This course is a college-level reading course designed to help students improve their reading comprehension and ability to do critical analysis. Students will develop advanced vocabulary skills and improve reading speed and comprehension in assignments involving high interest level readings along with local newspapers and magazines. The instruction is logical and sequential while integrating the skills of recognizing, understanding, identifying and evaluating a piece of written work with the express purpose of developing critical thinking skills. No class Nov. 26.

The ocean is the defining feature of our planet. We will be studying the plants and animals in the Atlantic Ocean and along the Maine coast. The course will include how these plants and animals are related and include the importance of their relationship to us. This course will also include the importance of recycling and ways we can help towards this worldwide problem. There will be one Friday field trip requirement for high school credit in this course. Limit 10 students. No class Oct. 12.

This course, designed with University of Maine at Augusta and Kennebec Valley Community College, will assist students to develop the skills necessary to be successful in college. The class will cover topics such as college applications, FAFSA and financial aid, study skills, time management, and more in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere. The class will be offered in three modules. Students may take one or all three modules. If all three modules are completed successfully students may be eligible for college credits and/or scholarship opportunities. (3 UMA credits/1 KVCC credit) No class Oct. 12. Module 1: Preparing Yourself For College: • Time Management • Learning Style • Career Exploration • Money Management • Stress Management Mondays, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Sept. 14 - Oct. 5 (4 sessions) Module 2: Preparing Applications and Financial Aid Forms: • Selecting a College • Financial Aid Information • College Applications • Choosing Classes • College Tours Mondays, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Oct. 19 - Nov. 9 (4 sessions) Module 3: Preparing for Success - How to Study • Selecting Textbook • Note Taking Hints • Presentation Guidelines • Acceptable Citations • Exam Techniques

This fifteen-week class explores a general overview of developing healthy living habits in both food consumption and hygiene for today and for the future. The first half of the class will focus on nutrition, meal planning and shopping on a budget along with actual hands-on practice culminating with a trip to Hannaford Stores for a tour and presentation on the importance of purchasing healthier foods for themselves and their families. We have partnered with SNAP-Ed to provide nutrition facts and evidence-based research throughout this portion of the course. The second half will focus on the maintenance of personal, house, organ, and neighborhood hygiene and the benefits that come from these practices. No class Oct. 12.

Continue your high school education at your own pace by building on previously earned credits through class work and independent study. Call 375-6605 for more information or to make an appointment with our Advisor.

We will practice safe distancing and a mask must be worn during this class. Thank you for helping to keep our staff and students safe.

We have a variety of ways to help you set goals, learn more about yourself, explore a career and market yourself to employers. We offer various ways to help you map out a career path that will allow you to meet your goals. Free for all active students in our academic programs. Please call our office at 929-9185 for more information.

Working on you Plato Classes online with an instructor available to answer questions and help when needed. 

We will be beginning online Plato Instruction classes soon.  Days and time will be subject to change depending on the number or students attending. These classes will be set up once you have completed the CASAS tests. You will receive an email invitation to attend the Zoom Class.  If you don't receive the invitation please call Linda at 794-6712 to be added to the list..

Would you like to improve your skills in the 3 R’s? The coursework focuses on Reading (alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension), Writing (sentence, paragraph and short essays or stories) and Arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, and percentages).

Classes are offered in a small group setting and will proceed at an individualized pace. Students must meet with the ABE Coordinator for testing and registration. This class will run either in-person or on-line based on CDC recommendations. No class 11/11.

Instructor: Shelley Goad
Wednesdays, TBD - 12/23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: WRAE Learning Center/Online
Fee: Free