Marietta Community School
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Marietta Community School
“Winter is a season of recovery and preparation” – recovery brings discovery; preparation brings learning opportunities. Discover winter classes at Marietta Community School that will prepare you for a new and exciting 2016. Focus on losing weight by taking a yoga class, prepare for a job change by learning medical coding, or sharpen your hobbies with Photoshop or composting for your garden. HAVE FUN WITH US THIS WINTER AT MCS!! Happy Learning, Cindi Savage, Director Marietta Community School Serving the Marietta and Cobb Community for 32 Years CONTINUING EDUCATION STAFF Director: Cindi Savage Community School Coordinator: Elliot Paulk ASP/BSP/CAMP Coordinator: Kristen Felix Bookkeeper: Daphne Richardson Driver’s Education Specialist: Jennifer Marletta Driver’s Education Registrar: Denise Sawyer Registration Office Hours: Marietta Community School office hours are: Monday-Thursday 8:00 - 5:00 , Friday 8:00 - 3:30 TEACHERS WANTED No formal education needed, just the knowledge of a craft or subject and the desire to teach adult education. All classes are held at Marietta High School in the evenings. For more information please visit our web site @ www.mariettacommunityschool.com. Click on employment and download an application. DRIVERS ED INSTRUCTORS WANTED Applicants must hold a current educator’s certificate. All training will be provided to be a successful driver’s ed instructor. Please contact Jennifer Marletta for more information at 770-429-3170 ext. 3302 Ideas for Classes? Do you have a class you would like to take but can’t find a school that is offering it? Tell us about it and we will try to make it happen! We are always looking for new ideas for classes to offer to the community. Send suggestions to: [email protected] Teachers - ed2go Online Courses $129 - Earn PLUs Check Out Our Online Classes On Page 11 Table of Contents: Music and Arts .................................................. 1 Career Development and Technology ......... 1-2 Languages and Personal Enhancement ..... 2-3 Home and Leisure ............................................ 4 Sports, Fitness, and Recreation...................... 5 Just for Youth and Teens .............................. 5-7 Special Partnership Opportunities .............. 8-9 Registration Information ................................ 10 Online Course Listings ............................. 11-13 Certification Programs .............................. 13-14 Holiday Camp.................................................. 15 Driver’s Education .......................................... 16 Music and Arts Fox Trot and the Waltz! Career Development and Technology Excel Level I Get back to the basics with two dances that have stood the test of time…the Fox Trot, the most classic of ballroom dances, and the Waltz, the oldest of ballroom dances. The dances are fun and simple to learn…and are excellent dances for beginners. In six short weeks, you will be elegantly gliding around the dance floor. Come meet new people and have fun as you learn to LOVE the Fox Trot and Waltz. Partner recommended, but not required. Leather sole shoes suggested. COURSE #: W1616 FEE: $ 99 Instructor: Cheryl Sutherland, Location: Marietta High School, Adults, 8:00-9:00pm (Jan. 19-Mar. 1) (6 Tues) Skipping the week of 2/15 - 2/19 Ideal for new user that wants to become well versed in Excel. Topics covered include entering and editing entries, selecting cells and ranges, creating and modifying basic formulas, formatting cell contents, printing worksheets; inserting and deleting columns, rows, and cells; charts; and much more. Computers are provided and recommended book (not provided) is Microsoft Excel 2010 Level 1 Mastery Series - Labyrinth Learning. Enroll today to begin your Excel learning! COURSE #: W16215 FEE: $ 139 Instructor: Susan Holland, Location: Marietta High School, Adults, 6:30-9:00pm (Jan. 21-Mar. 10) (7 Thurs) Skipping the week of 2/15-2/19 Art Splash! Watercolor Painting! Fashion Illustration for Beginners Come for a fun night of painting and learn how to paint a custom scene of your choice! In this fun workshop, you will learn how to create a watercolor painting step by step. These step by step projects will build confidence and offer the opportunity to create beautiful art beginning-to-end to take home or share with loved ones. Create colorful landscapes, delicate floral compositions, pet portraits, beautiful beaches and bustling city scenes while learning water color painting techniques. All materials provided, just relax, enjoy, and take home your masterpiece! COURSE #: W1622 FEE: $ 49 Instructor: Abrakadoodle, Location: Marietta High School, Adults, 6:00-9:00pm (Mar. 3) (1Thurs) East Coast Swing and Jitterbug Danced to 4/4 time music, swing can be danced to a variety of music tempos. Slower music is great for East Coast Swing and faster music is great for Jitterbug. Either way, swing is bouncy, full of energy, and infectious. Come experience these lively dances, increase your sense of rhythm, and have fun while learning to LOVE to dance! Partner recommended, but not required. Leather sole shoes suggested. COURSE #: W16025 FEE: $ 99 Instructor: Cheryl Sutherland, Location: Marietta High School, Adults, 7:00-8:00pm (Jan. 19-Mar. 1) (6 Thurs) Skipping the week of 2/15 - 2/19 Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People Secrets your piano teacher never told you are revealed in this 3-hour workshop. If you yearn to experience the joy of playing piano, but you don’t want years of weekly lessons, this short course is for you! In just a few hours you can learn enough secrets of the trade to make piano playing a part of your life. How is it done? Typical piano lessons teach you note reading, but piano professionals use chords. You will learn all the chords needed to play any pop song in this one session: any song, any style, any key. And you will get a healthy dose of insider secrets. If you already know your way around a keyboard a little, you know enough to enroll in this workshop. If not, send an S.A.S.E. to Michael McMillan, 120 Summer Lane, Covington GA 30016 for a free pamphlet that explains the basics. COURSE #: W16080 FEE: $ 69 Instructor: Michael McMillan, Location: Marietta High School, 16+, 6:00-9:00pm (Feb. 11) (1 Thurs) Needle Work Learn to knit, crochet, tat and read patterns. The knitting project will be to create your own toboggan hat. You will learn how to cast, knit, purl, rib stitch, and decrease stitches in this project. The crochet project will be learning granny squares. You will learn how to chain, slip stitch, single and double crochet. For Tatting, we will do a single color single ring edging. If you are advanced returning student, you may pick your own project and move forward. This class is for all levels! All beginning patterns are provided by the instructor. Supply list provided upon registration. COURSE #: W16361 FEE: $ 99 Instructor: Crystal Perry, Location: Marietta High School, 16+, 6:00-8:00pm (Jan. 19-Mar. 8) (7 Tue) Skipping the week of 2/15 - 2/19 Marietta Community School Do you love fashion or want to create your own fashion line? If yes, then here is the opportunity to learn how. This course is for the students who are interested in learning fashion illustration as a hobby or want to pursue a career as a fashion illustrator/designer. An understanding of the accurate proportions of the human body is vital for producing convincing fashion illustrations and garment designs. This course has been designed to simplify the process of studying fashion proportions so that you can learn how to draw, develop and interpret the fashion figure through your own style and direction. A fashion illustrator reveals how to experiment effectively with colors, art materials and artistic style to produce a design. Be it a fashion illustrator or designer, the most important skill to master is drawing the human figure and garment silhouettes. Students need to bring the following supplies: Canson Marker book, pencils, eraser, tracing paper and ruler. Marker colors will be specified during the class. COURSE #: W16222 FEE: $ 129 Instructor: Ruchika Arora, Location: Marietta High School, 14+, 6:00-8:00pm (Jan. 19-Mar. 8) (7 Tues) Skipping the week of 2/15 - 2/19 Mac Computers & I-Pad Intro! Got a Mac or iPad!? This class is for anyone who has questions regarding how to’s on their Macintosh Computer or iPad. Classes will include instructions regarding Email, Pages, Keynote, Numbers, simple functions, commands and iCloud. As well as questions regarding Email, Pages, Keynote, Numbers, and Printing and more are welcome. If you want to make the switch from PC to Mac this class is designed for you! (Must bring your Mac laptop or iPad to class) You must have an email address or be prepared to create one in class. COURSE #: W16238 FEE: $ 129 Instructor: Julia Flattes, Location: Marietta High School, Adults, 6:00-8:00 pm (Jan. 19-Mar. 8) (7 Tue) Skipping the week of 2/15 - 2/19 Medical Billing 101 Learn the basics of physician-based medical billing. This course will give you clear and practical guidelines. It is an introduction to the job responsibilities and basic processes comprising the medical billing world. Experience hands on case studies and application tools offering you practice on actual forms to build confidence in your new knowledge and skills. This course is a resource to start you off right on your journey to becoming a medical billing professional. Your instructor is a Certified Professional Coder-instructor for AAPC and the former billing supervisor of a local health department with over 30 years of experience. Books may be purchased at the first class ($60). COURSE #: W16241 FEE: $ 129 Instructor: Mimi Franklin, CPC, CPC-I, Location: Marietta High School, Adults, 6:30-8:30pm (Jan. 21-Mar. 10) (7 Thurs) Skipping the week of 2/15 - 2/19 Page 1 Introduction to ICD-10-CM Coding This course is a basic introduction to the new world of ICD-10-CM and will give you clear and basic steps to ICD-10 -CM coding. Experience hands on coding and application tools offering you practice on actual exercises to build confidence in your new knowledge and skills. This course is also a great resource to jump start you on how to become a professional medical coder and obtain certification. Your instructor is a Certified Professional Coder and an Approved ICD-10 CM Instructor for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). She has over 30 years of billing/coding experience. Books may be purchased at the first class ($70). COURSE #: W16245 FEE: $ 159 Instructor: Mimi Franklin, CPC, CPC-I, Location: Marietta High School, Adults, 6:30-8:30 pm (Jan. 19-Mar. 8) (7 Tues) Skipping the week of 2/15 - 2/19 Photoshop Elements-The organizer workspace Before you can start using Photoshop elements to edit photos and create projects, you need to import your photos and other media files into one or more catalogs. After you create a catalog you can start to manage, attach keyword tags, search and fix photos/ media files, and group photos into albums. View photos in the photo browser by folder location or date view. This class will teach you how to do all of the above. COURSE #: W1600253 FEE: $ 69 Instructor: Susan Holland, Location: Marietta High School, Adults, 6:30-9:00pm (Jan. 19-Jan. 26) (2 Tues) Photoshop elements - level one Photoshop elements is a popular photo-editing program you can use to modify, optimize, and organize digital images. In level 1 we concentrate on the editor workspace. You can use the editor to make imperfect snapshots clearer and more colorful, as well as retouch and restore older photos. You can also learn to use the many tools in the toolbox. In addition, learn some layer basics; apply filters, styles, effects and text elements. Prerequisite: the organizer workspace or a working knowledge of organizer. COURSE #: W1600254 FEE: $ 139 Instructor: Susan Holland, Location: Marietta High School, Adults, 6:30-9:00pm (Feb. 2-Mar. 8) (5 Tues) Skipping the week of 2/15-2/19 Resumes for the 21st Century! Need a job? New to the job market or just ready for a change? Resume just not getting any good hits? This is the class for you. First, it’s important to know that resume writing has changed considerably in recent years. The competition is fierce. In a tough market, you need a resume that helps you stand out among a sea of applicants after the same bait. The end result will produce a resume that sells your strongest skillset and accomplishments directly to the recruiter. With more emphasis on marketing and online presence, you will leave this class with the key to open the door to your next job. COURSE #: W16268 FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Malika Humphries, Location: Marietta High School, adults, 7:00-8:30 pm (Jan. 19-Mar. 8) (7 Tues) Skipping the week of 2/15-2/19 So You Want to Write a Book Join self-published author and independent publisher, Dana Ellington for tips, tricks, and the tools you need to generate a 50,000 word first draft of that novel you’ve always wanted to write. Writer and publisher of four books since 2008, Ms. Myles has used these same techniques to build her own publishing consulting business. Dana is partnering with the Marietta Community School to offer her seven-week coaching program, normally a $320 value, at a steeply discounted price! You’ll learn everything from how to generate ideas to the steps needed in order to get your final piece submitted for publication. This course works for a variety of writing including fiction, non-fiction, blog posts or memoirs and for writers aged 16 and above. COURSE #: W16284 FEE: $ 89 Instructor: Dana Myles, Location: Marietta High School, 6:00-7:00p.m. (Jan. 19-Mar. 8) (7 Tues) Skipping the week of 2/15 - 2/19 Page 2 Languages and Personal Enhancement Adult CPR/First Aid & AED Certification Individuals who require or desire CPR, AED, and first aid knowledge and skills; including emergency response teams in business and industry, school bus drivers, adult residential care personnel, child care workers, teachers, parents, life guards, and personal knowledge seekers. Workshop style class held at Marietta High School. Great for anyone!!! Participants receive a 2 year certification on completion of class in Adult/child/infant certification. The material has been OSHA certified through the American Safety Health Institute. COURSE #: W16010 FEE: $ 69 Instructor: Kasaundra Johnson, Location: Marietta High School, 18+, 6:00pm9:00pm (Mar. 3) (1 Thurs) College Planning - The BIG three: saving, cost reduction & pre-planning College Planning isn’t just about the financing; it is about SMART choices and these choices begin in middle school. Parents and child both need to be involved with the steps of preparation. Many parents find themselves confused about saving for college; wondering what is the best way for your financial situation and intention. Once the student reaches their junior year, sharp attention needs to shift to choice of career path and how to address bridging the cost. This class explores the many approaches to college savings and preparing in advance for the financial cost. Participants are given a timeline explaining what needs to happen from day one of freshman year so that the student and parent together pre-plan for the selection of a college and increase the odds of getting accepted. This class is best suited for parents of middle school age and up. Spouses FREE! COURSE #: W1612 FEE: $ 39 Instructor: Catherine Turner, CFP, ChFC, Location: Marietta High School, adults, 7:00 - 9:00pm (Feb. 23) (1 Tues) Defensive Driving (Lower your Insurance!) Take advantage of the state law creating a 10% discount on your car insurance if you complete this course sponsored by the National Safety Council. Three years safe driving record required for discount (check with your insurance agent for specific details). This is an interesting, fast-paced course. COURSE #: W16026 A FEE: $ 69 Instructor: Ordale Randall, Location: 2137 Kingston Court, Suite 101, Marietta GA 30067, adults, 2:00pm-8:00pm (Jan. 30) (1 Sat) COURSE #: W16026 B FEE: $69 Instructor: Ordale Randall, Location: 2137 Kingston Court, Suite 101, Marietta GA 30067, adults, 2:00pm-8:00pm (Feb. 27) (1 Sat) French I Basic French for travelers. Learn to speak French the fast and fun way with some basic grammar and helpful conversation to get you ready for your trip to France. Please bring a copy of Learn French the Fast and Fun Way, 3rd Edition by Barron’s to the first class. COURSE #: W16032 FEE: $ 129 Instructor: Lucy Fraint, Location: Marietta High School, 16+, 7:00-9:00pm (Jan. 19-Mar. 8) (7 Tue) Skipping the week of 2/15 - 2/19 French II This course is designed to assist students to learn practical and functional use of French in everyday situations. Stories, dialogues and word games will help students reach and achieve proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in French. Book (Found in most stores) French Now- Level 1 - 5th Edition COURSE #: W16028 FEE: $ 129 Instructor: Lucy Fraint, Location: Marietta High School, 18+, 7:00-9:00 pm (Jan. 21-Mar. 10) (7 Thurs) Skipping the week of 2/15 - 2/19 Marietta Community School 5 Keys to Avoid Shortchanging Your Social Security Income The Second World War Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement income, but the decisions people make on receiving their Social Security benefits often result in them not getting shortchanged on what is available to them. This course will provide information and strategies to help students avoid many of the pitfalls associated with Social Security benefits, including whether you should apply early for benefits, how to increase your current and lifetime income, how to minimize the tax on your benefits, and more. When you attend this class, you will not only come away with good information but also an Action Plan to get the most out of this most valuable benefit. COURSE #: W1638 A FEE: $ 39 Instructor: Kevin Turner, Location: Marietta High School, 6:30-9:00pm (Jan. 26) (1 Tues) COURSE #: W1638 B FEE $ 39 Instructor: Kevin Turner, Location: Marietta High School, 6:30-9:00pm (Feb. 25) (1 Thurs) It was the world’s most significant and far-reaching conflict in modern history. It has shaped our world since. This course is customized to you. Anything from the strategic and tactical, to the leaders, troops, technology, ships, aircraft and weapons is open to discussion. How the war began and was fought in Europe, North Africa, the Atlantic, the Pacific and Asia. For example, learn about the causes of the war, mistakes, common myths, lessons learned, fascism, Blitzkrieg, U-Boats, code-breaking, Pearl Harbor, economic/industrial power, air warfare, D-Day, Holocaust, strategic bombing, kamikazes, secret weapons, A-Bombs, how victory was achieved, and more. A recommended reading is A World at Arms by Gerhard L. Weinberg. Both the new student and the long-time history buff are welcome. COURSE #: W16188 FEE: $ 119 Instructor: Dan Streett, Location: Marietta High School, 18+, 7:00-9:00 pm (Jan. 21-Mar. 10) (7 Thur) Skipping the week of 2/15-2/19 Sign Language I Retirement - Smart Decisions Think of the difference it would make if you could improve your nonverbal communication skills. Take this introduction to sign language for communicating with the deaf. This skill is in demand in professional fields in many areas such as medicine, law, community, church programs and education. There will be an overview of the various signing systems. The course will then focus on signing exact English, learning to fingerspell, count, “sing”, and developing a basic American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary. COURSE #: W1662 FEE: $ 129 Instructor: GanneElyse Amelingmeier, Location: Marietta High School, 14+, 6:308:30 pm (Jan. 19-Mar. 8) (7 Tues) Skipping the week of 2/15 - 2/19 A quick way to botch up your retirement years is by having unrealistic expectations on the life you can afford. Sustainable financial futures are a result of disciplined planning and astute decisions on a host of key issues. Managing your savings for both income and growth, understanding the impact of taxes, healthcare, longevity and the consequences of poor Social Security and Pension decisions require having answers BEFORE retiring. Class highlights common goof-ups eager retirees make. When you are making the most difficult and irrevocable financial decisions in your life, smart insight can’t be measured. Spouses FREE! COURSE #: W1625 FEE: $ 39 Instructor: Catherine Turner, CFP, Location: Marietta High School, 18+, 7:00-9:00 pm (Feb. 2) (1 Tues) Sign Language II Think of the difference it would make if you could improve your nonverbal communication skills. Take this sign language class for communicating with the deaf. This skill is in demand in professional fields in many areas such as medicine, law, community, church programs and education. This course is “A continuation of Sign I”. Student must have completed Sign I with instructor Ganne Elyse Amelingmeier to be eligible for this class. COURSE #: W16063 FEE: $ 129 Instructor: GanneElyse Amelingmeier, Location: Marietta High School, 14+, 6:308:30pm (Jan. 21-Mar. 10) (7 Thurs) Skipping the week of 2/15 - 2/19 Learn It, Say It, Write It: Grammar Basics Would you like to learn or refresh your basic grammar skills? Do you need to be certain of the difference between there/they’re/their. Do you want to understand when to use your/ you’re or a/an? If you answered “YES” to all three questions, join us for some basic grammar fun. This course will refresh your grammar skills and keep you polished when writing and speaking! COURSE #: W16094 FEE: $ 99 Instructor: LaJuana Delaney, Location: Marietta High School, Adults, 6:15-7:15pm (Jan. 21-Mar. 10) (7 Thurs) Skipping the week of 2/15-2/19 Spanish - Beginner This course is designed for students to learn the basic grammar in Spanish. Students will develop basic comprehension skills, reading and writing stories, translating from Spanish to English. Understanding Colors, Time, Weather, Days of the Week, Months of the Year, Family, Counting and many more. Students will also learn how to greet each other and use correct Spanish and master vocabulary words. COURSE #: W16180 FEE: $ 119 Instructor: Maria Howard, Location: Marietta High School, Adults, 6:00-8:00p.m. (Jan. 21-Mar. 10) (7 Thurs) Skipping the week of 2/15 - 2/19 Public Speaking Made Easy! The ability to speak well in public is something that will serve you well throughout your professional life, for many reasons. Those who can do it are well respected, admired, and more inclined to be promoted. It builds confidence, credibility, and gives you an opportunity to express yourself on many different fronts. Most people say that giving a speech is their greatest fear. And yet the ability to give a speech is one of the most valued business skills today. This two evening highly interactive workshop will focus on the basics of speaking in front of small and large groups and give you some new skills to add to your speaker’s toolbox. COURSE #: W168415 FEE: $ 69 Instructor: David Doerrier, Location: Marietta High School, Adults, 6:00-9:00pm (Feb. 23-Mar. 1) (2 Tues) The Social Security Conundrum Deciding when to draw Social Security benefits is not as simple as tying it to the day you leave your job. Too much is at stake. A common error is deciding to claim benefits independent of other very important retirement decisions. For those ages 62 or older, and married, you could be leaving $$ each month on the table. Making the most of your SS benefits requires understanding what is not obvious and then planning in advance. This class most valuable to those approaching retirement. Spouses FREE! COURSE #: W16818 FEE: $ 39 Instructor: Catherine Turner CFP, Location: Marietta High School, adults, 7:009:00pm (Mar. 1) (1 Tues) What You Need to Know Before You File for Divorce This seminar is designed for anyone who is contemplating filing for divorce but does not know what to expect. The subjects covered include alimony, child support, custody, visitation, property division, contempt, and modification. You will also learn both legal and practical ways to protect yourself, your children, and your property. The seminar is taught by a practicing family law attorney with over 23 years of experience. COURSE #: W16890 A FEE: $ 49 Instructor: Beverly Cohen, Location: Marietta High School, adults, 6:30-9:30pm (Jan. 26) (1 Tue) COURSE #: W16890 B FEE $ 49 Instructor: Beverly Cohen, Location: Marietta High School, adults, 6:30-9:30pm (Feb. 23) (1 Tue) Marietta Community School Page 3 Home and Leisure Burlap, Burlap, Burlap! In this course, come and join Abrakadoodle as they teach you how to create your very own burlap Wreath. Make a year round burlap wreath that can be used for any holiday or occasion. I will show you how you can take it from spring to Fall or Winter by adding some embellishments for the new season. All that is needed of you is to show up and have a good time! Get ready to enjoy! COURSE #: W16402 FEE: $ 49 Instructor: Abrakadoodle, Location: Marietta High School, 18+, 6:00-9:00p.m. (Jan. 28) (1 Thurs) Antiques & Jewelry Appraising If you like the Antiques Road Show series, you will love this course! If you like jewelry, you NEED this course! Appraising heirlooms and collectibles is easier than you think-once you learn about time periods, hallmarks, trademarks and secrets that antique dealer’s use. This class includes free appraisals on items and jewelry that you bring in! The instructor is a gemologist and antiques appraiser with decades of experience. She lectures worldwide on cruise ships and has many tips for negotiating yard sales, exploring EBay, and will share her expertise for buying or selling. Even professionals will enjoy the interesting folklore, myths, and legends that are discussed in class. Plenty of time for Q&A, bring 2 items for market evaluation/appraisal, and any jewelry, costume OR real come and find out what you have! COURSE #: W16348 FEE: $ 69 Instructor: Lori Nelson, Location: Marietta High School, Adults, 6:00-9:00p.m. (Feb. 9) (1 Tues) Decorating Your House with Paint HGTV Instructor Jan Britt will wow you! Are you always concerned that you choose the wrong paint colors for your walls? Your walls have the largest square footage in your room and have the largest impact. Learn where the color palette should come from. Come to this class and learn how to choose your own paint colors. You will enjoy the impact the “right” color will have on you and your family’s personality. COURSE #: W16345 FEE: $ 59 Instructor: Jan Britt, Location: Marietta High School, Adults, 6:00-8:00 pm (Jan. 19) (1 Tues) ESSENTIAL OILS - Take Control of Your Health! Learn what are essential oils are, where they come from, how they can be used to replace and eliminate a lot of the toxic chemicals hidden in the products we buy every day. This 7 week program is an extensive overview that will introduce you to the power of 100% pure, natural, plant-based solutions that will help you be healthier and save you money! *Week 4 & 7 will be “Make & Take” classes, where you will be able to take home products made with essential oils- supply costs are included in class fee. COURSE #: W16347 FEE: $ 129 Instructor: Summers Wellness, Location: Marietta High School, Adults, 6:007:30pm (Jan. 19-Mar. 8) (7 Tues) Skipping week of 2/15-2/19 Feng Shui Wondering what Feng Shui is? How it works? Want to know more about compass directions and their impact on you? Curious about your wealth area or your relationship area? Or even your fame and reputation area? Learn the answers to these questions and more. Discover how the practice of this ancient technology identifies aspects of your environment and their impact on you. Great class!!! COURSE #: W160348 FEE: $ 49 Instructor: Rochel Parker, Location: Marietta High School, 6:00-9:00pm (Mar. 3) (1 Thurs) Page 4 Interior Decorating 101 “A class for everyone” Do you love decorating your home? Learn about the current decorating styles and color palettes. You will learn about wall color and how to choose paint colors, window treatments, placement of pictures, and much more. Learn about choosing furniture, lighting, area rugs and carpet. The class will travel to one lucky student’s house for the last class to experience what they have learned and to see how it can all be pulled together in a practical way. The instructor for this class has been featured on HGTV and done magazine work in this field. COURSE #: W16349 FEE: $ 79 Instructor: Jan Britt, Location: Marietta High School, 18+, 6:30-8:30 pm (Feb. 23-Mar. 8) (3 Tues) H.O.M.E. Education and Credit Restoration If you are a first time homebuyer or existing homeowner you will learn how to gain, keep, and protect your real estate assets. We will learn different types of financing and down payment or zero down payment assistance programs. You will learn how to read a Purchase and Sale Agreement and HUD settlement statement from A-Z. Are you considering a Short sale or Loan Modification as an existing homeowner? Know the difference in Short sales and foreclosures and types of Loan Modification Programs. Are you interested in purchasing a home after bankruptcy, short sale, or foreclosure? Who do you know that has a less than perfect credit score and need a credit score boost? Learn the 10 Credit Myths and Credit Restoration Solutions. Are you a victim of Identity Theft and want to learn how to protect your Identity? Do you have a will to protect your assets and family? COURSE #: W16351 FEE: $ 49 Instructor: Shalanda Smith, Location: Marietta High School, 6:00-9:00pm (Mar. 3) (1 Thurs) Rethunk Junk Home Decor Class Want to Rethunk your own Junk?? Come to a Rethunk Junk by Abrakadoodle Class! Just bring a small solid wood piece of furniture, lamp, picture frame or anything needing to be rethunk. Please bring something you can carry (no backing up your U-Haul), a 1-2” quality paintbrush and your paint clothes! We will provide the rest! Tips, advice, and instruction. Years of paint knowledge! We will bring additional paint for you to purchase (cash or check only) if you want to rethunk more junk at home. Please email knubel@ abrakadoodle.com your choice of paint color before the class. COURSE #: W16375 FEE: $ 59 Instructor: Abrakadoodle, Location: Marietta High School, adults, 6:00-9:00pm (Feb. 11) (1 Thurs) Green Gurlz - Introduction to Composting This is a fun, hands on class that introduces us to “Black Gold!” We will learn about different composting techniques, such as Worm Composting. We will explore the benefits of composting; for example, how to improve your garden, and preventing organic waste from ending up in the landfill. Composting is fun, easy, does not smell, and is a great way to take kitchen scraps and create something nutritional and valuable. Rot On! COURSE #: W16353 FEE: $ 89 Instructor: Lisa Sehannie, Location: Marietta High School, adults, 6:30-8:30pm (Jan. 21-Feb. 11) (4 Thurs) Green Gurlz - Upcycled Art This is a fun, hands on class where we will take everyday items, and turn them into beautiful and functional pieces of art. We will explore unconventional ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle by making eco-friendly art pieces. For example, taking a newspaper, and making a basket; or turning an aluminum can into a lamp. Let’s create amazing art from materials you were going to throw away! COURSE #: W16354 FEE: $ 69 Instructor: Lisa Sehannie, Location: Marietta High School, adults, 6:30-8:30pm (Feb. 25-Mar. 10) (3 Thurs) Marietta Community School Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Just for Youth and Teens Dynamic Self Defense Taekwondo Learn situational awareness and basic self-defense by practicing the best and most effective techniques from many martial arts in a safe and friendly environment. Dynamic Self Defense (DSD), established in 1997, is a practical, comprehensive, and modern martial art designed for street self-defense. DSD also provides total fitness (cardio, strength, and flexibility) and is suitable for all fitness levels and all ages from 18 to 95! This introductory course prepares participants to advance to DSD yellow belt, but you can go from there to Black belt and beyond! To learn more about Dynamic Self Defense, check out our website at www.dynamicselfdefense.com COURSE #: W1600960 FEE: $ 119 Instructor: Dynamic Self Defense, Location: 202 Waterman St. Marietta 30060 (Salvation Army), 18+, 11:00am-12:00pm (Jan. 23-Mar. 5) (7 Saturdays) Taekwondo is a fun way for children to get fit and to learn focus, discipline, respect, perseverance, and self-defense skills. Students who take our program are often able to focus on school work better, and their improved confidence and skills help them deal with difficult social situations, such as getting bullied. Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that focuses on kicks, and our instructors are passionate about helping every student do their best to reach their potential. Our program focuses on TKD basics, as well as general fitness. COURSE #: W1699 AL FEE: $ 109 Instructor: White Tiger Martial Arts , Location: A.L. Burruss, K-5th grade A.L. Burruss students only, 3:15-4:15pm(Jan. 19-Mar. 15) (6 Tues) Skipping 2/16, 3/1 & 3/8 Self Defense for Women (A must take for any Women) COURSE #: W1699 MCAA FEE: $ 109 Instructor: White Tiger Martial Arts , Location: Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, 3rd-6th grade MCAA & MSGA students only, 4:15-5:15pm(Jan. 25-Mar. 14) (6 Mon) Skipping 2/15 & 2/22 Knowing how to defend yourself against a violent crime increases your confidence. Increasing your confidence reduces your odds of being targeted as a victim. We will begin with a presentation and discussion about mental preparedness and techniques to avoid and /or diffuse potentially dangerous situations. We then practice a few very simple, but very effective, techniques that can be performed by anyone to quickly end a violent attack and escape to safety. Gain self-confidence and be prepared with effective, easy to learn self-defense skills based on the Dynamic Self Defense International system. No athletic ability required. The instructor donates her course fee to Cobb Street Ministries, a women’s shelter. We need 8 women to host this course, please spread the word to raise awareness! COURSE #: W16986 FEE: $ 49 Instructor: Kathy Lynn, Location: Marietta High School, women 13+, 6:15-8:30 pm (Feb. 4) (1 Thur) Vinyasa Yoga During these weekly yoga classes you will learn the foundation of a vinyasa (meaning to connect breath with movement) yoga practice, focusing on body alignment and breath. Through this practice you are able to gain strength, flexibility, awareness, relaxation, self-acceptance, and much more. All you need to bring is a yoga mat and an open mind. The instructor will customize the sessions to fit the needs of those in attendance, as we progress through the course it will evolve as you build your knowledge of the practice. No prior yoga experience is required and all levels are welcome. It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing that you are able to move in. You will work up a sweat so a small hand towel and water to drink is highly suggested. COURSE #: W16988 FEE: $ 99 Instructor: Hayley Ziegler, Location: Marietta High School, Adults 18+, 6:30pm 7:30pm (Jan. 21-Mar. 10) (7 Thurs) Skipping the week of 2/15-2/19 Register three ways! Online: www.mariettacommunityschool.com Phone: 770-429-3170 Ext. 3306 Mail: 1171 Whitlock Ave. Marietta, Ga 30064 “ATTN: Community School” Marietta Community School COURSE #: W1699 HH FEE: $ 109 Instructor: White Tiger Martial Arts , Location: Hickory Hills, K-5th grade Hickory Hills students only, 3:15-4:15pm(Jan. 21-Mar. 3) (6 Thurs) Skipping 2/18 COURSE #: W1699 WEST FEE: $ 109 Instructor: White Tiger Martial Arts, Location: Westside, K-5th grade Westside students only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 20-Mar. 2) (6 Wed) Skipping 2/17 Chess Club Make the right move for your child this school year! Chess develops your child’s reading and math ability, critical and analytical thinking skills, and builds character and self-esteem. But don’t tell the kids...they think chess is fun! Our Chess instructors and coaches are not only exceptional chess players themselves, but they have a passion for sharing their knowledge with children. They have years of chess playing experience, tournament experience, and the passion to keep the kids entertained! Chess2Children is excited to offer an after-school Chess Club, coordinated with Marietta Community School. All clubs follow their respective school calendar (no classes on holidays, early release, etc.). COURSE #: W16500 A.L. FEE: $ 135 Instructor: Chess2Children, Location: A.L. Burruss, Grades K-5 for A.L. Burruss students only, 3:15-4:15 pm (Jan. 20-Mar. 2) (6 Wed) Skipping 2/17 COURSE #: W16500 LOCK FEE: $ 135 Instructor: Chess2Children, Location: Lockheed Elementary, Grades K-5 for Sawyer Road students only, 3:15-4:15 pm (Jan. 25-Mar. 14) (6 Mon) Skipping 2/15 & 3/7 COURSE #: W16500 MCAA FEE: $ 135 Instructor: Chess2Children , Location: Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, MCAA & MSGA students only, 4:15-5:15 pm(Jan. 19-Mar. 15) (6 Tues) Skipping 2/16, 2/23 & 3/1 COURSE #: W16500 MMS FEE: $ 135 Instructor: Chess2Children, Location: Marietta Middle School, Grades 7th-8th for Marietta Middle School students only, 3:00-4:00 pm (Jan. 19-Mar. 15) (6 Tues) Skipping 2/16, 2/23 & 3/1 COURSE #: W16500 SR FEE: $ 135 Instructor: Chess2Children, Location: Sawyer Road Elementary, Grades K-5 for Sawyer Road students only, 3:15-4:15 pm (Jan. 21-Mar. 3) (6 Thur) Skipping 2/18 COURSE #: W16500 WEST. FEE: $ 135 Instructor: Chess2Children, Location: Westside Elementary, Grades K-5 for Westside Elementary students only, 3:15 -4:15pm (Jan. 21-Mar. 3) (6 Thur) Skipping 2/18 Page 5 Cheer Club! Manners Matter Join us for After School Cheer Club open to grades K-5th!! Cheerleaders will learn the fundamentals of cheer and dance technique including stretching, jumps/ kicks, beginner stunting, voice projection, cheers, arm motions, sideline dances and a full routine! Cheerleaders will perform all they have learned for family and friends at The Extreme Cheer Exhibition. Material taught in each class is always brand NEW, so if you’ve been on our squad before, get ready for more FUN! Includes a T-SHIRT and lots of fun!! COURSE #: W16501 AL FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Cheer Your Heart Out, Location: A.L. Burruss Elementary, K-5 grade A.L. Burruss students only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 21-Mar. 3) (6 Thurs) Skipping 2/18 Manners Matters! is a unique set of classes created specifically for young people to help them develop the habit of excellent social skills that will enhance their relationships & ability to successfully navigate through their entire lives. The seeds of soft skills such as good manners, core values and ethics are first planted in early life. These skills are necessary for our children to learn in order for them to be considerate, tolerant, respectful & happy. Help your child become the best that he or she can be! COURSE #: W16551 AL FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Manners Matters, Location: A.L. Burruss Elementary, For A.L. Burruss Students Only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 20-Mar. 2) (6 Wed) Skipping 2/17 COURSE #: W16501 HH FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Cheer Your Heart Out, Location: Hickory Hills Elementary, K-5 grade Hickory Hills students only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 19-Mar. 15) (6 Tues) Skipping 2/16, 3/1 & 3/8 COURSE #: W16551 H.H. FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Manners Matter, Location: Hickory Hills Elementary, For Hickory Hills Students Only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 25-Mar. 14) (6 Mon) Skipping 2/15 & 3/7 COURSE #: W16501 MCAA FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Cheer Your Heart Out, Location: MCAA, MCAA and MSGA students only, 4:15-5:15pm (Jan. 21-Mar. 10) (6 Thurs) Skipping 2/18 & 2/25 COURSE #: W16501 WEST FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Cheer Your Heart Out, Location: Westside Elementary, K-5 grade Westside students only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 20-Mar. 2) (6 Wed) Skipping 2/17 Bricks 4 Kidz - Awesome LEGO Learning Bricks 4 Kidz where we learn, we build, we play with LEGO Bricks provides an extraordinary atmosphere for children to learn through activities that engage their curiosity and creativity. Bricks 4 Kidz programs are built around proprietary model plans, designed by engineers and architects, with exciting themes such as space, construction, and amusement parks. Our specially designed project kits and theme-based models provide the building blocks for the Bricks 4 Kidz approach to educational play. Students build a new one-of-akind S.T.E.M. based LEGO project each week with the opportunity to test each build like a scientist. Students explore principles of science, technology, engineering, math and more while developing problem solving, team building and critical thinking skills. The material in each session will vary depending upon student’s age and skill level. Students love the LEGO builds - parents love the Learning! COURSE #: W16545 AL FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz, Location: A.L. Burruss, K-5th Grade -A.L. Burruss Students Only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 21-Mar. 3) (6 Thurs) Skipping 2/18 COURSE #: W16545 MCAA FEE: $109 Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz , Location: Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, 3rd-6th Grade -MSGA & MCAA Students Only, 4:15-5:15pm(Jan. 20-Mar. 9) (6 Wed) Skipping 2/17 & 2/24 COURSE #: W16545 WEST FEE: $109 Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz, Location: WestSide Elementary, K-5th Grade - WestSide Students Only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 19-Mar. 15) (6 Tues.) Skipping 2/16, 3/1 & 3/8 COURSE #: W16551 LOCK. FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Manners Matter, Location: Lockheed Elementary, For Lockheed Students Only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 21-Mar. 3) (6 Thurs) Skipping 2/18 COURSE #: W16551 WEST. FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Manners Matter, Location: Westside Elementary, For Westside Students Only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 19-Mar. 15) (6 Tues) Skipping 2/16, 3/1 & 3/8 COURSE #: W16551 MCAA FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Manners Matter, Location: Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, MCAA & MSGA students only, 4:15-5:15 pm(Jan. 19-Mar. 15) (6 Tues) Skipping 2/16, 2/23 & 3/1 Tennis Time TENNIS TIME is a fun, exciting, kid’s tennis program taught by some of Atlanta’s best tennis coaches at your child’s school! Tennis Time will have your kids loving tennis in no time! With new foam balls, portable miniature nets, and age appropriate rackets Tennis Time coaches provide everything your child needs to enjoy these fun weekly kids’ tennis classes. Your child will learn among other things: Fundamentals of tennis, forehands, backhands, volleys, serve, enhanced movement and agility, hand-eye coordination and we’re committed to helping children form healthy exercise habits all while teaching them the one true sport you can play for a lifetime, Tennis! Enroll Today. COURSE #: W1660 A.L. FEE: $ 139 Instructor: Tennis Time, Location: A.L. Burruss, Grades K-5 A.L.Burruss students only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 25-Mar. 14) (6 Mon) Skipping 2/15, & 3/7 COURSE #: W16650 LOCK. FEE: $ 139 Instructor: Tennis Time, Location: Lockheed Elementary, Grades K-5 Lockheed students only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 19-Mar. 15) (6 Tue) Skipping 2/16, 3/1, & 3/8 COURSE #: W16650 MCAA. FEE: $ 139 Instructor: Tennis Time, Location: Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, Grades 3-6 MCAA & MSGA students only, 4:15-5:15pm(Jan. 20-Mar. 9) (6 Wed) Skipping 2/17 & 2/24 COURSE #: W16650 WEST. FEE: $ 139 Instructor: Tennis Time, Location: West Side Elementary, Grades K-5 West Side students only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 21-Mar. 3) (6 Thur) Skipping 2/18 Page 6 Marietta Community School Young Rembrandts- Drawing Class This winter is the perfect time to register for Young Rembrandts! Artists will advance techniques in color pencil, marker and Sharpie. A fast food still life, emoticons and the statue of liberty will provide a lot of fun and many artistic challenges. Young Rembrandts students will emulate master artist Andy Warhol, create their own skateboard graphic and much more. Make this an unforgettable winter for learning and fun. Enroll today! (All classes require a four student minimum to be able to host course) COURSE #: W16651 A.L. FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Young Rembrandts, Location: A.L. Burruss, K-5th Grade, A.L. Burruss students only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 19-Mar. 15) (6 Tue) Skipping 2/16, 3/1 & 3/8 COURSE #: W16653 MCAA FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Smyrna Dancers, Location: MCAA, MCAA/MSGA Students Only, 4:155:15pm (Jan. 21-Mar. 10) (6 Thurs) Skipping 2/18 & 2/25 COURSE #: W16653 SR FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Smyrna Dancers, Location: Sawyer Road Elementary, Sawyer Road Students Only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 20-Mar. 2) (6 Wed) Skipping 2/17 COURSE #: W16653 WEST FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Smyrna Dancers, Location: West Side Elementary, West Side Students Only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 25-Mar. 14) (6 Mon) Skipping 2/15 & 3/7 COURSE #: W16651 DUN. FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Young Rembrandts, Location: Dunleith Elementary, K-5th Grade, Dunleith students only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 25-Mar. 14) (6 Mon) Skipping 2/15 & 3/7 COURSE #: W16651 H.H. FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Young Rembrandts, Location: Hickory Hills Elementary, K-5th Grade, Hickory Hills students only, 3:15-4:15pm(Jan. 20-Mar. 2) (6 Wed) Skipping 2/17 COURSE #: W16651 LOCK. FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Young Rembrandts, Location: Lockheed Elementary, K-5th Grade, Lockheed students only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 20-Mar. 2) (6 Wed) Skipping 2/17 COURSE #: W16651 MCAA FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Young Rembrandts, Location: Marietta Center For Advanced Academics, 3-6th Grade, MCAA and MSGA students only, 4:15-5:15pm(Jan. 25-Mar. 14) (6 Mon) Skipping 2/15 & 2/22 ! s r a d n e l a c r u o y k must r u a o y M n and rt soo es sta registered Class be COURSE #: W16651 S.R. FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Young Rembrandts, Location: Sawyer Road Elementary, K-5th Grade, Sawyer Road students only, 3:15-4:15pm(Jan. 19-Mar. 15) (6 Tues) Skipping 2/16, 3/1 & 3/8 COURSE #: W16651 WEST. FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Young Rembrandts, Location: West Side Elementary, K-5th Grade, West Side students only, 3:15-4:15pm(Jan. 25-Mar. 14) (6 Mon) Skipping 2/15 & 3/7 Neutron Dance Club An Age Appropriate Hip Hop Class! Fun, Fast, Fitness. Boys and Girls will have the time of their lives learning self-expression through dance and movement. We incorporate a high level of praise to encourage a sense of accomplishment, helping each student gain personal confidence and comfortable social interaction through dance. Stick with the class until the end of the year: we will hold a parent’s recital featuring individual student acknowledgement and awards. COURSE #: W16653 AL FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Smyrna Dancers, Location: A.L. Burruss Elementary, A.L. Burrus Students Only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 25-Mar. 14) (6 Mon) Skipping 2/15 & 3/7 COURSE #: W16653 DUN FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Smyrna Dancers, Location: Dunleith Elementary, Dunleith Students Only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 19-Mar. 15) (6 Tues) Skipping 2/16, 3/1 & 3/8 COURSE #: W16653 HH FEE: $ 109 Instructor: Smyrna Dancers, Location: Hickory Hills Elementary, Hickory Hills Students Only, 3:15-4:15pm (Jan. 20-Mar. 2) (6 Wed) Skipping 2/17 Marietta Community School Partners in Education Special Thanks to our Partner in Education Cobb F.C. for their generous donation. To become a Partner in Education please contact 770-429-3170 ext. 3306 Page 7 Page 8 Marietta Community School Marietta Community School Page 9 Page 10 Marietta Community School Fall 2014 Winter 2016 Page 10 Community School Marietta Marietta Community School Page 11 ONLINE CLASSES LISTED BELOW www.ed2go.com/mariettacs BUSINESS COURSES Accounting Fundamentals Administrative Assistant Fundamentals Managing Customer Service Professional Sales Skills Principles of Sales Management Introduction to QuickBooks Distribution and Logistics Management Introduction to Business Analysis Real Estate Law Introduction to Peachtree Accounting Mastery of Business Fundamentals Project Management Fundamentals Understanding the Human Resources Function Employment Law Fundamentals Total Quality Fundamentals Fundamentals of Supervision and Management High Speed Project Management Purchasing Fundamentals Business and Marketing Writing START YOUR OWN BUSINESS Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay Marketing Your Business on the Internet Secrets of the Caterer Wow, What a Great Event! 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A to Z Grantwriting Writing Effective Grant Proposals Advanced Grant Proposal Writing Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant CAREER IDEAS Become a Veterinary Assistant Real Estate Investing Get Paid to Travel Fundamentals of Technical Writing Introduction to Criminal Law Legal Nurse Consulting Paralegal Preparation Publish It Yourself: How to Start and Operate Your Own Publishing Business Become an Optical Assistant Become a Physical Therapy Aide Page 12 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Listen to Your Heart, and Success Will Follow Grammar Refresher Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search Individual Excellence Leadership Computer Skills for the Workplace Merrill Ream Speed Reading Get Assertive! Goodbye to Shy Get Funny! Achieving Success with Difficult People Healing Through Hypnosis Keys to Effective Communication PERSONAL ENRICHMENT GED Preparation Prepare for the GED Language Arts, Writing Test Prepare for the GED Math Test SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 1 SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 2 GMAT Preparation GRE Preparation - Part 1 GRE Preparation - Part 2 LSAT Preparation - Part 1 LSAT Preparation - Part 2 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Discover Digital Photography Photoshop Elements I and II are now available! Making Movies with Windows XP Photographing People with Your Digital Camera ENTERTAINMENT Music Made Easy Drawing for the Absolute Beginner FAMILY & FRIENDS Luscious, Low-Fat, Genealogy Basics Assisting Aging Parents Enhancing Language Development in Childhood Understanding Adolescents Get Paid to Travel LANGUAGES Speed Spanish I II and III are now available! Instant Italian Grammar for ESL Writing for ESL Conversational Japanese Marietta Community School ART, HISTORY, MATH, & MORE Everyday Math Introduction to Algebra Teaching Science: Grades 4-6 Teaching Math: Grades 4-6 LAW & LEGAL CAREERS Business Law for Small Business Owners Introduction to Criminal Law 2 courses available! Evidence Law Winning Strategy for the Courtroom Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights Legal Nurse Consulting Employment Law Fundamentals Workers’ Compensation Paralegal Preparation LSAT Preparation - Course 1 of 2 Real Estate Law Real Estate Investing Where Does All My Money Go? Listen to Your Heart, and Success Will Follow Personal Finance Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My! 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Marietta Community School CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS www.gatlineducation.com/mcs BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office 2007 Master – 240 hours Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist 2003 Training – 240 hours Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist 2007 Training – 320 hours Certified Alternative Dispute Resolution Specialist – 240 hours Certified Bookkeeper – 120 hours Certified Global Business Professional – 400 hours Certified Mediator – 120 hours Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative – 120 hours Chartered Tax Professional – 180 hours Chartered Tax Professional for California Residents – 200 hours Entrepreneurship: Start-Up and Business Owner Management – 360 hours Grant Writing – 300 hours Legal Secretary – 350 hours Marketing Design Certificate – 420 hours Non-Profit Management – 300 hours Paralegal – 300 hours Pay Per Click Marketing – 150 hours Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks 2010 – 140 hours Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks 2010, Software Included – 140 hours Payroll Practice and Management – 80 hours Purchasing and Supply Chain Management – 300 hours Records Management Certificate – 180 hours Search Engine Marketing – 250 hours Search Engine Optimization – 150 hours Technical Writing – 80 hours HEALTHCARE AND FITNESS Administrative Dental Assistant – 150 hours Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding – 300 hours Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology – 360 hours Advanced Coding for the Physician’s Office – 80 hours Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep – 80 hours Advanced Personal Fitness Trainer – 400 hours Clinical Dental Assistant – 240 hours Emergency Management Training for First Responders – 300 hours Fitness Business Management – 200 hours ICD-10 Medical Coding: Preparation and Instruction for Implementation – 200 hours Medical Billing and Coding – 240 hours Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology – 300 hours Medical Terminology – 60 hours Medical Transcription – 240 hours Medical Transcription + Medical Terminology – 300 hours Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports – 200 hours Personal Fitness Trainer – 250 hours Personal Training and Group Exercise Training for Older Adults – 200 hours Pharmacy Technician – 300 hours Veterinary Assistant – 240 hours Women’s Exercise Training and Wellness – 200 hours Page 13 HEALTHCARE AND FITNESS Casino Blackjack Dealer – 100 hours Casino Poker Dealer – 100 hours Certified Wedding Planner – 300 hours Event Management and Design – 300 hours Travel Agent Training – 200 hours IT AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 3ds max – 300 hours AutoCAD 2011 – 150 hours AutoCAD 2011 With AutoCAD 3D – 230 hours AutoCAD 3D – 80 hours AutoCAD 3D, Software Included Cisco® CCNA® Certification Training – 100 hours CompTIA™ A+ Certification Training – 150 hours CompTIA™ Network+ Certification Training – 80 hours CompTIA™ Security+ Certification Training – 80 hours Forensic Computer Examiner – 150 hours Help Desk Analyst: Tier 1 Support Specialist – 80 hours Microsoft Access 2007 – 35 hours Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 7 (MCITP) – 200 hours Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator (MCITP) – 240 hours Microsoft Certified System Administrator 2003 (MCSA) – 440 hours Microsoft Certified System Administrator Plus 2003 (MCSA+) – 340 hours Microsoft Certified System Engineer 2003 (MCSE) – 700 hours Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2005 (MCTS) – 480 hours Microsoft Excel 2007 – 35 hours Microsoft Office 2007 Master – 160 hours Microsoft Office Specialist 2003 (MOS) – 120 hours Microsoft Office Specialist 2007 – 240 hours Microsoft Outlook 2007 – 35 hours Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 – 35 hours Microsoft Project 2007 – 60 hours Microsoft Project 2007, Standard Edition Software Included – 60 hours Microsoft Web Developer Microsoft Windows Vista – 35 hours Microsoft Word 2007 – 35 hours RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) on the Web™ - 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Visit us at www.ed2go.com/mariettacs Marietta Community School Marietta Community School Page 15 Page 16 Marietta Community School . Marietta/Cobb Driver’s Education Program Awarded $364,190 Georgia Driver’s Education Commission Grant “Thank you to the GDEC for helping us keep teens safe on our Georgia roads”. Marietta/Cobb Driver’s Education (MCDE), a joint program of Cobb County Schools and Marietta City Schools, received a $364,190 grant award from the Georgia Driver Education Commission (GDEC). Grant funds are for the purchase of 20 vehicles for driving instruction, textbooks for additional classes, and safety equipment. MCDE serves high school students in Marietta City, Cobb County, Bartow County, Fulton County and surrounding areas. “We appreciate GDEC for providing these needed resources,” said Marietta Community School Director Cindi Savage. “These funds will make it possible to promote and encourage teen drivers’ successful completion of our high quality, low cost, driver training.” “Marietta/Cobb Driver’s Education Program continues to set the standard for driver’s education both statewide and nationally,” said MCS Superintendent Dr. Emily Lembeck. “MCDE has grown into the largest teen program in the state, serving students in counties beyond Cobb/Marietta and offers a first rate course for minimal charge thus allowing a large population of students to complete driving instruction.” 2015-2016 Classes 30 hours classroom 6 hours “behind-the-wheel” $385.00 Check our web site for locations. Classes are held at local area schools. www.mariettacommunityschool.com of developing SAFE drivers since 1985