Augusta Adult and Community Education
Augusta, ME
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Augusta Adult and Community Education Classes
English (HSD, AT) SS1-25
with Eleanor Lunt, Augusta Adult and Community Education

In this English course, we will cover Linda Sue Park's novel, A Long Walk to Water. We will find ourselves reading about the lives of two individuals, bound by geography and history, yet separated by time. As the journeys of Nya, a young girl fetching water in war-torn Sudan, and Salva, a boy displaced by conflict, different themes to explore become more apparent. After determining which standards are needed we will fulfill the ones needed through discussions, essays, and creative projects. Academic students only.
Advising SS1-25
with Sydney Bolduc, Augusta Adult and Community Education

This course covers a variety of topics that will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to set and complete goals, study effectively, manage your time, prepare for college, and apply for jobs. This course is about YOU! You are essential to getting the most out of it. Your attendance, class participation, questions, and assignment completion will be the keys to your success. Topics covered: self-awareness and growth mind-set, metacognition, study skills, stress and time management, resumes, cover letters and interviews, social media management, and paying for college.
English (CR, MCCA) SS1-25
with Eleanor Lunt, Augusta Adult and Community Education

In this English course, we will cover Linda Sue Park's novel, A Long Walk to Water. We will find ourselves reading about the lives of two individuals, bound by geography and history, yet separated by time. As the journeys of Nya, a young girl fetching water in war-torn Sudan, and Salva, a boy displaced by conflict, different themes to explore become more apparent. After determining which standards are needed we will fulfill the ones needed through discussions, essays, and creative projects. Academic students only.
HSD Math SS1-25
with Elizabeth Johnson, Augusta Adult and Community Education

HSD Math covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with positive and negative numbers, calculating square roots and cubed roots, solving simple equations and inequalities, working with ratios, geometry, and an introduction to simple probability. This class is appropriate for HSD, AT, and CT. Prerequisite: determined by CASAS Math score
Cardmaking with Lorna May W25
with Lorna Plourde, Augusta Adult and Community Education

Make four handmade cards and learn new techniques and fun folds. All embellishments and envelopes are included. You will go home with instructions for the cards you made in class. With every class is a special door prize.
Training the Good Samaritan: An Introduction to Harm Reduction and Overdose Response May W25
with Lauren Hunt, Augusta Adult and Community Education

MaineGeneral's Harm Reduction Program leads training and conversation on Overdose Response and Narcan Administration. The presentation will begin by discussing what harm reduction means, and what opioids are, before identifying what an opioid overdose looks like. The training will then discuss steps for responding to an overdose, and close with a conversation about the Good Samaritan Law. Attendees are invited to ask any questions and/or share experiences throughout.
Every attendee will be offered a Narcan kit in addition to educational materials to leave the class with https://www.mainegeneral.org/about-us/community-health/harm-reduction/
Math Lab SS1-25
with Elizabeth Johnson, Augusta Adult and Community Education

Math Lab is for enrolled students who need support in high school diploma or college math classes. It is also a time for students to make up a class they have missed or to receive additional support on an assignment. Academic students only.
ELL Low Intermediate SS1-25
with Tracy Weber, Augusta Adult and Community Education

Students in this class will improve their conversation ability by increasing their vocabulary, learning basic verb tenses, asking questions, and working on pronunciation and fluency.