ARTS / CRAFTS

CAKE DECORATING FONDANT ADVANCE

Course to learn how to fill, frost cakes, make flowers, and various decorating techniques using Fondant and Gum paste, Frosting and Royal Icing. Gain confidence and expand your creativity while having fun.

CAKE DECORATING FONDANT BEGINNING

Learn how to work with Fondant and Gum paste, making bows, flowers, and working with molds.

Learn how to cover cakes with fondant. Gain confidence and expand your creativity while having fun.

CLASS SUPPLIES:

• Fondant 5 lbs: May make your own (recipe of fondant and fillings will be given out the 1 st night of class) or you may purchase pre-made (teacher prefers Satin Ice).
• Tylos - used to turn fondant into gum paste.
• Rolling Pins – 1 small and 1 large rolling pin.

Teacher will have other supplies available for students for class use only.

DRAWING FROM LIFE

Introduces students to several drawing ideas and techniques that will improve their abilities and skills. The ideas and techniques, also known “tools” will be stretched within an eight-week period. Each week, students will learn a new technique that will be implemented into their drawings. In the end, students will have an array of abilities, helping them create a full composition in their own style; also, students will realize their improvements.

The course will focus on the use of pencil on paper – 11” x 14” Sketchpad or bigger. The last class will be an open critique so students could give and receive feedback from other class members

PILLOWS & STUFFED ANIMALS

Create pillows in different shapes and sizes, including stuffed animals & characters.

Sew by hand or bring your own portable sewing machine. Through the use of different shapes, fabric patterns, fabric paints and embellishments, design pillows to enhance your decorating style.  Make elegant pillows with tassel trim for the living room, glitzy glamour theme pillows with rhinestones & feather boa trim for your daughter's room, baseball/football shaped pillows or sports theme pillows for your son's room and tropical patterned pillows for your outdoor areas. Use your imagination to design whatever you like.

No extra supply fee for this class.

Students will need to purchase/ their own sewing machine (optional), needles, thread, pins, scissors, fabric, fabric paint, embellishments, fiber-fill, etc…

Teacher will call you before your first class to discuss our individual project.

POTTERY – BEGINNING WHEEL AND HANDBUILDING (ALL LEVELS)

Learn to throw on the potter's wheel! Beginning and intermediate students will learn basic wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques for creating bowls, bottles, boxes, vases and other vessels in clay. Basic glaze and under glaze methods will be demonstrated for decorating your work. An open class format allows students to work at their own pace and develop their own style with individual instruction and attention given as needed.

WOOD & FURNITURE PAINTING

Paint wood items or furniture to match your home decor including children's rooms and outdoor areas. Bring in new or old wood items such as tables, chairs, stools, trays, plaques, baskets, shelves, & wood framed mirrors. With the use of painter's tape, stencils & stamps or just your imagination, you can paint a Tropical, Floral, Animal, Sports, Princess, Geometric or Holiday theme. Some ideas: Paint flowers or stripes on a chair, paint a baseball or chrome rim with tire on the top of a round stool, paint zebra stripes or palm fronds on a serving tray, paint your monogram or house numbers on a plaque. Some items can be further embellished with glitter or rhinestones.

No extra supply fee for this class.

Students will need to purchase/bring their own wood items, sand paper,, primer, acrylic or latex paint, small containers/trays for mixing paints, plastic tarp or newspaper to cover tables, brushes, painter’s tape, stencils, stamps, rags, embellishments, smocks or wear old clothing etc…

Teacher will call you before your first class to discuss your individual project.

COMPUTER

EXCEL 2007

Do you want to learn the basics of using an electronic spreadsheet, learn to input data and add rows and columns do simple calculations, or just be able to create, edit, print, save, and open spreadsheets?

Learn the terminology and capabilities of Excel 2003.

Understand how Excel can facilitate effective data manipulation and presentation.

Attending this course will allow you to:

• Understand how Excel can save you time.

• Understand Excel terminology.

• Move around with in the Excel worksheet.

• Enter information into cells.

• Insert/delete rows and columns.

• Perform calculations.

• Automatically sum a range of cells.

• Open, save, and close workbooks.

• Create a new workbook.

• Print a worksheet.

• Sort information alphabetically or numerically.

• Move and copy data.

• Undo an action.

• Zoom in on worksheet data.

• Use on-line helps quickly to answer your Excel questions.

Prerequisite Skills:

Comfortable with the Windows environment.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERSINCLUDING VISTA AND WINDOWS 7

This course will present the students with the necessary knowledge to get started in their quest for computer skills. More than just facts and skills, this course will focus on understanding how computers and software programs work. This will make a great foundation for learning more advanced skills down the road. You’ll be familiar with computer terms and concepts, and using Microsoft Windows XP, Introduction to Windows Vista concepts and operations, as well as introduction to PDAs and Blackberrys

You’ll learn lots of great tips to make working with your computer easy and fun!

MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007

This course is comprised of eight 2-hour classes.  It is designed for beginners to intermediate placing an emphasis on beginners. Office is comprised of several programs that perform many tasks.  We will discuss all of them. However, only the following programs will be taught in detail. 

  WORD: word processing functions, letter writing, address book, envelopes and labels.

  EXCEL: create spreadsheets

 POWER POINT:  make slide presentations

OUTLOOK/OUT LOOK EXPRESS: writing and managing E-mail

Introduction to Windows Vista concepts and operations, as well as introduction to PDAs and Blackberrys

KEYBOARDING AND TYPING CLASS

Tired of the hunt and peck technique? Whether you would like to upgrade your employment skills or simply improve your typing skills. This class will be beneficial to you.

Using software and instruction, we will be looking to enhance your ability to type using a computer keyboard.

Whether you are a computer wizard or a pc novice, sign up now to become more proficient at this most fundamental skill!.

Photo EDITING (USING PHOTOSHOP)

This fun 8-week course will introduce students to the basic skills necessary to take and edit digital pictures. Will be covered everything from buying a digital camera to printing your final edited photograph. If you’re interested in becoming a digital wizard, sign up now!

QUICKBOOKS

This course is an introduction to QuickBooks. Its main objective is to introduce you to the basic features in QuickBooks and give you an opportunity for hands-on practice. You’ll learn about the types of information you need to track in your business, and you’ll see how to enter that information in QuickBooks. By the time you complete the course, you’ll have a good idea of all that QuickBooks offers. You’ll be familiar with the most common tasks, and you’ll know where to find information about more advanced features . Windows knowledge is at most.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES

(CLASSES)

CREDIT LAB : The High School Credit = (E2020) classes are designed as individualized courses enabling the student to work independently at his/her own speed. Credit classes, with the approval of the guidance department, may be used as a means to raise a student's grade point average for graduation. Students are able to forgive D's and earn credit for F's.

GED PROGRAM:The GED (General Education Development) program provides the opportunity for adults to complete formal high school requirements and to achieve a State of Florida High School Diploma. The GED preparatory classes include the five areas of study: writing skills, social studies, science, reading skills and mathematics. Classes run from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Monday thru Thursday.

LANGUAGE: The ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) is a program for people that desire to learn the English language. Communication skills and literacy in English are the primary objectives. Students are assessed for English proficiency levels and assigned to the appropriate level of class. Classes will be for citizens, resident aliens, immigrants, refugees, and visa students. Classes are from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Monday thru Wednesday

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER TRAINING

Learn the skills and techniques to successfully manage classroom behavior. Eligibility: A day-to-day substitute is a temporary employee who works on an as needed basis. An official transcript(s) reflecting a minimum of 30 semester hours of college credit is required.

WILLS, TRUST AND FINANCE CLASS. (This is a one day: two & ½ HOUR CLASS)

The purpose of this class is to educate the public about the legal implications of dying with or without a Last Will & Testament or dying after having executing a Revocable Living Trust. You will have time to discuss real life cases and the problems that could have been avoided if people had planned otherwise.

DANCE

BALLROOM AND LATIN DANCE:

Ballroom dancing is one of the "fun-filled" ways to improve your skills on the dance floor and at the same time get lots of exercise. You will learn the basic patterns in Cha Cha, Rumba, Waltz, Fox Trot, Swing, Tango and Merengue. No partner necessary.

FITNESS

BATON AND POMS BEGINERS (Ages 5 – 14)

A great class that incorporates batons, dance ribbons, pom routines with footwork and teamwork. Routines will be taught for show, stage, parades, and local competitions.

BATON AND POMS INTERMEDIATE (Ages 9 & UP)

Class designed for school aged children and those that know basic baton skills. A more advanced class that put tricks together in combinations… tosses, flips, and beginner exchanges. Two baton is introduced, more dance ribbons and poms. They will be working on a parade routine, stage, show and competition routines.

BATON AND POMS ADVANCED (Ages 10 – 20) Class- designed for students that know the basic twirls- figure 8's, flat spins, beginner rolls, flips, tosses, and exchanges. Will work on combinations and turns. They will be working on a parade routine, stage, show and competition routines.

CORE YOGA

This class focuses on core strength and stability as well as flexibility of the limbs and spine. Also, there will be instruction on relaxation and meditative breathwork. Students will need a mat, towel and water. Optional accessories include blocks and pillows. Some of the health and fitness benefits of yoga are:

• Weight loss
• Muscle gain
• Boosting physical endurance/energy level
• Health improvements
• Stress management
• Enhanced positive moods
• Posture

You should wear loose and comfortable clothes when you stretch. For best results, yoga classes should be taken in moderation with at least a full daybreak in between. Make sure to bring your own mat.

FITNESS RESISTANCE TRAINING

This course will concentrate on toning muscles in the body by using resistance bands and light weights (if desired by the student). It will also work on improving flexibility through gentle yoga and increasing core stability with Pilates principles.

The students will need an exercise mat and may bring their own light weights and stability ball.

KARATE FOR KIDS (Ages 6 – 15)

Welcome to The Infinite Way of the Martial Arts, created by Sensei David Williams. This style of Martial Arts is a combining of Karate, Kung-Fu and Jujitsu.

The speed, power & control of karate (art of the empty hand)

The flow of movement, grace & techniques of kung-fu (Human effort)

The close combat, self defense techniques of jujitsu (Science of softness)

This art can provide you with the foundation for a lifestyle of total body, mind, soul and spirit mastery.

A kata is a choreographed sequence of martial arts techniques, Traditional kata functions in four major ways, It is an easy way to pass martial arts techniques down from generation to generation. It is a tool for preserving a particular methodology of movement. It is a form of exercise; it is a type of moving meditation. It is self-defense, self-discipline, self-control, self confidence and self-awareness.

TENNIS BEGINNERS (Children 8-13)

The children’s tennis course is for ages 8-13 years old and will cover the basic fundamental skills such as forehand and backhand ground strokes, volleys and serves, proper grip, basic scoring, on-court rules, etiquette and sportsmanship conduct. The students will also have an opportunity to play the game: singles and doubles and have fun at the same time.

NOTE: Each student MUST have a racquet and NEW can of tennis balls.

TENNIS (Adult Beginners)

The Adult beginner tennis course will cover the fundamentals skills, ie. Equipment selection, use of proper grips, forehand and backhand groundstrokes, along with volleys, lobs and serves. In addition, this course will cover basic double positioning, scoring, court rules, and court etiquette. If you want to learn a life-long game, get in some good conditioning and exercise, and have fun, this course is for you.

NOTE: Each student MUST have a racquet and NEW can of tennis balls.

WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE (14 & OLDER)

This woman self defense class will provide you with the knowledge to:

• Build Awareness and Self esteem
• Elevate Confidence
• Learn Avoidance and Escape Techniques
• Proper Striking and Kicking Techniques
• Ways to hold your keys when walking alone
• Drills and Exercises

This class will help you with self confidence when you are out nt the stores and in the parking lots.

ZUMBA FITNESS EXERRCISE WORKOUT

Zumba fitness is a dance-fitness exercise program that motivates its participants by incorporating a party-like atmosphere. Zumba instructors guide their students to follow a combination of dance steps such as salsa, merengue, and reggaetone. Zumba also uses fitness exercises such as squats, knee-lifts, and bicep curls.
Zumba fitness is characterized by "booty-shaking" moves that make people smile, laugh and let loose! Zumba music uses mostly Latin rhythms but also uses other upbeat music from calypso to swing.

You can burn 500-800 calories in a one-hour class while at the same time tone muscles and relieve stress.  Zumba is for both men and women, although classes are predominately female! It attracts people of all ages and all nationalities .

MUSIC

GUITAR BASIC 1

Guitar lessons, Music Theory, Solfege (reading notes) and Harmony.

Tuning your guitar: to the CD , Tuning with an Electronic Tuner, Tuning with a Keyboard

Playing position: Position your body, arms, and legs in such a way that you avoid tension.

Musical symbols: Staff, Treble clef, lines, spaces, bar lines, Whole note, half note, quarter note. Reading and playing notes, Basic Harmony and playing songs.

LANGUAGE

SPANISH – (BEGINNING I) WITH MRS.BERGUIRISTAIN-Thursday 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

This is a class designed for individuals who need practical Survival Spanish skills necessary for business or travel. Emphasis in basic grammar, activities for asking and giving personal information using vocabulary and introduction to verb usage (present tense) will be included in the course content. A Spanish-English dictionary is necessary for the course.

SPANISH – (BEGINNING II) WITH MRS. ARMAS-Monday 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

SPANISH – (INTERMEDIATE) WITH MRS. ARMAS-Thursday 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

TECHNICAL/SKILLED TRADES

BASIC HOME REPAIR/IMPROVEMENT FOR MEN AND WOMEN.

Learn how you can to take care of those little repairs or updates around your home with confidence and how to identify projects that require a state certified contractor. Course will cover basic hand tools and power tools required for the majority of projects around your home. Safety in the home. Understanding Paints/coatings and their applications. Basic plumbing to include toilet and faucet repairs/ installs. What hardware to use where. Basic lighting and electrical repairs/ installs. What is " Going Green" and how to conserve and save money in your home. Hurricane preparedness. Learn how to pre-act to a hurricane not re-act to it. 

Construction  Safety course

 OSHA SAFETY (10-20-30) HR. CERTIFICATION AND NCCER SAFETY

Student will learn about general construction related safety. At the completion of this course the student will receive  national certification. The student will receive either the NCCER safety certification  OSHA 10 hr  or OSHA 30  depending on the students needs