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Palm Springs Community Middle School
Sandra M. Jinks, Principal
Sean Ashworth, Assistant Principal Community School
1560 Kirk Road, Palm Springs, FL 33406 (one block north of Forest Hill Blvd.)
(561) 357-5017

Email address: PalmSpringsACE@palmbeach.k12.fl.us

 Getting Started  
Fall 2010 Registration:
Fall Term 2010 Classes begin the week of October 4, 2010 Register September 20 - October 1 Monday-Thursday 2:00 pm-8:00 pm, Friday 9:30 am-3:00 pm Classes are for 8 sessions unless stated otherwise. Must be age 18 to participate (except for karate).
 

Fees:
Cash (exact amount only) or Check Debit or Credit cards are not accepted. A $10 registration fee is included in the cost of each class and is non-refundable unless a class is cancelled.


 Course Information
Interactive PDF: Class Schedules
To see the dates, times and fees for the class you are interested in as an interactive PDF click the link below.

 Additional Information
Ballroom/Social Dance Fox Trot, Waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha. Partner required (4 wks.)

Irish Square Dance Have fun learning to dance to lively Irish jig and reel music.

Line Dancing Mixture of western and social line dancing.

Swing Dance Dance is great exercise. East coast style. Partner required (4 wks.)

Karate Youth (ages 5-16) Training strengthens and conditions the body, develops character and self-control. Determination+Discipline+Hard Work= Keys to Success.

Personal Fitness/Circuit Training Class is designed to zone in on fitness. Class is facilitated by a certified trainer. (16 sessions)

Yoga Heal the body, calm the mind, and renew the spirit. Sivananda Yoga. (16 sessions)

Expand Your Talents
Cake Decorating Beginning level cake decorating. If you’ve never done it before, you are in for a treat. (6 sessions)

Clay Design/Pottery All levels of students welcome. Pottery wheel, hand building, bisque and glaze firing on site. (4 weeks/8 sessions)

Computers/Beginning Learn the computer and its parts. Intro to Microsoft Software & Basic Internet. This is a beginning level course.

Computers/Microsoft Word/Office 2007 Overview of the features and functions of Microsoft Office Word 2007 for novice information workers or home users. Students need basic computer knowledge & basic file-management skills.

Computers in Spanish/Beginning This class is for beginners, covering mouse skills, keyboarding, Internet & Microsoft Word. Curso completo en Español para principiantes, cubrimos el uso del ratón, teclado, Internet, correo electrónico y Microsoft Word.

Creative Writing/Essay/Memoir Learn effective story telling and writing techniques for both fiction and non-fiction from a published author. Limited to 12 participants.

Crochet Basics Learn to crochet from a certified crochet instructor. Complete a fun project.

Crochet Intermediate The Magical Trapezoid Wrap. Take it to the next level and learn more advanced crochet techniques from a certified crochet instructor.

Portrait Drawing All levels of instruction drawing from life and/or photographs. Art is fun! Come learn portrait drawing.

Quilting Learn a fun skill. Machine and hand quilting. Beginning level class. (6 sessions)

Sewing Level I (Sewing for Dummies) Learn a lifetime skill. Basic sewing skills are taught including operating machine, pattern layout & cutting, sewing & fabric terms. Limited to 14 participants.

Sewing Level II (Intermediate) This course provides sewing techniques such as darts, zippers, double stitch, topstitching, under stitching, and pockets. Limited to 14 participants.

Sewing Level III (Sew Like a Pro) Make a three piece ensemble. Students must have prior sewing machine experience. Learn to make your own clothing, pants, jackets, etc. Advanced sewing class.

Sign Language American Sign Language entry level course. Fingerspelling, numbers, sign language grammar (including use of facial and body expression), sign vocabulary, and basic ASL sentence structure. Introduction to deaf culture and community, including etiquette.

Steel Drums Learn to play steel drums from an experienced musician. Entry level class.

Substitute Teacher Training Attend this training after you have been selected for employment. Apply at www.palmbeachschools.org/jobs/becomeasubstitute.asp

Adult Education Classes/No Charge

ABE/GED Classes: For entry into the ABE/GED Program. Pre-register in person by the Friday before pre-test. Pre-test dates: November 8 & 9. Must be present both days of pretest. Arrive by 6:15 pm. Classes are held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30-9:00 pm.

ESOL Classes: Register to learn English. Student must come in to receive admission ticket before test date. A limited number of admission tickets are available. Registration/Orientation at 6:00 pm on Monday, October 11 and on Monday, December 6. No admittance once Registration/Orientation starts. Classes are held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:00-9:00 pm.

Citizenship Classes: Register for a class to prepare to become a U.S. citizen. Register September 20 - October 1. Class will be held on Thursdays from 6:00-9:00 pm for 8 weeks beginning on October 7.
Fall 2010 Classes


Class; Date; Day; Time (PM); Cost:

• Cake Decorating (6 sessions) 10/4-11/8 Monday 6:30-8:30 $45 +
• Quilting (6 sessions) 10/4-11/8 Monday 6:00-9:00 $55 +
• Steel Drums 10/4-11/22 Monday 6:00-8:30 $60
• Ballroom/Social Dance (4 sessions) 10/4-10/25 Monday 6:45-8:15 $60 couple
• Swing Dance (4 sessions) 11/1-11/22 Monday 6:45-8:15 $60 couple
• Clay Design/Pottery (4 wks./8 sessions) 10/4-10/27 Mon. & Wed. 6:00-8:00 $50 +
• Fitness/Circuit Training (16 sessions) 10/4-11/29 Mon. & Wed. 6:00-7:00 $58 Mon. & Wed. 7:15-8:15 $58
• Karate (age 5-16) (16 sessions) 10/4-11/29 Mon. & Wed. 6:30-8:00 $60
• Computers,/MSO Word 2007 10/5-11/23 Tuesday 6:30-8:30 $60 +
• Dance/Irish Square Dance 10/5-11/23 Tuesday 6:45-8:15 $50
• Sewing Level I 10/5-11/23 Tuesday 6:00-9:00 $70 +
• Yoga (16 sessions) 10/5-12/2 Tues. & Thur. 6:45-8:15 $70
• Computers/Beginning 10/6-12/1 Wednesday 6:00-8:00 $55
• Creative Writing/Essay/Memoir 10/6-12/1 Wednesday 6:00-9:00 $60 +
• Dance/Line Dancing 10/6-12/1 Wednesday 7:00-8:30 $50
• Sewing Level II 10/6-12/1 Wednesday 6:00-9:00 $70 +
• Sign Language 10/6-12/1 Wednesday 6:30-8:30 $55
• Computers in Spanish/Beginning 10/7-12/9 Thursday 6:30-8:30 $55 Crochet/Basics 10/7-12/9 Thursday 6:00-7:30 $50 +
• Crochet/Intermediate 10/7-12/9 Thursday 7:30-9:00 $50 +
• Portrait Drawing 10/7-12/9 Thursday 6:00-8:00 $50 +
• Sewing Level III 10/7-12/9 Thursday 6:00-9:00 $70 +
• Substitute Teacher Training 10/5 & 10/7 Tues. & Thur. 6:00-9:00 $20 11/9 & 11/11 Tues. & Thur. 6:00-9:00 $20 12/6 & 12/8 Mon. & Wed. 6:00-9:00 $20

+ Denotes an additional materials/book fee.