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Loudoun County

Adult Education

Educación para Adultos

www.lcps.org/adulted

LCPS – Adult Education

21000 Education Court, Room 511

Ashburn, VA 20148

Tel: 571-252-1393 Fax: 571-252-1633

Email: adult.education@lcps.org

SPRING 2016

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Contents Adult Centers Location ................................................................................ 3 Spring 2016 Calendar .................................................................................. 4 Online Registration & General Information……………………………………..….….5 Adult High School ........................................................................................ 6 GED® Test Information ............................................................................... 7 GED® Resource Information ....................................................................... 8 English for English Language Learners ...................................................... ..9 Inglés como Segundo Idioma .................................................................... 10 Arts & Crafts .............................................................................................. 11 Business & Computer Software ................................................................ 12

Additional English Classes……………………………………………………………………..15 Financial Awareness .................................................................................. 16 Horticulture ......................................................................................... …….17 Foreign Languages .................................................................................... 18

Music…………………………………………………………………………………………………….19 Personal Improvement………………………………………………………………………….19 Photography………………………………………………………………………………………….22 Trade & Industry ....................................................................................... 22 Mail-in Registration Forms ........................................................................ 24

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Adult Education Centers

Please visit our website for directions to each location: www.lcps.org/adulted

The Adult Education Office is located at the

LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING 21000 Education Court Ashburn, Virginia 20148

Room 511

C.S. Monroe Technology Center (MTC) 715 Children Center Rd. SW, Leesburg, VA 20175 Dominion High School (DHS) 21326 Augusta Dr., Sterling, VA 20164 Heritage High School (HTS) 520 Evergreen Mill Rd. SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 Loudoun County High School (LCH)

415 Dry Mill Rd., SW, Leesburg, VA 20175

Park View High School (PVH) 400 West Laurel Ave., Sterling, VA 20164

Staff Training Center (STC)

43711 Partlow Road, Ashburn, VA 20147

Stone Bridge High School (SBH) 43100 Hay Rd., Ashburn, VA 20147 Woodgrove High School (WHS) 36811 Alder School Rd., Purcellville, VA 20132

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Spring Calendar 2016

January 4 Registration begins for General Classes. Does NOT include English for English Language Learners (ELL)

January 5 Evening ELL Registration - 4:15 p.m. Loudoun County High School (LCHS)

January 6 Evening ELL Registration - 4:15 p.m. Park View High School (PVHS)

January 8 Daytime ELL Registration - 10:00 a.m. Staff Training Center (STC)

January 19 General Adult Education Classes Begin

Refer to catalog (on the website) for specific class dates. January 25 Daytime ELL Classes Begin - Staff Training Center Evening ELL Classes Begin - Loudoun County, Park View HS, Stone Bridge HS February 15 *Holiday – President’s Day Adult Education classes do not meet. March 21- 25 *Holiday - Spring Break Adult Education classes do not meet.

SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION Classes will not meet when Loudoun County Schools are closed for holidays or inclement weather (teacher workdays are not considered holidays). Announcements will be made over local radio, TV stations and social media. PLEASE DO NOT CALL SCHOOLS OR SCHOOL BOARD OFFICES. * The adult Education Office will be closed.

Registration payments and process:

General Classes - Registration can be completed ONLINE, at www.lcps/adulted.org (Credit Card/fee applies) or in PERSON (ONLY Cash, Money Order, or Check) at: 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, VA 20148

English for English Language Learners - Registration must be IN

PERSON (ONLY Cash, Money Order, or Check)

Payments are due at the time of registration.

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Online Registration Procedures Registration Link: www.lcps.org/adulted Click on “Online Registration”. Please read the disclaimer and follow the link to the Adult

Education Online Registration Website.

In order to register online, you MUST have a student account.

> If you are a new student, please click on “Add New Account” and complete the required information.

> If you have previously taken classes, but NEVER registered on-line, you may log on with your e-mail address

that was given to Adult Education and click on “Forgot Password.” Once you have completed the necessary

information, you will receive an email with inputting a new password.

To register for a class: >Look up courses - Review courses by group, location, or instructor.

>Choose courses - Once you have chosen your course, click on the course name. This will provide more

details concerning the course.

>Enroll - Once you have clicked on the course name, click on “Enroll Yourself”

>Finish Registration - Click to review course information and submit your request.

>Payment - Review payment process and submit payment

Registration for

General Classes

begins on

January 4, 2016

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General Information and Adult High School REGISTRATION for General Classes Courses are open to residents and non-residents alike (age 18 and older). Registration can be completed in

one of three ways: online, mail or in-person. You MUST register before attending a class. Registrations are

processed in the order received and are not accepted after the start of a class. Registration confirmations

will not be sent. You will only be notified if an issue is encountered with your registration.

SENIOR CITIZEN Citizens 60 years or older may register for some classes and pay half the tuition fee when minimum

enrollment is met. Registration must be completed by mail or in-person. Senior Citizen discounts are not

available when paying by credit card. When registering, pay half the tuition fee and if minimum enrollment

is not met, you will be contacted to pay the full fee (Initial fee will NOT be refunded). Discounts are NOT

AVAILABLE on English as a Second Language, Business/Computer Software, Financial Awareness,

Horticulture, or Trade & Industry courses.

TUITION FEES Payment is due when you register. Payments may be paid by credit card (Online Only), check (returned

checks are subject to a fee), money orders, or cash (exact change). Please Note: Credit Card payments are

only processed with ONLINE REGISTRATIONS. Information regarding credit card payments can be found on

the Adult Education website.

ADDITIONAL FEES Some classes may require additional fees that are paid the first night of class. Please review the course

descriptions regarding these fees.

REFUNDS A refund is automatic if the class selected has been filled or canceled. Refunds are also given if schedule

changes are made by the Adult Education Office. To receive a refund, please complete the Online Refund

Request Form located on our website. Refunds will be submitted via check and will take up to two weeks for

processing. NO REFUNDS are given after the start of class.

ACADEMIC ADULT CLASSES ADULT HIGH SCHOOL* The Adult High School classes are designed for individuals who need between one (1) and twelve (12) credits

to complete their high school diploma. Students will be assigned independent work through the Credit

Recovery Program BUT will be required to meet with instructors on a regular basis. For more information, please contact Cynthia Fillman at Park View High

School. Phone Number: (571) 434-4507 E-mail: Cynthia.Fillman@lcps.org *English Language Proficiency is Required

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General Educational Development Test (GED®)

Earning your GED® credential is just a click away!

The 2014 GED® Test includes the following

content areas (called modules):

Reasoning Through Language Arts

150 Minutes - 51 Items Focus includes determining main ideas, point of

views, meanings of words/phrases and drawing

comparisons between texts. Also included is

editing sentences and recognizing and correcting

grammatical errors. An analytic response to one or

more source texts is also a focus. Mathematical Reasoning 115 Minutes - 46 Items Focus includes rate, ratio, percent, solving

equations, word problems, and

reading/locating information within a table and

coordinate planes. Social Studies 90 Minutes - 35 Items Focus includes democracy and dynamic responses

in societal systems and development of modern

liberties. A writing portion is also of focused. Science 90 Minutes - 34 Items Focus includes energy, human health and

living systems. A writing portion is also a

focus. Test takers MUST be able to navigate the

test and answer different question types by knowing how to:

• Scroll down a page • Drag/Drop answers to a graph or chart • Use a virtual calculator

• Type extended responses answers • Use basic word processing tools

• Select answers from drop-down menus ELIGIBILITY for the GED® Test • 18 years of age and OUT of school • Under 18 but at least 16 years of age and released

from compulsory attendance by the Loudoun

County School Board. This information is to be

faxed to the Virginia Department of Education

(1-804-225-3352) Dr. Michael Nusbaum • Home Schooled: at least age 16. Individuals must

have a letter indicating he/she has been excused

from compulsory attendance from their current

school system. This letter is to be faxed to the

Virginia Department of Education

(1-804-225-3352) Dr. Michael Nusbaum. COST of the GED® Test The cost of the GED® Test cost is $120.00*

($30.00 per module/subject) *Register for 1 module at a time. GED ReadyTM The Official Practice Test The official practice test is half the length of the

actual test and it is designed to help you know if you

are likely to pass the actual test. The cost is

$6.00/test. Visit www.ged.com for more

information.

GED® Vouchers Vouchers are available to purchase through the

Loudoun County Adult Education office. GED

ReadyTM Vouchers are $4.00/each and GED® Test

Vouchers are $30.00/each.

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Websites & Books Virginia Department of Education http://www.doe.virginia.gov/ Loudoun County Public Libraries

http://library.loudoun.gov/

*See the librarian for Learning Express Library Kentucky Educational Television/PBS Literacy Link

http://litlink.ket.org Kaplan GED by the staff of Kaplan Education

Centers and Cambridge Adult Education

Barron’s GED: High School Equivalency Exam by Barron’s Education Services, Inc.

How do I register for the GED® Test?

All GED® Tests are given at official Pearson VUE

Testing Sites. Testing sites are located throughout

the state of Virginia and throughout the Country.

Individuals may register for the official GED Test in

one of the following ways:

Online Pearson VUE Call Center

www.ged.com 1-877-392-6433

Loudoun County Adult Education’s Pearson VUE

testing site is located at C.S. Monroe Technology

Center in Leesburg, VA.

GED® Scoring Do you need an official copy of your results? To

receive a copy of your GED® Credentials, please visit

http:\\www.gedtestingservice.com or contact

1-888-906-4031. Transcript fee is $15/document.

Adult Education Preparatory Class Information*

2015-2016 classes began in August and will

continue through June.

Our General Education Development Preparation

classes are designed to prepare adult students, 18

and older, for the GED® High School Equivalency

exam. Classes are designed to provide basic skills

instruction for adults whose math and reading skills

have been assessed at or below the GED® readiness

level. A placement test is given prior to class

registration to help with proper class placement.

Placement Testing Information The General Assessment of Instructional Needs

(GAIN®) measures the English and math skills of

adults, from basic literacy and numeracy to more

advanced skills taught in secondary schools. The use

of this tool helps measure the education needs and

progress of every person in our program. The

placement test fee is $20.00.

What to expect on testing day: Computer based test 45 minute English assessment 45 minute Math assessment E-mail with final class recommendations To schedule an appointment, visit our website

www.lcps.org/adulted or contact the Adult

Education office at (571) 252-1393.

Visit our website at www.lcps.org/adulted *English Language Proficiency is required for all GED® preparatory classes

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English for English Language Learners Loudoun County Adult Education offers ELL classes to Loudoun County residents who desire to improve

their understanding of the English language. Instruction is given in reading, writing, and speaking. Classes

range from literacy to advanced levels and meet twice a week for 13 weeks. All students MUST attend a

registration/testing session prior to joining the ELL classes. Payment is due when you register and can be

made by cash (exact change only), check, or money order.

Classes start the week of January 25, 2016.

DAYTIME ELL CLASS

Daytime Classes meet at one location twice a week.

The cost of the class is $150.00 (textbook included).

Classes meet either Monday and Wednesday or

Tuesday and Thursday. Your instructor will contact

you after the registration process with the specific

day and time of your class. Ashburn Location: Staff Training Center 43711 Partlow Road Ashburn, VA 20147 Your instructor will contact you after you

have completed your registration with the

specific day and time of your class. DAYTIME REGISTRATION INFORMATION Staff Training Center Friday, January 8th-10:00 a.m.

Please bring the following Information to registration sessions:

Current, Non-expired Picture ID Proof of Current Address Payment (Check or Money Order)

Child care is not provided. CHILDREN ARE NOT ALLOWED AT REGISTRATION SESSIONS OR DURING CLASSES.

EVENING ELL CLASS

Evening classes meet at three different locations

twice a week. All classes meet 6:30 p.m. to 9:00

p.m. The cost of the class is $100.00 (textbook

included). Ashburn Location: Stone Bridge High School

43100 Hay Road Ashburn, VA 20147 Classes meet on Tuesday &Thursday Evenings Leesburg Location: Loudoun County High School

415 Dry Mill Rd. Leesburg, VA 20175 Classes meet on Monday and Wednesday

Sterling Location: Park View High School 400 W. Laurel Avenue Sterling, VA 20164

Classes meet on Monday and Wednesday or

Tuesday and Thursday Evenings

EVENING REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Loudoun County High School Tuesday

January 5th, 2016 at 4:15 p.m. OR

Park View High School Wednesday

January 6th, 2016 at 4:15 p.m.

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Inglés como Segundo Idioma

Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Loudoun – Educación para Adultos Información de Clases de

Inglés Como Segundo Idioma - Primavera 2016 (Enero a Mayo de 2016) La educación para adultos del Condado de Loudoun ofrece clases de inglés a los residentes del Condado de

Loudoun que desean mejorar su entendimiento del idioma inglés. Se proporciona la enseñanza en la

lectura, escritura y en hablar el inglés. Las clases se ofrecen en varios niveles, la escritura y lectura a

niveles avanzados, y se reúnen dos veces por semana por trece (13) semanas. Todos los estudiantes

DEBEN asistir a la matricula/evaluación del inglés antes de poder asistir a las clases de inglés. Se tiene que

hacer el pago durante la matricula/evaluación. Fechas de Inscripción e inicio de clases Enero 4 Inscripción comienza para las Clases Generales.

Inscripciones pueden ser completadas en Línea, www.lcps/adulted.org (Tarjeta de Crédito) o en Persona (Efectivo o Cheque)

21000 Education Court, Ashburn, VA 20148 Esta fecha NO incluye Inglés como Segundo Idioma Enero 5 Inscripción – Clases Nocturnas para Inglés como Segundo Idioma – 4:15 p.m. Inscripciones son completadas únicamente en Persona (Efectivo, Cheque) Loudoun County High School (LCHS) Enero 6 Inscripción – Clases Nocturnas para Inglés como Segundo Idioma – 4:15 p.m. Inscripciones son completadas únicamente en Persona (Efectivo, Cheque) Park View High School (PVHS) Enero 8 Inscripción – Clases Diurnas para Inglés como Segundo Idioma – 10:00 a.m. Inscripciones son completadas únicamente en Persona (Efectivo, Cheque)

Staff Training Center (STC)

Enero 19 Clases comienzan para las Clases Generales

Para horario y días refierase al catálogo en línea (www.lcps.org/adulted)

Enero 25 Clases Diurnas para Inglés como Segundo Idioma comienzan en:

Staff Training Center (STC)

Clases Nocturnas para Inglés como Segundo Idioma comienzan en:

Loudoun County High School (LCHS) Park View High School (PVHS) Stone Bridge High School (SBHS)

Costo: Clases Diurnas - $150.00/ Clases Nocturnas $100.00 – incluye libros *Los cheques devueltos están sujetos a una multa o pago. Por favor traer una identificación con foto, dirección actual, número de teléfono y el pago a la matrícula/evaluación. Por favor NO traer niños a la matrícula/evaluación o a las clases

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Arts & Crafts 161100A- Crochet for Beginners - $90.00 Instructor: M. Straight-Rathore This true beginner class will teach you the basic stitches and tools for crocheting. The goal of this class is to get you ready for a non-beginning class. Supplies: recommended that you purchase after first class but can be purchased before Crochet Hook(s)-size G, H, or J Yarn: 1-2 skeins of 4 ply Basic beginners kit available for $5. Start date: 1/19/2016 6 Sessions Days: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Park View High School 161101A - Crochet-Hats, Gloves and Scarfs - $100.00 Instructor: M. Straight-Rathore This class is for beginners with some knowledge of basic stitches. We will complete a set of hat, gloves, scarf and what ever else we have time for. Pattern supplies. Bring hooks, other crochet supplies and 4 ply yarn that looks good together. Start date: 2/23/2016 6 Sessions Days: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Park View High School

161102A - Crochet Refesher - $60 Instructor: M. Straight-Rathore Have you crochet in the past but can't remember the stitches or how to read a pattern. Just want to get back into it. This is for you. Fast pace, 4 classes of reminders. Start date: 3/22/2016 4 Sessions Days: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 6:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Location: Park View High School 161103A - Easy Rotary Cut Quilt - $60 Instructor: S. Wycoff Whether you have quilted before or are just a beginner, this easy rotary cut twin size quilt will be finished in no time! This class will give you the basics for constructing a quilt from beginning to end. Sewing machines are available in the classroom; however, a home sewing mahine is needed. Please visit the Adult Education website for required supplies. Start date: 1/26/2016 4 Sessions Days: Monday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Park View High School

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161124A - Winter Wonders Floral Design - $125 (No senior discounts available) Instructor: D. Chaves Brighten your winter with fresh floral designs. Students will enjoy creating and taking home winter wonderful designs to accent their home or office. (A lab fee of $75 is included in the tuition cost) No prior floral experience necessary. Start date: 1/26/2016 3 Sessions Days: Tuesday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Monroe Technology Center 161126A - Spring Floral Arrangements - $125 (No senior discounts available) Instructor: D. Chaves This is a three week class in which you will create three distinctly unique fresh arrangements with themes to make spring come alive! A lab fee of $75 is included in tuition cost. Start date: 3/29/2016 3 Sessions Days: Tuesday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Monroe Technology Center

Business & Computer Software 161104A - Microsoft Word 2013 – Beginner - $100 Instructor: R. Hatter This class will introduce you to the basic commands, functions, and capabilities of Microsoft Office Word 2013. Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of Windows Skills. Please visit the Adult Education website for textbook information. Please bring flash drive to the first class. Start date: 1/20/2016 5 Sessions Days: Wednesday Time: 9:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Staff Training Center

Microsoft Office Certificate Program

Master the most commonly used programs of the

MS Office Suite! A basic working knowledge of

Windows is required for this program. Once you

finish the courses, you must complete a

comprehensive exercise demonstrating

proficiency in MS Office program in order to

receive the program certificate. This certificate program will also help you prepare

for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

certification.

Microsoft Office Word Certificate Required Courses:

Microsoft Word - Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced

161105A - Microsoft Word 2013 - Intermediate - $100 Instructor: R. Hatter Learn more advanced commands and functions of MS Office Word. Topics include headers/footers, complete tables and graphics, and much more. Prerequisites: Previous experience with Word and a basic knowledge of Windows Skills. Please visit the Adult Education website for textbook information. Please bring flash drive to the first class. Start date: 3/2/2016 5 Sessions Days: Wednesday Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Staff Training Center

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161106A - Microsoft Word 2013 – Advanced - $100 Instructor: R. Hatter Learn more advanced commands and functions of MS Office Word. Topics include organizing long documents, tracking and editing, sharing and securing content, macros, and integrating word other programs, and much more. Prerequisites: Previous experience with Word and a basic knowledge of Windows Skills. Please visit the Adult Education website for textbook information. Please bring flash drive to the first class. Start date: 4/20/2016 5 Sessions Days: Wednesday Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Staff Training Center 161107A - Microsoft Excel 2013 – Beginners - $100 Instructor: R. Hatter This class will introduce you to creating, editing, and printing spreadsheets. Topics also include format/customize worksheets, printouts and the use of charts. Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of Windows Skills. Please visit the Adult Education website for textbook information. Please bring flash drive to the first class. Start date: 1/21/2016 5 Sessions Days: Thursday Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Staff Training Center

161108A - Microsoft Excel 2013 - Intermediate - $100 Instructor: R. Hatter Format text and numbers using functions and lists of data and databases; customize worksheets and charts, Pivot Tables and Internet and drawing tools with MS. Excel 2010. Prerequisites: Previous experience with Excel and a basic knowledge of Windows Skills. Please visit the Adult Education website for textbook information. Please bring flash drive to the first class. Start date: 3/3/2016 5 Sessions Days: Thursday Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Staff Training Center 161109A - Microsoft Excel 2013 – Advanced - $100 Instructor: R. Hatter Learn more advanced commands and functions of MS Office Excel. Topics include lookup functions, pivot tables, macros, advanced formatting, analysis tools, collaborating in excel, sharing workbooks, tracking changes, integrating excel with other programs, and much more. Prerequisites: Previous experience with Excel and a basic knowledge of Windows Skills. Please visit the Adult Education website for textbook information. Please bring flash drive to the first class. Start date: 4/21/2016 5 Sessions Days: Thursday Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Staff Training Center

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161110A - So You Want to Be an Administrative Assistant - $40 Instructor: C. Hardy Even in the toughest economies, successful companies rely heavily on their administrative staff to keep business running smoothly—great news for jobseekers looking to start a career as an admin professional! In this session, attendees will learn: who and what make an ideal admin, ways to break into the field, when and where to look for jobs, and how to set up a LinkedIn profile to aid them in their search. Attendees are also instructed to bring their most current resume/CV for ideas on how to edit it in a way that may appeal to employers with administrative job openings. Start date: 1/27/2016 1 session Days: Wednesday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Dominion High School 161111A - How to Rock in Your Admin Role - $40 Instructor: C. Hardy Administrative employees are the backbone of every company. But of how much more worth would they be if they had the tools to manage their desk in a way that aligns more closely with their employer’s vision of building or growing a successful business in a crowded marketplace. In this session, attendees will learn how to do just that by using several assessment and action techniques and worksheets to draft a plan that will help them: work more efficiently and productively; be the type of employee they would hire if they owned the company themselves; seek out training/education to improve skillset and performance; craft a professional online image; automate procedures so that things run smoothly in their absence...and more! Start date: 2/3/2016 1 session Days: Wednesday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Dominion High School

161112A - Client Relations - $100 Instructor: B. Cermola 85% of your success depends on your communication skills! Learn how to develop your client relations skills and get ahead of your colleagues! In order to master dealing with clients you need to fall under certain criteria (or learn how to) and follow outlined steps that will get you there. Being great at client relations/customer service will open unsuspected doors that will boost your career. Start date: 3/21/2016 8 Sessions Days: Monday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Loudoun County High School

161113A - Business Etiquette and Professional Image Class - $120 Instructor: B. Cermola This course is for the professional who wants to take the lead over the rest. It will guide you through the proper codes of conduct in a professional setting; improve your social and communication skills, expand your professional image and style so you stand out in a poised and polished way. A material fee of $45 is due the first night of class. (Includes book and student event). Start date: 3/17/2016 10 Sessions Days: Thursday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Dominion High School

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Additional English for Englisgh Language Learners Classes

*Students MUST register AND submit payment before attending classes. All classes meet once a week, for 12 weeks. Registration Must be completed in-person at the Adult Ed office.

ELL: Advanced Conversation - $140 Students are taught to develop competence in natural conversation. Focus on vocabulary and advanced grammar skills through conversation on topics of students choice dealing with cultural and daily challenges. Improvement in listening comprehension will be achieved through awareness-building drill and exercises. Start date: week of January 19th 12 sessions (No class on Monday 18th) 161114A STC Fri. 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. T. Dickerson 161114B LCHS Mon. 6:30-9:00 p.m. G. Dinardo 161114C SBHS Tues. 6:30-9:00 p.m. L. Buckman 161115A - ELL: English for Academic Purposes - $140 Instructor: S. Kablan The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course provide language instruction for academic study in American universities. Language skills addressed include: listening comprehension, fluency development, oral intelligibility, reading, grammar, writing, and vocabulary development. Academic study skills addressed include: test taking and note taking skills, academic vocabulary usage, critical reading and writing, comprehending academic lectures, research and library skills, formal composition forms and development, including research papers. Start date: 1/25/2016 12 Sessions Days: Monday Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: Loudoun County High School

161116A - ELL: English Grammar - $140 Instructor: A. Farooq Review of English grammar, spelling, punctuation including commas, colons, apostrophes, adverbs and prepositions. Understand the meaning of nouns, verbs, adjectives,adverbs,prepositions and pronouns. Start date: 1/25/2016 12 sessions Days: Monday Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: Loudoun County High School ELL: Advanced Writing - $140 Focus on your writing skills. Topics include grammar, structure, formatting documents and revision. Students will be expected to produce progressively more sophisticated writing samples such as; paragraphs, summaries and essays. Students will develop writing portfolios of their work. Materials required: notebook and a 3-ring binder. Start date: week of January 19th 12 sessions(No class on Monday 18th) 161117A PVHS Wed., 6:30-9:00 p.m. A. Goodwin 161117B LCHS Mon., 6:30-9:00 p.m. H. Banks 161118A - ELL: Advanced Reading & Vocabulary - $140 Instructor: D. Reynolds Focus on developing a solid core of reading skills and increasing your vocabulary. By presenting reading within an American cultural context, this course will provide students a useful and practical language base. Topics include comprehension, vocabulary development and discussion exercises. Start date: 1/20/2016 12 sessions Days: Wednesday Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: Loudoun County High School

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Financial Awareness (No Senior Discount Available)

161119A - Savvy Social Security Planning: What Baby Boomers Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income - $20 Instructor: J. Kurtz This course will cover: 5 factors to consider when deciding to apply for benefits; when it makes sense to delay benefits – and when it does not; why you should always check your earnings records for accuracy; how to estimate your benefits; how to coordinate benefits with your spouse; how to minimize taxes on Social Security benefits; how to coordinate Social Security with your other sources of retirement income. Start date: 1/26/2016 1 Session Days: Tuesday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Dominion High School

161120A - Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement - $50 Instructor: J.Kurtz This retirement planning course teaches you to seek maximization of your income and see more from your investments, social security, and retirement plans. Your registration fee includes a colorful in-depth workbook and entitles you to an optional one-on-one consultation after the conclusion of the seminar. Start date: 2/9/2016 3 Sessions Days: Tuesday Time: 6:30 d.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Dominion High School

Retirement Minefield: AN OVERVIEW OF THE MOST COMMON IRA MISTAKES — AND HOW TO AVOID THEM - $20 Instructor: P. Sams Learn the complexity of the retirement process, the importance of personal circumstances and how avoiding mistakes can be just as important as managing risk in retirement. This course will discuss: •IRA Rollovers, Withdrawing Income, Beneficiary Planning. 1 session, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 161121A – Tue. 1/19/2016 Stone Bridge H.S. 161121B - Tue. 2/16/2016 Dominion H.S. 161121C - Tue. 3/15/2016 Stone Bridge H.S. 161121D – Tue. 4/19/2016 Dominion H.S. 161122A - Navigating Divorce Finances - $20 Instructor: P. Sams Experiencing a divorce can exact a painful emotional and physical toll on you and your loved ones. And, unfortunately, dealing with the financial implications can make matters even worse. That’s why it’s important to get help with managing the potential financial impact if you’re in the process of getting a divorce or have reason to believe you’ll be going through one in the foreseeable future. Start date: 2/23/2016 1 session Days: Tuesday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Dominion High School

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161123A - Estate Planning; Understanding Wills, Trusts and Estate Tax - $20 Instructor: M. Lench Class discussion will cover the basics of wills, revocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, and living wills. Additional topics include: intestate succession; probate and how to avoid it; property ownership; a review of recent changes to estate and gift taxes and how to maximize the estate tax exemption and portability of the most recently deceased spouse's exclusion. Start date: 4/6/2016 1 Session Days: Wednesday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Heritage High School

Pre-Retirement Guide for Federal Employees - $50 Instructor: R. Davidson If you are a Federal Employee, this class is for you! Get the information you need to make fully informed decisions about your retirement from Federal service. Session 1 will cover how your retirement, social security and survivor benefits are calculated. Health and life insurance benefits will discussed in Session 2. The class will conclude by focusing on using the TPS to its fullest, now and during retirement. 3 Sessions, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. 161152A - Tue. 1/26/2016 Heritage H.S. 161152B - Thur. 1/28/2016 Stone Bridge H.S.

Horticulture (No Senior Discount Available)

161125A - Grow Your Own! - $100 Instructor: D. Chaves In this class you will learn how to propagate, grow and maintain your own tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, annuals and other plants. Materials and select seeds, plants and cuttings will be provided for students to do the labs in the greenhouse and then take home to grow on in beds or containers indoors and/or out. Microgreens, ethnic foods, aquaponics, growing under lights and organics will be topics covered as well. Lab Fee of $50. Start date: 2/23/2016 4 Sessions Days: Tuesday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Monroe Technology Center 161127A - Landscape and Lawn Maintenance - $60 Instructor: D. Chaves This class will help you understand how to maintain your landscape. Information on lawn care and renovation and care of trees, shrubs, perennials, etc. will be provided. Bring lots of questions and plant material samples to identify! Soil tests will be conducted. Lab Fee of $12. Start date: 5/17/2016 2 Sessions Days: Tuesday Time: 6:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m. Location: Monroe Technology Center

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Foreign Languages 161128A - Spanish Beginners - $120 Instructor: E. Navarro This is a beginning course in Spanish which emphasizes communication in a variety of topics at a basic level. Focus on the use of four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course is intended for students with no previous knowledge of the Spanish language. Start date: 2/22/2016 10 Sessions Days: Monday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Loudoun County High School 161129A - Spanish Beyond Beginners - $120 Instructor: E. Navarro Focus on extending vocabulary, grammar, and improving communication skills. Students will continue to use the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Textbook is required (please visit the Adult Education website for textbook information). Start date: 2/24/2016 10 Sessions Days: Wednesday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Loudoun County High School 161130A - German: Beyond Basics - $120 Instructor: M. Talboo Basic German language for use in travel, business and education. Start date: 1/26/2016 10 Sessions Days: Tuesday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Stone Bridge High School

161131A - Arabic for Beginners Level II - $120 Instructor: A. Nassar Students who wish to enroll in this course should have a familiarity with the Arabic alphabet, ability to read simple words/phrases and knowledge of common words. Start date: 2/4/2016 10 Sessions Days: Thursday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Stone Bridge High School 161132A - Everyday Arabic for Beginners - $120 Instructor: A. Nassar In this class students will learn the Arabic alphabet, easy words/phrases and practice simple conversations. The course will also include general discussions and answers to questions about the history,cuisine and culture of the Arab World. Start date: 2/2/2016 10 Sessions Days: Tuesday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Stone Bridge High School

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Music 161133A – Learning to Play the Drum set - $90 Instructor: L. Minton For the adult who always wanted to play the drum set! Class starts with an overview and demonstration of the different drums that make-up “the kit”. Learn the fundamentals of reading music and simple drum patterns, including beats and fills. Finally, each student will perform one of their favorite songs with a trio on stage for family and friends. Start date: 2/2/2016 6 Sessions Days: Tuesday Time: 6:30 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. Location: Stone Bridge High School

161134A - Music Harmony I - $80 Instructor: T. Niebergall Learn the basics of writing music. Discover the systems used as a foundation for creating all sorts of musical styles. By the end of the course the student will have created several short pieces of music. Students must be able to read traditional music notation (staff notation). Start date: 1/28/2016 7 Sesions Days: Thursday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Dominion High School

161135A - Guitar: Introduction - $75 Instructor: P. DeStefano This course on beginning guitar is for those who have never played the guitar. Topics include popular music and strumming, not note reading. Emphasis will be on rhythms and teaching yourself songs. Materials required: guitar, pick and notebook/pencil. Optional Materials: electronic tuner. Start date: 4/7/2016 5 Sessions Days: Thursday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Stone Bridge High School Personal Improvement 161136A - How to have a Fabulous Wedding on a Realistic Budget - $20 Instructor: J. Welsh You truly can have the wedding of your dreams. This course will provide real life solutions and creative ideas to plan a wedding without going bankrupt. Learn how to save up to 30% on nationally advertised bridal gowns, veils, and bridesmaids dresses. Cost cutting tips on invitations, photography, flowers, and cakes. The best bargains on honeymoons, attendant gifts, and even gown preservation. Instructor Jean Welsh is a wedding coordinator and has been in the bridal business for 25 years. You will find her knowledge and expertise invaluable. Start date: 3/1/2016 1 Session Days: Tuesday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Stone Bridge High School

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161137A - VOICE-OVERS...NOW IS YOUR TIME! - $30 Instructor: Levine In what could be the one of most enlightening 2 hours you’ve ever spent, this class will show you how YOU could actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos and more! In this class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to cash in on one of the most lucrative full or part-time careers out there! This is a business that you can handle on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with practically no overhead! And NOW is the best time to make this happen as new companies are looking for new voices like never before. This exciting and fun class could be the game changer you’ve been looking for!(Instructor Dan Levine has won many awards for commercial productions, including a national Clio Award and several advertising ADDY Awards and nominations.) Start date: 3/7/2016 1 Session Days: Monday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Loudoun County High School 161138A - All About Wedding Etiquette and Wedding Planning - $40 Instructor: B. Cermola Are you up to date with wedding etiquette and coordination? It doesn’t matter if you are planning a wedding on your own or hiring a wedding planner, this class will walk you through the details, provide you with a checklist that covers from sending save the date” announcements until the big day! You will also have the opportunity to learn some of the most important tips from trusted wedding professionals in our area before you set out to contract any services. We promise you won’t regret taking this class! Happy planning! Start date: 2/1/2016 3 Sessions Days: Monday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Loudoun County High School

161139A - Social /Business Dining Etiquette for Adults - $30 Instructor: B. Cermola Polished table manners will distinguish you from the crowd in business and social arenas worldwide. Topics include savvy host and gracious guest responsibilities; all place settings you may encounter; napkins; silverware; dinner conversations; wine etiquette and protocol; toasting etiquette and much more! Manual $20 fee due the first night of class. Start date: 1/25/2016 & 1/27/2016 2 Sessions Days: Monday and Wednesday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Dominion High School 161140A - Intro to Facebook 101 - $30 Instructor: B. Cermola If Facebook were a country, it would not have the third largest population in the world! Do you know how to navigate on Facebook? Are you worried about your privacy and safety? From sharing and keeping in touch with family and friends to marketing your business or starting a group, there is much to learn and even more to gain. Bring your laptop or tablet if you have Wi-Fi. A materials fee of $20 is due the first night of class. Start date: 2/2/2016 & 2/4/2016 2 Sessions Days: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Dominion High School

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161141A - LinkedIn 101 - $30 Instructor: B. Cermola Do you know how to navigate on LinkedIn? Are you worried about your privacy and safety? From sharing and keeping your information updated to market yourself, there is much to learn and even more to gain. Bring your laptop or tablet if you have Wi-Fi. A materials fee of $20 is due the first night of class. Start date: 2/9/2016 2 Sessions Days: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Dominion High School 161142A - Writing: Journaling for Stepmoms - $80 Instructor: L. Colburn Are you a stepmom trying to figure out your role in your blended family? Would you like to enjoy the company of other stepmoms and use writing as a tool for self-discovery (and sanity)? In this class you will be provided with a variety of writing prompts to explore your unique stepmother journey, and you will learn just how priceless a tool your journal can be. Taught by a certified Journal to the Self® facilitator and stepmom of 14 years Start date: 3/23/2016 6 Sessions Days: Wednesday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Loudoun County High School 161143A - Great American Film Club - $120 Instructor: B. Barbagello Do you love classic American films from the 20th Century? If so, this is the perfect class is for you. Each week we will watch a different film and hold an open discussion afterword. This is a great class for people who enjoy watching interesting movies, talking about them, and learning something new about cinema. Start date: 1/27/2016 10 Sessions Days: Wednesday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Stone Bridge High School

161144A - Twitter 101 - $40 Instructor: B. Cermola Have you wondered how Twitter works? Who to navigate the Twitter Home screen and who to follow? Come learn some basics, understand twitter etiquette to get you started and take advantage of this great social media network tool. A materials fee of $20 is due the first night of class. Start date: 2/16/2016 & 2/18/2016 2 Sessions Days: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Dominion High School

161145A - Facebook 102 - $40 Instructor: B. Cermola Beyond your privacy settings lets learn how to navigate FB comfortably and use private messaging,search for groups, and/or create a group or business pages, and more. Start date: 2/23/2016 & 2/25/2016 2 Sessions Days: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Dominion High School

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Photography

161146A - Photography: Introduction - $140 Instructor: N. May For inexperienced camera users. Learn camera operation, composition, exposure control and using camera settings and equipment for desired effects. Lecture, demo and practice. Outside assignments reinforce concepts presented. Students must have their own manually adjustable DSLR camera with owner’s manual for each session. Start date: 2/8/2016 10 Sessions Days: Monday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Park View High School 161147A - Photography: After the Basics - $140 Instructor: N. May Improve your skills in composition, lighting and overall image quality. Hands-on practice & in-depth critiques. Emphasis on technique. Create portfolio of 10-12 images: portraits, events, landscapes, wildlife, macro and fine art. Prerequisite: Photography: Introduction or equivalent experience. Supplies Required: Students must have a manually adjustable DSLR camera with owner’s manual for each session. Start date: 2/10/2016 10 Sessions Days: Wednesday Time: 6:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m. Location: Park View High School

Trade & Industry 161148A - Introduction to Welding Methods - $200 Instructor: J. Moore This course will focus on learning the fundamentals of oxy/fuel cutting and the three most common welding methods: 1) oxy/acetylene; 2) “stick” or shielded metal arc welding; and 3) “MIG”, or gas metal arc welding. Students will learn to safely set up and use welding tools and equipment and will practice the various techniques. (A materials fee of $75.00 is included in the tuition cost). Start date: 1/20/2016 10 Sessions Days: Wednesday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Monroe Technology Center 161149A – Welding I - $200 Instructor: D. Putman This course will focus on Shielded Metal Arc Welding Equipment setup and operation, all positions Welding, and Gas Metal Arc Welding Equipment setup and operation. Certification is available at an additional cost; instructor will provide information on the first night of class. (A supply fee of $75 is included in the tuition cost.) 10 Sessions Start date: 1/19/2016 Days: Tuesday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 10 Sessions Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Monroe Technology Center

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161149B – Welding I - $200 Instructor: J. Moore This course will focus on Shielded Metal Arc Welding Equipment setup and operation, all positions Welding, and Gas Metal Arc Welding Equipment setup and operation. (A supply fee of $75 is included in the tuition cost.) Start date: 1/25/2016 10 Sessions Days: Monday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Monroe Technology Center 161150A - Electricity for Homeowners - $170 Instructor: R. Krone Using both book-work and hands-on, learn electrical theory, safety, tools of the trade, materials and installation methods, lighting, receptacles, water heater, dryer and stove circuits, NEC requirements, remodeling and upgrading methods, service panels and more. (Materials fee of $20 is included in tuition costs) Students should bring basic hand tools to include screw drivers, wire stripper, pliers, and diagonal cutters if they have them. Start date: 1/21/2016 10 Sessions Days: Thursday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Monroe Technology Center

161151A – Furniture Stripping & Refinishing - $100 Instructor: W. Washington Experience the fun of working with wood! Learn how to repair, restore and refinish furniture. Tools needed for the class will be provided. Bring your own furniture to refinish. Furniture should be small and easy to carry by the student. 6 Sessions Start date: 1/25/2016 Days: Monday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Loudoun County High School

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