South Portland School Department Adult Ed Spring brochure 2016

We have such a great variety of classes!
There is something for Everyone!
www.southportland.maineadulted.org
adulted@spsd.org
(207) 767-3266 ext. 3834
Spring Brochure
January - May 2016
Learn Something New
We have such a great variety of classes!
There is something for Everyone!
Arabic pg 9
Latin pg 9
Driving Dynamics pg 14
Computer pg 12
School Bus Driver pg 11

pg 2 www.southportland.maineadulted.org Spring 2016
Welcome
The South Portland Adult Education program hopes to reach a wide
range of students this year. Last year we had over 130 students take
part in our classes. Let’s shoot for 150 this year! We offer a wide range
of classes for our students, including academic classes, professional
and career development classes, day trips, fun enrichment classes, and
English as a Second Language classes. We are open for business for
folks who reside in South Portland as well as residents of other towns
and cities.
We hope to see you participate with us as we offer a dynamic program
for all!
The Staff at South Portland Adult Education
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World Languages.............................................5
Academics...................................................6, 7
College Bound.................................................8
English Language Leaners ...............................9
Cooking.........................................................10
Workforce Training........................................11
Computer......................................................12
Music ............................................................13
Enrich Yourself ..............................................14
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Mission Statement
South Portland Adult Education supports the achievement
of students’ individual goals through the attainment of skills
that allow them to meet their educational goals in a safe
and supportive environment.

Spring 2016 www.southportland.maineadulted.org pg 3
BeCreative
Painting with Acrylics for
Beginners & Intermediate Levels
We will cover the basic concepts of color theory, how to mix colors,
how to use acrylic mediums to create different effects and proceed
class will be spent reviewing paintings by established painters and
explaining the different techniques. The remaining 2 1/2 hours will
be spent painting. We will begin by copying the works of others in
classroom and learning how to paint what is in front of us or painting
a scene from a photograph.
Materials needed:
Box set of acrylic paints
Set of acrylic paintbrushes
1 canvas for each class
cup or jar for water
palette (either plastic or pad of palette paper)
1 plastic palette knife
Tuesdays March 29-May 3 5:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
Erinn McCusker $99 So. Portland High School
(no class April 19)
*If prospective students have questions about materials needed, please
contact the instructor at Erinnmccusker5@gmail.com

BeCreative
Royal Chalk Furniture Painting
Create beautiful professional-quality painted furniture for your home
or for others using chalk paint, a new paint medium that is changing
the DIY world of decorating. Bring a small portable piece of furniture
to class that you want to give new life. You will leave with a beautifully
painted addition for your home. Learn technique and process as well
provided throughout the class.
Bring to class your small thoroughly cleaned piece of furniture, an
apron, a small drop cloth and a $3 SAMPLE 7-8 ounce jar of matte
or satin paint in your favorite color from Home Depot (Behr) or Lowes
(Valspar). The instructor will provide all Chalking Powders as well as
brushes, applicators and tools, waxes, topcoats and glazes. Set-up
and materials will be dispensed at 5:30 p.m. and instruction will begin
at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Feb. 9 5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Miki Earle $35 PLUS So. Portland High School
$22 material fee (payable to instructor)

WorldLanguages
Beginning Arabic
Arabic is a rich and growing language around the world. Join this
class with our dynamic instructor and begin to learn this popular
language.
Thursdays Feb. 25-April 7 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Mohamed Kebdani $70 So. Portland High School
Spanish Beyond the Basics:
A Continuation of Beginning Spanish
Hola. Spanish is one of the world’s most popular languages. This
class is for students who have some ability in the language and want
to learn more. The instructor makes the class fun, interesting and
informative.
Course materials are provided. However, students will use the internet
for daily practice.
Tuesdays Feb. 23-April 12 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Nancy Sparacio $80 So. Portland High School
Italian for Travelers
This is an interactive speaking class with the basics
for getting around. Are you planning a trip to
Italy any time soon? Do you simply want to learn
instructor for seven weeks of learning Italian.
Thursdays Feb. 25-April 7 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Caterina Patacchiola $70 So. Portland High School

Academics
The HiSET® has replaced the GED as Maine’s High School
Language Arts Reading
Lanugage Arts Writing
Science
Social Studies
Mathematics
We offer classes to help you prepare for the HiSET® on Tuesday
and Thursday evenings. As has always been the case in Maine,
there is NO COST for Maine residents to prepare for and take the
HiSET®.
Congratulations Class of 2015
You didn’t earn your High School Diploma
South Portland High School Room 130
You are an interested student
You are at least 18 years old
FREE - pre-testing, classes (if needed),
Open enrollment. Call David at
767-3266 ext. 3834 to schedule

Academics
Formerly Known as GED
HiSET/Accuplacer Prep Class
If you did not earn your high school diploma, the HiSET (High School
Equivalency Test) is a test you can take to earn the equivalency of the
Social Studies. This course helps students prepare to pass the HiSET
exam. Students will be given pre-tests to determine if they need to
take the HiSET prep class or if they can start the testing immediately.
This class also offers Accuplacer Preparation as part of our College
Transitions Program. If you need to boost your Accuplacer score in
order to gain admittance to a college such as SMCC, join this free
class today.
Tues. & Thurs. Jan. 12-May12 6:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m.
Kyle McLellan So. Portland High School
Math Lab/Accuplacer Math Lab
Students who take this class will strengthen their Math skills to put
themselves in a position to pass the Math portion of the HiSET and/
or the Accuplacer exam (for SMCC) or to get ready for college level
Math. Students work independently as well as in a small group. We
are proud to say that our success rate for this class is extremely high.
up earning their high school credential or improving their Accuplacer
scores. This class offers Accuplacer Preparation as part of our College
Transitions Program. If you need to boost your Accuplacer score in
order to gain admittance to a college such as SMCC, join this class
today.
Tues. & Thurs. Jan. 12-May12 6:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m.
Barry Lewis So. Portland High School

CollegeBound
College Transitions Program
You’ve toyed with the idea of attending college.
We will help make it happen!
College Success Seminar
Explore the college learning process, discover your individual learning
style, practice test-taking skills, time management and study skills!
THIS IS A COLLGE LEVEL COURSE EQUIVALENT TO ACSS 104 AT
SMCC. Attendance and Completion of the class with a grade of 80%
or higher will earn you 3.0 CREDITS at as a matriculated student.
Tuesdays Jan. 26-May 17 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Carrie Wood-Peabody $44 PLUS Scarborough High School
$tba Textbook
(no class Feb. 16th)
Computer Knowledge for College
A successful college experience means that you MUST have the
computer skills necessary to be able to work independently. As
many adult students can be intimidated by the college experience it
is essential to have those computer skills PRIOR to taking your initial
college class either in person or online! The course will cover all MS
class.
Completion of the course will award (3) credits at SMCC to
matriculated academic students.
Wednesday Jan. 20-May 11 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Andrew Davidson $99 Scarborough High School

EnglishLanguageLearners
English Language Learners (ELL) Classes
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Learn and improve your English. Students will be
placed in classes based on their current English level.
Beginner ELL (Levels 1 & 2)
Tues. & Thurs. Jan. 12-May 12 6:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
Tim Sturtevant FREE So. Portland High School
Intermediate ELL (Levels 3 & 4)
Beth Gwozdz FREE So. Portland High School
Advanced ELL (Levels 5 & 6)
Jennifer Goodine FREE So. Portland High School
Beginner ELL Daytime Class (Levels 1 & 2)
Tim Sturtevant FREE Brickhill Community Room
80 Brickhill Ave. So. Port.
Intermediate & Advanced ELL Daytime Class
(Levels 3, 4 5 & 6)
Tim Sturtevant FREE Brickhill Community Room
80 Brickhill Ave. So. Port.
(no classes Feb. 16, Feb.18, April 19 and April 21)

Cooking
The Science of Cheese Making
You will learn how acids and enzymes work together
to make the delicious cheeses we all know and love.
During each class session we will make one type
of cheese as well a simple recipe that includes the
cheese. You will leave with the knowledge required
to make these three cheeses and recipes again in
your home.
Session I - Meyer Lemon Ricotta with Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Tuesday March 1 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Angela Marzilli So. Portland High School
$15 PLUS $10 material fee (payable to instructor)
Session II - Curried Paneer with Curry Lettuce Wraps
Tuesday March 8 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 PLUS $10 material fee (payable to instructor)
Session III - Chipotle-Lime Oaxaca with Cucumber Salad
Thursday March 10 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 PLUS $10 material fee (payable to instructor)
Materials required: Please bring a 5 quart stockpot with a thick bottom,
cooking thermometer, and rubber kitchen gloves.
Register for all 3 Sessions get $5 discount on
course fee and $5 on material fee!!

WorkforceTraining
School Bus Driver Training
Do you want to get your School Bus Driver permit?
This class will help you get your permit so you are
employable at any school district in Maine. Students
must commit to one of the following sessions.
Session One:
Mon., Tues., & Wed. Jan. 11, 12 & 13 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
The South Portland School Department
Transportation Building
1142 Highland Avenue
South Portland
Session Two:
Mon., Tues., & Wed. March 21, 22 & 23 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
South Portland
Session Three:
Mon., Tues., & Wed. June 6, 7 & 8 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
South Portland
*Students must register in advance by calling the transportation department
at (207) 767-7714. Students should pick up a book and paperwork the
week prior to the start of class.

Computer
One-on-One Computer Class
As the world continues to move into the technology
age, it’s important that we all start somewhere!
This class is for folks who want to learn the basics
of computer use. This class will introduce you to the
computer so that you are comfortable using it. The
class will offer one-on-one instruction, with computer-knowledgeable
high school students paired up with each learner so that adult
students can get their personal computer needs and questions met and
as solitaire, setting up and using email and MS Word.
Tuesday May 3 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Anne Beaulieu $15 So. Portland High School
MUST PRE-REGISTER so we can schedule helpers for instruction.
How to Sell on
Have you heard about folks who make a lot of
money selling items on eBay? Sign up for this two-
night class and become one of those folks! Cara will
give you step-by-step instruction on how to sell items on eBay. You will
start a new hobby that can be both fun and lucrative.
Tuesdays April 5 & April12 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Cara Methot $29 So. Portland High School

Music
Simple Guitar Lessons for Beginners
Absolute beginners and those with
a little experience will learn the
chords, skills and techniques that
are a strong foundation for starting
your guitar-playing journey. Learn
how to strum simple tunes and how
to make the most of your practice
time. Acoustic guitar and picks are
required. An electronic tuner and
capo are highly recommended.
Instructor Ian Weidner has played
guitar for over 20 years. He
currently teaches group guitar
lessons for Guitar Doors and offers private lessons.
Tuesdays Feb. 2-March 8 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Ian Weidner $64 So. Portland High School
Guitar Chords and Lessons For Those About to Rock
Guitar players with some experience will
learn the chords, skills, and techniques that
are a strong foundaiton for starting your
guitar-playing journey. Learn how to strum
simple tunes and how to make the most
of your practice time. Acoustic guitar and
picks are required. An electronic turner
and capo are highly recommended. Ian
has played guitar for over 20 years. He
has taught group guitar lessons for Guitar Doors.
Tuesdays March 15-April 12 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Ian Weidner $64 So. Portland High School

EnrichYourself
Driving Dynamics
The Maine Driving Dynamics Course offers all
drivers the opportunity to improve their defensive
avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes,
and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine’s
course, and the course format engages students with lectures, videos,
and class discussion/participation. Those completing the course will
receive a three-point credit on their driving record. Course can be
taken for credit only once every 365 days. (If not on time, you will not
get credit for class.) PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING DRIVER’S LICENSE
TO CLASS. CLASS HAS A MINIMUM OF 12 PEOPLE AND IS LIMITED
TO 25 PEOPLE.
Tues. & Thurs. April 26 & April 28 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
$40 ages 18-64 So. Portland High School
$10 ages 65-over

TravelWithUs
2016 at the Boston Flower & Garden Show
Travel by bus to Boston’s Seaport World Trade Center for the Flower
and Garden Show.
The care we put into our gardens comes back to us a thousand-fold.
Well-designed landscapes rejuvenate by offering places to connect
with nature and each other. Floral arrangements, houseplants and
containers enliven and refresh our living spaces. Homegrown food
and the results of popular urban agriculture activities like beekeeping
of the garden and learn how to keep yourself, and your garden,
growing strong!
Saturday March 19 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sue De Cesare $57 per person
(includes ticket to the Flower Show)
Bus leaves from South Portland High School parking lot at 7:30 a.m.
Bus returns to South Portland High School parking lot at approximately
5:30 p.m.
Suggested driver
gratuity $3/person
will be collected on
the bus.
Group of 4 or more
$47 per person
Use Promo Code
FLOWER

TravelWithUs
Salem MA in the spring
Welcome back to Salem. Now is the time to get to know a little more about
Salem. We will be touring the Witch House, then off to Gallows Hill for a 4D
theatrical experience. Lunch will be on your own. You can spend the after-
noon at your leisure. For those who wish to have a psychic medium, clairvoy-
ant, palm reader or Tarot therapist session this is your opportunity.
The House of the Seven Gables has an 18th century granite sea wall, and
two seaside Colonial Revival Gardens. The museum houses more than 2,000
artifacts and objects, more than 40 framed works, 500 photographs and
glass plate negatives, and more than 50 volumes in a rare book library.
When we arrive at The House of Seven Gables guides will greet us for an
unforgettable historical experience. The House of the Seven Gables, also
known as the Turner-Intersoll Mansion, was built in 1668, and is the oldest
surviving 17th century wooden mansion in New England. The House of the
Seven Gables inspired author Nathaniel Hawthorne to write his legendary
novel of the same name. The home where Hawthorne was born was moved
to The House of the Seven Gables and now lies just feet away from the
mysterious mansion. When you step into the Nathaniel Hawthorne House
(c.1750), you will learn about the life of the famous author.
But there’s more…
Then off to the Salem Witch Museum where we will follow the history of
witches, witchcraft and witch hunts through a presentation of the events of the
Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Witches – Evolving Perceptions is a provocative
exhibit which presents the ancient pagan wise woman, the stereotypical
witch, modern witchcraft and the phenomenon of witch hunts.
Saturday April 30 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Sue De Cesare $52 per person So. Portland High School
(includes tickets to House of Seven Gables and Salem Witch Museum)
Group of 4 or more $42 per person
Use Promo Code
Bus leaves from South Portland High School parking lot at 8:00 a.m.
Bus returns to South Portland High School parking lot at
approximately 6:30 p.m.
SALEM
Suggested driver
gratuity $3/person
will be collected on
the bus.

CalendarofEvents
School Bus Driver Training Jan. 11, 12 & 13 pg 11
Chalk Painting Furniture Feb. 9 pg 4
Beginning Guitar Feb. 2-March 8 pg 13
Spanish Beyond the Basics Feb. 23-April 12 pg 9
Beginning Arabic Feb. 25-April 7 pg 9
Italian for Travelers Feb. 25-April 7 pg 9
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes March 1 pg 10
Curry Lettus Wraps March 8 pg 10
Cipotle-Lime Oaxaca w/
Cucumber Salad March 10 pg 10
Beyond Beginning Guitar March 15-April 12 pg 13
Boston Flower & Garden Show March 19 pg 15
School Bus Driver Training March 21, 22, & 23 pg 11
Painting w/ Acryclics March 29-May 3 pg 3
Maine Driving Dynamics April & April pg 14
How to Sell on eBay April 5-April 12 pg 12
Salem MA in the Spring April 30 pg 16
One-on-One Computer May 3 pg 12
School Bus Driver Training June 6, 7 & 8 pg 11
May 12

You may register as soon as you receive this Catalog
Registration Information
5 Easy Ways To Register
ADMINISTRATION
Thomas Blake
Mayor
ken kunin
Superintendent
kaThryn Germani
Assistant Superintendent
Walk into our main office located at
637 Highland Ave. South Portland.
Please call (207) 767-3266 ext. 3834 for
directions.
Complete the registration form
and mail it along with
your payment to:
South Portland Adult Education
637 Highland Ave.
South Portland, ME 04106
ADULT EDUCATION
STAFF
ken kunin
Director
DaviD Brenner
Coordinator
anne Beaulieu
Administrative Assistant
You may call and register
over the phone at (207)
767-3266 ext. 3834.
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You may send all information
required on the registration form to
adulted@spsd.org
Student Information
Course Payments and Fees
Course fees and book/material fees are payable
in full at time of registration. Payment ensures a
place for you in the class. Non-payment will not
guarantee your placement. Payment is made
by cash, check, or money order. Make checks
payable to South Portland Adult Education.
Please Note - there is a $25.00 charge for all
do not mail cash!
reFunds and CanCellations
Classes cancelled by South Portland Adult
Education will receive a full refund. Student-
initiated refunds will be given if requested at
After that time, no refunds will be given.
NO REFUNDS ARE ISSUED IF YOU FAIL TO
ATTEND CLASS.
no sChool/storm CanCellations
Adult Education will follow the South Portland
Schools schedule. No programs will be held
if South Portland Schools are cancelled due
to storm conditions or during school vacations.
Cancellations due to late developing severe
weather conditions will be announced on local
television and
www.southportland.maineadulted.org after
3:00 p.m. Your instructor will schedule make-up
time as needed.
Book PoliCy
If there is a book that is required for any of our
courses at South Portland Adult Education, they
may be purchased at the South Portland Adult

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Course Name Course Fee
will
at least three
working days before the day of the
first class. After that time, no refunds
you fail to attend class.
course fees and curriculum are subject to change at any
time by appropriate action of instructors or administrators
intended to be a contract, explicit or implied, and Adult
information contained herein.
Registration Form
Mail to: South Portland Adult Education
637 Highland Ave. South Portland, ME 04106
email: adulted@spsd.org
(207) 767-3266 ext. 3834
Please REPRODUCE as needed for additional forms.
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South Portland High School
637 Highland Ave. Room 130
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-3266 ext. 3834
email: adulted@spsd.org
In January 2014, Educational Testing Service (ETS), a leader in assessment
development worldwide, launched a more affordable, more accessible high school
equivalency test. The ETS High School Equivalency Test (HiSET®), the first alternative
to the GED® test since 1942, includes elements that are critical to providing
educational opportunities for those who need a second chance to succeed.
Designed with two important
advantages to meet your needs
The HiSET program, designed by ETS and Iowa Testing Programs, two highly
respected nonprofit assessment organizations, addresses the needs of states,
educators, policymakers, employers and test takers. The exam measures the same
competencies as the GED® test, but ETS offers these two value-added advantages:
More accessible.The HiSET exam is widely available in both paper- and computer-
based administrations through existing testing locations, offering a smooth transition.
It is also available in both Spanish and English languages. Candidates can prepare for
the exam with free practice materials and resources available on the HiSET website.
More affordable. Cost is not a barrier to using the HiSET program. The single
pricing model includes all costs — from registration to scoring and reporting. Up to
two free* retests per subtest are included for up to 12 months from the original date
of purchase. The maximum number of tests per subtest is three per calendar year.
*Please note that only the test itself is free; test center fees may still apply and students are advised to
check with their local testing center for detailed pricing info.
The HiSET® Exam —
Providing out-of-school youth and adults the
best opportunity to demonstrate their high
school-level proficiency and their readiness
for higher education or the workplace.
Working with you every
step of the way
The HiSET program is compatible with current professional
development materials used for high school equivalency
Language Arts - Reading
Language Arts - Writing
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
of Career, Technical and Adult Education (IOCTAE) College and
Career Readiness Standards.

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