CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP ADULT SCHOOL

ACADEMIC REFRESHERS

GED PREPARATION

Partial funding for this course is provided by a generous grant from PNC Bank

You’ve wanted to get your GED (High School Equivalency) diploma, but you either haven’t had the time or known where to go for help. Or maybe you just haven’t been ready. ARE YOU READY NOW? We can help you prepare to take the GED test. You will work with an experienced teacher to improve your skills in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. You will get a good idea of the parts in the GED test. Take the first step toward your goal: finding a new job, helping your children with homework, feeling more self-confident.

Please bring an additional $20 to the introductory session on Thursday, February 21, for text and materials.*

RITA S. KATZ – Ph.D; Former consultant, Mayor’s Commission on Literacy; Past Coordinator, Temple University Adult Education; Teacher of English, School District of Philadelphia.

101 - $88

In person registration and introductory session, Thursday, February 21, 6:00 to 8:00 PM Cheltenham High School

10 Mondays and 8 Thursdays 2/28 to 5/12, Last Thursday is April 24	Room 159
6:15 to 8:45 PM	Cheltenham High School

*There is no mail registration for GED classes. All prospective students must attend an introductory session at in-person registration on Thursday, February 21. This session will last from 6:15 to about 8:00 PM.

GED SCHOLARSHIP

The Cynthia W. Kolker Scholarship is dedicated to the memory of our late Board member and teacher of our GED program. Please telephone the CTAS office, (215) 887-1720, to request a scholarship application. All scholarship requests must be received by Thursday, February 14.

INSTANT ENGLISH

Are you afraid to e-mail because of improper grammar? Do you panic every time your boss requests something in writing? If you want to revive your written communication and speaking skills, this user-friendly course concentrates on practical situations relevant to your personal and working life. Instant English is designed to address areas you may have learned in high school, but have not reviewed, such as punctuation, sentence structure and grammatical pitfalls. Please bring $7 to the first class for materials. Textbooks, which may be purchased on your own, will be suggested.

LINDA GEORGE – B.S., Boston University; Public Relations Consultant; Award Winning Writer; Professional Writing Coach

102 - $58

5 Mondays, 3/24 to 4/21	Room 152
6:45 to 9:15 PM	Cheltenham High School

SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST

(SAT I) MATH PREPARATION

SAT Math Prep will be a concentrated six-week course designed to prepare students to take the mathematics portions of the SAT exam. The first two sessions will be devoted to reviewing test-taking strategies and key concepts needed to succeed on the SAT. During the following three sessions, practice tests will be administered. A short review session will follow each test. The final session will be devoted entirely to reviewing the previous weeks’ tests. A calculator is required. Please bring $6 to the first class for materials. This course correlates with the May 3 SAT.

WALTER BEARD – M.A., St. Joseph’s University; Math Teacher, Archbishop Wood High School

(SAT I) VERBAL PREPARATION

SAT Prep will be a concentrated six-week course designed to prepare students to take the verbal portion of the SAT exam. The first two sessions will be devoted to reviewing test-taking strategies and key concepts needed to succeed on the SAT. During the following three sessions, practice tests will be administered. A short review session will follow each test. The final session will be devoted entirely to reviewing the previous weeks’ tests. Required text: The Princeton Review: Cracking the New SAT: 2008 Edition (Random House) $31.95, including CD. This course correlates with the May 3 SAT.

JOSEPH W. STINSON – B.A., University of Wisconsin; M.A., Georgetown University; Adjunct Professor, Camden County Community College

Note early start dates!

Verbal	Mathematics
107 - $78	108 - $78
6 Thursdays, 3/13 to 4/24	6 Mondays, 3/24 to 4/28
6:30 to 8:30 PM	6:30 to 8:30 PM
Room 118, Cheltenham High School

COLLEGE ESSAYS – BOOT CAMP

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS: This power program will boost your college application essay writing skills. Learn proven tips that will sharpen your written presentation to college admissions officers. Beat the crowds and the senior year crunch by getting your application writing skills in shape NOW!! The fee includes the cost of materials and pizza. Pre-registration is a must.

LINDA GEORGE

40 - $39

Monday, 3/10	Room 152A
6 to 9 p.m.	Cheltenham High School

BASIC EDUCATION

THIS COURSE IS GIVEN BY THE CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT, NOT CTAS.

This free continuing course runs from September to May. Students may begin at any time. The course will improve basic skills in all academic areas with emphasis on reading, vocabulary development, English usage, spelling and mathematics. Pre-GED materials are used. Students can use the course to prepare for the GED Preparation course described above or as a refresher for daily living.

Major funding for this course is provided by federal funds administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

INSTRUCTORS:

SANDY SCHURR, Cedarbrook Middle School

For further information, call (215) 782-8667, after 4 PM, Monday through Friday

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