Summer Courses at Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education

Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education

SUMMER COURSES 2010

WE ARE OPEN LIMITED HOURS DURING SUMMER, SO CALL FIRST:  743-8842, option 1

If you are NEW to Adult Education then you must meet with our Guidance Counselor

by June 18th - BEFORE you can register for these courses.          

 Reading/Writing SKILLS & COMPUTER LAB

Take this opportunity to work on your reading and writing while improving your computer skills.  You will split your time between a classroom and a computer lab. Two teachers will work with you individually and in small groups.   You’ll learn spelling, grammar, how to write good sentences, paragraphs and organize an essay.  You’ll practice basic computer skills, keyboard and mouse, internet, word processing and more.  This duo-course is for adults who want to improve reading/writing and computer skills.      

Clancy Allen & Joe Cummings

Thursday July 15, 22, 29,  August  5, 12   

        9:00 am to 12 noon                                        5 weeks

        Tuition: $150                                                  Book/Materials Fee:  Included with tuition

        Location:  Western Maine University College Center, Room 117 & Room 207 (Lab)  

Math Skills (CLASS FULL)

Take this opportunity to brush up and learn new math skills.  You and your teachers will identify your individual math needs and make a learning plan.  The teachers will work with you individually and in small groups.  Topics may include basic math, fractions, decimals, pre-algebra, algebra and more.  This course is appropriate for adults who want to improve math skills.

        Juliann Stauder & Assistant Teacher

        Wednesday July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11  

        9:00 am to 12 noon                                        5 weeks

        Tuition: $120                                                  Book/Materials Fee:  Included with tuition

        Location:  Western Maine University College Center, Room 117

     GED/Academic PREPARATION  (CLASS FULL)

This course helps you prepare for the GED, with subjects in Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies, and Math.  The teacher will work with you on these subjects and help you prepare for the practice tests.  This course is appropriate for adults who are working on GED subject skills and academic preparation.  

        Clancy Allen

        Thursday July 15, 22, 29,  August  5, 12

        5:00 to 8:00 pm                                                             5 weeks

        Tuition: $100                                                  Tuition is waived for Adult Ed students in GED or Diploma programs

        Book Fee:  $20                                               Location:  OHCHS, Adult Education Office & Library

GED TESTING  

        This testing is for adults who have been enrolled in GED preparation classes and are ready to take the official GED tests.  Call the Adult Education Office to make an appointment for GED testing. 

        Clyde Clark

        Thursday July 15, 22, 29,  August  5, 12

        5:00 to 8:00 pm                                                             5 weeks

        Tuition:  FREE                                               Location:  OHCHS, Adult Education Office & Conference Room

TRUCK DRIVERS LICENSE TRAINING (CDL Class A or B)

You must have a clean driving record, pass a DOT physical or have had one within the last 6 months, be familiar with standard transmission, be at least 18 years old, and hold a valid Class C license.  Drug testing is required.  Call Donna 743-8842, ext 9525 for info. 

        Jerry Verrill

        Orientation:  Tuesday June 15, 4:00 – 6:00 pm, Room A102 at OHCHS

        Classes:  Tuesday & Thursday beginning June 17, 4:00 – 8:15 pm, for 15 weeks

        Class A:               Tuition $3,800 – 104 hours class & lab time and 44 hours range & road time

        Class B:               Tuition $2,450 – 98 hours class & lab time and 30 hours range & road time

Summer courses are conducted by Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education, in cooperation with the South Paris Career Center and Western Maine Community Action, WMUCC and Vocational Region #11-Oxford Hills Technical School. 

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How To Register

Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education

Registration:  We do not accept online registrations at the present time.

Anyone 17 years or over is eligible to attend Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education.  Additional criteria apply to students seeking their Diploma or GED; also to students applying for CNA and CDL/Truck-Driving programs.

Register in advance for all courses.  Register early because courses fill quickly.  Courses with insufficient advance enrollment will be cancelled.

Register by mail anytime.  The Adult Education office in OHCHS, South Paris is open for walk-in registrations, or by phone if using a credit card.   Adult Education office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 9 pm.

All courses have a registration fee unless otherwise noted.  We can waive tuition fees for diploma, GED and ABE students taking Academic courses.  We charge all students book, lab and material fees, as noted.

The Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education program reserves the right to alter courses scheduled and held, listed in the brochure and website, to meet program needs and requirements.  Proper notice of course changes will be given to registered students.

Payment must accompany registration.  We do not send out written confirmations on registrations you mail or bring in to us.  You cancelled check is your receipt.

Refund Policy:

Registration fee: We will contact you if a course is cancelled or already full, and issue a full refund.  If you register for a course and decide to cancel, you must notify us BEFORE the first day of class to get a refund.  We issue no refunds after a course begins.  We offer no refunds for one-session courses.

Book deposit:  Some courses have a book deposit fee.  If students pay the deposit fee, and return the book (with a copy of the receipt) then Adult Ed will issue a refund. Refunds take 2-3 weeks to process and will be mailed to students.

Posted by Donna Marshall  on December 11th 2009 | Read more in: News

Adult Learning Center at the Fox School

The Adult Learning Center has moved from its former location at the Little Yellow Schoolhouse to the Fox School, Main Street in South Paris. We are excited to share the large Fox School space with Oxford Hills Christian Academy.  The new Adult Learning Center at Fox School is bigger and  brighter than our old space yet still handy for students.  New signs at the Fox School point out the Adult Learning Center of Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education.  The telephone number of the Adult Learning Center is now 739-2274 and its hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 3 pm.  Contact the main office of Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education for information on courses at the Adult Learning Center, 743-8842, press 1.

Posted by Donna Marshall  on December 9th 2009 | Read more in: News

Adult Education Office at Buckfield Junior/Senior High School

The office and classroom for the Buckfield location of Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education were re-located over the summer of 2009.  Signs are posted in Buckfield Junior/Senior High School and direct you to the Adult Education office and classroom.  The telephone number for the Buckfield location is 336-2151.  You can also call the South Paris office of Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education with any questions, 743-8842 and press option 1.

Posted by Donna Marshall  on December 9th 2009 | Read more in: News

Thinking about going to college?

Thinking about going to college?  The Adult College Transitions program can help you make your plans.  Call the Adult Education office at 743-8842, option 1, to set up a meeting with our Guidance Counselor.  She'll help you plan your career, college programs and academic preparation. 

Courses start in January for Academic preparation, Technology Skills for College, Study Skills, Reading & Writing for College, Accuplacer Preparation and more.  Call and make an appointment now, to start your college journey....make your future bright!

Posted by Donna Marshall  on December 9th 2009 | Read more in: News

Welcome to Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education

Welcome to the website for Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education.

Check in frequently for course updates, news and events.

This website has many features.  

Search for courses: You can now search for courses from our program as well as from other adult education programs across the state. You can also browse our courses by category.

• Latest news and events: Read our latest news items inside our News & Events section.
  
• Search for courses: You can now search for courses from our program as well as from other adult education programs across the state. You can also browse our courses by category.
• Frequently Asked Questions: Find answers to important questions about our program and the adult education system by browsing our Frequently Asked Questions section.
  

Our website is a part of the Maine Adult Education Portal, sponsored and managed by the Maine Adult Education Association. When you visit the new MAEA website online at http://www.maineadulted.org you can search for courses and programs statewide. 

You can share feedback about this website by contacting Clyde Clark, Director of Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education, at cclark@sad17.k12.me.us

Posted by Donna Marshall  on December 9th 2009 | Read more in: News