Adult Learning Center of Strafford County

Adult High School Diploma Classes

ALGEBRA I

JILL TAYLOR
Jill earned her BA at St. Olaf College, her MA at Teachers College, Columbia Univ. After teaching in NYC and Georgia, Jill began volunteering at DALC in 1998 then became a DALC teacher in 1999, teaching GED and then high school diploma algebra because math is her favorite subject!

The investigation of real numbers, algebraic expressions, patterns, exponents, graphing, inequalities and functions. Building mathematic models and predicting real-world problems. Good basic math background recommended.
1 adult diploma Math credit. Class limited to 15.

Monday & Wednesdays
January 9 - March 21, 2012
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Fees: Tuition: $250(ADP$140) Dover Residents: $225(ADP$115)

Location: Dover High School, 25 Alumni Dr, Dover NH

BIOLOGY

MARGO MARTIN
Margo is a biology teacher with Dover High School. Before working the sciences she was a teacher of the deaf and sign language teacher with Rochester School district. She likes to bring a sense of fun and excitement to the learning of science.

Introduction to Biology is a life science that focuses on the structure and function of living things and the world around us. Through a variety of activities, each student will participate in scientific investigation and inquiry. Following New Hampshire State Life Science Standards, the course is structured around five units including organization of living things, the genetic code, evolution, ecology, and human systems. 1 ADP Science credit. Class limited to 15.

Tuesdays & Thursdays
January 10 - March 15, 2012
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Fees: Tuition: $250 (ADP $140) Dover Residents: $225 (ADP$115) & Lab Fee $20

Location: Dover High School, 25 Alumni Drive, Dover NH

BUSINESS ENGLISH & WORKPLACE WRITING

GAIL CONDON
B.A. in Business Management/Supervision; M.A. in Business Management/Supervision. Gail has over 20 years experience in education: instruction, training and program development.

Improve written communication skills through review of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and elements of style. Focus will be on writing clear, concise correspondence in common business applications. 1 adult diploma English credit. Limited to 15.

Monday & Wednesdays
January 9 - March 21, 2012
3:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Fees: Tuition: $250 (ADP$140) Dover: $225 (ADP $115)

Location: Dover High School, 25 Alumni Dr, Dover NH

CIVICS

KAREN VAN DYKE

Covering the roles of citizens in American democracy, the purpose of government, the foundations of the American political system, and the organization of national, state & local governments. Civic participation encouraged. ½ adult diploma social studies credit. Limited to 15.

Tuesdays
January 10 - March 13, 2012
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Fees: Tuition: $115 (ADP $75) Dover: $105 (ADP$60)

Location: Dover High School, 25 Alumni Drive, Dover

GENERAL STUDIES~ MATH/ENGLISH

STEPHANIE DEMATTEO (MATH)
A graduate of Keene State College with a BA in Mathematics. She has been teaching in the Dover School District several years. Prior to her time in the classroom, Stephanie worked in the Banking and Financial Industry. She brings her knowledge of real-world math and her love of numbers to all of the courses she teaches.

CARLA PRINCE (ENGLISH)
A graduate of University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a B.A. in History and Masters of Arts in Teaching from Northeastern University. Carla is a passionate self-starting teacher with proven ability to engage students of all interest levels.

This course can help you along the way to accomplish your future goals of high school graduation, a GED or better preparation for a job, apprenticeship or training program. In this class you will work on reading, writing and language skills and/or math. Eligibility: Students 16 & up whose reading and/or math levels are at a pre-GED level (5.0-8.0) as demonstrated by TABE test. NECAP scores may also demonstrate eligibility.
60 Hrs of instruction = 1 credit; 30 Hours = 1/2 credit

Tuesday & Thursdays
September 27 - June, 2012 (open enrollment all school year)
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Fees: Tuition: $200 Dover: No Charge

Location: Dover High School, 25 Alumni Dr, Dover NH

MATH REVIEW

BRUCE MCADAM
Bruce taught math at Dover High school for 14 years. Previously taught evening math classes for DALC. Prior to retiring he made submarines quiet for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard where he worked from 1964 to 1993. He referees basketball and soccer.

Review of wide range of math topics and skills based on the students’ past math courses and ability level. A real-world applications approach will be utilized. Topics to be covered: fractions, reading graphs and charts, basic finance, using formulas and solving linear equations. 1 adult diploma Math credit. Limited to 15.

Monday & Wednesdays
January 9 - March 21, 2012
3:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Fees: Tuition: $250 (ADP$140) Dover: $225 (ADP$115)

Location: Dover High School, 25 Alumni Drive, Dover

MICROSOFT OFFICE APPLICATIONS

ROBERT GILBERT
Has 43 years of Government service retiring in Jan 2011. Has taught for 12 years in Adult Education with RSU 57 Maine, 4-year Master Instructor William F. Bolger-Management Academy, Potomac MD teaching human relation skills including the Myers-Briggs program, Microsoft Certified Partner, Comptia A+ certified computer technician, taught typing skills and Open Office at the York Coun Jail, inmates and teaching contractor for State of Maine/Voc/Rehab in A+ and certified ethical hacker programs.
Bob received his teaching certificate from The American University Washington DC.

Introductory concepts and techniques for MS Windows, Word, Access and Excel, with workplace applications. Keyboarding helpful but not required. 1/2 adult diploma computer credit; required for graduation. Limited to 10.

Wednesdays
January 11 - March 14, 2012
6:30-9:00 p.m.

Fees: Tuition: $$170 (ADP$135) Dover: $150 ( ADP$120)

Location: McConnell Center, 61 Locust St, Dover

MYSTERY & SUSPENSE

JENNIFER PARSONT
Has been teaching English for the last 8-years at Dover High School. Jennifer graduated from UNH with a Bachelors and Masters degree in English teaching. A confirmed reading geek, she spends her time devoted to raising her own two teenagers, the teenagers of others, gardening, cooking, viewing contemporary and classic films and reading everything she can get her hands on.

This course is a survey of the tradition of mystery fiction and its unique conventions. Beginning with the 19th Century origins of the genre to modern writers. Students will examine the role of the detective character and the idea of the reader as detective. You will explore the sub-genres of locked room mysteries, cozies, hardboiled detective and police procedurals and will note the emergence of the modern independent female investigator. Course will include reading a combination of short stories and novels, keeping a journal and research an author or sub-genre, create a visual, write an original mystery or dramatize one. 1 adult diploma English credit. Limited to 15.

Tuesday & Thursdays
January 10 - March 15, 2012
6:30-9:00 p.m.

Fees: Tuition: $250 (ADP$140) Dover: $225 (ADP$115)

Location: Dover High School, 25 Alumni Drive, Dover

WORLD CULTURES & GEOGRAPHY

KAREN VAN DYKE

Comparative study of cultures and societies around the world, geographic locations, changes and their effects.
½ adult diploma social studies credit. Limited to 15.

Thursdays
January 12 - March 15, 2012
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Fees: Tuition: $115 (ADP$75) Dover: $105 (ADP$60)

Location: Dover High School, 25 Alumni Dr, Dover NH