CONTINUING

EDUCATION

POR FAVOR PRESTE ATENCION A LA SECCION DE LENGUAS EN EL FOLLETO PARA VER NUESTRO CURSO DE E.S.L.

IN PERSON REGISTRATION

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2020 5:30 PM—7:00 PM

Baldwin High School (Main Office)

CASH PAYMENT IS PREFERRED; CHECK PAYMENT IS ACCEPTED REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS MAY BE MAILED IN

BALDWIN UNION FREE

SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPRING 2020

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Dr. Shari L. Camhi

Superintendent of Schools

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

Annie Doresca, President

Mary Jo O'Hagan, Vice President

Susan Cools, Trustee

Karyn Reid, Trustee

Tom Smyth, Trustee

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Melanie Hirsch

Continuing Education Coordinator

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Lisa Girasole

Continuing Education Secretary

BALDWIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS CONTINUING EDUCATION

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Important Registration & Class Information……………………….4—5

Dates of Classes ……………………………………………...…………......6

Registration Forms …………………………………………………….7, 13

Fitness…………………………………………………………………..…8—9

Language …………………………………………….………………..10—11

General Interest …………………………………………………..……….11

Test Preparation …………………………………….…………………….12

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ELIGIBILITY Resident and non-resident adults are welcome to enroll in classes. There is an additional $5.00 charge for non-residents. High school students are only allowed to register for the ACT & SAT Prep Classes.

REGISTRATION Registrations will be processed in the order in which they are received. Many classes have capacity limits and minimum requirements, so register early to avoid the disappointment of closed or cancelled classes.

Deadline for all forms of registration for the Spring 2020 is 2/5/20

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION Complete and follow the directions on the registration form in this catalog.

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from 5:30 PM – 7:00PM at BHS Main Office.

REFUNDS Payments for cancelled and closed classes will be refunded. Refunds will not be given after the class has begun. Refunds will only be given for insufficient enrollment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

CONFIRMATION/CANCELLATIONS/SHORTENED CLASSES Please check the catalog for class start dates and times. You will only be notified if we are unable to register you for your chosen class.

PLEASE NOTE: Classes may not be able to meet or need to be rescheduled due to school activities or unforeseen events. An email will be sent out as soon as possible. Classes with low enrollment may be shortened rather than cancelled (with no price reduction).

CONTACT/VISIT US

The Continuing Education Office is located in the Main Office of Baldwin High School. Office hours are 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM when evening classes are in session. The telephone number is 516-434-6124. Visit us at the web at www.baldwinschools.org, and follow the link to Continuing Education.

INSURANCE

The Baldwin School District is not liable for accidents that may occur while participants are engaged in Continuing Education program activities.

WEATHER/EMERGENCY CLOSING

If classes need to be cancelled due to inclement weather, such closings will be posted on our website and on News 12 Long Island.

LOCATION/DIRECTIONS

Most classes are held at Baldwin High School. (See course descriptions for exceptions.) Directions to all buildings are available on our website. A district map is available on the inside cover of this catalog.

SENIORVERSITY

Senior citizens who are 60 years of age and residents of Baldwin are able to obtain a Baldwin Gold Card. Courses with an asterisk (*) next to the course title will receive a 10% discount with the Baldwin Gold Card. The Baldwin Gold Card may be obtained at the Public Information Office at 960 Hastings Street, Baldwin, NY. (434-6012)

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CLASS INFORMATION

All classes run on Mondays or Wednesdays See course listings for specific dates of each class.

February 24, 26 March 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30

April 1, 6, 20, 22, 27, 29 May 4, 6, 11, 13

To register by mail: Remove and fill out the registration form. Mail registration form and check (payable to: BALDWIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS)

CONTINUING EDUCATION—Baldwin High School 841 Ethel T. Kloberg Drive

Baldwin, NY 11510

Registrations will be processed in the order in which they are received. You will be notified ONLY if your registration cannot be processed

Please mark your calendar. If you do not hear otherwise, assume that you are enrolled in class. If your class is cancelled, you'll be notified and your money

will be refunded in the form of a check.

Interested in becoming an Adult Education Instructor? Please contact Melanie Hirsch, Continuing Education Coordinator

for more information. hirschme@baldwinschools.org

Completely fill out ONE registration form for EACH course. More forms are located at the end of this brochure (Pg. 13). They may also be

photocopied or downloaded from our website, www.baldwinschools.org

In-person registration will be held in the Baldwin High School Commons on February 5, 2020, between 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Cash/Check accepted. We cannot accept credit cards.

NON-RESIDENTS: Please add $5.00 to your registration.

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DATES OF CLASSES

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

REGISTRATION FORMS

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CONTINUING EDUCATION BALDWIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PLEASE PRINT

Last ____________________________ First ______________________

Street Address ____________________________________ Apt ________

Town ___________________________ Zip Code ___________________

Home Phone ___________________ Cell Phone ____________________

Email:_________________________________________________________

Course Title:___________________________________ Fee: $__________

Skill: (Circle) Beg Int Adv Cash _________ Check #____________

Day (Circle) Monday Wednesday Time_________

( ) Senior Citizen – Gold Card Number____________________

( ) Non-Resident – Add $5.00

CONTINUING EDUCATION BALDWIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PLEASE PRINT

Last ____________________________ First ______________________

Street Address ____________________________________ Apt ________

Town ___________________________ Zip Code ___________________

Home Phone ___________________ Cell Phone ____________________

Email:_________________________________________________________

Course Title:___________________________________ Fee: $__________

Skill: (Circle) Beg Int Adv Cash _________ Check #____________

Day (Circle) Monday Wednesday Time_________

( ) Senior Citizen – Gold Card Number____________________

( ) Non-Resident – Add $5.00

ADULT VOLLEYBALL * Instructor: Fred Erskine

This course is designed for those who have the basic skills to play volleyball. It will focus on intermediate skills, strategies and organized play. Games will be played on the first night; bring your sneakers. Anyone starting a fitness routine should consult with a physician first. LIMIT: 42 Per Session Session 1: Starts Feb 24 (Feb 24, Mar 2,9,16,23,30, Apr 6,20,27, May 4) INTERMEDIATE Cost: $80.00 10 Mondays (8:00—10:00) M.S. Gym

Session 2: Starts Feb 26 (Feb 26, Mar 4,11,18,25, Apr 1,22,29, May 6,13) ADVANCED Cost: $80.00 10 Wednesdays (8:00—10:00) M.S. Gym

PICKLEBALL Instructor: Sharon Payne

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the USA. It combines many elements of Table Tennis, Badminton, and Pingpong. It is played on a Badminton sized court and a slightly modified tennis net, with a paddle and slow moving plastic ball with holes. Course is best for intermedi-ate level players. Paddles are available but bringing your own is best. *Note that in the event of inclement weather and gym space is needed for students, class may be cancelled at the last minute and rescheduled* LIMIT: 16 Per Session

Session 1: Starts: March 9 (Mar 9,16,23,30, Apr 6,20,27, May 4) *All skill levels welcome* Cost: $75.00 8 Mondays (7:00 PM-9:30 PM) H.S. Back Gym

Session 2: Starts: March 11 (Mar 11,18,25, Apr 1,22,29, May 6,13)

*Intermediate & Advanced Players* Cost: $75.00 8 Wednesdays (7:00 PM-9:30 PM) H.S. Back Gym

FITNESS COURSES

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YOGA * Instructor: Neetika Prabhakar

Yoga is a wonderful way to reduce stress, increase strength, tone muscle, cultivate flexibility and improve overall health. As you flow through poses, this class fosters clarity between mind and body. It is a discipline that utilizes posture & breathing techniques to open your heart and ignite your fire. Students are required to bring a yoga mat.

Starts: Starts Feb 24 (Feb 24, Mar 2,9,16,23,30, Apr 6,20,27, May 4) 10 Mondays (6:30 PM—7:30 PM) Cost: $95.00 H.S. Café B

ZUMBA * Instructor: TBA

Zumba is a combination of Latin dance and fitness! You’ll firm your entire body, utilizing easy to follow moves that incorporate cardio exercise, interval training and dance. It provides benefits for both body and mind. Zumba combines low-impact, high-energy dance moves with intervals of fast and slow rhythms. Anyone starting a fitness routine should consult with a physician first. LIMIT: 45

Starts: Starts Feb 26 (Feb 26, Mar 4,11,18,25, Apr 1,22,29, May 6,13) 10 Wednesdays (7:00 PM—8:00 PM) Cost: $95.00 H.S. Café B

FITNESS COURSES

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ASL: American Sign Language Instructor: Andie Floresta

While some may have a deaf child or family member, many simply love lan-guages and want to learn ASL. Whatever your reason for enrolling, we can promise you a very dynamic and engaging learning experience. Course in-structors are Deaf and fluent ASL users. Our classes are small and encourage full participation in a fun and conversational setting. While you work to devel-op an ASL vocabulary & understanding of the language, you will also be learn-ing about Deaf culture & history.

Starts Feb 26 (Feb 26, Mar 4,11,18,25, Apr 1,22,29, May 6,13) Cost: $100.00 10 Wednesdays (6:00—7:30) H.S. 311

E.S.L./E.N.L. (Basic/Beginner) Instructor: TBA

English Language Learners with a limited knowledge of English will be taught Basic English Language Skills. Lessons will include the alphabet, numbers, & beginner spelling and pronunciation. Students will study common vocabulary words and phrases. When a basic knowledge of English is established, les-sons will focus on developing basic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, & simple verb tenses. Students will be taught to understand simple con-versation and short written communication. Guaranteed verbal communica-tion in every session.

En este curso, personas con un conocimiento limitado de inglés aprenderán habilidades bási-cas del idioma. Las lecciones incluirán el alfabeto, números, y la ortografía y la pronunciación para comenzar. También aprenderán vocabulario y frases comunes. Cuando establezcan un conocimiento básico de inglés, clases se centrarán en desarrollar habilidades básicas de lectu-ra, escritura, comprensión auditiva y conversación, y los tiempos verbales. Al final del curso podrán entender una conversación sencilla y comunicación escrita. Interacción verbal será garantizada en todas las sesiones. Starts Feb 24 (Feb 24, Mar 2,9,16,23,30, Apr 6,20,27, May 4) Cost: $100.00 10 Mondays (6:00—7:30) H.S. 515

LANGUAGE COURSES

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Spanish Language (Beginner) Instructor: TBA

iHola! If you have dreamed of speaking Spanish, this class is for you! Join us if you don’t know a word of Spanish or if you learned Spanish in school and don’t remember it. You will learn to speak Spanish in a fun atmosphere. Course includes basic social conversation and several other topics.

Starts Feb 24 (Feb 24, Mar 2,9,16,23,30, Apr 6,20,27, May 4) Cost: $100.00 10 Mondays (7:30—9:00) H.S. 515

Basic Computer Skills Instructor: Brian Sandler

This course will help you to develop basic computer literacy skills. Learn how to conduct effective web searches, organize your computer files, and learn the basics of Microsoft programs such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

Starts March 30 (March 30, April 6,20,27, May 4) Cost: $60.00 5 Mondays (7:00—8:00) H.S. 423

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CPR CERTIFICATION Instructor: Lisa Mindlin

This course will cover Infant/Child/Adult CPR skills, choking, stroke, use of Pocket Face Mask, use of Automatic External Defibrillator, Foreign Body Air-way Obstruction, signs/symptoms of a heart attack, and cardiac and breathing emergencies. LIMIT: 10 Students

Course will run with minimum 5 students.

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Cost: $80.00 One-Session; (6:00—9:00) H.S. 614

GENERAL INTEREST COURSES

LANGUAGE COURSES

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METHOD TEST PREP Fall/Winter/Spring Sessions Available) Method Test Prep has provided standardized test preparation to Long Island students through tutoring and classroom instruction for over 10 years. We have developed effective teaching methods and learning techniques that have helped thousands of students on Long Island and nationwide significantly raise their SAT scores. Our classes are con-structed based on the individual strengths and weaknesses of the stu-dents, and will focus on the fundamental content, strategies and tech-niques needed to succeed on the SAT. Course materials include The Official SAT Study Guide and supplemental materials developed by Method Test Prep. In addition, students will have access to Method Test Prep's online SAT preparation program, the lessons from which will be used as supplemental instruction material. This class is for Jun-iors and Seniors.

To register: www.methodtestprep.com/baldwin

For SAT exam on March 14, 2020: (6) 2.5 hour classes Cost: $275.00 M/W 7:00—9:30 H.S. 617A Feb 24, 26, March 2, 4, 9, 11

For SAT exam on May 2, 2020: (8) 2 hour classes Cost: $300.00 M/W 7:00—9:00 H.S. 617A March 25, 30, April 1, 6, 20, 22, 27, 29

TEST PREPERATION COURSES

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CONTINUING EDUCATION BALDWIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PLEASE PRINT

Last ____________________________ First ______________________

Street Address ____________________________________ Apt ________

Town ___________________________ Zip Code ___________________

Home Phone ___________________ Cell Phone ____________________

Email:_________________________________________________________

Course Title:___________________________________ Fee: $__________

Skill: (Circle) Beg Int Adv Cash _________ Check #____________

Day (Circle) Monday Wednesday Time_________

( ) Senior Citizen – Gold Card Number____________________

( ) Non-Resident – Add $5.00

CONTINUING EDUCATION BALDWIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PLEASE PRINT

Last ____________________________ First ______________________

Street Address ____________________________________ Apt ________

Town ___________________________ Zip Code ___________________

Home Phone ___________________ Cell Phone ____________________

Email:_________________________________________________________

Course Title:___________________________________ Fee: $__________

Skill: (Circle) Beg Int Adv Cash _________ Check #____________

Day (Circle) Monday Wednesday Time_________

( ) Senior Citizen – Gold Card Number____________________

( ) Non-Resident – Add $5.00

REGISTRATION FORMS

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View or download this catalog at our

website:

www.baldwinschools.org

Contact Melanie Hirsch, Coordinator of CE,

for more information hirschme@baldwinschools.org

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