This is a free diploma class for those working on a high school diploma and the student will earn one diploma credit upon successful completion.  

Non-diploma students are permitted to take the class as a refresher or as a prerequisite for college, but must pay $30 registration fee if you live in our school district or $35 if you live outside of MSAD #37. The class meets at Blessingscapes Gallery, 377 Saco Rd, Columbia

Career Exploration, Linked-In, Financial Literacy/Home Budgeting, Technology Basics, Work Readiness, Resume Writing, Civic Awareness, E-Portfolio, Life/Soft Skills, Interest and Learning Styles inventory.

MAX enrollment 6 per class per day

MUST call our office to attend on the day of class

Are you concerned that not having the right technology skills will hold you back? Are you a first-time user or just need to “freshen up”? In this very informal style class you will establish basic but essential skills that will help you feel more confident and effective at using technology to stay engaged. Familiarity with navigating Teleconferencing platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet have recently become very popular topics. You may use this time to understand how to better support your child’s online learning. We’ll offer support in creating and managing emails and basic documents, performing effective internet research and more. Bring your own computer or use ours. 

We’re Mac, PC, Chromebook, iPhone and Android friendly! 1 hour flex time block.

MAX enrollment 6 per class per day

MUST call our office to attend on the day of class

This lab will cover areas that are specific to the three courses of Financial Literacy, Financial Skills and Number Skills for College. It will also cover HiSET mathematical topics. Fees: TBD

This course focuses on developing reading and thinking skills while introducing students to scary short stories from the past 200 years. Learners will engage with these stories through directed reading, class discussion, attention to word meanings and concise summarization. Lab fee: $20 

Please contact us at 626-2470 to make an appointment to register for this class.

The math HiSET labs will prepare students for the math HiSET examination. Areas covered are Pre-Algebra, Basic Statistics, Geometry and Algebra I. The focus within these areas are the following: fractions, word problems, graphing, charts, probability and number manipulation within the rational field with some real numbers. Lab fee: $20 

Please contact us at 626-2470 to make an appointment to register for this class.

Math in Art is a hybrid class designed to teach math concepts while also exploring a number of visual art techniques.  Students will use a variety of art mediums including pencils, charcoal, markers, paints, pastels and digital media. Students will develop number and operations sense, algebraic thinking, basic geometry skills and the ability to practice quantitative reasoning. Lab fee: $20 

Please contact us at 626-2470 to make an appointment to register for this class.

In this writing course, learners will gain an in-depth understanding of the difference between facts and opinions and how this knowledge is critical in order to write an effective persuasive essay.  Skill development will include parts of an essay, clarifying main ideas and supporting arguments as well as how to avoid bias. Lab fee: $20 

Please contact us at 626-2470 to make an appointment to register for this class.