Kid’s Classes follow the Westport Public School calendar.
Our classes do not meet on Westport Public School Holidays, Staff Development Days, or Shortened School Days. Unless otherwise noted, elementary students do not have classes during teacher conferences, T., W. & Th.,  Nov. 18, 19, 20
There are no classes on the following dates:
Sept. 29-30, Oct. 9, Nov. 4, Nov. 26-28
 
Please Mark Class Dates on your Calendar!
Note that dates listed below do not take into account any unforeseen school closings.
Please be prompt in picking up your child to avoid late fees

Bus transportation from CMS to BMS is available through the Norwalk Transit District.

#174 HIGH POWER MODEL ROCKETRY ~ A Craftsman’s Approach to Rocket Science (For adults or children grade 6 & up with a parent): Modelers/ Flyers ranging from Novice to Level-2 will learn major aspects of Low and High Power Model Rocketry.  Learn techniques for designing, planning, building and finishing model rockets as well as major aspects of safe flight planning,  preparation, simulation and actual flying.  Learn advanced skills like computer design and flight simulation, dual deployment, altimeters, reloadable motor systems and fiberglass construction.  You will receive more than 50 related knowledge-resources. (Instructor, David Greenapple)
3 Sessions    Oct. 23-Nov. 13 (no class Oct. 30)          SHS   
Thursday       7:00-8:30 p.m.         $49
                        per adult or parent & child  
David Greenapple is a Level-3 member of the National Association of Rocketry & Tripoli and has been a TARC Mentor to two teams in Connecticut.  

#950 PRACTICE PSAT FOR SOPHOMORES  ~ Take a timed practice PSAT under realistic conditions.  Learn about your strengths and weaknesses on this important test.  Test results will be mailed to the home of the students.  Limited enrollment. 
Saturday, March 14, 2009    9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon         SHS 
$35 if you sign up by Feb. 28
$40 thereafter

MARMONT ACADEMICS PREPARATION FOR THE SAT  A “no-frills” results oriented course organized and taught by teachers of high professional reputation.  The focus will be on strategies designed to help students master the complexities of the test and develop skills in identifying distracters (wrong answers) thereby arriving at the correct answer.  In verbal classes, special emphasis will be placed on grammar and writing, including the essay.  Math classes will include higher level math concepts including those found in Algebra II. (For a more detailed course description, contact cdmontgom@aol.com)  Register for both Math and Verbal or one class only. (Program Director, Charles D. Montgomery, Ph.D) 

STATE CERTIFIED Driver's Education
Eligible students ~16-18 year old high school students who attend Staples
High School or reside in Westport. Registration/permission forms with additional details ~ available in our office. Click here to download this form (PDF format).  You may also visit the DMV website.  Do not register online for this course.

#305 SAFE DRIVING And ALCOHOL And DRUG EDUCATION
8 hours • SHS • $125
Required for home trained or private driving school trained students under 18. Call our office for the dates offered.
(Note: These hours are included in 30 hour Driver and Traffic Safety Education.)

#306 DRIVER AND TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION (1/4 credit for graduation)  Thirty (30) hours of classroom instruction (includes 8 hours of Safe Driving and Alcohol and Drug Education). Course is completed only when the student has taken all 30 hours of class.  Perfect attendance and punctuality are expected.
15 Sessions   SHS        $199

*New legislation changes the Connecticut motor vehicle laws with respect to obtaining a learner’s permit and license.  Part of these changes require a parent or legal guardian to attend a 2-hour Safe Driving Practices Class with their child.  Your child will not be able to receive their certificate of completion until the parent and child have attended one of these 2-hour classes together. 

#307   2 HOUR PARENT AND CHILD MANDATORY SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES Class ~ As part of the state-mandated 8 hour Safe Driving and Alcohol and Drug Education, a parent or legal guardian and their child must together attend either (1) any of the following Saturday sessions, or (2) the 2-hour Safe Driving Practices class designated by their driver education teacher. The parent or legal guardian must register in advance for one of these options.

#304 BEHIND-THE-WHEEL INSTRUCTION
Learner’s Permit required (Instructors, Frank Weiss, John Horrigan and Amedeo Cannone) • $400

Driving hours (8) are scheduled by appointment after school and/or on weekends. Begin the driving instruction well in advance of the testing date. Lessons usually are scheduled for 1 hour, but may be scheduled in 1/2, 1, 11/2, or 2 hour increments. Instruction includes local driving in commercial and residential areas, and parking skills. Vehicles are dual-brake controlled. As a follow-up to each structured lesson, additional hours of practice driving with a parent is required by the state of Connecticut to total 40 hours of instruction. For the student who has completed the 30 hour Driver and Traffic Safety Education course, the learner’s permit must be in effect for at least 120 days (180 days otherwise) before the student can take the road test to obtain a driver’s license.  Please note: If a student needs to cancel a lesson, the student is responsible for contacting the instructor at least one day in advance. Failure to do so will result in the student being charged for the lesson.  

YOGA

YOGA (Gr. 9 & up) ~ Yoga promotes unification of the body and mind. You will gain strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. You will develop the ability to look within, think for yourself and trust the knowledge inside. Yoga will teach you patience, self-acceptance, breathing, relaxation and stress-relieving techniques. The classes will also help you build your confidence level, focus, concentration and self-esteem. (Instructors, Sandy Adamczyk at BMS; Staff at CMS; Maria Vailakis Wippick at SHS)

BABYSITTERS COURSE

AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTERS COURSE (Age 11 & up) ~ Earn Red Cross Babysitters Certification while learning the knowledge and skills associated with leadership, safety, age-appropriate safe play, basic care, first-aid, and professionalism.  Babysitters will learn how to prevent accidents and decide appropriate steps in response to an emergency.  (Instructor, Don Savage)