WINTER/SPRING 2008
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Class Locations
Class locations are indicated with the information.  Although most classes are offered at Staples High School, facilities are clearly indicated with each course description.  

ADULTS WILL NOT HAVE CLASSES ON THE FOLLOWING 2008 HOLIDAYS:
January 1, 21
February 18 - 22
March 21
April 14 - 18
May 26

STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 ~
Our kids classes do not meet on the following dates: 
January 1, 21
February 18 - 22
March 21
March 24 (staff development day)
April 14 - 18
May 26
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: April 8, 9, 10

Starting dates and time
and number of sessions are indicated in each description.  Most classes meet once a week. 

Payment
We accept MasterCard, Visa, checks, and cash.

Disabled Access
is available at ALL our schools

Non-residents
EVERY person is welcome to take our classes! 
ADULTS:  Non residents simply pay a registration fee of $10 once per semester whereas Westport residents pay a $5 registration fee once per semester. There is no registration fee if you are taking a single session course.  Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

How do I register?

1.  Online/Electronically

• To register for any of the classes through our secure registration system, please click on the course number or description (in bright blue) and you will be taken to a page which will allow you to register through a secure server for that specific course. 
• Register for additional courses if desired. 
• If you are registering more than one person, you will be required to do them separately. 
• For your convenience, a profile will be created on each student which will expedite future registrations. 
• Registrations can be placed over the phone.  Please note that registration fees are waived for online registrations.

2.  Call us at 341-1209 and we will happily process your registration.
3.  Register in person. We’re located at Staples High School in room 1040. 
4.  You must register prior to attending a class.  

What if the class is full?
We will let you know right away if the class is full and will be happy to tell you about other classes we think may be of interest to you.  Also, some classes are offered more than once during the year.  

How do I get a refund?
Click here for information.

Are books/supplies included?
Books and materials fees are additional.  You  will be notified the first day of class what the materials fees will be.  Some crafts classes may have additional fees for which you may be liable even if you don't attend the class.  Food fees for Culinary Arts classes are payable at registration and are non-refundable. The teachers often purchase materials in advance.   If you register and then discover you cannot attend the course, please inform us as soon as possible.

Is prior experience/knowledge required?
We offer many courses for beginners.  If "advanced" skills are required, it will be clearly indicated in the course description.  Some courses that require prior experience include technology courses, foreign languages, and others that are described as "intermediate" or "advanced."   

Senior Discount
Check out our page on our senior policy which discusses discount and special course offerings.

Question not answered?
Call us at 341-1209 and we'll be delighted to talk to you!