WINTER/SPRING 2008 - REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION

Use this form (PDF format) if you are planning on mailing it to us with a check. 

If you are registering more than one person, you must do them separately by using a different user name and password for each individual.  You must completely log out of the registration process by hitting complete checkout and following those instructions before starting another individual's registration.

PROGRAM COSTS

  • Full Payment must accompany your registration.

  • TUITION as listed in the course offerings

  • Materials Fees, if applicable

  • Books may be purchased in the office.

  • Registration Fee payable only once per semester
    -     $5 for a Westport Adult
    - $10 for a Non Westport Adult

  • Registration Fee is waived if you register online.  Exception: Registration fees do not apply to one session courses.

Room assignments are posted nightly in the main entrance.

We confirm only online registrations.
Classes must have sufficient enrollments.
We will notify you if your class is cancelled.

Westport Senior Citizens (62 or older)
Please see our section on senior policy.

REFUNDS

  • No refunds or vouchers for withdrawal from single session courses.

  • You will receive a full refund of tuition and any fees if we cancel a course before the first class.

  • If you withdraw (in writing) from a course* at least one (1) week before the start date, your refund will be your tuition only, less a $25 withdrawal fee.
  • If you withdraw (in writing) less than one week before the course* begins but prior to the second class meeting, you will receive, in lieu of a refund, a tuition voucher good for one year from date of issue for your tuition only, less a $25 withdrawal fee. No refunds or vouchers thereafter.
  • Written notice of withdrawal must be emailed, faxed, or mailed.
    Email: conted@westport.k12.ct.us
    Fax: (203) 341-1218
    Mail: 70 North Avenue Westport, CT 06880

SCHOOL PROCEDURES

  • Be sure to register early; enrollment is limited.  
  • Please register via one method only - online, fax, mail, or in person! 
  • Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.  
  • If your chosen course is already full, we will notify you.  
  • If you like, we will wait-list you. 
  • Classes must have sufficient enrollment to be self-supporting.
  • We will notify you if a course is canceled.  
  • We do not send confirmations.  
  • If you wish to have your registration confirmed, enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
  • Room assignments will be posted in the main entry.
  • All registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Payment must accompany registration.  

    The administration reserves the right to limit enrollment, withdraw courses or discontinue classes. REGISTRANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED ONLY IF A COURSE IS CLOSED OR WITHDRAWN. 

    Westport Continuing Education will cooperate with businesses and the community in developing and presenting courses. If a group of adults requests a course, WCE will try to offer it. If you are interested or know of someone who would like to teach a course, please contact us.

    NOTE: Our instructors are hired to teach general concepts to groups of students, not to provide specific investment advice to individuals. Students should consult their own financial advisor or attorney before making any investment decisions based on specific examples used by our instructors.

    Westport Continuing Education provides these courses as a public service and does not endorse or recommend any product or service mentioned in connection with these courses.

    POLICY OF NON DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
    The Westport Continuing Education Program does not discriminate in employment, in educational opportunity, or deny benefits or otherwise discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, mental retardation, mental health, present / past history of mental disorder, learning disability, or physical disability. All our programs and offerings subscribe to this policy.

    POLICY OF ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATION
    Individuals with a disability who require an accommodation in order to participate in any class, program, or activity, or when taking the GED Exam, please contact Dale Burmeister at the Westport Continuing Education office, 70 North Avenue, Westport, CT. Phone (203)-341-1209.

    WHEN SCHOOL IS IN SESSION

    The Fall semester runs from September through December. The Winter/Spring session runs from January through May.  Summer session runs from late June through August.  Please consult each course description for dates, times, and location.  

    School cancellations may occur due to bad weather or emergency conditions. In general, if the Westport day school program is in session, Continuing Education classes will be held. If during the day, the weather changes drastically, tune in the following radio stations for school cancellation announcements:

    WEBE 107.9 FM Westport
    WNLK 1350 AM Norwalk
    WSTC 1400 AM Stamford
    WICC 600 Bridgeport

    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

    Photography during classes
    NOTE: During our continuing education classes photos may occasionally be taken for use in our catalogs. If you do not wish to be in a photo that may be published in our catalog, please tell the photographer before any photos are taken.      

    Staples High School Tuition Grants Committee
     Since its founding in 1943, The Staples High School Tuition Grants Committee has provided financial assistance to Staples Seniors and graduates pursuing a higher education.

    The mission of Staples Tuition Grants is to make sure that no Staples graduate is forced to forfeit the dream of a college education and a brighter future because of financial need.

    All of the funding received by the committee comes from individual, trusts, private foundations, local businesses and civic organizations. Many donors who are honored for their contributions have established continuing awards in memory of a beloved family member, in honor of a respected teacher or coach or in support of a specific academic endeavor.

    Generous donations of $5,000 or more may be named in honor of a particular individual or interest. The Staples Tuition Grants Committee welcomes contributions of any amount to their general fund.

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    Westport Continuing Education - Adult Education Classes 
    conted@westport.k12.ct.us
    (203) 341-1209