Level 3 10/16 5:00-7:00
8 $58.00+

Must have completed Level 2. Uses hands-on approach.

MICROSOFT EXCEL 10/16 7:00
-9:00
8 $58.00+

Uses hands-on approach.

ROOTS OF ROCK & ROLL 10/16 7:00
-8:30 5 $32.50+

Using videos & CD’s, we will cover disc jockeys, girl groups, the rise of rock, brill building, and much more.

SPANISH - INTERMEDIATE 10/16 7:00
-9:00
8 $58.00+

Must have completed Beginning Spanish I. Must have knowledge of basic Spanish including gender, number, conjugation in present tense, etc.

Notes:
• Extra books and/or materials needed are denoted by the (+)

 Additional Information
EDUCATION FOR THE MOTIVATED PERSON

Build a Program That Suits Your Needs

FREE DAYTIME & EVENING CLASSES

MAIN CAMPUS - FREE EVENING CLASSES

BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

1501 NW 15th Court, Boca Raton, FL 33486

For information call (561) 338-1432, Monday – Thursday, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00
p.m.

• Academic ESOL Classes - Monday - Thursday evenings from

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Intermediate to Advanced - Conversation,

Listening, Reading, and Grammar. Prepare for college, technical school, workplace advancement, or personal achievement.

• Entrance Testing: Tuesday & Thursday, Building 4, Room 101 promptly at 6:15 p.m.

• Pre-GED and GED Plus Classes - Monday - Thursday evenings from

5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Earn a GED High School Diploma as well as remediate for the CPT (College Placement Test) or TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education).
Entrance Testing - Monday and Wednesday, Building 4, Room 101, promptly at 6:15 p.m.

• High School Credit Lab: Monday - Thursday from 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Building 5, Room 210. The Credit Lab is available for students to recover credits in failed classes or to improve a “D” grade. Students may choose the format they want: online or hardcopy with tutoring. Students must bring in a slip from their assistant principal noting the course needed.

OFF-SITE LOCATIONS - FREE DAYTIME CLASSES

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ESOL PROGRAM: 2350 NW Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL. (between Saint Andrews Boulevard and Military Trail - on the south side of road). Come to the building behind the church.

• ESOL All Levels: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• Orientation/Information: Monday 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., and Friday 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Placement Testing: Tuesday and Thursday at 9:45 a.m.

For information call Boca Raton Community High School, 561-338-1432 after 4:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday.

TRAIN DEPOT ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM: 747 South Dixie Highway, BocaRaton, FL (west side of Dixie between Palmetto Park Road and Camino Real in the Count de Hoernle Pavilion).

• GED, Reading, Math and Grammar Skills - Monday through Friday -

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Registration and Testing: Friday 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

For information call: (561) 393-3902 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday – Friday or Boca Raton Community High School, 561-338-1432 after 4:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday.



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