The Bainbridge Island Community School Program is sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of Bainbridge Island Community School is to link community educational needs with resources to enhance the occupational skills and interests of local citizens. A variety of classes are designed to help people enhance their existing work skills or learn new ones. Classes are held in the evening during the Fall, Winter and Spring. They range from two to sixteen hours and are taught by members of the local business community, many of whom also teach at surrounding community colleges.
PLEASE NOTE: pre - registration is necessary for the following upcoming classes.
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The Bainbridge Island Community School Program is sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of Bainbridge Island Community School is to link community educational needs with resources to enhance the occupational skills and interests of local citizens. A variety of classes are designed to help people enhance their existing work skills or learn new ones. Classes are held in the evening during the Fall, Winter and Spring. They range from two to sixteen hours and are taught by members of the local business community, many of whom also teach at surrounding community colleges. PLEASE NOTE: pre - registration is necessary for the following upcoming classes. BHS=Bainbridge High School School maps available at Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce COMPUTER CLASSES
COMPUTER BASICS This course is designed for novice computer users and those without any computer background. Each student will use a computer and receive hands-on training, using various types of software programs. The course is intended to help students select a computer to suit their needs, understand the basics of how a computer functions, and which software products perform different functions. Basic instruction in the use of several software programs, including Windows '95, Word, and Netscape is provided. Additional $5 material fee payable to the instructor. (4 wks./ 8 hrs.) (Gail Cunningham) MAX:25 Session I BHS Rm 104 M&W 6:30-8:30p 10/11-10/20 $59 Session II BHS Rm 201 M 6:30-8:30p 10/25-11/15 $59 (Please specify which session you prefer.) BASIC EXCEL Learn spreadsheet fundamentals utilizing Microsoft Excel. Learn how to work with numbers for budgets, amortization schedules, mileage logs, keeping track of household inventory, and other various business and personal needs. Concepts and techniques learned in this course can be applied to other Windows-based spreadsheet programs like Lotus 1-2-3 and to Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh. For the beginning student. Please bring a 3.5 diskette and an additional $5 material fee to be paid to the instructor. (4 wks/ 8 hrs) (Mickey Molnaire) MAX: 10 BHS Rm 201 W 7:00-9:00p 10/13-11/3 $59 INTERMEDIATE EXCEL Explore the more advanced features of Microsoft Excel-data tables, macros, look-up functions, combining spreadsheets, importing data-to design more complex projects like checkbook reconciliation, analysis and presentation of imported data. Students will design individual projects accourding to their own needs and interests. Concepts and techniques learned in this course can be applied to other Windows-based spreadsheet programs like Lotus 1-2-3 and to Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh. Designed for the person with some experience with spreadsheets and some knowledge of the topics convered in Basic Excel. Please bring a 3.5 diskette and an additional $5 materical fee to be paid to the instructor. (4 wks/ 8 hrs) (Mickey Molnaire) MAX: 12 BHS Rm 201 W 7:00-9:00p 11/10-12/1 $59 WORD FOR WINDOWS - BEGINNER Learn to produce professional documents quickly and easily. This class will teach you the basics of word processing. Learn how to layout and format documents; move, edit and proof text ; discover tricks that transforms your work instantly into an impressive presentation. Tables will be introduced to set up your own, upgradable telephone directory. Hands-on experience. Students must be familiar with Windows environment and the use of a computer mouse. Additional $7 diskette/manual fee payable to the instructor. (5 wks./ 10 hrs.) (Huguette Redinger) MAX: 10 BHS Rm 104 Th 7:15-9:15p 10/14-11/4 $68 WORD FOR WINDOWS - INTERMEDIATE This class will show you how to improve and increase your word processing skills with advanced techniques. Learn tricks you won't find in a manual. You will create your own stationary set, including personalized business cards. Learn to create template letters and use them in mail merge. You will learn to use tables to design forms and even a resume. Time permitting we will play with graphics. Hands-on experience. Students must be experienced with Windows environment, basic word processing, and comfortable using a computer mouse. Additional $7 diskette/ manual fee payable to the instructor. (4 wks./ 8 hrs.) (Huguette Redinger) MAX: 12 BHS Rm 104 Th 7:15-9:15p 10/18-12/16 $59 INTRODUCTION TO QUICKBOOKS & QUICKBOOKS PRO Teaching emphasizes self-study, both in the classroom/lab setting and at home. Work at home will be required to complete the material. The lab will enable the teacher to work one-on-one with students. Students may choose to study some or all of the following topics: Overview of QuickBooks, Setting Up a Company, Working with Lists (technique used to manage data such as customers, vendors, employees, terms, etc.), Inventory, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable and Payable, Payroll, Sales Tax, Job Costing, Working with Bank Accounts, Reporting, and Creating Graphs. Windows based computers will be provided and knowledge of Windows is required. Includes $30 diskette/manual fee. (4 wks./ 8hrs.) (Paul Axelrod) MAX: 15 BHS Rm 201 Tu 7:00-9:00p 10/26-11/16 $89 Students must register by INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET Tools, strategies, and personal issues concerning communication on the Internet and World Wide Web. How to find just about anything, and avoid the scams and unmentionable content. Service providers, FREE access, browsers, E-mail, and search engines will be demonstrated and discussed. Includes special information for parents of junior cybernauts and tips for safe surfing for adults as well. Wander into the Web: you'll be astounded at how much is out there. Please bring a 1.4 floppy disk. An additional $3 material fee payable to the intructor. (4wks/ 8 hrs) (Mickey Molnaire) BHS Rm 201 Th 7:00-9:00p 11/18-12/16 $59 BUILD YOUR OWN WEB PAGE Learn about HTML, the languate that makes the World Wide Web go around. It's a lot easier than you might think. Learn how to use standard word processors and HTML editing software to generate a personal web page you can be proud of. Discover where to find all the FREE cool graphics, fonts, sounds, and other stuff you can use. Plus, special tips and techniques to get your web site noticed by search engines. Please bring a 1.4 floppy disk. An additional $3 material fee payable to the instructor. (4 wks/8 hrs) (Mickey Molnaire) BHS Rm 201 Th 7:00-9:00p 10/14-11/4 $59 MAKE YOUR OWN STATIONARY We'll create professional looking letterhead, envelope and business cards for your business or personal life, using a simple desk top publishing program (Publisher.) Will be photocopy ready in one easy lesson! Please bring any logos, artwork, samples or files you have (Basic word processing skills advised. $3 materials fee.) (1 wk/ 2hrs) (Gail Cunningham) BHS RM 104 TU 6:30-8:30p 10/26 $ BUSINSS BROCHURES Need a professional looking brochure to promote your business? We'll evaluate the impact of different layouts, then launch into creating a bi- or tri-fold brochure, camera or photocopy ready. (Word processing skills required.) (2 wks/ 4 hrs) (Gail Cunningham) BHS Rm 104 Tu 6:30-8:30p 11/2-11/9 $
PHOTOSHOP 5 TECHNIQUES This is an introductory-level, hands on course in digital photo manipulation, using Adobe Photoshop 5.0. Students will learn the basics of scanning for print or multimedia, basic tonal adjustments, color correction and a variety of selection techniques. The course will also cover the use of layers, as well as a brief introduction to image filters, actions and the use of the "History" palette. Students are encouraged to bring their own photos for scanning. ( ) (John Parsons) BHS Rm 104 F 7:00-9:00p 10/29-11/19 $ Must register by 10/15.
LANGUAGE CLASSES BEGINNING SPANISH An introduction to Spanish for persons who want to feel at ease in a new language. The course will emphasize basic conversational skills, pronunciation, and an appreciation of various Hispanic cultures. Text required for first class: Spanish the Easy Way. (8 wks./ 16 hrs.) (Bill Merz) MAX: 12 BHS Rm M 7:00-9:00p 10/11-10/29 $77 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH This course is designed for persons who have a knowledge of basic conversational Spanish and want to expand their language skills. Conversation is emphasized. Students should have completed Spanish III or its equivalent. Text required for first class, Spanish Now Level II, second edition Barons. ( ) ( ) MAX: 12BHS Rm Tu 7:00-9:00p 10/12-11/30 $77 FRENCH I/1-A This is a course for beginners or for anyone who has had a little bit of French in the past (including students who completed French I last spring.) We will work on basic grammar, vocabulary, and conversation. Text to be announced at the first class. (8 wks/12 hrs) (Karen Tenney) MAX: 10 BHS Rm M 7:30-9:00p 10/11-10/29 $62 LATIN I Introduction to Latin for beginners, or those who wish to renew their acquaintance with the language. This class will be taught in a fairly traditional manner with the emphasis on reading and writing Latin rather than on conversation. A knowledge of Latin enriches one's understanding of English and other modern languages and opens the door to a culture and environment. Materials supplied. (8 wks./12 hrs.) (Susan Fidelman) Max: 12 BHS Rm Tu 7:00-8:30p 10/12-11/30 $62 SPECIAL INTEREST COURSES HOW TO WRITE A GRANT This course is intended to provide students with an overview of the grant/proposal writing process, where to look for soures of grant funds for nonprofit organizations and individuals, what types of grants are available, what goes into a grant proposal and helpful hints on putting together a successful funding request. The class content will be tailored to meet the needs and interests of the participants and there will be an opportunity to have ideas and proposals critiqued. Additional $7 material fee payable to the instructor. (5 wks./10 hrs.) (Tasha Florez) BHS Rm W 7:00-8:30p 10/20-11/17 $54 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF FREE PRESS The cunning art of getting free ink from newspapers and other media for your pet project or business, taught by a veteran journalist, teacher and editor. Covers how to write a press release, send it electronically and how to get the attention of the right people in a news organization. (1 wk/ 2 hrs) (Jack Swanson) BHS Rm W 7:00-9:00p 10/15 $10 JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES TO LAND YOUR IDEAL JOB This six week course focuses on actions to take I a jobe search: targeting, writing resumes and letters, networking/meeting people, using resources, interviewing, getting the offer/negotiating salary. ( ) (Jeanne Soulier) BHS Rm M 7:00-9:00p 10/18-11/22 $68 WOMEN AND INVESTING Here you’ll discover:
$8 workbook available at first class. (6 hrs./ 3 wks.) (Tony Stonger) BHS Rm Tu 7:00-9:00p 10/12-10/26 $39
INVESTING WITH CONFIDENCE You will learn proven strategies of investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, CD’s, tax-favorable investments, while reducing your risk in managing your own portfolio. $8 workbook available at first class. (6 hrs./ 3 wks.) (Tony Stonger) BHS Rm Th 7:00-9:00p 11/4-11/18 $39 LIVE DEBT FREE! Interested in learning how to pay off all your debts in 1 to 3 years and your mortgage in another 4 to 7 years, saving hundreds to thousands of $ in interest payments? Lower stress, simplify, and regain ownership of your finances and lives. Prioritize pay-off of your debts with a unique, proven system then turn debt payments into wealth building! Bring a calculator, workbook fee of $5, and a list of your debts, showing balance and monthly payments (principal & interest only on mortgage.) Optional textbook abailable from instructor, $36.95. (1 wk./ 3 ½ hrs.) (Lynne Mahoney) Max: 25BHS Rm Tu 6:00-9:30p 10/26 $49 BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOME, OR REMODELING YOUR EXISTING ONE GET INSIDE TIPS FROM THE EXPERT: A review of the residential construction process from planning and design through project completion. Describes the rules and responsibilities of Lenders, Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Vendors, Architects, and the home owner. Reviews types of contracts and agreements, bidding and estimating. This course will provide the home owner with an understanding of the construction process and its players and identify the resources necessary for the proper selection of the construction team. A must for anyone considering putting together a residential construction project, experienced or not. A $10 materials fee is paid to instructor for handouts. (3 wks./ 12 hrs.) (Rick Blumenthal)MAX: 20 BHS Rm M&W 7:00-9:00p 10/11-10/27 $58 Note: The following registration form is for Community School classes only. |