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0155.1 Accent Reduction

Tuesdays
Time: 4:00 PM-5:45 PM
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Instructor(s): Marta Lane

Are you having trouble being understood by others? Do you often get asked to repeat what you have said? Come and learn the secrets to reducing your accent. Marta Lane uses speech therapy techniques and fun to make learning to speak clearly interesting. Come and join the newest ESOL class....

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0155.3 Accent Reduction

Fridays
Time: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
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Instructor(s): Marta Lane

Are you having trouble being understood by others? Do you often get asked to repeat what you have said? Come and learn the secrets to reducing your accent. Marta Lane uses speech therapy techniques and fun to make learning to speak clearly interesting. Come and join the newest ESL class....

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0155.2 Accent Reduction

Thursdays
Time: 4:00 PM-5:45 PM
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Instructor(s): Marta Lane

Are you having trouble being understood by others? Do you often get asked to repeat what you have said? Come and learn the secrets to reducing your accent. Marta Lane uses speech therapy techniques and fun to make learning to speak clearly interesting. Come and join the newest ESL class....

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0340 Applied Algebra A

Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 12:30 PM-3:00 PM
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Instructor(s): Pam Meader

Algebra Part A introduces you to integer operations, solving equations, and graphing. Prerequisite: Math Inventory (see inventories), completion of Math Concepts, or ...

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0340.1 Applied Algebra A

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
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Instructor(s): David Sherman

Algebra Part A introduces you to integer operations, solving equations, and graphing. Prerequisite: Math Inventory (see inventories), completion of Math Concepts, or ...

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0345 Applied Algebra B

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
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Instructor(s): Pam Meader

Successful completion of this course guarantees success on future college placement exams. Topics covered include systems of equations, exponents, and quadratic functions. Prerequisite: Math Inventory (see [Click Here For Course Details...]


657922 Chemistry

Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
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Instructor(s): Julie Conroy

This is a college preparatory course covering the concepts of modern chemistry including atomic structure, bonding, chemical reactions, and chemical relationships. A lab is included. Prerequisite: Algebra I. Enrollment limit: 20.

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0117 Citizenship - Beginning

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 11:45 AM-2:00 PM
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Instructor(s): Valerie DeVuyst

This course will prepare students to take the new U. S. citizenship exam, and includes instruction in U. S. history and government. Topics covered will include the Bill of Rights, the Constitution of the United States, the three branches of government, and the rights and responsibilities of a citize...

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0117.2 Citizenship - High

Tuesdays
Time: 4:00 PM-5:30 PM
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Instructor(s): Suzanne Higgins

This course will prepare students to take the new U. S. citizenship exam, and includes instruction in U. S. history and government. Topics covered will include the Bill of Rights, the Constitution of the United States, the three branches of government, and the rights and responsibilities of a citiz...

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05712.1 ESOL Basic Computer

Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 9:00 AM-11:15 AM
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Instructor(s): PAE Staff

This class is for ESOL level 4 and up. In this introduction to basic computer vocabulary, you will become familiar with using the Internet for searches and e-mail, working with files, and creating documents....

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001321 ESOL Financial Literacy


Time: TBA
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Financial literacy is an essential survival tool for American families. For many low income families, newly arrived immigrants and refugees, financial literacy can be a stepping stone out of poverty. This course covers the basics of developing a budget, creating a savings plan, setting financial g...

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0214.2 ESOL Writing Workshop

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
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Instructor(s): Andrea Vasquez

This course is designed to give intermediate readers extra support as they improve their writing skills. Students are expected to submit repeated draft of writings. Prerequisite: ESOL 4 or 5, Reading/ Writing 101, or teacher's permission....

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0013288 Financial Literacy In Our Neighborhood

Fridays
Time: 9:00 AM-11:15 AM
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Instructor(s): Claude Rwaganje

Financial literacy is an essential survival tool for American families. For many low income families, newly arrived immigrants and refugees, financial literacy can be a stepping stone out of poverty. This course covers the basics of developing a budget, creating a savings plan, setting financial g...

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02501 General Science

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
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Instructor(s): Jody Meredith

What are atoms? What causes earthquakes? How does DNA work? General Science will provide an overview of the main principles of science. We will do readings, conduct experiments and create projects. This course is a good preparation for the GED Science test or to prepare for taking biology or chemist...

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02533 Grammar Review For The ACCUPLACER

Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
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Instructor(s): Deborah Rumery

Preparing for the ACCUPLACERŽ? This class will help you brush up on the grammar skills commonly found on standardized tests and help you apply these skills in your writing. Our review and practice will include sentence structure, homonyms, run-ons, parallel structure, misplaced modifiers, and punct...

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0320 Math Basics

Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 9:00 AM-11:15 AM
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Instructor(s): Kate Butler

Math Basics will get you comfortable solving problems with whole numbers and will strengthen your number sense. Prerequisite: Math Inventory (see inventories). No mai...

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0325.1 Math Brush-up Lab

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
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Instructor(s): Pam Meader

Do you have one specific math skill you need to improve? In between math classes? Teacher supervised computer lab allows you to work at your own pace. Math Inventory required (see [Click Here For Course Details...]


0330.1 Math Concepts

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
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Instructor(s): Jill Gorneau

Math Concepts is a good course to take to strengthen your skills for the GED or as a foundation for Algebra. Prerequisite: Math Inventory (see inventories), math GED ...

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0330 Math Concepts

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 11:45 AM-2:00 PM
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Instructor(s): David Sherman

Math Concepts is a good course to take to strengthen your skills for the GED or as a foundation for Algebra. Prerequisite: Math Inventory (see inventories), math GED ...

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0335 Math Essentials

Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 9:00 AM-11:15 AM
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Instructor(s): Jill Gorneau

Math Essentials will help you understand fractions, decimals and percents so that you can actually use them in your life. Prerequisite: Math Inventory (see inventories

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0335.1 Math Essentials Eve

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
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Instructor(s): Pam Meader

Math Essentials will help you understand fractions, decimals and percents so that you can actually use them in your life. Prerequisite: Math Inventory (see inventories

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03655 Math Review For The ACCUPLACER

Fridays
Time: 9:00 AM-11:15 AM
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Instructor(s): Pam Meader

The Math ACCUPLACER© is a 2-part required test for placement in SMCC and USM. This 11-week course is designed to help students improve their arithmetic score on the first part of the ACCUPLACER or for students who need review of fractions, decimals, and percents. Using a conceptional approach f...

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0210 Reading / Writing 101

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 9:00 AM-11:30 AM
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Instructor(s): Jody Meredith

This class is for both native English speakers and those international students who have completed our ESOL levels. The class stresses improving reading comprehension, vocabulary, and the skill of summarizing. Reading material will focus on nonfiction to help build background knowledge. In writin...

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0210.1 Reading / Writing 101 (Eve)

Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
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Instructor(s): Heather C. Moore Wood

This class is for both native English speakers and those international students who have completed our ESOL levels. The class stresses improving reading comprehension, vocabulary, and the skill of summarizing. Reading material will focus on nonfiction to help build background knowledge. In writin...

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0220.1 Reading / Writing 201

Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
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Instructor(s): PAE Staff

In this middle-level course, students will read a variety of texts including novels, poetry, and nonfiction as they build their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and ability to analyze and respond to texts. Students will use the writing process to develop a few short stories and essays. The class...

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0220 Reading / Writing 201

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 9:00 AM-11:30 AM
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Instructor(s): Heather Robinson

In this middle-level course, students will read a variety of texts including novels, poetry, and nonfiction as they build their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and ability to analyze and respond to texts. Students will use the writing process to develop a few short stories and essays. The class w...

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0230 Reading / Writing 301

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 9:00 AM-11:30 AM
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Instructor(s): Lori Rand

Do you see college in your future? Would you like to finish a high school degree? Perhaps you want to become a more skilled writer, reader, and thinker for work or personal reasons? This class uses a variety of reading selections and assignments to engage you in the writing process. You will learn t...

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0128 Readings In Social Studies

Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 11:45 AM-2:00 PM
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Instructor(s): PAE Staff

Improve your reading skills while you build your background knowledge and vocabulary through Social Studies readings. Practice writing clear sentence- and paragraph-long answers to Social Studies questions. This course is designed for students at the ESOL 5 level or Reading/Writing 101....

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0225 Writing Intensive

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 12:30 PM-2:30 PM
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Instructor(s): Chrystal Wing

Would you like to improve the clarity and the organization of your writing? Do you worry about whether your writing is correct? This class will offer extensive practice for students to write. You will receive feedback on your writing and compose multiple drafts in order to correct and polish your...

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