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REGISTRATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
ELIGIBILITY: Continuing Education programs are open
to residents of Hicksville and neighboring communities.
Registrants must be at least 18 years old.
SENIOR CITIZENS: Hicksville senior citizens
(age 60 or older) are eligible for free tuition for many
courses. Some courses require a reduced fee.
REGISTRATION:
LOCATION: Please note that all room numbers are
subject to change due to building events. Please check with
the Continuing Education Office, Room 105, prior to the
start of your class. Unless otherwise indicated, classes are
held at Hicksville High School, 180 Division Avenue (off
Old Country Road), Hicksville, NY 11801.
 You may register by mail immediately upon receipt of
flyer. Send a separate registration form and check
for each class or trip. You may attach a paper listing
additional persons with name, address, phone and
email information and a separate check. The phone
number on the registration form is important
so we can contact you if there is a cancellation. Trip
registration is continuous.
DIRECTIONS:
 Registrations will be accepted up to the first day of class
Hicksville High School
as long as there are openings in the class and it has not
been cancelled due to low enrollment.
Please do not call the school for directions
Long Island Expressway to exit 41S or Northern State
Parkway to Exit 35S – Route 107 (Broadway) to Old
Country Road – Right 2 Lights to Division Avenue –
Left 2 stop signs to High School.
 Walk in registration will be accepted from Tuesday,
September 1 – Monday, September 28, 2015 at the
Continuing Education Office located in the Hicksville
High School, Room 105 Monday through Thursday
from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. Please call 733-2240 Monday–
Thursday from 3:30-7:30 for questions.
Or
Southern State Parkway to exit 27 N – Wantagh Parkway
to Exit W2E – Old Country Road 1.3 mi (8 lights) to
Division Avenue – Right 2 stops to High School.
MINIMUM REGISTRATION: Adult programs must
operate on a self-supporting basis, so a minimum number
of students are required in order to conduct a course. If
enrollment is inadequate, the class will be cancelled.
PARKING
You may park for classes on Division Avenue or behind
the High School. You must enter the building through the
main lobby. There is NO PARKING in handicapped
parking spaces between blue lines or along red curbs.
Cars will be ticketed by Nassau County Police.
PAYMENT: CHECKS ONLY! Checks should be made
out to Hicksville Public Schools.
Hicksville Middle School
Please do not call the school for directions
Long Island Expressway to exit 41S or Northern State
Parkway to exit 35S – Route 107 (Broadway) to 4th St.
(1 light past Old Country Road) – Right to Middle School.
FEES: Course fees are listed with each course. Nonresidents pay an additional $15.00 per course. Exceptions:
Craft classes may require additional payment for supplies.
See individual descriptions for more information.
Or
Southern State Parkway to exit 27N Wantagh Parkway
to exit W2E – Old Country Road 1.4 mi. (9 lights) to
Jerusalem Avenue – Right to 4th St.
REFUNDS: The full registration fee will be refunded
only when a class or trip is full or cancelled.
**SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED
ANYWHERE ON SCHOOL GROUNDS**
CLOSINGS: If schools are closed or if school is
dismissed early due to inclement weather, Continuing
Education classes will not be held. See district calendar
for holiday schedule.
CANCELLATION OF CLASSES: Teachers are
responsible for contacting students if they cancel a class.
A make-up class will be provided.
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The Hicksville School District is an affirmative action
equal opportunity employer. The instructors are not
permitted to use the classroom for personal gain or to
solicit clients or customers. Therefore, we are not
responsible for any advice or consultation given beyond
the classroom setting and course curricular material.
Due to circumstances beyond our control,
classrooms may be changed.
Financial Planning
COLLEGE FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR LONG
ISLANDERS
PROTECTING ASSETS FROM ESTATE TAXES,
NURSING HOME COSTS, CREDITORS, IN-LAWS
AND PROBLEMS ARISING OUT OF PROBATE
Thursday, October 8th
6:30-8:00 p.m.
1 Session
Instructor– Barry Fox
Cost- $ 20
Room- 205
Tuesday, November 10th
6:30—8:00 p.m.
1 session
Instructor: Michael Greenberg, Esq.
Cost: $ 5
Room: 205
With college costs skyrocketing, find out how to get your
share of the $134 billion available for student financial aid.
Learn insider tips to maximize your financial aid from Long
Island’s leading financial aid expert with over 40 years of
experience. Follow our step-by-step strategies to fill out your
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), plan a
needs analysis and negotiate with the college. We explain how
the federal government calculates your “expected family
contribution”. Special emphasis will be placed on the
regulations involving divorce and separated parents.
We will discuss how to conduct the best FREE internet
scholarship searches, the CSS/Financial Aid Profile
application and New York State’s unique financial aid
program—TAP. This is an excellent time for parents of
juniors as well as seniors to begin planning. We welcome
questions at the conclusion of the program.
NEW!
Learn how to legally avoid estate taxes and nursing home
costs, as well as how to keep family assets from ultimately
ending up in the hands of your children’s spouses, all without
surrendering control.
You will be taught what needs to be done in order to pass
assets to children free of estate taxes, how you can protect
your home from future nursing home costs, how you can
avoid in-laws from gaining access to your family’s estate, and
how to avoid problems that may arise out of the probate
process. How trusts and other Estate planning documents
(Will, Living Will, Health Care Proxy, and Power of
Attorney) can be used to accomplish these goals will be
discussed as part of the presentation.
Michael J. Greenberg, Esq. is an estate planning, elder law,
and special needs attorney at Keane & Beane, P.C. in White
Plains. He is an member of the Trusts & Estates and Elder
Law sections of the New York State Bar Association as well
as the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and
received his law degree from Emory University School of
Law and his undergraduate degree from Williams College.
MEDICAID-FUNDED ASSISTED LIVING– THE
BEST KEPT SECRET
Thursday, October 29th
NEW!
6:30– 8:00 p.m.
1 session
Instructor- Robin Marks
Cost- $ 5
Room- 205
Typical assisted living communities are beyond the financial
reach of most people. With Medicaid funding, it becomes an
affordable, desirable option. The Assisted Living Program
(ALP) is designed to allow “aging in place.” Residents do not
have to worry about outliving their money. In fact, it’s a great
goal. Find out how this program works and what the
requirements are for eligibility. Robin Marks is Director of
Community and Resident Relations at Amber Court of
Westbury. Questions will be answered after the presentation.
Would You Like to Become an
Adult Education Teacher?
If you are interested in teaching and have an
idea for a class, call the Continuing Ed Office
at 733-2240.
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Music
Financial Planning
THE 60 MINUTE “MONEY COURSE”
BIG JAZZ BAND
Wednesday, November 4th
7:00-8:00 p.m.
1 session
Instructor- Michelle Re
Cost- $5
Room- 205
Learn what the Banks, Insurance Companies, and Credit Card
Companies DON’T want you to know. The simple concepts
taught in this class are the industry’s best kept secrets for
creating and preserving a prosperous financial future.
Register for this exciting workshop now and learn how to:
 Protect your income better
 Get out of debt quicker
 Build Retirement/Educational savings BIGGER!
 Secure your future with proper planning
Applying the concepts provided in this class will make a
significant impact on your financial future.
Mondays beginning September 28th
7:30-9:30 p.m.
8 weeks
Instructor-Rich Legunn
Cost- Free
Room- Middle School Orchestra
The band enjoys playing jazz in a Big Band way. Come
on down with your instrument and join our group.
Instrumentation consists of saxophones, trumpets,
trombones, drums, piano and bass. Auditions are
required at the first session.
THE CARL CALMA BIG BAND SOUND
Tuesdays beginning September 29th
7:30 –9:30 p.m.
8 weeks
Instructor- Steven Clifton
Cost- Free
Room- Middle School Orchestra
Languages
ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS
Mondays beginning September 28th
6:00– 7:00 p.m.
8 weeks
Instructor-Jacqueline Jill Rito
Cost- $50.00 ** senior citizen fee is $25.00
Room- 205
The response of folks wanting to
get back into music prompts us to
cut back on the jamming and go for
the Big Band Sound of the 1940’s.
Get that instrument out of the closet, warm up the lip,
and come down and get in the swing. All instruments
are welcome. Auditions required at the first session.
NEW!
THOM PENN BIG BAND
This course will cover the basics of the language with an emphasis on vocabulary, pronunciation, and forming sentences.
Whether you take this course for business or pleasure, you will
be provided with an introduction to one of the world’s most
beautifully spoken languages.
Wednesdays beginning September 30th
7:30-9:30 p.m.
8 weeks
Instructor- Thom Penn
Cost- Free
Room- Middle School
Orchestra
Come play swing style music from the 50’s to the
present. Join your local musicians in this enjoyable
experience.
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Physical Fitness, Health and Wellness
BASKETBALL
YOGA
Mondays beginning September 28th
7:30-9:30 p.m.
8 weeks
Instructor-Charles Healy
Cost- $60
Room- Hicksville High School Girl’s Gym
Tuesdays beginning September 29th
7:00-8:00 p.m.
6 weeks
Instructor- Mary Saramack
Cost:- $50
Room- Middle School Cafe B
Stay in shape and practice your skills in this eight week
basketball program.
The class starts with gentle warm up stretches and
continues with meditative techniques, breathing, and yoga
postures. Please do not eat for at least 2 hours before class.
Wear loose clothing and leave the perfume and jewelry at
home. Students must bring an authentic yoga mat and a
towel. Be prepared to lie on the floor, do rolls on your back
and neck rolls.
VOLLEYBALL ( INTERMEDIATE)
Mondays beginning September 28th
7:30-9:30 p.m.
8 weeks
Instructor- Ernie Papadoulias
Cost- $60
Room- Middle School Gyms
HULA HOOP WORKOUT
Men and women of all ages are welcome to this popular
recreational class. The focus will be on continuous play.
Rules and techniques will be discussed as needed. We have
reserved two gyms in the Middle School to accommodate
your overwhelming response to this class.
Thursdays beginning October 1st
7:00– 8:00 p.m.
6 weeks
Instructor- Tara Mostransky
Cost- $ 55
Room- Middle School Boy’s Gym
VOLLEYBALL (ADVANCED)
Have you heard the buzz about hula hooping? Do you
remember hula hooping as a kid? According to the American
Council of Exercise, hula hooping can burn over 400 calories
per hour!
Wednesdays beginning September 30th
7:30-9:30 p.m.
8 weeks
Instructor-Tom Altamura
Cost- $60
Room- Middle School Boy’s Gym
NEW!
Using a professional weighted hoop, we’ll start with the
basics of hooping and add some toning exercises. We’ll
progress to a choreographed workout, with time each class
for freestyle hooping and learning new tricks. Hooping is fun,
gentle and feels great. Everyone can learn to hoop! Even if
you were not able to hoop as a kid, give it a try because the
secret is in the large, weighted hoops that I will provide. Give
it a chance and see how hooping will make you smile and
laugh! A large hoop will be provided by the instructor.
This course is only for those who have participated in our
advanced volleyball class and/or meet the requirements
set for this advanced course.
ZUMBA
Tuesdays beginning September 29th
6:00– 6:45 p.m.
8 weeks
Instructor- Joanne Pergola
Cost- $60
Room- Middle School Boy’s Gym
The Board of Education DOES NOT
INSURE Continuing Education registrants
for accidents that happen to them while
they are participating in the program.
Participants are advised to check with their
family physician BEFORE registering for
any course that requires physical strain.
Ditch the workout and join the party! Get involved in this
popular new international and Latin based dance workout
class. Join us as we build your muscles, tone your core, and
build your strength in this one hour interval training dance
party! There will be two gyms reserved in the Middle School
so sign up today and don’t miss out on this fun way to sculpt
your body. Please bring a towel and bottled water.
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Rooms 221, 222, 223, and 224, in Hicksville High School
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COURSES AVAILABLE IN EAST MEADOW
For residents of Hicksville taking courses at East Meadow, all non-resident fees are waived except where indicated.
These courses are not free to senior citizens.
Mail registration by August 28, 2015.
In person registration is week of September 8, 2015 at East Meadow High School Cafeteria
Classes begin September 28, 2015.
TASC/GED & ESL classes began September 29, 2015 and run Tues. & Thurs. from 7—10 pm. Registration is ongoing all year.
Brochures are available at East Meadow Public Library
Elizabeth McLaughlin, Director of Continuing Education
For information, call 228-5211 Monday – Thursday 7-9 p.m.
Educational and Cultural Tour Regulations
1. All tours must have a minimum number of people
30 days prior to trip date or the price may have to
be increased or the trip cancelled.
and older. If an adult-escorted child wishes to attend,
you must notify us 30 days prior to the departure.
11. To provide comfort for all, there will be no smoking
allowed anywhere on the motor coach on any trip.
2. Full payment must accompany registration except
where indicated.
12. Gratuities are not included – the customary gratuity to
motor coach chauffeur, tour escort, local guides, etc. is
not included and should be extended on a voluntary,
individual basis. Customary gratuity is usually a
minimum of $2.00 per participant per day for each.
Gratuities to waiters, and waitresses will depend on
our prior arrangements. See specific trip for details.
3. Registration and payment may be mailed. Walk in
registration will be accepted beginning September 1,
2015 to September 28, 2015 from 3:30– 7:30 at the
Hicksville High School Continuing Education office .
Use one check per trip per person.
4. All sales are final. No refunds unless a replacement is
found or if a trip is cancelled.
13. We make every effort to make sure your baggage is
handled carefully but cannot assume liability for
damage or loss to said baggage. BE SURE TO HAVE
ALL LUGGAGE TAGGED.
5. You will be contacted to remind you about the trip
and departure changes. We will notify you if a trip is
filled or cancelled. Please provide all your contact
numbers.
14. The district acts solely as the agent in arranging transportation, hotel accommodations, and services, and
does not assume liability for injury, damages, loss,
accident, or delay due to any act or default of any
company or person engaged in transporting passengers
or rendering service or carrying out arrangements for
any tour – or by the act of default by any hotel or its
servants.
6. We must leave exactly at the departure time. If you are
late, you risk being left behind. You will not be issued
a refund. There are no refunds for any unused portion
of the tour. We travel via Deluxe Motor Coach.
7. The seat you occupy at the start of the trip is your seat
for the entire trip. No one can board until the district
escort arrives.
8. There are limited numbers of seats for each trip. It is
first come, first served. You may call the office for late
availability at any time prior to the trip.
15. To ensure best seating sign up as early as possible,
however, it’s never too late to sign up for a trip.
We reserve the right to change or alter itineraries if
necessary.
9. If there are any particular health/diet issues, you must
let us know 30 days prior to departure so we may make
special arrangements for you if possible.
16. Day trips do not include lunch or admissions unless
stated in the trip description.
17. Prices are always subject to change. Prices quoted are
those in effect as of July 2015.
10. Trips are open to participants who are 18 years of age
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Trips
FALL 2015 TERM STARTS ON
WOODBURY COMMONS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015.
SHOPPING
REMEMBER to register early by mail to
reserve your spot and ensure the class or trip
has the minimum enrollment to run.
Date– December 5, 2015
Price- $ 55.00 per person
Do you like to shop? Come spend a day at
the Woodbury Commons Premium
Outlets. Visit Vera Bradley, UGG, Armani,
Swarovski, Brooks Brothers and over 250
other designer and name brand stores.
While shopping, be sure to visit one of
many eateries on site.
We depart Hicksville High School
promptly at 10 a.m. and plan to arrive at
the outlets approximately at 11:30. Enjoy
all the shopping until 5:00. The bus should
arrive back at Hicksville High School at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Make check or money orders payable to:
Hicksville Public Schools
unless otherwise indicated in the description of
the course.
Please refer to the “GENERAL INFORMATION”
page before filling out form. Unless we
contact you, you will be assigned to the
courses or trip you requested and should
appear on the first night of the course or
when the trip meets.
WALK IN REGISTRATION will be taken at
the Hicksville High School Continuing Ed
Office room 105 beginning September 1st
until September 28th from 3:30 –7:30 p.m.
To insure best seating for all trips, mail your
registration in as early as possible.
Trip registrations by mail are continuous until maximum is met
or trip is cancelled for low enrollment.
For late seating available up to two days
prior to departure, call us at 733-2240.
Separate checks are required for each trip.
There is no smoking on the bus.
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Mail registration form and check or money order (no cash registrations) to:
Hicksville Continuing Education
Hicksville High School, 180 Division Avenue
Hicksville, New York 11801
PLEASE USE ONE REGISTRATION FORM AND ONE CHECK PER PERSON TO REGISTER
OR REGISTRATION WILL BE RETURNED
(CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY, NO CASH PLEASE!)
FALL 2015 REGISTRATION FORM
Submit a separate check and form for each course/trip and person registering (ages 18 & over). NON RESIDENTS —PLEASE ADD
AN ADDITIONAL $15 per course (does not apply to trips). No refunds unless course/trip is cancelled. No confirmation will be sent.
Return to: Continuing Education, Hicksville High School,
180 Division Ave., Hicksville, NY 11801
Please make checks payable to Hicksville Public Schools.
___________________________________________________________
Last Name
First Name
______________________________________________________________
Address
___________________________________________________________
Phone
Email Address
______________________________________________________________
Trip/Course Name & Da te
Fee $
FALL 2015 REGISTRATION FORM
Submit a separate check and form for each course/trip and person registering (ages 18 & over). NON RESIDENTS —PLEASE ADD
AN ADDITIONAL $15 per course (does not apply to trips). No refunds unless course/trip is cancelled. No confirmation will be sent.
Return to: Continuing Education, Hicksville High School,
180 Division Ave., Hicksville, NY 11801
Please make checks payable to Hicksville Public Schools.
___________________________________________________________
Last Name
First Name
______________________________________________________________
Address
___________________________________________________________
Phone
Email Address
______________________________________________________________
Trip/Course Name & Da te
Fee $
FALL 2015 REGISTRATION FORM
Submit a separate check and form for each course/trip and person registering (ages 18 & over). NON RESIDENTS —PLEASE ADD
AN ADDITIONAL $15 per course (does not apply to trips). No refunds unless course/trip is cancelled. No confirmation will be sent.
Return to: Continuing Education, Hicksville High School,
180 Division Ave., Hicksville, NY 11801
Please make checks payable to Hicksville Public Schools.
____________________________________________________________
Last Name
First Name
______________________________________________________________
Address
___________________________________________________________
Phone
Email Address
______________________________________________________________
Trip/Course Name & Da te
Fee $
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
Phil Heckler, President
Kevin J. Carroll, Vice President
Brenda Judson, Secretary
Steven Culhane, Trustee
James Mott, Trustee
Patrick Stines, Trustee
Michael Beneventano, Trustee
ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Carl Bonuso, Superintendent of Schools
Christina Sapraicone, Director of Continuing Education
ADVISORY BOARD FOR
CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Joan Chwalisz
Andrew Grieshaber
Evelyn Murphy
For more information call:
Hicksville Continuing Education Office
516-733-2240
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