Continuing Education
Spring 2008
Saratoga Springs Continuing Education
Schedule of Classes
OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
Saratoga Springs City Schools
R. Paul McCarty, Director of Continuing Education
Shirley J. Neander, Secretary
Send email to
Continuing Education
Phone: (518) 583-4782
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 1:00-3:00 p.m.
| Arts and Crafts | Health and Personal Growth |
| Business | Music and Dance |
| Home Economics | Physical Education |
| Industrial Arts | Public Service |
| Language Arts | Special Interests |
Registration Information
1. The Continuing
Education Program, due to District budget requirements, will be
totally self-supporting. Total costs of the program
(administrative, instructional, clerical, and related costs)
will be borne by registration fees, plus a non-resident fee. The
average cost per hour of instruction will vary from $2.00 to
$3.00 per hour.
2. Registration is open to
all residents of the Saratoga Springs City School District,
including high school students with the consent of the Director.
3. Non-residents will be
accepted with a cost differential of $2.00 per course.
4. All classes are filled
on a "first come, first served" basis.
5. Pre-register early by
mail and save $2.00 per course (except those courses indicated
with **)
a. Fill out registration form
completely. (Click here for registration form)
b. Enclose correct fee. Make
checks payable to Board of Education, Saratoga Springs City
Schools.
c. Mail or bring form to OFFICE
OF CONTINUING EDUCATION, SARATOGA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL, 3 BLUE
STREAK BOULEVARD, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866.
d. You will be notified ONLY if
your registration has NOT been accepted.
e. Pre-Register in person at
WILTON MALL (near the inside mall entrance to the Food Court),
Friday, Feb. 8, from 3:30-8:00 p.m., Saturday, Feb.
9, from
10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 10,
from noon-3 p.m.
6. Registration in
person will take place January 30 through April
10, 9:00
a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Continuing Education
Office located at 3 Blue Streak Blvd.
7. REMEMBER: Save $2.00
per course with pre-registration (unless indicated with **).
8. Register the evening of
the first class, and pay full amount.
9. Telephone registrations
are NOT accepted.
Classes will begin the week of Feb. 25 (except where otherwise
noted in the course descriptions). Most classes meet for 7 weeks
from 7:00-9:00 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. Most classes
will be held in the High School or the Maple Avenue Middle
School. For computer and cooking classes at Maple Avenue, enter
the school at the front entrance and take the staircase to your
left. Once on the second floor, proceed down the "O" corridor to
the right. Please check listing for other locations. There is no
notification of acceptance into a course, ONLY notification of
cancellations or close-outs.
The Continuing Education Office is
located in room C101C in the central administration offices at 3
Blue Streak Blvd. (on the high school campus).
REFUNDS....................There
will be no refunds unless the course is cancelled. If a student
cancels a course BEFORE THE START OF THE FIRST CLASS, a refund,
less a $5 service charge, will be given.
SUPPLIES.....................Fees
do not include cost of
text or materials.
ENROLLMENT.............At least
13 people should register for a course before it can be
guaranteed. Exceptions will be made at the discretion of the
director after consulting with the instructor.
SCHOOL CLOSING.....Continuing
Education will be closed on evenings when the regular day
schools are closed. If day school closes EARLY for STORM-RELATED
conditions, then Continuing Education classes are cancelled.
Continuing Education will be open otherwise unless notified by
your instructor. Information regarding
cancellation of classes due to storm-related conditions will be
provided on our Voice Mail. Please call 583-4782. You may also
obtain information on the
home page or
schools
closings page of this Web site.
SARATOGA SPRINGS SENIOR CITIZENS........Senior
Citizens from the Saratoga Springs City School District ONLY
will be entitled to free registration in classes (except classes
having limited enrollment, such as Defensive Driving, Computer
Courses and Golf) which have 13 paid registrants. If Senior
Citizens REQUEST they be counted as paid registrants in order
for a course to have the required number, all seniors beyond the
13 will be requested to also pay the fee.
PLEASE NOTE..............Smoking
is prohibited ANYWHERE on school property.
GUN FREE SCHOOLS........Guns are
prohibited ANYWHERE on school property.
INFORMATION...............Can be
obtained by contacting the Continuing Education Office at
583-4782 during the day when
school is in session or through email at
continuing_education@saratogaschools.org. Voice
mail will record messages when the
office is closed.
NEXT SEMESTER.........Ideas for
courses and suggestions for possible instructors are welcome.
Please submit either to the Continuing Education Office in
writing.
DOUBLE ASTERISK (**) AFTER FEE IN COURSE LISTING MEANS NO
PRE-REGISTRATION DISCOUNT.
SPRING 2008 CALENDAR
JANUARY 30:
Pre-registration 9:00 a.m.-12:30
p.m. & 1:00-3:00 p.m. Continuing Education Office in the High
School.
FEBRUARY 8, 9, & 10:
Registration at the WILTON MALL
(near the Food Court)
Friday, February 8: 3:30-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February
9:
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 10: Noon-3 p.m.
FEBRUARY 18-22:
Winter Recess - Office Open ONLY
February 20 & 21,
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m. for registration.
FEBRUARY 25:
Classes begin this week, except
where otherwise noted in the course description.
MARCH 21:
Good Friday Observed - Office
Closed, CLASSES CANCELLED.
APRIL 14-18:
Spring Break - Office Closed,
CLASSES CANCELLED.
**ONE OR TWO NIGHT SPECIALS**
In an attempt to provide wide
experiences in many fields, a series of one- or two-night
specials has been arranged in a variety of subjects. A fee of $5
per session will be charged unless listed differently.
Pre-registration is necessary for these courses to be conducted
on a self-sufficient basis. If there is a lack of sufficient
enrollment, the course will be cancelled.
**THERE IS NO PRE-REGISTRATION DISCOUNT ON THESE COURSES.
THERE IS NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR OUT-OF-DISTRICT RESIDENTS.
** Unless otherwise indicated,
classes will be held at the high school.
You may register by sending the fee and a completed
registration form to:
The Office of Continuing Education
Saratoga Springs City Schools
3 Blue Streak Blvd.
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Ernest Gailor
Regina Gapzynski
William Martin
Frank Palumbo
Mia Pfitzer
Charles Phillips
Jeff Piro
Jay Rifenbary
Stephen Rodriguez
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
Janice White
Superintendent of Schools
Thomas Mele
Assistant Superintendent
for Elementary Education
Michael Piccirillo
Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education
Karen Stanley
Director of Human Resource Services
R. Paul McCarty
Director of Continuing Education
The Saratoga Springs City
School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race,
color, national origin, handicap, or age
in vocational education programs, including practical arts:
(e.g. Home Economics, Business Education, and Industrial Arts).
This policy is in compliance with:
1. Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964
2. Title IX of the
Education Amendment of 1972
3. Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
4. The Age Discrimination
Act of 1975
Inquiries concerning this policy and grievance procedures may be
referred to the District's Affirmative Action Officer:
Janice M. White, Superintendent
3 Blue Streak Blvd., Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
The Saratoga Springs City School District is not responsible for
any
injuries incurred during activities through the Continuing
Education
Program. Any ensuing expenses will be borne by the participant.