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 and staff development, March 24, Apr. 8, 9, 10
Please Mark Class Dates on your Calendar!
Note that dates listed below do not take into account any unforeseen school closings.

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)

#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 15 9:00am-12:00 noon         SHS      $35

#828 SAT Prep for Juniors ~ Enter the test with confidence, not fear. For better or worse, the importance of one’s SAT scores in the college admissions process is indisputable. To achieve your best scores with the least amount of stress, the key is to start preparation EARLY. Limited opportunity for one-to-one tutoring. Please call our office to discuss fees and schedule. (Instructor, Sy Israel, certified CT math teacher and member of the bar)

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 or on our website. You may also visit the DMV website.  Do not register online for this course.

#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        $175

#304 BEHIND-THE-WHEEL INSTRUCTION
Learner’s Permit required (Instructors, Frank Weiss, John Horrigan and Amedeo Cannone) • $360

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, an additional 2 to 3 hours of practice driving with a parent is required by the state of Connecticut to total 20 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. 

#305 SAFE DRIVING and ALCOHOL And DRUG EDUCATION
8 hours  •  SHS  •  $100
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.)