Polaris Adult Education Spring 2012 Catalog

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ADULT EDUCATION CATALOG January – July 2012

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Online Registration Available Anytime at: www.polaris.edu Registration: (440) 891-7600 Berea, Fairview Park Recreation Department, Strongsville and Polaris Career Center have joined forces to offer adult and community education classes!

Table of Contents INFORMATION PAGE Financial Aid.................................................................................................................5 General Information.................................................................................................. 28 Office Hours............................................................................................................... 28 Registration Form..................................................................................................... 29 JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS Baking & Pastry Arts...............................................................................................2 Certified Cardiographic Technician.......................................................................2 Cosmetology Academy...........................................................................................2 Dental Assisting.......................................................................................................2 Early Child Care Education/Child Development Associate.................................3 Graphic & Web Design Certification......................................................................3 Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R) ....................3 Medical Assisting.....................................................................................................3 Medical Billing & Coding.........................................................................................3 Natural Resources/Ranger/Basic Peace Officer Academy................................4 Nursing Assistant (STNA) ......................................................................................4 Pharmacy Technician..............................................................................................4 Phlebotomy Certification.........................................................................................4 Precision/CNC Machine Technology.....................................................................4 Welding.....................................................................................................................4 Career Planning and Counseling............................................................................5 CERTIFICATION/CONTINUING EDUCATION Child Care......................................................................................................................5 Health & Fitness...........................................................................................................5 Quality/American Society for Quality (ASQ)/Lean .................................................6 Chemical Operator Certificate Program - Online......................................................6 COMPUTERS/IT & BUSINESS Business/Marketing................................................................................................. 6-7 Management................................................................................................................7 Insurance and Securities Pre-Licensing Courses.....................................................7 Essential Skills of Estate “Family” Planning........................................................ 8-9 Online Courses.............................................................................................................9

Computers

Introduction to Computers......................................................................................9 Internet.....................................................................................................................9

Computer Applications

Database Management....................................................................................... 10 Spreadsheets........................................................................................................ 10 Word Processing.................................................................................................. 10 Computer Certifications .................................................................................10-11 Computer Aided Design....................................................................................... 11 Desktop Publishing/Graphics............................................................................. 11 Web Design........................................................................................................... 12 Financial (QuickBooks)....................................................................................... 12 Project Management........................................................................................... 12

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ACT/SAT Test Preparation......................................................................................19 Revit Architectural....................................................................................................11 Woodworking: Intermediate....................................................................................13 Low Pressure Boiler License Preparation..............................................................12 Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes............................................................................. 8 Women in Transition................................................................................................... 8 The Truth about Estate Planning.............................................................................. 8 Nuts & Bolts of Trusts................................................................................................ 8 Veterans Benefits Primer: Little Known Benefits for Elders and the Disabled....................................................................................... 9 Ohio Estate Taxes: An Expensive Blindspot............................................................ 9 Insurance & Securities Pre-Licensing Courses........................................................ 7 Industrial Electrical Wiring.......................................................................................12 Randi’s Classic Twist Cupcake Class.....................................................................24 Novel Basics I & II.....................................................................................................16

The Polaris Career Center Adult Education Department offers comprehensive education and training services that are essential for individuals entering the job market, seeking a new career or looking to update their skills. Our programs and services are continually upgraded and expanded to remain current with today’s changing technology and job market.

Our commitment to excellence makes Polaris Career Center a leader in career-technical education.

CONSTRUCTION/INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Electrical Wiring/Electricity.....................................................................................12 Low Pressure Boiler..................................................................................................12 Plumbing....................................................................................................................12 Welding......................................................................................................................13 Construction Technology.........................................................................................13 Carpentry/Woodworking..........................................................................................13 Home Repairs............................................................................................................13 Painting......................................................................................................................13 Weekend Warrior Series.................................................................................... 13-14 Small Engine Repair.................................................................................................14 PERSONAL ENRICHMENT Arts, Crafts & Jewelry ....................................................................................... 14-15 Aviation......................................................................................................................15 Communication/Speaking................................................................................. 15-16 Culinary................................................................................................................ 16-17 Dance/Exercise................................................................................................... 17-19 Foreign Language.....................................................................................................19 General Interest................................................................................................... 19-21 Health/Wellness/Safety..................................................................................... 21-22 Hobbies & Interests..................................................................................................22 Home & Garden................................................................................................... 22-23 Kids’ Classes....................................................................................................... 23-24 Music..........................................................................................................................24 Pastry Classes..................................................................................................... 24-25 Personal Finance and Real Estate Investing.........................................................25 Sports & Leisure................................................................................................. 25-26 Tours...........................................................................................................................26 MOTORCYCLE............................................................................................................. 27 GED/BASIC SKILLS CLASSES Adult Basic Literacy Education...............................................................................27 Creative Writing for Fun...........................................................................................16 Ghosts – Yes, They Are Real! Parts I & II..............................................................20 Deconstructing the Tarot Spread............................................................................20 Beginning German....................................................................................................19 Investing in Today’s Market (Free Investment Class)..........................................25 Learn to Play Texas Hold’em..................................................................................26 Polaris Location

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Any of our course offerings can be customized for your organization or group at your site or at Polaris Career Center. Contact Nada Koury, Business Coordinator, 440-891-7646 or nkoury@polaris.edu.

Explore Polaris Career Center JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS Learn how Polaris Career Center can give you the skills you need to succeed.

Job Training Programs Include the Following: • Baking & Pastry Arts • Certified Cardiographic Technician • Cosmetology Academy • Dental Assisting • Early Child Care/Child Development Associate (CDA) • Graphic & Web Design Certification • Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R) • Medical Assisting • Medical Billing & Coding • Natural Resources/Ranger/Basic Peace Officer Academy • Nursing Assistant (STNA) • Pharmacy Technician • Phlebotomy Certification • Precision/CNC Machine Technology • Welding

You’re Invited!

JOB TRAINING INFORMATION NIGHTS Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 6:00 PM Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 6:00 PM Learn more about our job training programs & career opportunities.

Meet our instructors and tour our facility.

Get answers to your questions and information on financial aid, tuition payment plans, federal student loans & Pell grants.

Call today (440) 891-7600 www.polaris.edu What’s in it for You? During instruction or upon completion of any Job Training Program, you will receive: • Industry Recognized Certifications • Job Readiness Assistance – training in job seeking skills, resume writing and interviewing techniques • A Certificate of Completion (with 90% attendance and passing grades) • Job Search Assistance • College credit in selected courses

For registration and financial aid information, please visit our website, www.polaris.edu.

For more information, call Elaine Byrd at (440) 891-7697.

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Adult Education Job Training Programs The Adult Job Training Programs at Polaris Career Center are designed to prepare you for a meaningful career in today’s leading occupations.

Each program features comprehensive, hands-on training for adults who are just starting a career, who are in job transition, or who want to upgrade their existing skills to remain competitive. Complete a Job Training Program at Polaris Career Center and you’ll master job skills and concepts that will maximize your potential.

Gainful employment information is available at www.polaris.edu.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 6:00 PM Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 6:00 PM For more information, call (440) 891-7600.

Career Counseling

Job Training Program Information

Not sure which program is right for you?

Call our career counselor, Judy Whalen at (440) 891-7747.

For additional information on any of our Job Training Programs, call Elaine Byrd at (440) 891-7697.

Baking & Pastry Arts (225 Hours) The Baking and Pastry Arts program at Polaris Career Center will provide a solid foundation in the preparation of basic skills needed for this growing industry.

You will obtain the practical and theoretical hands-on training necessary to prepare quality bakery products. Topics include: • Preparation of various cookies, custards, mousses, meringues, quick breads, cakes, cupcakes, tortes, frostings, fillings, pies, tarts, yeast breads, pre-fermented breads, laminated doughs, chocolates, ice creams, sorbets, and more • Commercial food equipment operation • How to use the necessary tools to prepare and present products • Introduction to ingredients, mixing methods and garnishes • Proper handling and storage of foods • Basic pastry and culinary techniques (piping, knife skills, etc.) • Sanitation and safety through ServSafe certification • Entrepreneurship •Customer Service. This program is for beginners who have a true passion for baking and learning and is appropriate for those interested in starting a home-based business. Our students gain skills, knowledge and confidence.

March 20, 2012 – August 23, 2012 (approximate ending date), Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Tuition Fee: $2,995 Tuition includes textbooks, supplies and ServSafe certification examination fees.

Certified Cardiographic Technician (230 Hours) The Certified Cardiographic Technician program at Polaris Career Center is designed to prepare students to perform non-invasive cardiac testing procedures such as electrocardiograms, Holter and telemetry monitoring, and stress testing.

Students will receive 130 hours of classroom and lab time. In addition, students will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through a 100-hour unpaid externship in a local clinical setting. Note: Externship hours must be completed during daytime working hours, Monday through Friday. Healthcare providers require immunizations for students participating in externships. Students will be required to have a background check. Upon completion, students will be eligible for credentialing as a Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology course. Proof of successful course completion (transcript or certificate of completion) is required. It is recommended that Medical Terminology and the Cardiographic Technician program not be taken concurrently.

February 6, 2012 – June 11, 2012 (approximate ending date), Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Tuition Fee: $2,995 Tuition includes textbooks, supplies and certification examination fee.

Gainful employment information is available at www.polaris.edu.

In accordance with Title VI of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Polaris Joint Vocational School District’s policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, ancestry, economic status, military status, or age in its educational programs, activities, services or employment policies. The Board does not discriminate on the basis of legally acquired genetic information.

Cosmetology Academy (1500 Hours) FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBLE PROGRAM Let the Polaris Career Center Cosmetology Academy prepare you for a challenging career in this exciting, cutting-edge field. Gain hands-on experience in the Polaris Career Center New Beginnings Salon while obtaining the industry knowledge necessary for your Cosmetology license. Acquire skills commonly used in cosmetology in the following areas: Dispensary operations, sanitation, reception duties and salon management. Emphasis will be placed on the handson practice of: Scalp care and hair treatments, shaping and cutting hair, styling hair, permanent waving, hair relaxing and coloring, hair highlighting and toning, manicuring and pedicuring, facial treatments and wig and hairpiece care.

Career Options (State license required): Cosmetologist, color technician, perm specialist, hair cutting specialist, esthetician, nail technician, salon owner/ manager, platform artist, equipment sales. Since the Cosmetology Academy is a 2-year program, qualified students will have access to two years of Pell Grant funds. Call the Financial Aid Coordinator at (440) 891-7668 for additional information.

Starting Fall 2012 Dental Assisting (900 Hours) FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBLE PROGRAM A career as a dental assistant offers many opportunities and the field is growing faster than average occupations according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. In this course you’ll learn all the skills you need for entry-level employment. Skills taught include introduction to dentistry, oral health and nutrition, infection control, head and neck anatomy/physiology, patient care, dental charting, psychology, restorative materials, advanced chairside, laboratory materials, radiology, practice management, computer technology, and dental specialties. Dental Assisting students will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through a 310-hour, unpaid externship (additional days may be required for the externship). Students will be required to have a routine physical, a criminal background check, and purchase their own uniforms. Immunizations will be required prior to participation in the clinical portion of the program. WorkKeys and TABE assessments are required prior to registration. Call 440-891-7697 for details.

Starting Fall 2012 If you are having a problem or have questions or concerns regarding compliance with Title IX or Section 504, contact:

Assistant Superintendent

Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator

440.891.7643

Room 225

Popular classes fill up fast!

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JOB TRAINING PROGRAM INFORMATION NIGHTS

Enroll early and get the class you want.

Register now! Call (440) 891-7600 or register online at www.polaris.edu Online Registration Available at www.polaris.edu

Job Training Programs Early Child Care Education/Child Development Associate (930 Hours) FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBLE PROGRAM The Early Child Care Education/Child Development Associate (CDA) is the most widely recognized credential in early child care education (ECE) and is a key stepping stone on the path of career advancement in ECE. At Polaris Career Center, the CDA program is designed to prepare students to successfully complete the requirements for the nationally recognized CDA credential. The CDA credential is based on a core set of competency standards, which guide early care professionals as they work toward becoming qualified teachers of young children. Completing the CDA program will assist you in meeting current job requirements and advancing your career and salary. The CDA will also increase your knowledge of early childhood education and understand developmentally appropriate practice. Students will receive 450 hours of classroom training and have the opportunity to gain practical experience in a 480-hour unpaid required field experience student teaching at an area child care center. Note: Field experience hours will vary between 6 A.M. and 6 P.M. and will be determined by the child care center offering the student the field experience. Upon completion of the CDA program, the student will be eligible to apply for the CDA credential.

A routine physical, immunizations, and criminal background check are required prior to student participation in the field experience.

February 1, 2012 – October 29, 2012 (approximate ending date) Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tuition Fee: $6,995 Tuition includes textbooks, supplies, Adult/Child/Infant CPR, Communicable Disease, First Aid and Child Abuse Recognition training and certification fee, formal observation, and CDA application fee.

Graphic & Web Design Certification (600 Hours) FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBLE PROGRAM This 600-hour program is designed to prepare you for employment and/or freelance work in the graphic design and web design fields. Topics include the basics of design, typography, color theory and basic layout; then application in the computer software programs: Adobe InDesign CS5 (page layout), Photoshop CS5 (photo correction, retouching, etc.) and Illustrator CS5 (creating and modifying vector images). Advanced classes in electronic page layout and print production will be included. Learn web design through courses in HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, Content Management Systems, Social Media Networks, Flash animation and more, then application with Adobe Flash CS5 and Dreamweaver CS5. An introduction to the MacIntosh class will be included for those unfamiliar with the MacIntosh OS X operating system.

Starting Fall 2012 For open enrollment Adobe Creative Suite Course information, see page 11.

Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) (600 Hours) FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBLE PROGRAM The highly trained technicians in the Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) profession maintain the complex HVAC/R systems used in residential, light industrial and commercial buildings. The HVAC/R program at Polaris will help you access this growing field. Training takes place in a comprehensive classroom and practical learning environment. The course includes: Introduction to construction and maintenance (core curriculum); HVAC/R safety related issues; heating, ventilating, air conditioning & refrigeration (HVAC/R); heating & air conditioning installation procedures; understanding schematics; airside systems; proper venting; CFC refrigerant recovery/recycling certification; ICE certification; duct work; electrical code & electrical controls; mechanical maintenance; air properties and balancing; heating and air conditioning diagnostic techniques; refrigeration troubleshooting, and customer service. All instructional materials, as well as the CFC refrigerant recovery/recycling certification and ICE test fees, are included. All students are given the opportunity to earn National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) certification in core curriculum.

February 6, 2012 – June 21, 2012 (approximate ending date) Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Tuition Fee: $6,995 Tuition includes textbook and certification examination fees.

Medical Assisting (946 Hours) FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBLE PROGRAM The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares you to perform administrative, clinical and laboratory procedures for employment in a physician’s office, clinic, or hospital. The course will cover, but is not limited to, the following: Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology; entry-level clinical skills; phlebotomy certification; scheduling appointments; records management/electronic medical records; medical law and ethics; entry-level ICD-9/CPT coding; health insurance claim forms; AED/adult/child/infant CPR; first aid/medical emergencies; computer skills; psychology of human behavior; employability skills; OSHA/ universal precautions; and HIPAA/standards and guidelines.

Medical Assisting students will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through a 160-200 hour nonpaid externship. Students will be required to have a routine physical and a criminal background check. Some healthcare systems and physician practices may require proof of current immunizations for students participating in externships. Students must also complete the Hepatitis B series prior to participation in their externships.

The Polaris Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (CRB-AAMAE). CAAHEP, 35 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 553-9355. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification examination and the International Academy of Phlebotomy Science (IAPS) certification examination. Advanced placement will only be allowed as transfer credit from an accredited institution and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. This must be arranged prior to enrollment.

Credit will not be granted for experiential learning.

February 13, 2012 – November 27, 2012 (approximate ending date) Monday – Thursday, 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM Tuition Fee: $7,995 Tuition includes textbooks, CMA and IAPS examination fees.

Medical Billing & Coding (900 Hours) FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBLE PROGRAM This 900-hour program is designed for those who wish to gain employment in medical billing and health information management in physician practices, outpatient clinics, billing companies as well as a variety of other medical facilities. Students will develop a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, electronic medical records, practice management software, Microsoft Office, medical office administration procedures, medical procedural coding, medical diagnostic coding, and reimbursement procedures. Graduates will be well prepared for entry-level positions as medical office managers, medical records technicians, or billing and coding specialists. Students will be required to complete a 180-hour externship during daytime working hours at the end of the program. Students will be eligible to participate in the National HealthCareer Association Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist exam (CBCS) and Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exams. Students will be required to have a criminal background check. Healthcare providers may require immunizations for students participating in externships.

February 13, 2012 – December 20, 2012 (approximate ending date) Monday – Thursday, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM Tuition Fee: $7,995 Tuition includes textbooks and examination fees.

Gainful employment information is available at www.polaris.edu.

Registration: (440) 891-7600

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Job Training Programs Natural Resources/Ranger/Basic Peace Officer Academy (600 Hours) FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBLE PROGRAM The Polaris Career Center Natural Resources/Ranger/Basic Peace Officer Academy prepares candidates for police and natural resource law enforcement officer positions and other careers that require peace officer training. This 600hour course is conducted under the auspices of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. The Academy Training includes administration, legal, human resources, firearms, driving, subject control, first aid, patrol, civil disorders, investigation, physical conditioning, aerosol defense spray, and expandable baton. As an all-inclusive Academy, the following are provided for use during the program: Gun belt, holster, handgun, shotgun, ammunition, handcuffs, duty bag, gym uniforms, polo shirt, textbook, expandable baton, aerosol defense spray, winter jacket, baseball cap, and winter hat. Applicants must be 21 years old by the completion of the course, have a valid driver’s license and must submit to fingerprinting, a background check and a medical examination.

Starting Fall 2012 Nursing Assistant (STNA) (90 Hours) State Tested Nursing Assistants gain employment caring for diverse patient populations including the elderly in long-term care settings, assisted living facilities, home care environments and hospitals. Our program is Stateapproved and consists of mandatory attendance for classroom/clinical hours. The STNA exam is included in the fee and is offered to our students after successful completion of the program. Medicare approved Home Health Aide Certification and American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification is also included.

The 2-step Mantoux TB test is required before class begins. The course will cover, but is not limited to, the following: Personal protective equipment, use of a gait belt for transfers and ambulation, toileting residents, use of a bedpan, assisting with dressing/feeding, personal care skills, including mouth care, perineal care, and bathing/hair care, as well as vital signs--temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure. Please call 440-891-7697 for an information packet prior to registration.

M – Th 8:00 AM – 1:15 PM January 17 – February 15, 2012 T & Th 5:00 PM – 9:45 PM January 24 – March 29, 2012 M – Th 8:00 AM – 1:15 PM February 21 – March 21, 2012 M – Th 8:00 AM – 1:15 PM April 2 – May 1, 2012 M – Th 4:00 PM – 9:15 PM April 2 – May 1, 2012 T & Th 5:00 PM – 9:45 PM April 26 – June 21, 2012 M – Th 8:00 AM – 1:15 PM May 7 – June 6, 2012 M – Th 8:00 AM – 1:15 PM June 18 – July 18, 2012 Tuition Fee: $995 Tuition includes textbook, CPR fees and STNA test fee.

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Pharmacy Technician (600 Hours) FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBLE PROGRAM The Pharmacy Technician program might be your prescription for success! This program prepares students for jobs in retail pharmacies, hospitals and nursing homes. Pharmacy Technician students will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through an externship. The program prepares students to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. The course will cover, but is not limited to, the following: Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, pharmacy practice and technology, pharmaceutical terminology and calculations, medication dispensing, drug storage, office skills, recordkeeping, pharmaceutical techniques, pharmacy law and ethics, communication skills, customer service, computer technology, OSHA, HIPAA, inventory control, billing and reimbursement, health insurance claim forms, employability skills, sterile admixtures preparation, extemporaneous compounding, and ambulatory pharmacy externship. Students will be required to have a criminal background check, drug screening, and purchase their own uniforms. Some healthcare systems, physician practices, and/or pharmacies may require immunizations for students participating in externships.

February 13, 2012 – December 6, 2012 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM –1:00 PM Tuition Fee: $5,995 Tuition includes textbooks and certification exam fee.

Starting Fall 2012

Phlebotomy Certification (252 Hours) Students will be trained to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions including: Vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, and butterfly needles on adults. Both classroom instruction and clinical experience during a 100-hour externship at a healthcare facility will provide an opportunity for the student to gain the skill and knowledge necessary to take the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (exam fee included).

Note: Clinical hours will be scheduled during the day and students will be placed in clinical assignments as space is available. Students will be required to purchase their own uniforms and have a criminal background check. Healthcare providers and labs require immunizations for students participating in externships. Students are required to have received the first Hepatitis B vaccination prior to the first day of class. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology course. Proof of successful course completion (transcript or certificate of completion) is required. It is recommended that Medical Terminology and the Phlebotomy Certification program not be taken concurrently. WorkKeys assessment is required prior to registration. Call 440-891-7697 for details.

February 27, 2012 – July 5, 2012 (approximate ending date) Monday – Wednesday, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Tuition Fee: $2,995 Tuition includes textbooks and certification examination fee.

Precision/CNC Machine Technology (600 Hours) FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBLE PROGRAM Journeyman machinists, die makers, mold makers and CNC programmers/ operators enjoy stable employment in the dynamic environment of manufacturing.

Individuals considering careers in all aspects of manufacturing will benefit. All participants will be given the opportunity to earn Level 1 credentials from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc. (NIMS). This hands-on curriculum includes applied mathematics, blueprint interpretation, geometric dimensioning & tolerancing; project work on lathes, mills, surface grinders; CNC/CAD/ CAM fundamentals; manufacturing safety and job planning; hand tools and drilling machines; inspection instruments and quality control; metallurgy and heat treating; web-based instruction in partnership with Tooling U. This course work has been approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship Training for existing company-sponsored apprenticeship programs.

Starting Fall 2012 Welding (600 Hours) FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBLE PROGRAM Become a trained technician in the welding, fabricating and metallurgical trades and gain access to a growing and demanding field. This program takes place in a state-of-the art welding lab. It is designed to teach you practical applications and theory related to the welding trade, while preparing you for the American Welding Society (AWS) certifications and exams. The National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) credentials may also be achieved. The course includes Introduction to Construction and Maintenance (Core Curriculum); welding safety; blueprint fundamentals; reading welding symbols; oxyacetylene cutting, welding, and brazing; base metal preparations; weld quality; SMAW (shielded metal arc welding or stick welding); SMAW equipment and setup; SMAW electrodes and selection; SMAW groove welds with backing; SMAW open v-groove welds; SMAW open-root pipe welds; SMAW vertical welding; plasma arc cutting; basic GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding, TIG); basic GMAW (gas metal arc welding, MIG); theory, welding and machine operation.

All instructional materials and welding helmets are included.

Starting Fall 2012

Gainful employment information is available at www.polaris.edu.

Online Registration Available at www.polaris.edu

Registration/Financial Aid/Career Planning/Certification/Continuing Education REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION Requirements for Enrollment in a Job Training Program: • High school diploma or GED • Tuition payment due at the time of registration – visit our website for more information, www.polaris.edu • Pre-admission testing required for Dental Assisting and Phlebotomy Certification Note: Please be aware that many programs/occupations require background checks and/or drug testing.

Financial Aid (440) 891-7668 Visit our website www.polaris.edu/adult-education/financial-aid for complete information.

The following financial aid options exist to cover all or part of your training tuition: Pell Grant, William D. Ford Student Loan, and Interest-Free Tuition Payment Plan.

All financial aid recipients will be required to come to Polaris Career Center, Adult Education Office, to register and complete a Tuition Agreement. A valid Mastercard or Visa must be presented at the time of registration and will be kept on file for collateral purposes. Your financial aid must be confirmed with Pat Carter, Financial Aid Coordinator (440-891-7668) before registration can be initiated.

Registration Information (440) 891-7600 Registration may be completed via phone, in person, or on-line if payment is made in full with a VISA or MasterCard.

1098-T Tax Forms 1098-T forms will be provided to students enrolled in 600-hour or longer programs.

CAREER PLANNING Career Counseling Are you trying to make a career decision or seeking a new career? Call our career counselor, Judy Whalen, at 440-891-7747 for a free consultation.

To schedule a standardized written survey which will determine your interests, values and aptitudes for a variety of occupations, call our career counselor, Judy Whalen, at (440) 891-7747. A discussion of your results and links to possible occupations is included. Cost: $89 FREE Resume Workshops (2 hrs.)

Call (440) 891-7600 to register In these tough times you need to have a quality resume just to get your foot in the door. Each workshop includes general resume information, resume critique, job seeking skills and advice, and an introduction to job seekers’ resources via the Polaris Career Center Website. Join us on the following dates: Th 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Feb. 9, 2012 Th 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Mar. 22, 2012 T 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Apr. 24, 2012 M 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM June 4, 2012 Job Hunting Made Easy!

Connect to the Job Market (7 hrs.)

Are you seeking a new career or looking to change careers? Get the tools needed for a successful job search in this hands-on course taught by a labor market expert.

Th 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Feb. 23 & Mar. 1, 2012 Th 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM May 24 & 31, 2012 Class fee $15................Materials fee $0....................Total $15

CERTIFICATION/CONTINUING EDUCATION CHILD CARE Child Care Provider In-Service Training Polaris Career Center Adult Education offers classes that qualify for the required training hours necessary for staff members employed in licensed child care centers as well as home day care centers. Formal child care educational hours required for Step Up to Quality or to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) are available.

ODJFS, ODE and CDA certificates are issued for Child Abuse Recognition & Prevention, Communicable Disease, First Aid, Heartsaver CPR and Child Development and Related classes.

Call 440-891-7600 for a flyer with complete details or go to www.polaris.edu (click on adult education/course listings/certificate & continuing education/child care-in-service/course descriptions).

HEALTH & FITNESS CPR Classes To view the schedule and to register go to www.polaris.edu. Click on adult education/registration/child care in-service or call (440) 891-7710 for more information.

Introduction to Electronic Health Records (15 hrs.)

NEW Students will learn about the use of electronic health records (EHR) in healthcare including EHR documentation basics. One college credit is available through an articulation agreement with Lakeland Community College for an additional fee.

Sat 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Feb. 25 – Mar. 10, 2012 Class fee $205.............Materials fee $140............. Total $345 *Payment plan available

Medical Terminology/Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology (48 hrs.)

Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 1 – June 14, 2012 Class fee $425.............Materials fee $100............. Total $525 *Payment plan available Herbal Certification (15 hrs.)

This program (OLN-S-308-1) has been approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing through the approver unit of the Ohio League of Nursing for 15 contact hours for LPNs and RNs. Ten contact hours for occupational therapy, physical therapy and athletic trainers. Taught by a board certified doctor of natuaropathic medicine.

Th 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Jan. 12 – Mar. 22, 2012 (no class 3/8) M 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM June 11 – Aug. 13, 2012 Class fee $125..............Materials fee $0..................Total $125 Personal Training National Certification (36 hrs.)

No Discounts.

T, Th 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Feb. 28 – Apr. 5, 2012 Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM May 5 – June 16, 2012 (no class 5/26) Class fee $499.............Materials fee $100............. Total $599 *Payment plan available Personal Training Certification Information Nights Monday, February 6, 2012, 6:00 PM or Monday, April 16, 2012, 6:00 PM

The residents of Berea, Brook Park, Brooklyn, Fairview Park, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township and Strongsville will receive a $5 discount on the tuition fees listed.

Registration: (440) 891-7600

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Certification/Continuing Education QUALITY

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY (ASQ) Each of the following Refresher courses will prepare students for the corresponding ASQ exams. For exam-specific content (body of knowledge), visit the ASQ website at www.asq.org/certification or www. asqcleveland.com. For additional information on ASQ Certification, call ASQ National at 1-800-248-1946, email at asq@asq.org or visit the ASQ Websites: www.asq.org or www.asqcleveland.org. Call Mark Netzel at (216) 906-9075 for information about refresher courses.

For course descriptions/schedules for the following classes, please visit our website: www.polaris.edu Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) (24 hrs.)

Certified Quality Technician (CQT) (24 hrs.)

Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) (24 hrs.)

Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) (24 hrs.)

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) (33 hrs.)

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) (24 hrs.)

Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) (24 hrs.)

Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) (24 hrs.)

Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) (18 hrs.)

Certification Test Site: Polaris Career Center, 7285 Old Oak Blvd., Middleburg Hts., Ohio Application Deadlines: The application deadlines are approximately 1 ½ months before examination dates. Application deadline means that information must be in the office of ASQ, 611 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53201-3005, before that date (no exceptions).

Exam Date: March 3, 2012 Application Deadline: January 13, 2012

Chemical Operator Certificate Program – Online Delivered by Washington State Community College Hosted by Polaris Career Center Starting March 26, 2012 • Learn the valuable skills necessary to work as a Chemical Operator without having to leave home or while working full-time.

• The online Chemical Operator program will prepare you for a highly skilled and well-paying job in the chemical industry. The chemical processing industry is anticipating a severe shortage of skilled technicians as an increasing number of current employees near retirement, and existing plants are being modernized with state-of-the-art equipment and processing methods.

• The chemical operator of today and tomorrow must possess advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical and chemical processes, and have a solid background in math, science and computer skills to understand and solve problems relating to equipment and performance.

• Polaris Career Center, in partnership with Washington State Community College, is offering this 45-credit hour program which consists of courses covering basic mechanical systems, fundamental safety, health and environmental issues, basic math and science, workplace communications, and the computer and Internet skills necessary for online learning.

Coursework for Online Chemical Operator Certificate Program: Intro to Chemical Operator (4 credits) Elementary Algebra (4 credits) Industrial Safety/Hazmat (3 credits) Applied Physics (3 credits) Process Control I (4 credits) Industrial Electricity (3 credits) Team Concepts & Practices (3 credits)

Programmable Logic Controllers I (3 credits) Math Essentials (4 credits) Process Control II (4 credits) Intro to Chemistry (4 credits) Statistical Process Control (3 credits) Engineering Materials (3 credits)

QUALITY CLASSES (NON-CERTIFICATION) For course descriptions/schedules for the following classes, please visit our website: www.polaris.edu AlAG FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) (4 hrs.)

Design of Experiments (DOE): Factorial Power Tools (4 hrs.)

Design of Experiments (DOE): BH2 Full Skill Set Methods and Tools (24 hrs.)

ANOVA for Quality Applications (4 hrs.)

Practical Problem Solving (4 hrs.)

Excel Methods and Tools for Quality and Engineering (24 hrs.)

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (12 hrs.)

“How To” Develop A Process Based Quality Management System (4 hrs.) NEW Introduction to Gage R & R (4 hrs.)

Lean Six Sigma (24 hrs.) NEW ISO 9001:2008 Basic Introduction (2 hrs.)

LEAN Five S (2.5 hrs.)

W 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 8, 2012 Class fee $60................Materials fee $5....................Total $65 Lean Concepts: An Introduction (2.5 hrs.)

W 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 22, 2012 Class fee $60................Materials fee $5....................Total $65 Lean Concepts: Advanced (5 hrs.)

M, W 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 12 & 14, 2012 Class fee $135..............Materials fee $30................Total $165

Affordable College Credit Courses Available.

Online Chemical Operator Information Session Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6:00 PM To RSVP or to request additional information, call Elaine Byrd at 440-891-7697 or email ebyrd@polaris.edu.

COMPUTERS / IT & BUSINESS BUSINESS / MARKETING Accounting I with Payroll (24 hrs.)

T, Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 20 – Apr. 12, 2012 Class fee $245.............Materials fee $150............. Total $395 *Payment plan available Accounting II (18 hrs.)

T, Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 17 – May 3, 2012 Class fee $195.............Materials fee $0..................Total $195 Certified Bookkeeper (CB) Program (62.5 hrs.)

Certification for Professional Bookkeepers Prerequisite: Academic background in basic principles of accounting. Textbooks included. Exam fees are not included.

T, Th 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Mar. 13 – June 5, 2012 Class fee $675.............Materials fee $220............ Total $895 *Payment plan available

Need Help Implementing a Lean Business System at Your Organization?

We can help you maximize Lean’s advantages for your organization.

For additional information contact Nada Koury at 440-891-7646 or nkoury@polaris.edu.

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Certified Bookkeeper Information Night, Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 7:00 PM

The residents of Berea, Brook Park, Brooklyn, Fairview Park, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township and Strongsville will receive a $5 discount on the tuition fees listed.

Online Registration Available at www.polaris.edu

Business Notary Public: How to Become a Notary Public (1.5 hrs.)

W 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Mar. 7, 2012 Class fee $25................Materials fee $0....................Total $25 How to Manage Your Boss (2 hrs.)

W 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM May 2, 2012 Class fee $35................Materials fee $0....................Total $35 Make Money Working From Home: Part I – Turn Your Ideas Into Cash (3 hrs.)

Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Feb. 25, 2012 Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Apr. 14, 2012 Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM May 5, 2012 Class fee $55................Materials fee $20..................Total $75 Making Money Working From Home: Part II – Social Media, Internet Marketing and Writing Ads (3.5 hrs.)

Sat 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Feb. 25, 2012 Sat 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Apr. 14, 2012 Sat 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM May 5, 2012 Class fee $55................Materials fee $10..................Total $65 Social Media and Branding (6 hrs.) NEW Utilizing social media tools, you will learn how to increase your exposure, discover you target audience and begin your marketing campaign based on your brand. You will learn how to brand yourself, your business, or your product based on theory, discussions and research done in class.

T 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM May 15 & 22, 2012 T 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM June 19 & 26, 2012 Class fee $185 ............Materials fee $0..................Total $185

MANAGEMENT We provide customized training to meet your organization’s existing and future needs. Any of our courses listed in this catalog can be customized to fit the needs of your employees. Whether you are looking to train or retrain your employees, you can depend on us to deliver quality training for your organization. Call or e-mail our Business Coordinator, Nada Koury, 440 891-7646 or nkoury@polaris.edu to “custom design training” at our site or yours!

Essential Skills of Leadership (6 hrs.)

T, Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 6 & 8, 2012 T, Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM May 22 & 24, 2012 Class fee $135..............Materials fee $50................Total $185 Essential Skills of Communicating (6 hrs.)

T, Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 20 & 22, 2012 T, Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 12 & 14, 2012 Class fee $135 ............Materials fee $100 ........... Total $235 Dynamic Presentations (8 hrs.)

M, W 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Feb. 27 – Mar. 7, 2012 Class fee $165.............Materials fee $100............. Total $265 Facilitation Skills (12 hrs.)

M, W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 9 – 18, 2012 Class fee $265.............Materials fee $100............. Total $365 *Payment plan available Managing Customer Service (9 hrs.)

M, W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 4 – 11, 2012 Class fee $195.............Materials fee $50 . .............Total $245

INSURANCE & SECURITIES PRE-LICENSING COURSES Whether you are making your first career choice or want to change your career direction, Investment Management is a fertile field and career. The job may fall under many titles, including Financial Planner, Financial Advisor and Personal Financial Consultant, Investment Advisor, Stockbroker… and more. All earn a living by helping people sort through and choose investments, insurance and other financial products.

Such people work with retirement planning, college funding, estate planning and general investment analysis. Financial planners and wealth managers help individuals plan their financial futures! More than half of all financial advisors work for finance and insurance companies, including securities brokers, banks, insurance companies and financial investment firms. However, four out of 10 personal financial advisors are selfemployed, operating small investment advisory firms. Polaris Career Center provides comprehensive programs to prepare you for success on both your insurance and/or your securities licensing exams.

We believe classroom training, led by a licensed practitioner is the best way to learn and retain the material, required to successfully pass the Series 6 (Investment Company Products and Variable Contracts Limited Representative), Series 7 (General Securities), and Series 63 (BlueSky Laws).

Information Night, Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6:00 PM Ohio Life Insurance Pre-Licensing Course (36 hrs.) NEW This course enables an agent to sell life – health – disability and long term care insurance, fixed annuities, variable annuities and variable life insurance.

M, W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 22 – Apr. 2, 2012 Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Apr. 14 – May 19, 2012 Class fee $270.............Materials fee $75............... Total $345 *Payment plan available Series 6 Investment Company Products and Variable Contracts Limited Representative (20 hrs.) NEW A securities license entitling the holder to register as a limited representative and sell mutual, variable annuities and variable insurance products. This course includes 20 hours of Ohio Insurance CEUs. T 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Feb. 28 – Mar. 27, 2012 Sat 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM June 2 – 23, 2012 Class fee $220.............Materials fee $75 . ............ Total $295 Series 7 General Securities Representative (40 hrs.) NEW A general securities registered representative license administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) that entitles the holder to sell all types of securities products with the exception of commodities and futures.

This course includes 20 hours of Ohio Insurance CEUs. M, W 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Apr. 4 – May 7, 2012 Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Feb. 25 – Mar. 24, 2012 Class fee $320.............Materials fee $75 . ............ Total $395 *Payment plan available Series 63 State Blue BlueSky Laws (20 hrs.) NEW This course will outline the regulatory scope of the Uniform Securities Act to prepare individuals to become qualified to sell securities across state lines.

T 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Apr. 3 – May 1, 2012 Sat 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM June 23 – July 14, 2012 Class fee $225.............Materials fee $50 . ............ Total $275

7 Registration: (440) 891-7600

Estate Family Planning ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF ESTATE FAMILY PLANNING Top 10 Estate-Planning Mistakes (1.5 hrs.) NEW This course will cover the 10 common planning mistakes that can put you and loved ones in jeopardy and increase expenses during a crisis and at death.

Attendees will leave with an understanding of the core directives essential in every plan as well as how to avoid planning gaps and conflicts to maintain maximum control at minimum cost.

Th 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Feb. 23, 2012 Class fee $35................Materials fee $0....................Total $35 Nuts & Bolts of Trusts (1.5 hrs.) NEW Trusts can be one of the most useful and cost-effective legal tools to help people maintain control over their assets during good health, illness and at death—without court costs or delays. This workshop gives an overview of how trusts work, the pros and cons and costs, when to consider using trusts and what should be included in the trust provisions. It covers the Trust Protections Spectrum™ and various asset protection options trust can provide during the trustmaker’s and beneficiaries’ lifetimes.

Th 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Mar. 1, 2012 Class fee $35................Materials fee $0....................Total $35 Special People, Special Planning (1.5 hrs.) NEW This workshop will provide an overview of the fundamentals every family needs to consider when planning for the future of a person with special needs.

Attendees will learn about federal disability programs; guardianships, wills, trusts, and the essential legal directives the family must have as well as the consequences of failing to formally plan; how to keep the plan current; and the reasons for “letters of instruction” and more.

Th 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Mar. 8, 2012 Class fee $35................Materials fee $0....................Total $35 Loving Without a License (1.5 hrs.) NEW Unmarried couples who share households, co-mingle or jointly own assets can trigger many unintended legal and financial consequences that married couples don’t face. This workshop provides an overview of the things committed unmarried couples need to consider to protect themselves, especially during times of crisis such as disability or death. It covers areas where unmarried couples are vulnerable to unintended state default laws, taxes and loss of control, as well as guidelines for an “unmarried divorce” for division of property in the event that the relationship ends.

Th 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Mar. 15, 2012 Class fee $35................Materials fee $0....................Total $35 All My Pet “Children” (1 hr.) NEW Over 1/2 million pets are euthanized each year because their owners failed to provide plans for their care when the owners become disabled or die. This workshop will explain how to create a pet care plan that can be implemented without delay, including caregiver selection and accountability, care and financial distribution standards. Attendees will learn about Ohio’s new rules regarding pet trusts.

Th 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Mar. 22, 2012 Class fee $25................Materials fee $0....................Total $25 Blended Families: Estate Planning to Protect “Yours, Mine and Ours” Families (1.5 hrs.) NEW Although families with a mix of “yours, mine, and ours” such as children or others from prior relationships are common in our society, their planning needs are unique, especially when a disability or death occurs within the family. This workshop outlines the unique challenges and specific strategies blended families need to be aware of to avoid planning gaps and conflicts. Attendees will leave with an understanding of the core legal directives every family should have to protect the people and things they cherish.

Th 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Mar. 29, 2012 Class fee $35................Materials fee $0....................Total $35

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Women in Transition (1 hr.) NEW This workshop is for women who are transitioning from one life phase to another whether they are just starting out for the first time or starting over. Women are 90% more likely: to be solely responsible for their financial well-being at some point in their lives, to place their financial needs and in dependence behind the needs of their family, to file for bankruptcy following divorce or death of a spouse (even if they are career women), and to die single. They are at their most vulnerable and most likely to lose opportunities or face challenges when they fail to create and update legal and financial strategies. This workshop outlines the essential steps and directives a woman must consider to build a solid foundation to protect themselves and the people and things they cherish, especially during disability and at death.

Th 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Apr. 5, 2012 Class fee $25................Materials fee $0....................Total $25 Prenuptials and Cohabitation Agreements: Why – When – How (1 hr.) NEW Those who “love without a license” should understand that their arrangement is no less complicated in many respects when the relationship ends. This workshop gives guidelines on the essential components of a pre-nuptial or cohabitation agreement, how to raise the topic, where to start, what to include, who to consult, and how to ensure that most surprises are eliminated.

Th 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Apr. 12, 2012 Class fee $25................Materials fee $0....................Total $25 The Truth About Estate Planning (aka Estate Planning Essentials) (1 hr.) NEW The key to good estate planning is making sure your plan is complete and understanding how each directive supports or undermines your overall intentions. Plans with gaps or conflicts can require court involvement to dictate what happens to you and your affairs. Attendees will learn about the core directives every person should have to protect themselves. They will get an overview of the various legal directives used in estate planning and the role each plays in an overall estate plan—whether the plan is geared toward protecting minors, avoiding nursing home costs or saving estate taxes.

Th 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Apr. 19, 2012 Class fee $25................Materials fee $0....................Total $25 Small Business Owner Succession and Asset Protection Essentials (1 hr.) NEW This workshop covers the essential steps every business owner must take to make sure his/her business is protected during disability, divorce, retirement, and at death. It will include the primary methods of protecting the business assets, business succession, and estate planning for business owners.

Th 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Apr. 26, 2012 Class fee $25................Materials fee $0....................Total $25 Estate Planning Essentials for Singles Without Kids (1 hr.) NEW This workshop will provide an overview of the essential estate planning options single adults should consider as well as the pros and cons of each. Attendees will learn how to create a legal protection package to ward off vulnerabilities in the event of disability or death.

Th 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM May 3, 2012 Class fee $25................Materials fee $0....................Total $25 Veterans Benefits Primer: Little Known Benefits for Elders and the Disabled (1 hr.) NEW Most elders want to “age in place” in their own homes but declining health can make that unsafe or too expensive to sustain for long. This course covers Veterans Improved Pension-Aid and Attendance benefits—one of the most overlooked sources of non-service disability income for disabled vets and their surviving spouses--to help them stay safe and together in their own home or assisted living and postpone the nursing home.

Th 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM May 10, 2012 Class fee $25................Materials fee $0....................Total $25

The residents of Berea, Brook Park, Brooklyn, Fairview Park, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township and Strongsville will receive a $5 discount on the tuition fees listed.

Online Registration Available at www.polaris.edu

Computer Applications Ohio Estate Taxes: An Expensive Blindspot (1 hr.)

NEW Planning ahead can totally eliminate this tax to leave greater net assets for survivors. Failing to address it can cause hardship for survivors who must sell assets to pay the tax. This class will identify techniques families can use to eliminate or minimize Ohio’s estate tax while remaining prepared for changes at that may occur at the federal level.

Th 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM May 17, 2012 Class fee $25................Materials fee $0....................Total $25

ONLINE COURSES

Polaris Career Center Adult Education has partnered with the world’s leading provider of online learning, and offers more than 300 courses that can be completed over the Internet. Visit www.ed2go.com/polaris for more information or to register.

Prepare for today’s hottest careers from the comfort of your home or office! The GES Career Training Programs are comprehensive, self-paced and completely online. You can begin these programs at any time and learn when it fits your schedule. Programs are available in the following areas: Business and Professional, Healthcare and Fitness, IT and Software Development, Management and Corporate, Media and Design, Hospitality and Gaming, Skilled Trades and Industrial and Sustainable Energy/Green Jobs. For more information or to register for a GES course visit www.gatlineducation. com/polaris.

COMPUTERS We provide customized training to meet your organization’s existing and future needs. Any of our courses listed in this catalog can be customized to fit the needs of your employees. Whether you are looking to train or retrain your employees, you can depend on us to deliver quality training for your organization. Call or e-mail our Business Coordinator, Nada Koury, (440) 891-7646 or nkoury@polaris.edu to “custom design training” at our site or yours!

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

Buying and Selling on eBay Part II (3.5 hrs.)

W 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Apr. 11, 2012 Class fee $30 Materials fee $29 Total $59 Facebook for Beginners (4 hrs.)

Prerequisite: Set up a facebook account, basic computer and internet skills.

M, W 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Mar. 26 & 28, 2012 Class fee $35................Materials fee $0....................Total $35 You Can Run But You Can’t Hide (3 hrs.)

This is an online research class where you will be led to free websites to search for people and information.

T 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 6, 2012 Berea High School, Room 236, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Class fee $30................Materials fee $29..................Total $59

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS The following classes are presented in a slow-paced, and easy-tounderstand format; suitable for all levels of experience.

Computer Basics (4 hrs.)

F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Jan. 6, 2012 M 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Feb. 6, 2012 F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Mar. 23, 2012 F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM June 8, 2012 Class fee $75................Materials fee $0....................Total $75 Basic Windows 7 (4 hrs.)

F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Jan. 13, 2012 M 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Feb. 13, 2012 F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Mar. 30, 212 F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM June 15, 2012 Class fee $75 ..............Materials fee $0....................Total $75

How to Buy a Computer/Updating Your System (2 hrs.)

W 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM May 2, 2012 Strongsville High School, Room 101, 20025 Lunn Road, Strongsville Class fee $19................Materials fee $0....................Total $19

File Management (4 hrs.)

F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Jan. 20, 2012 M 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Feb. 27, 2012 F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Apr. 13, 2012 Class fee $75 ..............Materials fee $0....................Total $75

Computer Troubleshooting (6 hrs.)

W 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Mar. 7 – 21, 2012 Strongsville High School, Room 101, 20025 Lunn Road, Strongsville Class fee $45................Materials fee $0....................Total $45

Word 2010 I (4 hrs.) NEW F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Jan. 27, 2012 M 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Mar. 5, 2012 F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Apr. 20, 2012 M 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM May 21, 2012 Class fee $75................Materials fee $0....................Total $75

Windows 7 (10 hrs.)

M, W 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Jan. 23 – Feb. 1, 2012 Sat 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Feb. 25 & Mar. 3, 2012 M, W 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Apr. 2 – 11, 2012 Class fee $165.............Materials fee $30................Total $195

INTERNET Internet (3 hrs.)

W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 8, 2012 W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 27, 2012 Class fee $55................Materials fee $0....................Total $55 Google Apps: Organize, Communicate and Collaborate Online for Free (3 hrs.)

T 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 10, 2012 T 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 19, 2012 Class fee $55................Materials fee $0....................Total $55 Buying and Selling on eBay Part I (3.5 hrs.)

W 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Apr. 4, 2012 Class fee $30................Materials fee $29..................Total $59

Word 2010 II (4 hrs.) NEW F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Feb. 3, 2012 M 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Mar. 12, 2012 F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Apr. 27, 2012 M 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM June 4, 2012 Class fee $75................Materials fee $0....................Total $75 Word 2010 III (4 hrs.) NEW F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Feb. 10, 2012 M 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Mar. 19, 2012 F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM June 22, 2012 Class fee $75................Materials fee $0....................Total $75 Excel 2010 I (4 hrs.) NEW F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Feb. 17, 2012 M 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Mar. 26, 2012 F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM May 4, 2012 M 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM June 11, 2012 Class fee $75................Materials fee $0....................Total $75

9 Registration: (440) 891-7600

Computer Applications Excel 2010 II (4 hrs.) NEW F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Feb. 24, 2012 M 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Apr. 16, 2012 F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM May 11, 2012 M 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM June 18, 2012 Class fee $75................Materials fee $0....................Total $75 Excel 2010 III (4 hrs.) NEW F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Mar. 2, 20112 M 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Apr. 23, 2012 F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM May 18, 2012 M 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM June 25, 2012 Class fee $75................Materials fee $0....................Total $75 Excel 2010 Advanced Formulas (4 hrs.) NEW F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Mar. 9, 2012 M 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM May 7, 2012 F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM May 25, 2012 Class fee $75................Materials fee $0....................Total $75 Powerpoint 2010 (4 hrs.) NEW W 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Apr. 18 & 25, 2012 Class fee $75 ..............Materials fee $0....................Total $75 Microsoft Publisher 2010 (4 hrs.) NEW M 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Apr. 30, 2012 F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM June 29, 2012 Class fee $75................Materials fee $0....................Total $75 Desktop Presentations (4 hrs.)

F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Mar. 16, 2012 M 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM May 14, 2012 F 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM June 1, 2012 Class fee $75 Materials fee $0 Total $75

Microsoft Excel 2010: Intermediate (7.5 or 9 hrs.)

NEW T, Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 23 – Mar. 1, 2012 Sat 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Mar. 17, 2012 T 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Apr. 17, 2012 T 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM May 8, 2012 Class fee $165.............Materials fee $30................Total $195 Microsoft Excel 2010: Advanced (7.5 or 9 hrs.) NEW T, Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 6 – 13, 2012 Sat 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Mar. 24, 2012 T 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Apr. 24, 2012 Class fee $165.............Materials fee: $30...............Total $195

WORD PROCESSING Microsoft Word 2010: Basic (7.5 or 9 hrs.) NEW W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 15 – 29, 2012 W 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Mar. 28, 2012 Sat 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Apr. 14, 2012 Class fee $165.............Materials fee $30................Total $195 Microsoft Word 2010: Intermediate (7.5 or 9 hrs.)

NEW W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 7 – 21, 2012 W 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM May 2, 2012 Sat 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM May 19, 2012 Class fee $165.............Materials fee $30................Total $195 Microsoft Word 2010: Advanced (7.5 or 9 hrs.) NEW Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 5 – 19, 2012 Th 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM May 31, 2012 Sat 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM June 16, 2012 Class fee $165.............Materials fee $30................Total $195

COMPUTER CERTIFICATIONS

Your Digital Pictures (4 hrs.)

Th 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Feb. 9, 2012 Th 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Apr. 19, 2012 Class fee $75................Materials fee $0....................Total $75

A+ Certification (76 hrs.)

A+ Certification is the building block for nearly all other IT certifications and the premier entry-level program for PC technicians. It covers a broad range of hardware and operating systems technology objectives so students are prepared for a successful entry-level computer service technician position as defined by nationwide industry experts. Prerequisites: General user knowledge of Windows operating systems and familiarity with program installation. Certification exam fees are not included in the course fee.

M, W 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Mar. 19 – May 21, 2012 M, W 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM June 4 – Aug. 8, 2012 (no class 7/4) Class fee $1,315......... Materials fee $180......... Total $1,495 *Payment plan available

We provide customized training to meet your organization’s existing and future needs. Any of our courses listed in this catalog can be customized to fit the needs of your employees.

Whether you are looking to train or retrain your employees, you can depend on us to deliver quality training for your organization. Call or e-mail our Business Coordinator, Nada Koury, 440 891-7646 or nkoury@polaris.edu to “custom design training” at our site or yours!

DATABASE MANAGEMENT Access 2010 Part I (8 hrs.) NEW Th 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Feb. 16 & 23, 2012 Th 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Apr. 26 & May 3, 2012 Class fee $155..............Materials fee $30................Total $185 Access 2010 Part II (8 hrs.) NEW Th 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Mar. 1 & 8, 2012 Th 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM May 10 & 17, 2012 Class fee $155 ............Materials fee $30................Total $185

SPREADSHEETS Microsoft Excel 2010: Basic (7.5 or 9 hrs.) NEW T, Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 14 – 21, 2012 Sat 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Mar. 10, 2012 T 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Apr. 3, 2012 T, Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 5 – 12, 2012 Class fee $165.............Materials fee $30................Total $195

Network+ / CCENT Certification (64 hrs.)

Certification exam fees are not included in the course fee.

T, Th 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Mar. 6 – Apr. 26, 2012 Class fee $1,055..........Materials fee $240.......... Total $1,295 *Payment plan available Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) (48 hrs.)

Prerequisite: Network+ / CCENT Certification T, Th 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM May 22 – June 28, 2012 Class fee $900.............Materials fee $95............... Total $995 *Payment plan available

10 Online Registration Available at www.polaris.edu

Computer Applications COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN

DESKTOP PUBLISHING/GRAPHICS

Any of our course offerings can be customized for your organization or group at your site or at Polaris Career Center. Contact Nada Koury, Business Coordinator, 440-891-7646 or nkoury@polaris.edu.

Introduction to Google SketchUp (6 hrs.) NEW Have you ever wanted to be able to visualize a room layout, redesign your kitchen, or create drawings to scale but are intimidated by the complexity of AutoCAD or other drawing programs? Learn to draw room layouts, design individual items, arrange objects in a space, find pre-made design objects and learn tips and tricks to get you drawing in no time. Best of all, the software is completely free!

M, W 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Mar. 12 – 19, 2012 Sat 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM May 19, 2012 Class fee $165.............Materials fee $0..................Total $165 AutoCAD – Introduction (28 hrs.)

M, W 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Feb. 27 – Mar. 21, 2012 Class fee $405.............Materials fee $60............... Total $465 *Payment plan available AutoCAD – Intermediate (28 hrs.)

M, W 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Apr. 2 – 25, 2012 Class fee $395.............Materials fee $0................. Total $395 *Payment plan available Inventor – Introduction to Solid Modeling (28 hrs.)

M, W 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Apr. 30 – May 23, 2012 Class fee $395.............Materials fee $0................. Total $395 *Payment plan available Revit – The Architectural Tool of the Future (40 hrs.) NEW This hands-on course is aimed at teaching you to become capable of producing construction documents. Learn to use the Revit skills required to work in the Architectural Industry. The course is taught by a registered Architect and a Revit Certified Professional.

Th 6:00 – 10:00 PM Mar. 1 – May 3, 2012 Class fee $570.............Materials fee $75............... Total $645 *Payment plan available SolidWorks Basic – The Ultimate Design Software (28 hrs.)

Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Mar. 3 – Apr. 28, 2012 (no class 3/31 & 4/7) Class fee $460.............Materials fee $75............... Total $535 *Payment plan available SolidWorks Intermediate – Going Beyond the Basics (28 hrs.)

Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM May 5 – June 23, 2012 (no class 5/26) Class fee $460.............Materials fee $75............... Total $535 *Payment plan available SolidWorks Advanced – Drawing and Detailing (20 hrs.)

Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Jan. 28 – Mar. 3, 2012 (no class 2/18) Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM June 30 – July 28, 2012 Class fee $365.............Materials fee $0................. Total $365 *Payment plan available

Adobe Creative Suite CS5 (120 hrs.) NEW A four-part course designed to prepare the students to use Adobe CS5 software and the latest graphic design techniques. Adobe InDesign CS5 (page layout); PhotoShop CS5 (photo correction, retouching, etc.) and Illustrator CS5 (creating and modifying vector images) basic and intermediate levels, will be included.

A basic knowledge of computers is a prerequisite (i.e. keyboarding, general computer knowledge).

Skills developed include, but are not limited to: InDesign CS5: fundamental and principles of page layout, working with text and graphics in page layout, color management, working with tabs and tables, preflight and preparation for printing, real-life projects – menus, mailers and more.

Photoshop CS5 extended: editing and retouching photos, using layers and effects, using type and effects, photo illustration, exporting and using images in other programs.

Illustrator CS5: drawing vector images, re-drawing and Live Tracing bitmap images, using gradients, blends and patterns, using type and layers, saving and exporting images.

Materials will be discussed the first night of class or at a preceding Information Night.

T & Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 6 – July 24, 2012 Class fee $1,395..........Materials fee $100.......... Total $1,495 *Payment plan available Adobe Creative Suite CS5 Course Information Night: Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6:00 PM

InDesign CS5 Basic (15 hrs.)

W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM May 16 – June 13, 2012 Class fee $295.............Materials fee $0................. Total $295 InDesign CS5 – Advanced (15 hrs.)

W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 20 – July 25, 2012 (no class 7/4) Class fee $295.............Materials fee $0................. Total $295 PhotoShop CS5 Basic (15 hrs.)

M 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 12 – Apr. 9, 2012 Class fee $295.............Materials fee $0................. Total $295 PhotoShop CS5 Advanced (15 hrs.)

M 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 23 – May 21, 2012 Class fee $295.............Materials fee $0................. Total $295 Adobe Illustrator CS5 Basic (15 hrs.)

M 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 4 – July 2, 2012 Class fee $295.............Materials fee $0................. Total $295 Adobe Illustrator CS5 Advanced (15 hrs.)

M 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM July 9 – Aug. 6, 2012 Class fee $295.............Materials fee $0....................Total $29 PhotoShop for Artists (3 hrs.)

Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM May 17, 2012 Class fee $55................Materials fee $0....................Total $55

Course descriptions available at: www.polaris.edu The residents of Berea, Brook Park, Brooklyn, Fairview Park, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township and Strongsville will receive a $5 discount on the tuition fees listed.

Registration: (440) 891-7600

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Computer Applications/Construction/Industrial Technology WEB DESIGN Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 Basic (24 hrs.)

Recommended prerequisite: HTML: Basic or equivalent knowledge.

T 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Jan. 17 – Mar. 6, 2012 Class fee $325.............Materials fee $70............... Total $395 *Payment plan available Adobe Flash CS5 (24 hrs.)

Prerequisite: Previous Web design experience helpful, but not required.

T 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Mar. 13 – May 1, 2012 Class fee $345.............Materials fee $50............... Total $395 *Payment plan available Web Design with Wordpress (12 hrs.) NEW Do you need a website for yourself or business, and the only thing stopping you is the budget? A professional website is exactly what you want and need, and Wordpress is the solution. Wordpress uses royalty-free site templates and plugins that make it quick and fun to set up professional-looking sites.

T 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM May 29 – June 12, 2012 Class fee $265.............Materials fee $0................. Total $265 HTML: Basic (10 hrs.)

Sat 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Mar. 17 & 24, 2012 Sat 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM May 12 & 19, 2012 Class fee $200.............Materials fee $35............... Total $235 HTML: Advanced (10 hrs.)

Sat 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Apr. 14 & 21, 2012 Sat 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM June 2 & 9, 2012 Class fee $200.............Materials fee $35............... Total $235 How to Create a Dynamite Website (7 hrs.)

W 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Feb. 29 – Mar. 7, 2012 Berea High School, Room 236, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Class fee $69................Materials fee $29..................Total $98

FINANCIAL QuickBooks Pro for Windows Part I (15 hrs.) NEW T 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 21 – Mar. 20, 2012 Class fee $ 260............Materials fee $35............... Total $295 QuickBooks Pro for Windows Part II (15 hrs.) NEW T 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 3 – May 1, 2012 Class fee $260.............Materials fee $35............... Total $295

PROJECT MANAGEMENT Microsoft Project 2010 (12 hrs.) NEW M, W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM May 7 – 16, 2012 Class fee $235.............Materials fee $30............... Total $265 Any of our course offerings can be customized for your organization or group at your site or at Polaris Career Center. Contact Nada Koury, Business Coordinator, 440-891-7646 or nkoury@polaris.edu.

CONSTRUCTION/INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL WIRING/ELECTRICITY Residential Wiring (33 hrs.)

T, Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 2 – Mar. 8, 2012 Class fee $510..............Materials fee $55............... Total $565 *Payment plan available Industrial Electrical Wiring (33 hrs.) NEW Develop the knowledge of Industrial Electrical Wiring through hands-on practices as well as theory instruction. Students will learn layout and design including troubleshooting and installation, blueprint reading, conduit bending, and panel box installation, update, and repair. Three-phase theory will also be covered.

Instruction based on current N.E.C. standards.

T, Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 13 – Apr. 17, 2012 Class fee $495.............Materials fee $100............. Total $595 *Payment plan available Electricity: DC & AC Basics (48 hrs.)

M, W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 27 – Apr. 18, 2012 Class fee $415..............Materials fee $130............. Total $545 *Payment plan available Electrical Contractor Exam Prep Course (60 hrs.)

Students will need an up-to-date NFPA 70 code book.

W, Th 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Mar. 14 – May 2, 2012 Class fee $595.............Materials fee $200 ........... Total $795 *Payment plan available Electricity, Electronics & Motor Controls (48 hrs.)

T, Th 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Mar. 13 – Apr. 19, 2012 Class fee $495.............Materials fee $50............... Total $545 *Payment plan available

LOW PRESSURE BOILER Low Pressure Boiler License Preparation (60 hrs.) NEW This course is intended for operators of boiler systems used in hotels, apartment buildings, schools, and other large institutions. The following topics will be covered: Boiler Operation Principles, Boiler Fittings, Feedwater System, Steam System, Fuel System, Draft System, Boiler Water Treatment, Boiler Operation Procedures, Hot Water Heating Systems, Cooling Systems, and Boiler Operation Safety. Students will also be prepared for the licensing examinations through NIULPE (National Institute for the Licensing of Power Engineers) licensing exam which will be administered at Polaris at the end of the course. Students that pass the exam will earn the NIULPE 5th class license (student is responsible for obtaining the license at an additional cost of $35). Exam and application fees are included. Course is taught by a Third Class Steam Engineer.

M, T 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Feb. 27 – Apr. 16, 2012 Class fee $670.............Materials fee $125............. Total $795 *Payment plan available

PLUMBING Plumbing: Part I (30 hrs.)

M 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 5 – May 7, 2012 Class fee $450.............Materials fee $75............... Total $525 *Payment plan available Plumbing: Part II (30 hrs.)

Textbook from Plumbing: Part I will be used in class.

M, W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 11 – July 16, 2012 (no class 7/4) Class fee $465.............Materials fee $0................. Total $465 *Payment plan available

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The residents of Berea, Brook Park, Brooklyn, Fairview Park, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township and Strongsville will receive a $5 discount on the tuition fees listed.

Online Registration Available at www.polaris.edu

Construction/Industrial Technology WELDING

HOME REPAIRS

Welding: TIG & MIG (48 hrs.)

Prerequisite: Welding: Introduction or equivalent experience. Welding gloves and safety glasses are required.

M, W 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Feb. 22 – Apr. 2, 2012 Class fee $550.............Materials fee $145............. Total $695 *Payment plan available

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Any of our course offerings can be customized for your organization or group at your site or at Polaris Career Center. Contact Nada Koury, Business Coordinator, 440-891-7646 or nkoury@polaris.edu.

Introduction to Construction and Maintenance (32 hrs.)

Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Jan. 28 – Feb. 25, 2012 (no class 2/18) Class fee $250.............Materials fee $75............... Total $325 Building Services & Maintenance (39 hrs.)

Hands-on training in electrical, plumbing, and maintenance. The following topics will be covered: Electrical: Safety and introduction to basic tools, residential wiring according to the National Electrical Code (NEC), breakers (replacement and rating), three-way switches, ground fall circuit interrupter (GFCI) installation, commercial - 220v. single-phase, three-phase, 277v. lighting, electronic fluorescent ballast, and conduit (bending and installation). Plumbing: Copper soldering, rebuilding and replacing faucets, rebuilding toilets, maintaining and snaking drains, replacing hot water tanks, and manual and electrical pipe treading. Service & Maintenance: Introduction to most hand-held power tools.

T, Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 24 – June 5, 2012 Class fee $645.............Materials fee $50............... Total $695 *Payment plan available Blueprint Reading: Construction (24 hrs.)

Prerequisite: Basic math skills.

M 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 27 – Apr. 23, 2012 (no class 3/26) Class fee $295.............Materials fee $50............... Total $345 *Payment plan available

CARPENTRY / WOODWORKING Carpentry (39 hrs.)

T 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 21 – May 22, 2012 (no class 3/27) Class fee $445.............Materials fee $0................. Total $445 *Payment plan available Woodworking: Introduction (30 hrs.)

Your individual project of choice will be discussed on first night of class.

M 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 27 – Apr. 30, 2012 Class fee $345.............Materials fee $0................. Total $345 *Payment plan available Woodworking: Intermediate (30 hrs.) NEW Designed to advance the skills of the novice or recreational woodworker, this course guides you through the design and creation of traditional and nontraditional woodworking joinery. You then incorporate these techniques into the construction of a functional wall mounted cabinet suitable for use in your home or shop. Specifics of the project and supplies will be discussed during the first class meeting. Prerequisite: Woodworking: Introduction or basic knowledge of woodworking tools and machinery.

W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM May 9 – July 11, 2012 Class fee $345.............Materials fee $0................. Total $345 *Payment plan available

Popular classes fill up fast!

Kitchen Design and Layout (6 hrs.) NEW Th 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 15 – 29, 2012 Class fee $115..............Materials fee $0..................Total $115 Granite Fabrication & Installation: Introduction (3 hrs.)

Sat 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Mar. 24, 2012 Sat 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Apr. 28, 2012 Class fee $199.............Materials fee $0..................Total $199 Granite Fabrication & Installation: Intermediate (8 hrs.)

Suggested Prerequisite: Granite Fabrication & Installation: Introduction Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM May 5, 2012 Class fee $199.............Materials fee $0..................Total $199 Home Maintenance Troubleshooting (4 hrs.) NEW Th 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM May 3 – 10, 2012 Class fee $65................Materials fee $0....................Total $65 Hardwood Floor Installation (5 hrs.)

Sat 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Mar. 24, 2012 Class fee $95................Materials fee $0....................Total $95 Hardwood Floor Repair and Refinishing (5 hrs.)

Sat 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Apr. 14, 2012 Class fee $95................Materials fee $0....................Total $95

PAINTING Paint Like a Pro (3 hrs.)

Th 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Mar. 8, 2012 M 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM May 14, 2012 Class fee $45................Materials fee $0....................Total $45 Decorative and Faux Finishes (3 hrs.)

Th 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Mar. 15, 2012 M 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM May 21, 2012 Class fee $45................Materials fee $0....................Total $45

WEEKEND WARRIORS SERIES Weekend Warriors classes are taught by an experienced maintenance professional. Because the classes are hands-on, please wear old clothing to class.

Weekend Warriors: Ceramic Floor & Wall Tiling and Introduction to Wood and Laminate Flooring (5 hrs.)

Sat 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Mar. 10, 2012 Sat 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM June 23, 2012 Class fee $95................Materials fee $0....................Total $95 Weekend Warriors: Drywall (5 hrs.)

Sat 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Mar. 24, 2012 Sat 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM June 9, 2012 Class fee $95................Materials fee $0....................Total $95 Weekend Warriors: Electrical (5 hrs.)

Sat 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Feb. 25, 2012 Sat 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM May 19, 2012 Class fee $95................Materials fee $0....................Total $95

Enroll early and get the class you want.

Register now! Call (440) 891-7600 or register online at www.polaris.edu Course descriptions available at: www.polaris.edu

Registration: (440) 891-7600

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Personal Enrichment Weekend Warriors: Plumbing (5 hrs.)

Sat 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Feb. 4, 2012 Sat 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM May 12, 2012 Class fee $95................Materials fee $0....................Total $95

Crocheted Bracelet and Earrings (2.5 hrs.) NEW Prepare an elegant crocheted bracelet and earrings that are sure to receive many compliments. All skill levels are welcome. Choose pearls and crystals or turquoise and tiger eye.

Th 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM May 3, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $20..................Total $49

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

Wire-Wrapped Beach Glass Pendant (2.5 hrs.)

W 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Apr. 4, 2012 T 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM June 12, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $20 . ...............Total $49

Small Engine Repair (33 hrs.)

M 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 6 – Apr. 23, 2012 (no class 2/20) M, W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 4 – July 11, 2012 (no class 7/4) Class fee $330.............Materials fee $65............... Total $395 *Payment plan available

Earrings Made Easy (2.5 hrs.)

Make four different styles of pierced earrings of different lengths.

W 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 18, 2012 Class fee $20................Materials fee $19..................Total $39

PERSONAL/ ENRICHMENT ARTS, CRAFTS & JEWELRY

Wire-Wrapped Wine Glass or Serving Pieces (2.5 hrs.)

T 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Apr. 24, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $20..................Total $49

Zentangle (8 hrs.) NEW Zentangle is an easy-to-learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns and provides artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of personal well-being. Zentangle is enjoyed by a wide range of skills and ages and is used in many fields of interest. No previous art or drawing experience required.

M 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Apr. 2 – 30, 2012 (no class 4/16) Class fee $45................Materials fee $0....................Total $45

Weaved Bracelet with Crystals (3 hrs.)

Create an elegant, weaved bracelet using fishing line, crystals and beads. You will have three color choices.

W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 21, 2012 Class fee $30................Materials fee $19..................Total $49

Jewelry Evaluation, Caring for, and Cleaning (2 hrs.)

In this class you will learn from a jeweler how to make small repairs on jewelry and evaluate the value of modern and antique pieces. You will also learn to clean sterling silver, gold, or precious gemstones. Bring any item you would like to learn about. In addition, we will go over what needs to be insured and how to insure pieces.

W 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Mar. 28, 2012 Polaris Career Center W 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Apr. 25, 2012 Stanton Jewelers, 29209 Center Ridge Road, Westlake Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29

Summer Jewelry Making (2.5 hrs.)

Creating summer jewelry with beach glass, shells, and colored stones and crystals is popular and fun!

Th 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM June 7, 2012 Class fee $24................Materials fee $25..................Total $49 Flower Zipper Broach (2.5 hrs.)

Make an adorable pin from a zipper tape. Requires hand sewing and a little bit of glue.

Th 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 15, 2012 Class fee $24................Materials fee $5....................Total $29

Jewelry Making Series: The following classes are taught by experienced jewelry artists and are all held at Polaris Career Center.

Bangle Wire Bracelet and Matching Ring (2.5 hrs.)

Make a unique one-of-a-kind wired-up bangle bracelet made out of gemstones or hand-blown glass. While in class you will be able to make a bracelet and ring for yourself or to give as a gift.

T 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 7, 2012 T 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM June 12, 2012 Class fee $27................Materials fee $22.................Total $49 Cha Cha Bracelet and Matching Ring (2.5 hrs.)

Do you love Bling? Well we can help you. Learn how to make an attractive cha cha bracelet and ring that has been seen on the NY Fashion Walk.

T 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 28, 2012 T 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM June 26, 2012 Class fee $25................Materials fee $28..................Total $53

Elegant Wired Choker (2.5 hrs.) NEW New York Fashion Week wants their chokers back. Create unique designed chokers made from hammered steel, wired-wrapped gemstones and crystals which adorn the choker.

T 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM May 1, 2012 Class fee $24................Materials fee $40 . ...............Total $64 Knitting Know How Finishing Techniques – Intermediate Level & Above (8 hrs.)

Learn how to do seams, buttons, button holes, trims and zippers, etc. Bring project to work on and appropriate tools.

W 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 29 – Mar. 21, 2012 Berea High School, Room 151, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Class fee $39................Materials fee $0....................Total $39

Whimsical Wired Cuff Bracelet (2.5 hrs.) NEW Do you have that special outfit that you need a little something to accessorize it? Make a cuff bracelet wire-wrapped with gemstones, crystals and spacers.

Choose brass, copper, or aluminum.

Th 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 8, 2012 Class fee $26................Materials fee $23..................Total $49

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The residents of Berea, Brook Park, Brooklyn, Fairview Park, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township and Strongsville will receive a $5 discount on the tuition fees listed.

Online Registration Available at www.polaris.edu

Personal Enrichment Knitting Know How (Beginning or Intermediate) (8 hrs.)

Work at your own pace, and complete at least one project. Suggested Basic Materials for Beginners: 1 pair knitting needles, size 7 or 8; 1 aluminum crochet hook, size F or G; 1-3 skeins acrylic yarn (same dye lot); notebook with pockets; stitch markers; small sharp sewing scissors; emery board. Suggested Materials for Intermediates: The sweater, afghan, etc. pattern you’ve always wanted to make and the yarn and needles according to pattern specifications.

W 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 4 – 25, 2012 W 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM May 2 – 23, 2012 Berea High School, Room 151, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Class fee $39................Materials fee $0....................Total $39 Mat & Frame (8 hrs.)

Save money and customize your own artwork, photographs, posters, prints, etc.

Supply list provided at first class.

Th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Mar. 15 – Apr. 5, 2012 Class fee $69................Materials fee $0....................Total $69 Cartooning Made Easy (All Levels) (12 hrs.)

Learn the easy step-by-step procedures of cartooning from a professional cartoonist with over 20 years of experience in the field. Please bring No. 2 pencils, a 3-ring binder and paper, and a tracing paper pad (approximately 10” x 14”) to the first class. A supply list will be provided.

Th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Feb. 9 – Mar. 15, 2012 Class fee $75................Materials fee $0....................Total $75 Caricature Art (8 hrs.)

Learn the basic skills of caricature drawing. Bring a pencil and 10x14 tracing paper pad to the first session, and the supply list will be given at the first session.

T 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 6 – 27, 2012 Class fee $59................Materials fee $0....................Total $59 Basic Drawing (12 hrs.)

Learn to draw the basic shapes and forms, learn how to put these forms together and how to shade them for a three-dimensional look, along with the rules of perspective and how these rules apply to everything that you draw or paint.

You will also learn how to put still-lifes together, how to draw the human figure and how to put a basic portrait together on black and white. Bring sketch book, charcoal pencils, different weights of graphite drawing pencils, a ruler, and an eraser to class. Wear old clothes.

Th 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 1 – Apr. 12, 2012 (no class 3/29) Ford Middle School, Room 212, 17001 Holland Road, Brook Park Class fee $69................Materials fee $0....................Total $69 Advanced Drawing (12 hrs.)

You can continue to learn advanced techniques to enhance your work and make your drawings “pop.” Bring the same supplies you used for your beginning classes.

Th 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM May 3 – June 7, 2012 Ford Middle School, Room 212, 17001 Holland Road, Brook Park Class fee $69................Materials fee $0....................Total $69 Painting with Colored Pencils (12 hrs.) NEW Yes, you can create beautiful artwork with colored pencils! If you don’t like the mess of painting, but would still like to create artwork, then this class is for you.

Bring to class a couple of drawing pencils, two sets of colored pencils (by two different manufacturers), a colored pencil eraser, and a pad of colored pencil paper. Be sure to wear old clothes.

M 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 16 – May 21, 2012 Ford Middle School, Room 212, 17001 Holland Road, Brook Park Class fee $69................Materials fee $0....................Total $69 Palette Knife Painting (8 hrs.)

The art of palette knife painting is simply creating an oil or acrylic painting using a palette knife in place of a brush. The palette knife is an instrument used to mix the paint on the painter’s palette when squeezed on the palette from the tube. It’s like frosting a cake. It’s fun!

T 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 7 – 28, 2012 Class fee $69................Materials fee $0....................Total $69

Fun with Watercolors (12 hrs.) NEW Come and have fun, expand your skills or try something new! Whether you’ve been painting for years or haven’t touched a brush since first grade, this class has something for you. You will explore landscape, still life and figures. Supply list will be mailed.

W 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 7 – Apr. 18, 2012 (no class 3/28) Ford Middle School, Room 212, 17001 Holland Road, Brook Park Class fee $69................Materials fee $0....................Total $69 More Fun with Watercolors (Advanced Class) (Prerequisite: Watercolor Painting) (12 hrs.)

Be sure to wear your old clothes, and bring the supplies that you brought for prior classes. Don’t forget your 140 pound watercolor paper.

W 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 25 – May 30, 2012 Ford Middle School, Room 212, 17001 Holland Road, Brook Park Class fee $69................Materials fee $0................... Total $69 Landscape Painting with Acrylics (16 hrs.)

This class is an introduction to plein aire landscape painting using the versatile medium of acrylics. We will create one painting together, and then you can bring in a picture or photo of your choosing to paint additional paintings. Bring in acrylic paints (not craft paints) in: red, yellow, blue, orange, green, violet, black, white and umber. Bring in brushes that are suitable for oil acrylic (not watercolor brushes), plastic or paper pallet, pallet knives and vine charcoal sticks along with a container for water. You will need a 12 x 16 canvas and a notebook for notes.

Wear old clothes, please.

T 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 6 – May 1, 2012 (no class 3/27) Ford Middle School, Room 212, 17001 Holland Road, Brook Park Class fee $119..............Materials fee $0..................Total $119 Cement Leaf Casting/Art Concrete (15 hrs.)

Real leaves, not molds, will be used to create these one-of-a-kind birdbaths or sculptures. In this class you will be introduced to cement as an art medium. The last day we will be painting our masterpieces.

W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 6 – July 11, 2012 (no class 7/4) Class fee $164.............Materials fee $25................Total $189

AVIATION Curious About Flying (12 hrs.)

Interested in learning the basics about flying in a fun and interactive setting?

This class is taught by an instructor who specializes in working with people who are new to flying. Topics include aerodynamics, flight instruments, radio/air traffic control, chart reading and more.

Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Apr. 14 – 28, 2012 M-Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 4 – 7, 2012 Class fee $95................Materials fee $0....................Total $95 COMMUNICATION/SPEAKING Children’s Book Creation Part I (12 hrs.) NEW This class focuses on story development and illustration. Story development includes brainstorming, writing, and critiquing your story. Illustration presents story interpretation, character design and an overview of styles, techniques and composition tips. Read student comments about the class at CBC.mervson.com Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Mar. 3 – 24, 2012 Class fee $99................Materials fee $0....................Total $99 Children’s Book Creation Part II (12 hrs.) NEW This class focuses on formatting and self-publication. Formatting includes image scanning, digital page layout and file preparation. Self-publication looks at the many outlets for both printed and digital or e-book distribution and sales opportunities for little to no cost up front.

Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Apr. 14 – May 5, 2012 Class fee $99................Materials fee $0....................Total $99

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Personal Enrichment Getting Paid to Talk (2.5 hrs.)

An Introduction to Professional Voice Acting Have you ever been told that you have a great voice? This exciting class will explore numerous aspects of voice-acting work for television, film, radio, books on tape, documentaries and the Internet. Class participants will even have a chance to record a commercial script under the direction of a producer from Voicecoaches.com.

M 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 27, 2012 M 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM June 25, 2012 Class fee $39................Materials fee $0....................Total $39 Looking for the Love of Your Life through Online Dating (3 hrs.) NEW With the advancement of Internet technology, online dating has become a common practice in today’s society. These services can be free or through the use of paid subscriptions. Some services provide background checks, personality tests, blogs, forums, instant messaging and more. You will compare the pros and cons of different sites and maybe even discover some dating sites you did not know about. Topics covered include: Safety tips, writing your ad for results, spotting potential scams, and basic background checks on potential dating prospects.

M 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 13, 2012 T 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM May 8, 2012 Class fee $40 ..............Materials fee $29..................Total $69 Novel Basics I (10 hrs.) NEW Stop dreaming about writing a novel and get started creating that best seller.

Topics include: deciding on a theme, creating unique and interesting characters, writing realistic dialogue, the correct use of point of view, using imagery to make your story’s setting come to life, and hooking your audience on the first page.

Th 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 19 – May 17, 2012 Class fee $89................Materials fee $0....................Total $89 Novel Basics II (10 hrs.) NEW Now that your novel is written, how do you get it published? Learn the steps to finding an agent and publisher. Topics include: query letter writing, writing the perfect synopsis, finding the right agent or publisher, polishing those first fifty pages, and submission etiquette.

Th 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM May 31 – June 28, 2012 Class fee $89................Materials fee $0....................Total $89 Creative Writing for Fun (12 hrs.) NEW Join a group of like-minded, waiting-in-the-wings writers and get those thoughts out of your head and onto the page! Taught by a professional copywriter, we will approach the use of language as the glue that binds the written word to the eyes of the reader.

W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 7 – 28, 2012 Class fee $99................Materials fee $0....................Total $99

CULINARY

For all culinary classes that follow, bring an apron and non-alcoholic beverage.

Buca’s Italian Essentials (2 hrs.)

Join Chef Jeffery as he shares elegant and classic Buca Italian dishes anyone can make.

Th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Apr. 26, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Dream Dinners…At Home (2.5 hrs.)

Learn how to get the most out of your freezer! We’ll cover batch cooking and how to cook once and eat all week. This is a hands-on class. We’ll make a basic stirfry mix and a batch of easy meatballs to take home and freeze for future meals.

M 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 2, 2012 Strongsville High School, Room 636, 20025 Lunn Road, Strongsville Class fee $25................Materials fee $14..................Total $39 Home Canning Salsa (2 hrs.)

Do you love the fresh taste of homemade salsa made with fresh, seasonal ingredients? Do you have an abundance of sun-ripened tomatoes and peppers in your garden at summer’s end? Come and learn how to make and preserve salsa at home. You will leave with a can of salsa.

T 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM May 1, 2012 Strongsville High School, Room 636, 20025 Lunn Road, Strongsville Class fee $29................Materials fee $10..................Total $39 Meal Planning Workshop (2 hrs.)

Learn to plan healthy meals for every night of the week around your budget and your family’s busy schedule. Not only will you eliminate the “What to make?” dilemma, but you’ll save time and money too! Bring your calendar and your family’s favorite recipes. You’ll leave with meals planned for two weeks and a grocery list to make those meals happen.

T 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Mar. 20, 2012 Strongsville High School, Room 636, 20025 Lunn Road, Strongsville Class fee $25................Materials fee $0....................Total $25 Tortellini alla Panna (2.5 hrs.)

Impress your sweetheart or dinner guests with a dish of this fresh pasta stuffed with a savory four-meat filling, swimming in a rich cream sauce, and sprinkled with cheese. Bring a container!

T 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 27, 2012 Strongsville High School, Room 636, 20025 Lunn Road, Strongsville Class fee $30................Materials fee $9....................Total $39 Positively Delicious Pierogies (3 hrs.)

This is your chance to learn how to make one of the best-tasting foods on earth, “PIEROGY.” In this hands-on class, you will be making a potato, cheese, or sauerkraut pierogy. Please bring a rolling pin if possible.

M 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Mar. 12, 2012 Class fee $34................Materials fee $5....................Total $39

Food for Le$$ (2.5 hrs.)

Learn how to feed your family nutritious and tasty meals for less by becoming a savvy consumer and wise shopper. Meal planning/grocery lists, types of stores, coupons, advertised items, product selection (brand names, “natural,” “organic”) plus things you would never have considered will be discussed.

Th 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Mar. 8, 2012 Class fee $25................Materials fee $0....................Total $25 Wine Tasting (With a Certified Sommelier) (3 hrs.)

Join us for an entertaining, educational, and fun evening of wine tasting. Explore different varietals of wines from around the world as you enjoy hors d’oeuvres and learn the art of pairing food with wine. Participants must be 21 years of age. Class will be held at Royal Park Fine Wines, 12770 Royalton Road, North Royalton.

Sat 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 21, 2012 Class fee $20................Materials fee $15..................Total $35

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The residents of Berea, Brook Park, Brooklyn, Fairview Park, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township and Strongsville will receive a $5 discount on the tuition fees listed.

Online Registration Available at www.polaris.edu

Culinary/Dance/Exercise Luscious Poppyseed and Nut Rolls (3 hrs.)

Discover the secrets of making the best, mouth-watering poppyseed and nut rolls. In this hands-on class with Pat Poldruhi, you will prepare rolls that you may want to freeze for the holidays, give as gifts to special friends, or just enjoy with your family. Guaranteed delicious! Please bring rolling pins if possible.

M 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Feb. 13, 2012 Class fee $34................Materials fee $5....................Total $39 Food that Heals Cooking Demonstration (2 hrs.)

Learn to cook delicious healing dishes that are high in fiber and complex carbohydrates and offer a hearty protein base. These dishes are low in fat and contain practically no cholesterol, only fresh vegetables, organic whole grains, beans, and legumes. Your instructor is a Certified Macrobiotic Practitioner who used macrobiotics to recover from a serious illness.

W 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 21, 2012 Class fee $26................Materials fee $7....................Total $33 Beyond Salads Part I– An Introduction to the Raw-Food Revolution (1.5 hrs.)

Learn to transform raw fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts into nutritious, delicious, simple-to-prepare side dishes or main meals (and sample them!!) in this fact-packed, fun introduction to the raw-food revolution. A certified raw food chef will demonstrate how to prepare Mexican Seasoned “Rice,” Sunomono Cucumber Salad, and how to turn zucchini into linguini for a tasty, healthful raw entrée. In this class, you will also be shown various knife techniques and food processors.

Th 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Mar. 1, 2012 W 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM June 20, 2012 Class fee $24................Materials fee $5....................Total $29

Pasta Workshop (3 hrs.) NEW Three different pastas and three different sauces. A pasta lover’s delight! Bring bottled water and an apron.

T 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM May 15, 2012 Class fee $39................Materials fee $0....................Total $39 Pasta Workshop Advanced (3 hrs.) NEW We take pasta to a new level. If you enjoyed the Pasta Workshop, then you’ll love the Pasta Workshop Advanced. Bring bottled water and an apron.

T 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 12, 2012 Class fee $39................Materials fee $0....................Total $39 Pizza, Pizza, Pizza (3 hrs.) NEW It’s more than just dinner! Join us to make your own pizza! Bring bottled water and an apron.

T 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 26, 2012 Class fee $39................Materials fee $0....................Total $39

DANCE/EXERCISE Hip Hop (All Levels) (4.5 hrs.)

Warm up, stretch to the latest hip-hop music. Learn choreography and fundamentals of hip-hop.

W 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM Apr. 25 – May 30, 2012 W 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM Apr. 25 – May 30, 2012 Class fee $39................Materials fee $0....................Total $39

Beyond Salads Part II – The Second Step in the Raw-Food Revolution (1.5 hrs.)

Th 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Mar. 8, 2012 Class fee $24................Materials fee $5....................Total $29

Belly Dancing (All Levels) (6 hrs.)

Experience this ancient form of dance. A fun way for a non-impact aerobic workout. Improve your flexibility, strength, and muscle tone.

M 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Feb. 6 – Mar. 19, 2012 (no class 2/20) M 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Apr. 16 – May 21, 2012 Roehm Middle School, Stage, 7220 Pleasant Street, Berea Class fee $57................Materials fee $0....................Total $57

Wraps and Rolls (1.5 hrs.)

Take another step farther down the Raw-Food Revolution trail and join us learning how to prepare simple wraps with greens and veggies, to creating your own raw “tortilla” shells from zucchini. Additionally, try your hand at rolling nori sheets to create your own vegetable “sushi.”

Th 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Apr. 19, 2012 W 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM June 27, 2012 Class fee $24................Materials fee $5....................Total $29

Salsa Dancing (Couples Only) (6 hrs.)

It’s “hot” and “fast” and a fantastic form of exercise! It’s the SALSA, and it’s the most popular form of club dancing around. It is a mix of many Latin and AfroCarribean dances. The class fee is per person.

Sat 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Feb. 4 –Mar. 17, 2012 (no class 2/18) Sat 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Apr. 14 – May 19, 2012 Brook Park Memorial, Multipurpose Room, 16900 Holland Road, Brook Park Class fee per person $35...........Materials fee $0.......... Total per person $35

Chef Anthony’s Cooking Classes Knife Skills 101 (3 hrs.) NEW What kind of knives should you buy? How to sharpen your knives and protect your investment. Safe ways to use various knives...it’s all here!

T 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 3, 2012 Class fee $39................Materials fee $0....................Total $39 A Culinary Delight for the Wondrous Tastes of Spring (3 hrs.) NEW Spring Classics featuring: salmon confit, parsley broth, roasted spring vegetables, and vanilla zabaglione with berries.

T 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 24, 2012 Class fee $49................Materials fee $0....................Total $49 A Trip thru Nature’s Garden for Those who Don’t Eat Meat (3 hrs.) NEW A Spring Dinner Party: A trip thru nature’s garden for those who don’t eat meat: artichoke and spinach dip with spiced pita chips, white bean stew with Swiss chard and tomatoes, and raspberry macaroons.

T 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM May 1, 2012 Class fee $39................Materials fee $0....................Total $39

Popular classes fill up fast!

Swing Dancing (Couples Only) (6 hrs.)

Learn the rhythm and timing for slow, medium, or fast swing music along with footwork techniques for the man and lady, underarm turns, push/pull resistance, animation, and all other techniques that make swing dancing such fun! The class fee is per person.

Sat 10:35 AM – 11:35 AM Feb. 4 –Mar. 17, 2012 (no class 2/18) Sat 10:35 AM – 11:35 AM Apr. 14 – May 19, 2012 Brook Park Memorial, Multipurpose Room, 16900 Holland Road, Brook Park Class fee per person $35...........Materials fee $0.......... Total per person $35 Ballroom Dancing (Couples Only) (6 hrs.)

Learn the basic steps to a variety of dances, plus work on positions, technique variations, and proper dance posture. The dances covered will be Fox Trot, Tango, Rumba, Waltz, Cha Cha, and Merengue. The class fee is per person.

Sat 11:40 AM – 12:40 PM Feb. 4 –Mar. 17, 2012 (no class 2/18) Sat 11:40 AM – 12:40 PM Apr. 14 – May 19, 2012 Brook Park Memorial, Multipurpose Room, 16900 Holland Road, Brook Park Class fee per person $35...........Materials fee $0.......... Total per person $35

Enroll early and get the class you want.

Register now! Call (440) 891-7600 or register online at www.polaris.edu Registration: (440) 891-7600

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Dance/Exercise Tap Dancing I (Teens & Adults) (7 hrs.)

Have fun while you learn how to tap dance. This is a beginning class where we will focus on rhythm and basic technique. Wear dress shoes to the first class. Tap shoes will be discussed.

T 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Jan. 31 – Mar. 20, 2012 (no class 3/6) T 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Apr. 3 – May 15, 2012 Roehm Middle School, Stage, 7220 Pleasant Street, Berea Class fee $62................Materials fee $0....................Total $62 Intermediate Tap Dancing (Teens & Adults) (7 hrs.)

You will need to have some previous tap dance experience or approval from the instructor to join this class. The skills you learn will be incorporated into a dance for the class.

T 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Jan. 31 – Mar. 13, 2012 T 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Apr. 3 – May 15, 2012 Roehm Middle School, Stage, 7220 Pleasant Street, Berea Class fee $62................Materials fee $0....................Total $62 Low Impact Line Dancing Exercise (Adults 18 or over) (6 hrs.)

Bored with the treadmill? Start a fun, low-impact exercise program with Line Dancing! Line dancing is a sure-fired way to get that slow-moving metabolism out of the saddle.

Beginning Sat 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Jan. 28 – Mar. 3, 2012 Intermediate Sat 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Jan. 28 – Mar. 3, 2012 Beginning Sat 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Mar. 10 – Apr. 28, 2012 (no class 3/31 & 4/7) Intermediate Sat 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Mar. 10 – Apr. 28, 2012 (no class 3/31 & 4/7) Beginning Sat 10:00 AM –11:00 AM May 5 – June 23, 2012 (no class 5/26) Intermediate Sat 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM May 5 – June 23, 2012 (no class 5/26) Class fee $49................Materials fee $0....................Total $49 Tai Chi Simplified 24 Movement (12 hrs.)

With its roots set firmly in antiquity, Tai Chi Chuan has lasted through the ages as a method of maintaining health and body harmony. The gentle movements strengthen the body inside and out. The mind and body relax while in motion, assisting the chi (life energy) to flow unrestricted throughout the body.

Th 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Jan. 19 – Mar. 8, 2012 Th 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Mar. 22 – May 17, 2012 (no class 4/5) Class fee $59................Materials fee $0....................Total $59 Power Circuit (4.5 hrs.) NEW Increase muscle strength, endurance, flexibility, and coordination through this fun, fast-paced workout lead by a Certified Fitness Trainer. Improve your cardiovascular health while “toning” up your body, with the addition of Power Circuit to your weekly fitness routine. Power Circuit is appropriate for almost everyone because you can adapt exercises to your current fitness level. Bring a set of dumbbells, a mat, and some water!

W 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM Jan. 11 – Feb. 15, 2012 W 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM Jan. 11 – Feb. 15, 2012 Class fee $39................Materials fee $0....................Total $39

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Bhumi’s Yoga (12 hrs.)

Recharge! Relax! Rejuvenate! If you would like the experience of energy flowing through your body, join our class! We use a holistic approach to body exercise, mental focus, and spiritual well-being. Detailed alignment of the poses, flowing movement, individualized attention. Breathing techniques and deep relaxation in the end. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, and bring a mat, towel, or blanket to lie on. Taught by a certified instructor. Classes are co-ed.

Th 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Jan. 26 – Mar. 22, 2012 (no class 2/2) Th 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Apr. 5 – May 24, 2012 Berea High School, Library, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea W 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Apr. 4 – May 23, 2012 Muraski Elementary School, Gym, 20270 Royalton Road, Strongsville Class fee $99................Materials fee $0....................Total $99 Outdoor Yoga with “Bhumi’s”- All Levels (10 hrs.)

Relax and renew in the fresh outdoors. Meet in the Polaris Career Center Welcome Center. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a mat, towel or blanket to lie on. Instructor is Bhumi’s Yoga Certified Teacher, Nikki Rogers.

Classes are co-ed and will be held indoors if it rains.

Th 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM June 7 – July 26, 2012 Class fee $99................Materials fee $0....................Total $99 Yoga (5 hrs.)

A gentle introduction to the healthful benefits of Hatha Yoga for everybody. Each session includes attention to breathing and movement to increase balance, flexibility and relaxation. Dress for comfort in movement; bring a blanket or sticky mat and a cushion for sitting.

Th 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Feb. 9 – Mar. 8, 2012 Th 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Mar. 22 – Apr. 19, 2012 Class fee $59................Materials fee $0....................Total $59 Office/Chair Yoga (5 hrs.) NEW Is work stressing you out? Take this one-hour workshop to learn how to de-stress at the workplace. No Yoga mat needed. All exercises performed while standing up or sitting down in a chair. This workshop is great for people who sit for extended periods of time.

T 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Mar. 20 – Apr. 24, 2012 (no class 4/3) Class fee $39................Materials fee $0....................Total $39 Zumba (Ages 14 and Up) (All Levels) (5.25 or 4.5 hrs.)

Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the participants to dance away their worries. Dance and fitness moves sculpt and tone the entire body. Workout shoes required.

T, Th 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM Jan. 5 – Feb. 2, 2012 (no class 1/19) T, Th 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM Feb. 7 – 28, 2012 T, Th 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM Mar. 1 – 29, 2012 (no class 3/22) T, Th 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM Apr. 3 – 26, 2012 (no class 4/5) Grindstone Cafeteria, 191 Race Street, Berea Class fee $42................Materials fee $0....................Total $42 M, W 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM Jan. 4 – 30, 2012 (no class 1/16 & 23) M, W 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM Feb. 6 – 27, 2012 (no class 2/20) M, W 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM Mar. 5 – 21, 2012 M, W 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM Apr. 2 – 25, 2012 (no class 4/9 & 4/11) Whitney Elementary School, Gym, 13548 Whitney Road, Strongsville Class fee $36................Materials fee $0....................Total $36

The residents of Berea, Brook Park, Brooklyn, Fairview Park, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township and Strongsville will receive a $5 discount on the tuition fees listed.

Online Registration Available at www.polaris.edu

Foreign Language/General Interest Beginning Foil Fencing (Adults & Youth 8 & Up) (7.5 hrs.)

This beginner program will have you parrying your opponent’s attacks and scoring touches on his/her target. Fencing improves hand-eye coordination, strength, agility, confidence, and it teaches social skills and manners.

T 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM Feb. 7 – Mar. 13, 2012 T 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM Apr. 3 – May 8, 2012 Brook Park Memorial, Multipurpose Room, 16900 Holland Road, Brook Park Class fee $59................Materials fee $0....................Total $59 Body Sculpting™ (All Levels) (8 hrs.)

Register online at www.flexcity.com or call (216) 313-FLEX (local call) Build and sculpt muscles, strengthen your core, improve your strength and flexibility while burning fat and calories by using just one set of 5 lb. dumbbells.

This workout also helps to prevent the development of osteoporosis while firing up your metabolism, helping you to lose weight and inches. Bring a set of 5-pound dumbbells, exercise mat, water bottle, and stretch band to class (available on the above website).

T, Th 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Jan. 19 – Feb. 14, 2012 T, Th 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Feb. 21 – Mar. 20, 2012 (no class 3/1) T, Th 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Mar. 27 – Apr. 26, 2012 (no class 4/10 & 4/12) T, Th 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM May 1 – 29, 2012 (no class 5/8) Muraski Elementary School, Gym, 20270 Royalton Road, Strongsville Class fee $55................Materials fee $0....................Total $55 Sculpt Wellness (4.5 hrs.)

Watch your body transform with this unique and fun workout which incorporates both strength and flexibility training! Build strength, enhance balance, tone your core and back, elevate your energy and increase your metabolism, all through this one class! Please bring a mat, set of hand weights, and water bottle.

(Appropriate for any fitness level).

M 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM Jan. 9 – Feb. 27, 2012 (no class 1/16 & 2/20) M 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM Jan. 9 – Feb. 27, 2012 (no class 1/16 & 2/20) M 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM Mar. 12 – Apr. 16, 2012 M 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM Mar. 12 – Apr. 16, 2012 Class fee $39................Materials fee $0....................Total $39

FOREIGN LANGUAGE Introduction to Mandarin Chinese (10 hrs.)

Introduction to Mandarin Chinese will give you a broad foundational grasp of the principles behind Mandarin Chinese and introduce you to conversational expressions useful when traveling in Chinese-speaking regions. Introduction to Mandarin Chinese is designed for those who have no previous experience learning Mandarin Chinese and is taught by a certified Chinese instructor.

T 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Feb. 7 – Mar. 6, 2012 Class fee $69................Materials fee $0....................Total $69 Beginning Italian (10 hrs.)

Learn the basics of the language of love in this beginner’s Italian class. You will also learn interesting tidbits about “la dolce vita” to prepare anyone who wishes to speak survival Italian while traveling in Italy.

Th 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 1 – 29, 2012 Class fee $69................Materials fee $0....................Total $69 Italian II (10 hrs.) NEW This is the continuation of Beginning Italian to become more proficient and comfortable. Prerequisite: Beginning Italian.

Th 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 12 – May 10, 2012 Class fee $69................Materials fee $0....................Total $69

Popular classes fill up fast!

Beginning Spanish (10 hrs.)

Planning a vacation or doing business in Spain or Latin America? Get the most from your international experiences by learning the basics of Spanish.

This course covers basic pronunciation, the alphabet, common phrases, basic grammar, and simple conversations.

T 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Jan. 10 – Feb. 7, 2012 T 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Apr. 3 – May 1, 2012 Berea High School, Room 101, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Class fee $69................Materials fee $0....................Total $69 Intermediate Spanish (8 hrs.)

Become much more proficient, fluent and comfortable with the Spanish language. Prerequisite: Spanish I T 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Feb. 21 – Mar. 13, 2012 Berea High School, Room 101, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Class fee $59................Materials fee $0....................Total $59 Beginning German (10 hrs.) NEW If you are planning to travel to Europe for business or pleasure or just want to learn more about the German language, this is the class for you. Taught by a native speaker, this introductory class includes pronunciation, basic grammar, simple phrases, and role-playing conversations.

M 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Feb. 6 – Mar. 12, 2012 (no class 2/20) Strongsville High School, Room 104, 20025 Lunn Road, Stongsville Class fee $69................Materials fee $0....................Total $69

GENERAL INTEREST ACT/SAT Preparation (12 hrs.) NEW Improve your scores on the ACT and SAT college admission tests and enhance your opportunities for admission to schools and financial support. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to prepare yourself for both the SAT and ACT tests.

This course will identify and address areas of strengths and weaknesses in performing well on these exams, improve test-taking strategies, and provide practice taking ACT and SAT tests. Bring your calculator. Cost of The Official SAT Study Guide is extra.

M 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 5 – Apr. 2, 2012 (no class 3/26) Class fee $160.............Materials fee $15................Total $175 I See You (3 hrs.)

Are you worried that someone is watching you? You should be! With today’s modern technology, it’s very easy for others to tap into your phone, watch you in your home, watch you in your place of business, and record everything you do online.

M 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 27, 2012 Class fee $39................Materials fee $29..................Total $68 I Smell Something Fishy, Part I (3 hrs.)

You will learn how to investigate someone for the purpose of retrieving both civil and criminal records, real estate assets, birthdays, some probate information, some owners of businesses, and more.

Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 23, 2012 Berea High School, Room 236, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Class fee $39................Materials fee $29..................Total $68 I Smell Something Fishy, Part II (3 hrs.)

The class is a continuation of “I Smell Something Fishy” and will lead you to hundreds of additional websites where you will be able to continue your investigations and learn how to protect yourself.

Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 1, 2012 Berea High School, Room 236, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Class fee $39................Materials fee $29..................Total $68

Enroll early and get the class you want.

Register now! Call (440) 891-7600 or register online at www.polaris.edu Registration: (440) 891-7600

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General Interest UFO Sightings, Aliens, Extra Terrestrials and Paranormal Activity (3 hrs.)

Ancient Biblical Scrolls forewarned mankind of the upcoming activity in the future of which we should be aware. This class will discuss where these Alien creatures came from according to Biblical Scrolls and their intended purpose.

We will discuss the Disclosure of the U.S. Government agents that have stepped forward and released information regarding the secrecy that has been withheld from the public regarding UFO spacecraft, Alien species, and Spacecraft crashes.

T 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 24, 2012 Class fee $30................Materials fee $29..................Total $59 Calligraphy (8 hrs.)

This course will provide an introduction to calligraphic script with an emphasis on creative ideas for using calligraphy on a daily basis. Please bring plain white copy paper and various sized felt-tipped calligraphy pens to the first class.

Th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Apr. 26 – May 17, 2012 Class fee $79................Materials fee $0....................Total $79 Looking for My Ancestors (3.5 hrs.)

Visit some of the largest collections of free family tree and genealogy websites to find your ancestors.

M 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Apr. 30, 2012 Berea High School, Room 236, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Class fee $39................Materials fee $29..................Total $68 An Evening with the Stars (1.5 hrs.)

Do the stars in the sky look like a bunch of dots to you? Have you ever wondered where those constellations really are? How do you see a bear from the pattern of stars? Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

T 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Apr. 10, 2012 Midpark High School, Planetarium, 7000 Paula Drive, Middleburg Hts. Class fee $15................Materials fee $0....................Total $15 Everything You Need to Know to get Started in Medicare (2 hrs.)

If you are approaching age 65 or just going on Medicare for the first time, this is your opportunity to gain a basic understanding of how Medicare works and how it affects you. You will learn what Part A, B, C, D covers and what it does not cover. You will learn the difference between a Medicare Supplement and a Medicare Advantage Plan.

T 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM May 8, 2012 Berea High School, Room 102, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM May 17, 2012 Strongsville High School, Room 104, 20025 Lunn Road, Strongsville Class fee $19................Materials fee $0....................Total $19 Philosophy of Angels (2 hrs.)

In this course you will learn about Angels, Archangels, Guardian Angels, Ascended Masters, and how to invite their help. You will learn how miracles can be an everyday occurrence. Back by popular demand! Class will be held at Angel House, 14217 Mill Hollow Lane, Strongsville.

W 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 18, 2012 T 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 5, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Connecting With Your Angels (2 hrs.)

We do not have to travel this journey of life alone. Angels are all around us all the time. We just don’t always see them. The more we open to their presence, the more they will be able to assist us.

W 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM May 16, 2012 T 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 19, 2012 Angel House, 14217 Mill Hollow Lane, Strongsville Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29

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How to Explore a Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery (2 hrs.)

Many people are drawn to the peaceful, natural settings of cemeteries but may not be able to express exactly why they enjoy them. On this informal walking tour we explore for clues to reveal the personalities, spiritual aspirations, professional and social affiliations, and cultural customs of the people buried there and of the community at large. Meet at the Pearl Road entrance and wear sturdy, comfortable shoes.

Sat 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM May 19, 2012 Riverside Cemetery, 3607 Pearl Road, Cleveland (at I-71) Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Journey to the Spirit World (3.5 hrs.) NEW Join our journey to a spirit world that is often misunderstood. Discover where spirits and demons originated and why these disembodied spirits take an interest in us. Learn what we can do to discourage and stop the torment that some endure. We will discuss demons and magic and how history reveals a magical mysticism that has been portrayed in sacred writings from the beginning of time.

Th 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Mar. 22, 2012 Class fee $39................Materials fee $20..................Total $59 Deconstructing the Tarot Spread (2 hrs.) NEW During this workshop you will learn the essential aspects that a tarot spread must contain for it to be effective. We will discuss the positive points and limitations of the most popular spreads. The second portion of the class will be spent creating unique spreads that will answer the common questions people ask, including a general reading spread. The only techniques that will be discussed during this class will be in relation to tarot spreads and their use in interpretation. Some tarot knowledge required.

T 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 17, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Ghosts – Yes, They Are Real! Part I – Identifying and Understanding Ghosts (3 hrs.) NEW This class will explain the difference between ghosts and spirits, why ghosts remain earthbound, the five different types of haunts, and some common misconceptions related to ghosts and the field of the paranormal. Hands-on interactive activities and evidence given.

Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 15, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Ghosts – Yes, They Are Real! Part II – Now What?

(3 hrs.) NEW In this class, the equipment used on investigations will be shown, and the rules and protocol will be explained. Also, what to do if someone thinks his or her house is haunted (including how to get rid of ghosts) will be covered. In addition, we detail how to perform paranormal investigations with emphasis on evidence collection and analysis. Prerequisite: Part I. Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 5, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Seeing Your Past Lives – Part I (2 hrs.)

Have you ever wondered if you’ve had a past life? Who were you? Where and when did you live? As a group, you will be guided through a very relaxing and deep meditation to help you to open one of those doors to your past. It will help you to see a past life, and perhaps give you a clearer insight into who you are today.

W 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 21, 2012 Angel House, 14217 Mill Hollow Lane, Strongsville Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Seeing Your Past Lives – Part II (2 hrs.)

We will go deeper into the life that came to you in Part I. See what more you can lean about the life that opened for you and discuss what was revealed to you in the first session.

W 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 11, 2012 Angel House, 14217 Mill Hollow Lane, Strongsville Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29

The residents of Berea, Brook Park, Brooklyn, Fairview Park, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township and Strongsville will receive a $5 discount on the tuition fees listed.

Online Registration Available at www.polaris.edu

Health/Wellness/Safety Improve Your Intuition /Receiving Spiritual Messages (2 hrs.) NEW Learn the methods and philosophy behind improving your intuition and receiving spiritual messages that has worked for generations. This lecture will discuss what intuition is, where it comes from, why, how we can develop and learn to trust our feelings. Perfect for those just starting or already practicing any form of divination.

M 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 23, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Coupons 101—The Basics of Coupons (2 hrs.)

Want to learn how to get something for free with a coupon? Tired of coming up short each paycheck? Why waste your money paying full price. Learn some basic tips on how to make your money go further, becoming a savvy shopper, how to match coupons with sale ads, the basics of stockpiling, how to organize your coupons and start saving Materials included- booklet, coupon organizer with coupons, free email consultation.

Th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Jan. 19, 2012 Th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Mar. 22, 2012 Th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM May 3, 2012 Class fee $15................Materials fee $24..................Total $39

HEALTH/WELLNESS/SAFETY How I Became a Paid Caregiver, Part I (3.5 hrs.)

The class will give you information on Medicaid, protecting your assets, and getting paid to take care of someone at home.

Th 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Mar. 8, 2012 Berea High School, Room 236, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Class fee $29................Materials fee $35..................Total $64 How I Became a Paid Caregiver, Part II (3 hrs.)

If you are planning on caring for a loved one at home, learn how you may be able to get paid without having to become employed with a home health agency.

Learn how you can work on your own caring for your family or friend through Medicaid programs.

Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 15, 2012 Berea High School, Room 236, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Class fee $30................Materials fee $29..................Total $59 Seeing and Understanding Your Health Seminar (2 hrs.) NEW Learn to identify the health status of all your major organs through the features of your face. Your eyes, ears, touch, nose and intuition are the only tools employed.

You can learn to recognize the signs of physical illness early and prevent, even reverse, its development while restoring vibrant health.

W 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 14, 2012 Berea High School, Room 111, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Introducing the Macrobiotic Diet Seminar (2 hrs.)

The macrobiotic diet is a whole approach in selecting, eating, and preparing food that is low-fat, high-fiber, no-cholesterol, and sugar-free. The diet centers on eating whole foods such as grains, vegetables, and legumes.

W 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 7, 2012 Berea High School, Room 111, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Weight Management (1.5 hrs.)

Topics covered will include recommended calories, energy balance, the role of physical activity, tracking your progress, and classic pitfalls and strategies for success when it comes to managing your weight.

W 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Feb. 8, 2012 Class fee $24................Materials fee $0....................Total $24

Popular classes fill up fast!

Cancer Prevention/Toxic Awareness (2 hrs.)

This class will educate you on how to change your environment to prevent cancer and serious illnesses. Learn about toxic chemicals found in your cleaning and personal care products (found in your own home) that contribute to cancer, eczema, asthma, migraines, bronchitis, sinus infections, chronic joint pain and allergies.

T 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Apr. 3, 2012 Polaris Career Center Th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Mar. 1, 2012 Center Middle School, Media Center, 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville Class fee $24................Materials fee $0....................Total $24 Mind/Body Coaching (6 hrs.)

Be careful what you think for your thoughts shape your life. Mind/Body coaching will introduce participants to the power of the mind to affect your life physically, mentally and spiritually. This understanding will enable you to become aware of negative thinking that creates ill health, stress, and increased pain.

T 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM May 1 – 15, 2012 Class fee $39................Materials fee $0....................Total $39 Couples Massage (Shiatsu) (6 hrs.)

Learn how to give each other a complete, soothing massage. Shiatsu, also known as acupressure, creates a deep feeling of wellbeing, improves vitality, promotes relaxation, and helps the body heal itself. Shiatsu is easy to learn, and the results are lasting! Please bring a mat, blanket, and pillow. This class is taught by an accredited Shiatsu Practitioner. The class fee is per person.

T 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 13 – 27, 2012 Berea High School, Library, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Class fee per person $29............ Materials fee $0.........Total per person $29 Homemade Organic Cleaning Supplies (2 hrs.) NEW Walking through the store you will find the shelves filled with hundreds of specialized cleaning products with promises to solve each and every cleaning problem. Many of these products are expensive, chemical-based, and needlessly expose our families to dangerous and toxic ingredients. This class is intended to help individuals realize they cannot only save money by using a small list of natural products but also keep their home sparkling clean without releasing the toxins into their home.

Sat 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Apr. 28, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Complete Health Puzzle (3 hrs.)

Join us for an informative look into health and nutrition from the “Nutritionist to the Pro’s,” Shan Stratton. Shan has worked with many professionals from the MLB, NFL, NBA, WNBA, PGA and other professional organizations. You will discover the foods that will optimize and sustain your energy whether it is for an athletic event or your everyday needs. Shan will also delve into how to read supplement facts to know what you are truly getting as well as Shan’s specialty of enzyme nutrition.

Sat 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM May 5, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Dreams Interpretation as a Guide to Empowering Our Lives (6 hrs.)

Our dreams often speak to us in the language of metaphors and symbols. The dream time is a magical place, and it can be used for guidance, healing, and renewal. In this series, we will explore the dreaming process and how you can use it to enrich your waking time. Participants in this series will be given some handy tools to help remember what happened in the dream time.

W 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM May 2 – 16, 2012 Class fee $39................Materials fee $0....................Total $39

Enroll early and get the class you want.

Register now! Call (440) 891-7600 or register online at www.polaris.edu Registration: (440) 891-7600

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Health/Wellness/Safety/ Hobbies & Interests/Home & Garden Refuse To Be A Victim Seminar (5 hrs.)

This nationally recognized Refuse To Be A Victim® crime prevention course promotes awareness and prevention of criminal confrontations. Topics include home, automobile, phone, technology, travel and personal security.

Sat 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Mar. 10, 2012 Class fee $35................Materials fee $5....................Total $40 Child Nutrition During the First Five Years (1.5 hrs.)

The focus of this course is on child nutrition during the first five years of life.

Topics include childhood obesity, the juice debate, common food allergies, food jags and how to handle them, parent feeding styles, forming healthy food habits, and calorie recommendations for children.

W 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Mar. 7, 2012 Class fee $24................Materials fee $0....................Total $24

HOBBIES & INTERESTS College 101 for Parents (2.5 hrs.)

Your child is a high school student, and you don’t know where to start helping him/her prepare for college. Whether your child is a freshman and you are curious or your child is a senior and you’re in panic mode, this class will help ease your mind. This class will help you understand some of the time tables necessary for tests, essays, applications and answer your questions on financial aid, scholarships, grants, etc., and what to do to ensure your child gets the best financial package possible.

Th 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Feb. 23, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 What Women Need to Know About Divorce (3 hrs.)

This class deals with the legal, financial, family, and personal issues of divorce in a logical, yet compassionate way.

T 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 6, 2012 Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Apr. 14, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Divorce for Men, the Survival Guide (3 hrs.)

Making it through a divorce takes some doing for most men. You want to know your options. Understand the legal, financial and tax consequences of divorce.

T 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 28, 2012 Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Apr. 21, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Photography Series: The following classes are taught by professional photographers.

Digital Photography: Introduction (21 hrs.)

Join this hands-on class and learn how to connect that new digital camera to your computer to download images to your printer or other storage devices, email your digital photographs to friends and family or even create an online photo gallery. If you have a camera, please bring it along with the manual to the first class. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills.

M, W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 27 – Mar. 19, 2012 Class fee $159..............Materials fee $0..................Total $159 Digital Darkroom with PhotoShop Elements (18 hrs.)

A photographer and graphic artist will guide your way as you explore the tools found in PhotoShop Elements. You will even discover how to organize photos and do image restoration on those creased or dog-eared old film photos in the family albums.

M, W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 26 – Apr. 11, 2012 Class fee $249.............Materials fee $0..................Total $249 Photography: Designing Great Film or Digital Photographs (10 hrs.)

Do you want your photographs to be more than mere “snapshots?” What makes a photograph stand out? We will talk about creative techniques that will help you take photos that people will remember.

M 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 27 – Mar. 26, 2012 Class fee $75................Materials fee $0....................Total $75

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HOME & GARDEN (For Decorative and Faux Finishes course information, see Painting Course information on page 13)

How to Refinish Your Older Furniture (4 hrs.) NEW Come learn how to refinish furniture that you have or find. This can also be applied to floors, wood trim, frames. We’ll talk about what things are made of, what to look for, what can and can’t be done and the steps to get something in good shape.

Sat 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Apr. 14 & 21, 2012 Class fee $49................Materials fee $0....................Total $49 Easy and Affordable Updating Ideas for Your Home (2 hrs.) NEW Learn the best small remodeling projects that add the biggest value. What big remodeling projects add market and personal value? Learn how to freshen up your bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, and living room with low-cost updates. What “Do It Yourself” projects make the most sense? Where should you splurge and where can you be cheap? Bring photos of your design problem.

Th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Apr. 19, 2012 Center Middle School, Annex, Room 140, 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville Class fee $25................Materials fee $0....................Total $25 Color Selections for Interiors Made Easy (2 hrs.)

Make Your House Into The Home You Love. Spend an informative and fun evening with us learning how colors affect our moods, energy and physical being; what your color is; how to select colors for the room type; what are warm colors, cool colors, color tones and neutral colors; how to compromise your color with your partner’s color; what colors complement each other; how colors can help your room’s flow; how to use color in an open floor plan; and how to keep colors up to date. Discount cards to area paint stores will be available.

Th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Apr. 26, 2012 Center Middle School, Annex, Room 140, 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville Class fee $25................Materials fee $0....................Total $25

Professional Floral Design & Gardening Floral Design I (8 hrs.)

Basic principles and techniques of using dried, fresh and silk flowers and other materials to create interesting and unusual arrangements. Students will take home an arrangement every week.

W 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 8 – 29, 2012 Class fee $97................Materials fee $78................Total $175 Floral Design II (8 hrs.)

Enhance your floral design skills. Topics include wreaths, swags and corsages.

Take home a project every week. Prerequisite: Floral Design I or previous experience.

W 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 14 – Apr. 4, 2012 Class fee $97................Materials fee $78................Total $175 Floral Design III (8 hrs.)

Master the art of designing. Learn more complex designs and selected skills for work in a floral shop. Students will take home an arrangement every week.

Prerequisite: Floral Design II or previous experience.

W 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 18 – May 9, 2012 Class fee $97................Materials fee $78................Total $175 Floral Design – Weddings (8 hrs.)

Learn skills to work in a professional floral shop creating wedding bouquets, centerpieces, alter arrangements, corsages and boutonnières. Prerequisite: Floral Design II or previous experience.

T 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Jan. 10 – 31, 2012 Class fee $97................Materials fee $88................Total $185 Design Your Own Wedding or Event Flowers (3 hrs.) NEW Learn how to design your own wedding or event flowers.

T 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Jan. 3, 2012 Class fee $24................Materials fee $25..................Total $49

Home & Garden/Kids’ Classes Curb Appeal for Your Home (3 hrs.) NEW Create ambiance for the outside of your home and make a decorative pot.

W 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Mar. 28, 2012 Class fee $39................Materials fee $20..................Total $59 Think Green Floral (6 hrs.)

Recycle, repurpose, reuse your baskets, containers, pots, and dishes. Bring in six items if available. The instructor will have supplies as well.

T 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM May 1 – 15, 2012 Class fee $44................Materials fee $45..................Total $89 Rain Gardens (2.5 hrs.)

Learn the benefits of planting rain gardens in your yard. Rain gardens are attractive landscaped areas planted with native plants that do not mind getting “wet feet.” They capture rain that usually runs off your property.

Keeping rain where it falls, by directing it to a rain garden, is a natural solution to water pollution.

M 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Mar. 19, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Attracting Butterflies and Hummingbirds to Your Yard (2.5 hrs.)

Butterflies and native plants have co-evolved over time and depend on each other for survival and reproduction. Learn how to plant an organic garden using the correct native plants that will attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard.

M 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Apr. 16, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 The Art of Plant Selection (4 hrs.)

Learn to select plants, utilize color, texture, form, and layering to enhance the beauty of your landscape and create four seasons of interest.

Th 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Mar. 8 & 15, 2012 Class fee $35................ Materials fee $0...................Total $35 Landscape Design (18 hrs.)

Follow through the design process a professional uses to create a plan. Use principles of design, basic drawing techniques, plant selection, and discussion of common design issues to transform your home landscape. You will be sent a supply list upon registering for the class. Class is taught by a landscape architect.

T 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 6 – Apr. 10, 2012 Class fee $145..............Materials fee $0..................Total $145

KIDS’ CLASSES Mini Shimmies’ Belly Dancing for Kids (Ages 5-10) (4.5 hrs.)

This class allows children ages 5 to 10 years old to learn belly dancing, exercise, and have fun. They will improve mobility and balance and get prepared for dance and sports classes. Parents are welcome to stay and watch.

M 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM Apr. 16 – May 21, 2012 Class fee $49................Materials fee $0....................Total $49 Beginning Foil Fencing (Adults & Youth 8 & Up) (7.5 hrs.)

This beginner program will have you parrying your opponent’s attacks and scoring touches on his/her target. Fencing improves hand-eye coordination, strength, agility, confidence, and it teaches social skills and manners.

T 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM Feb. 7 – Mar. 13, 2012 T 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM Apr. 3 – May 8, 2012 Brook Park Memorial, Multipurpose Room, 16900 Holland Road, Brook Park Class fee $59................Materials fee $0....................Total $59

Babysitting Class (Ages 11-16) (6 hrs.)

Join us for interactive discussions and a video as the instructor presents information about marketing yourself as a babysitter, child development, keeping yourself and the children safe, simple first aid, and baby care. Class also covers infant, child, and adult CPR. Upon completion, the participant will receive a certificate of attendance and a Friends and Family CPR participation card.

Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 1 & 8, 2012 Class fee $45................Materials fee $5....................Total $50 Junior Golf (Ages 5-12) (4 hrs.)

Learn all about golf from grip, stance, and swing fundamentals to the basics of the long game (driver and irons) and the short game (pitching, chipping, and putting).

T 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Apr. 17 – May 8, 2012 Brook Park Memorial, Auditorium, 16900 Holland Road, Brook Park Class fee $64................Materials fee $0....................Total $64 Music Together® (45 min.)

Come enjoy 45 minutes of pure musical fun! Sing, dance, play, and create!

Children up to age 5 and their parents/caregivers participate together in the group. Learn about the importance of developmentally appropriate activities for early childhood music development. Instructor is a board certified music therapist.

T 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM Apr. 24, 2012 Class fee $10................Materials fee $0....................Total $10 An Evening with the Stars (1.5 hrs.)

Do the stars in the sky look like a bunch of dots to you? Have you ever wondered where those constellations really are? How do you see a bear from the pattern of stars? Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

T 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Apr. 10, 2012 Midpark High School Planetarium, 7000 Paula Drive, Middleburg Hts. Class fee $15................Materials fee $0....................Total $15 Junior Pony Camp (Ages 2-5) (1 hr.)

A fun one-hour session to meet and learn about horses. Included will be fun facts about horses, grooming a horse, and a pony ride. Helmets are provided. Bring carrots. Our indoor facility has a heated viewing room and restroom facilities.

Sat 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Mar. 17, 2012 Lilac Thyme Stables, 16449 S. Boone Road, Columbia Station Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Horse Camp (Ages 6-14) (2 hrs.)

Includes fun facts about horses, safety, grooming, and a 35-minute lesson on the horse. Helmets are provided. Dress for the weather. Bring carrots. Our indoor facility has a heated viewing room and restroom facilities.

Sat 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Mar. 24, 2012 Lilac Thyme Stables, 16449 S. Boone Road, Columbia Station Class fee $49................Materials fee $0....................Total $49 Farm Day (Ages 3-15) (1.5 hrs.)

Come enjoy a fun-filled day out with mom or dad on the farm visiting all the animals. We will put an emphasis on ponies and horses, groom them, and take a ride. You will pet a goat, feed a chicken, visit Danny the duck and check out the garden while taking a nature walk.

F 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM May 11, 2012 Pony Tales Farm, 13360 Cowley Road, Columbia Station Class fee $45................Materials fee $0....................Total $45

The residents of Berea, Brook Park, Brooklyn, Fairview Park, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township and Strongsville will receive a $5 discount on the tuition fees listed.

Registration: (440) 891-7600

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Kids’ Classes/Music/Pastry Horseback Riding for Special Needs Students (Ages 5-15) (2.25 hrs.)

This horseback riding class is designed for the physically or mentally handicapped. We will be touching and grooming horses and other farm animals.

Horseback riding will help the handicapped gain strength and stamina. Being around the animals and riding will help overcome fears and promote bonding and trusting relationships.

M 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM May 7 – 21, 2012 Pony Tales Farm, 13360 Cowley Road, Columbia Station Class fee $99................Materials fee $0....................Total $99 Kids in the Kitchen Cake Decorating for 6th to 8th Graders (6 hrs.)

Pre-teen and teen students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades can learn the basic skills necessary to complete a birthday or special occasion decorated cake! Call 440891-7639 for a supply list.

M 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Mar. 5 – 19, 2012 Albion Middle School, Room 113, 11109 Webster Road, Strongsville Class fee $35................Materials fee $0....................Total $35

MUSIC Beginning Guitar (8 hrs.)

Learning to play the guitar and writing songs can be a lot easier than you think.

It’s all in the teaching technique. You will learn about buying, tuning, and chord playing. At the end of four weeks, you will be able to play many pop tunes and will have written one original song. Sound unbelievable? It’s not if you practice just 15 minutes a day. Bring a guitar. This class is geared toward the absolute beginner, ages 16 and above.

T 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 21 – Mar. 13, 2012 Berea High School, Room 151, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Class fee $69................Materials fee $0....................Total $69 Intermediate Guitar (8 hrs.)

This class is a continuation of Beginning Guitar.

T 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 3 – 24, 2012 Berea High School, Room 151, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Class fee $69................Materials fee $0....................Total $69 Introduction to Recording in the Home Studio (9 hrs.)

Home recording using computers is one of the fastest growth segments in music. With the right software, your computer can be a recorder, mixer, editor, video production system, and even a musical instrument. Polish your demos into professional sounding finished recordings.

Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 23 – Mar. 8, 2012 Class fee $89................Materials fee $0....................Total $89 The Basics of Mixing (6 hrs.)

Mixing involves blending all of your separate tracks into one stereo pair suitable for listening. Learn the evolution of mixing, regional mixing styles, the elements of a mix, rules for arrangements and principles of building your mix! Learn how to make the connections, the crucial concepts, signal flow, balance and EQ, adding additional signal effects, and provide a final master mix of your sound.

Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 22 – 29, 2012 Class fee $65................Materials fee $0....................Total $65 The Basics of MIDI (3 hrs.)

This course covers the basics of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), what it can do for you, how computers can be used in a MIDI set-up and describes the use of sequencers in music making. Learn about MIDI software, software sequencing, song arranging, MIDI keyboards and instruments, MIDI interfaces, sequencers and MIDI programming.

Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 15, 2012 Class fee $39................Materials fee $0....................Total $39

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PASTRY CLASSES Cake Decorating I (10 hrs.)

For the beginner - learn basic techniques of flowers, borders and writing; baking tips and tricks; making frostings: decorator, buttercream, & whipped; and using a parchment cone. Before the start of the first class, call 440-891-7639 or email efinley@polaris.edu to request a supply list.

T 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 7 – 28, 2012 Sat 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Jan. 28 – Feb. 25, 2012 (no class 2/18) Class fee $89................Materials fee $0....................Total $89 Cake Decorating II (10 hrs.)

Build on the skills you learned in Cake Decorating I or brush-up on long forgotten skills. Stacking cakes, advanced flowers and finish techniques included.

Prerequisite: Cake Decorating I T 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 6 – 27, 2012 Sat 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Mar. 10 – Apr. 14, 2012 (no class 3/31 & 4/7) Class fee $89................Materials fee $0....................Total $89 Cake Decorating III (10 hrs.)

Build on the skills you learned in Cake Decorating II. Topics to be covered include molding icing; string, lattice, cornelli and embroidery work; rolled fondant; and gum paste basics. Prerequisite: Cake Decorating II T 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM April 3 – 24, 2012 Sat 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM April 21 – May 19, 2012 (no class 5/5) Class fee $89................Materials fee $0....................Total $89 Wedding Cake Decorating (5 hrs.)

You will learn how to level, stack, fill, frost, design, decorate and complete a twolayer stacked spectacular wedding cake for that special day! Supply list will be mailed. Prerequisite: Cake Decorating I & II Sat 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM May 5, 2012 Class fee $49................Materials fee $0....................Total $49 Basic Fondant Cake Class (5 hrs.)

This consecutive two-day class is for the individual interested in learning numerous decorating uses for fondant, also known as sugar paste. Besides covering cakes to a satin finish, fondant decorations can include crimping, embossing, bows, drapes, cut-out decorations, modeling, appliqué designs, ribbon insertion and ruffles.

M, W 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Feb. 6 & 8, 2012 M, W 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM May 7 & 9, 2012 Class fee $49................Materials fee $0....................Total $49 Italian Cookie Class (3.5 hrs.) NEW Let’s have some fun while we bake some delicious Italian cookies! We will be making some holiday cut-out cookies from scratch along with other cookie recipes from my family recipe box. Use the skills you will learn to rollout dough, shape, bake and decorate these delicious cookies. Please bring your apron, favorite cookie cutters, pastry brushes and a few containers to take home your baked goods!

Sat 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Feb. 11, 2012 W 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Mar. 14, 2012 Class fee $39................Materials fee $5....................Total $44 Randi’s Classic Twist Cupcake Class (3.5 hrs.) NEW Cupcakes. Cupcakes? Cupcakes! You, too, can be part of all the cupcake rage sweeping the nation. You will learn how to make amazing cream-filled cupcakes frosted in a delicious cooked frosting using items found in your cupboards. Come learn the secrets to success for baking, ingredient choices, filing, flavoring, measuring and storing your cupcakes. You will learn how to make, bake, fill, frost and decorate cupcakes that look great and taste fabulous. Bring an apron, decorating tips, spatulas, and a container to take home twelve cupcakes.

Sat 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Feb. 25, 2012 Sat 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM May 12, 2012 Class fee $40................Materials fee $9....................Total $49

Personal Finance & Real Estate Investing/Sports & Leisure Randi’s Rockin’ Royal Icing Cookie Class (3.5 hrs.) NEW Join the fun learning how to create, decorate, and pack iced cutout cookies. A must take course if you are interested in making great looking and tasting royal icing sugar cookies. Bring your apron, decorating tips, spatulas and a container such as a cookie sheet to take home you decorated cookies.

Sat 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Mar. 24, 2012 Class fee $40................Materials fee $9....................Total $49

PERSONAL FINANCE & REAL ESTATE INVESTING Are You Ready to Retire? (2 hrs.)

Do you know what you need to have in place in order to be financially prepared to retire? This class will discuss what you need to think about and know in order to retire comfortably.

T 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Apr. 17, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 10 Steps to Perfect Credit (2 hrs.)

Learn which two credit cards can lower your score and how to fix it. Learn the right way and the wrong way to repair your credit. Learn the three C’s of Credit and why they are important. Optional Fee: $15 payable to instructor at class for a copy of your credit report with all 3 scores.

T 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 3, 2012 Strongsville High School, Room 104, 20025 Lunn Road, Strongsville Class fee $25................Materials fee $0....................Total $25 Women & Investing (6 hrs.)

Does the fear of making a mistake keep you from taking charge of your finances? This class is taught by a Certified Financial Planner who will help guide you through the in’s and out’s of the financial world. This course is specifically designed to address the unique circumstances that women face. Be prepared.

Topics: Cash management, risk management, investments and retirement planning, as well as estate planning.

Th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Mar. 8 – 22, 2012 Class fee $39................Materials fee $0....................Total $39 Investing in Today’s Market (Free) (2 hrs.) NEW The road to financial independence begins with a few simple rules. Why are some people more successful investors than others? Are they luckier?

Probably not. Do they know a “secret”? Definitely not — because there are no real secrets to investing. However, there are rules you can follow to work toward your goals. In this free course you will learn common investing mistakes, how to avoid them, and investing strategies to help reach your long-term goals.

W 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Feb. 15, 2012 FREE Foundations of Investing (8 hrs.)

It is not too late to build your nest egg! Fear of the unknown sometimes prevents people from investing in the future. This class addresses needs of new and experienced investors, as well as those needing a refresher. During this class participants will learn more about basic investing principles, the key features of bonds, stocks and mutual funds, the importance of asset allocation, and the impact of inflation on your long-term goals.

W 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Feb. 29 – Mar. 21, 2012 Class fee $45................Materials fee $0....................Total $45 Investing in Real Estate in a Changing Market (9 hrs.)

You will learn what is available in this new lending environment: How to find the best bank-owned properties for sale, short sales, and how to manage a distressed property project.

Topics include: special government programs available to you as an investor, Homepath, dealing with tenants and outlining both long- and short-term strategies to employ when looking at real estate as an investment.

Th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mar. 8 – 22, 2012 Class fee $59................Materials fee $0....................Total $59 The residents of Berea, Brook Park, Brooklyn, Fairview Park, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township and Strongsville will receive a $5 discount on the tuition fees listed.

Social and Referral Based Networking for Real Estate and Lending Professionals (3 hrs.)

Learn how utilizing web-based networking and social media to enhance your marketing portfolio in our new virtual world of real estate sales and lending environment.

W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 4, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29

SPORTS & LEISURE Golf for Beginners (7.5 hrs.)

If you are just starting, this course is for you! Instruction includes grip, set-up, swing technique, club selection, game rules, and etiquette. Fee includes one large bucket of range balls for each class session. All classes will be taught at The Golden Tee, Stearns & Bagley Roads, Olmsted Falls.

W 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM May 2 – 30, 2012 Th 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM May 3 – 31, 2012 Class fee $115..............Materials fee $30................Total $145 Intermediate Golf (7.5 hrs.) NEW If you want to improve your swing, this class is for you. All classes will be taught at The Golden Tee, Stearns & Bagley Roads, Olmsted Falls.

W 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM June 13 – July 18, 2012 (no class 7/4) Class fee $115..............Materials fee $30................Total $145 Bird Watching in the Spring/Summer at the Lake to Lake Trail (3 hrs.)

Enjoy a walk and watch the many types of birds during breeding season. Your tour guide is the Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator for Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather, rain or shine. Meet in the Polaris Career Center Welcome Center.

S 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM May 12, 2012 Th 5:45 PM – 8:45 PM June 14, 2012 S 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM June 23, 2012 Th 5:45 PM – 8:45 PM July 12, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Adult Horseback Riding (Age 13 and Above) (3 hrs.)

Helmet required. Pony Tales Farm, 13360 Cowley Road, Columbia Station M 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM May 7 – 21, 2012 T 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM June 5 – 19, 2012 Class fee $70................Materials fee $0....................Total $70 Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance (3 hrs.)

This one-day class will provide you with some basic skills to help keep you rolling smoothly and safely and give you some tips to help you enjoy cycling more.

Safety inspection and everyday maintenance are covered, plus emergency repairs including hands-on tire changing, lubrication, and getting the most comfort and fun from your bike with appropriate position, technique and accessories. Bring your bicycle (optional).

Th 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Mar. 15, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Analyzing Major League Baseball (8 hrs.)

This course will examine issues in Major League Baseball. Among the topics: “What is the effect of stolen bases?,” Are ballplayers of today as good as the old timers?,” and “Does clutch hitting exist?” Come prepared to look at the “grand old game” in a whole new light.

M 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Mar. 5 – 26, 2012 Strongsville High School, Room 104, 20025 Lunn Road, Strongsville Class fee $49................Materials fee $0....................Total $49 Mental Training for Sports (2 hrs.)

Do you become easily distracted? Ever gotten nervous before the big game? In this class you will be taught skills in visualization, imagery, and self-hypnosis that will give you the mental focus and the competitive edge. Keep nervousness at bay and use your mind to achieve peak performance.

Sat 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM May 5, 2012 Class fee $39................Materials fee $0....................Total $39

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Casino Game Series/Tours Casino Game Series

TOURS

Get ready for the Cleveland Casino! The following classes are taught by professional dealers. No money will be exchanged.

Learn to Play Blackjack (21) (1.5 hrs.)

Learn the technique of playing blackjack. Practice time will follow instruction.

Th 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Apr. 19, 2012 Sat 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM May 5, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Learn to Play Roulette (1.5 hrs.)

Learn the technique of playing Roulette. Practice time will follow instruction.

Th 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Apr. 19, 2012 Sat 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM May 5, 2012 Class fee $29................Materials fee $0....................Total $29 Learn to Play Craps (4 hrs.) NEW Learn the most exciting game in the world, from one of the best in the world.

Ever stood around a craps table watching, not knowing what is going on? Never again. Join the fun, get loud, play and shoot with the professionals. Pass line, odds, place and come bets. Proposition and field bets- are they good or bad?

Why? Learn the language of big 6 & 8, buy bets, hop bets, hard ways, big red, midnight, and box cars. Learn what the casinos don’t want you to know.

Th 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM April 19, 2012 Class fee $59................Materials fee $0....................Total $59 Learn to Play Texas Hold’em (4 hrs.) NEW Texas Hold’em is a variation of the standard poker game. Learn how to bet. What is the Big Blind, and Small Blind. The Flop, The turn, The River, 5th Street. Learn the options : Check, Bet, Raise, Fold. What beats what, Hand Ranking. What’s the kicker. Split pots.

Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM May 5, 2012 Class fee $59................Materials fee $0....................Total $59 Professional Dealer Training (72 hrs.)

This course is taught by a professional dealer who also hires dealers for Casino nights and includes: Introduction to Casino Games covers the general responsibilities of the dealer.

Emphasis is placed on correct chip handling techniques, identifying the value of each color chip, learning to read the total value of a bet, and pit procedures.

Learn to deal Black Jack and Roulette with confidence.

Secondary Games covers carnival games such as Three-card Poker, Caribbean Stud, Let It Ride, and Texas Hold’em.

M, T, Th 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Feb. 2 – Mar. 15, 2012 (no class 2/20) Class fee $599.............Materials fee $0................. Total $599

FAIRVIEW PARK RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARTNERING with POLARIS CAREER CENTER Fairview Park Recreation Department will be partnering with Polaris Career Center by offering the following classes at The Gemini Center in Fairview Park. Classes at the Gemini Center Include: Cake Decorating I, Salsa Dancing, Swing Dance, Introduction to Macrobiotic Diet, College 101 for Parents, How to Make Your House into the Home You Love.

For more information or to register, please call the Fairview Park Recreation Department located at the Gemini Center, 440-356-4444, or visit www.fairviewpark.org

Popular classes fill up fast!

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Water 75th Anniversary (10.5 hrs.)

One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most widely acclaimed works is nestled in the forest in western Pennsylvania – the house build over a waterfall! Designed in 1936 for the family of Pittsburgh’s department store owner Edgar J. Kaufmann, Fallingwater is the only remaining great Wright house with its setting, original furnishings, and art work intact. We will have our own private escorted tour of this one-of-a-kind house, and then travel to Seven Springs Mountain Resort to enjoy their summer scenery, along with a delicious buffet meal (included). There are no refunds for cancellations after May 30, 2012. No discounts.

Depart: Saturday, June 30, 2012, 8:00 AM from Berea High School, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Return: 6:30 PM (Approximately) Cost: $129 Ghost Hunt at Canal Fulton Haunted Warehouse (4.5 hrs.)

Canal Fulton’s most haunted building has been visited twice by the Discovery Channel. We will enjoy a dinner (included in the price), along with a tour inside the warehouse led by a medium. We will also tour the neighborhood, learning its history and hearing the stories of where ghostly sightings have occurred.

We will see the vortex of the canal. Spiritual vortexes are said to be cross-points between energy fields that can be portals into other realms - doorways into other dimensions. It is recommended you dress in black, as ghosts are thought to not be able to see those dressed in black. Bring your camera and flashlight. No refunds for cancellations after March 28, 2012. No discounts.

Depart: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 6:00 PM from Berea High School, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Return: 10:30 PM Cost: $79 Tour and Ghost Hunt at the Historic Mansfield Reformatory (6 hrs.)

Here is your chance to do your own investigation of one of the most haunted buildings in America. The Ohio State Reformatory (OSR) in Mansfield is claimed to be one of the top haunts in America. Joining us on this ghost hunt will be an expert on the facility, and an experienced ghost hunter. He will give us a personal tour of the prison, pointing out details, and sharing his personal stories about the facility. After our tour, we will then start our own investigations. You are encouraged to bring any “tools of the trade” that you wish to work with: camera (digital or disposable), video camera, tape recorder (with extra tape and batteries), flashlight (with fresh batteries). We can see if we can tape record sounds, voices, words that cannot be heard by the human ear. This building contains steep steps and uneven surfaces. Proper footwear is necessary for your safety. No heels or “flip-flop” shoes. Bring a warm jacket/gloves. If you are sensitive to dust, please bring a scarf or dust mask to wear while walking through the reformatory, It is extremely dirty and dusty. YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO REGISTER. No refunds for cancellations after April 3, 2012.

No discounts.

Depart: Thursday, May 3, 2012, 6:30 PM from Berea High School, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Return: 12:30 AM (Approximately) Cost: $72 Cleveland Food Tour 2012 (9.5 hrs.)

Make your entertaining easier and uniquely worldly. Experience the variety that our city has to offer by shopping, learning, and exploring ingredients that will make your holidays special and less stressful. Our visits will include: Barona’s Baking Co.; Krusinski’s meat market with great homemade but lean smokies and Polish sausage; a farmer’s market, and La Borincana Foods; Al Manar Market - a Middle East grocery store with a large range of Mediterranean products ranging from gigantic raisins to a large olive oil selection. For lunch we will be stopping at Marie’s Restaurant. After lunch visit Asia Town Center with foods, shopping and art galleries. No refunds for cancellations after April 19, 2012. No discounts.

Depart: Saturday, May 19, 2012, 8:00 AM from Berea High School, 165 E. Bagley Road, Berea Return: 5:30 PM Cost: $55

Enroll early and get the class you want.

Register now! Call (440) 891-7600 or register online at www.polaris.edu Online Registration Available at www.polaris.edu

Motorcycle Safety/Adult Basic and Literacy Education MOTORCYCLE SAFETY Polaris Career Center offers Motorcycle Safety Courses for Novice through Experienced Riders.

ALL REGISTRATIONS FOR BRC, ERC AND BRC-RR ARE ONLINE REGISTRATIONS ONLY http://motorcycle.ohio.gov Basic Rider Course – BRC (16 hrs.)

This class is your first step in learning to ride a motorcycle. It is intended for the true beginner who has never ridden a motorcycle and for the experienced rider looking to refine their skills and obtain a motorcycle endorsement. If successful, you will receive a completion card which you will take to the driver’s license bureau and after paying the necessary fee a motorcycle endorsement will be added to your driver’s license. You do not have to take another riding test at the driver’s license bureau. Classes consist of 4 hours of classroom training, followed by 12 hours of actual riding on a controlled course. Courses are offered on a variety of days and times so make sure you know your class dates and times when registering. For the first class, bring your driver’s license, along with either your motorcycle endorsement, or a valid temporary riding permit or you will not be admitted into the class and your tuition will not be refunded. Also, bring a pencil and ink pen and dress casually. Proper riding attire will be discussed the first night of class. NOTE: All classes start promptly! You will not be admitted once the published class time begins, and your tuition will not be refunded! Please visit http:/motorcycle. ohio.gov after February 6, 2012 to register.

Basic Rider Course – BRC2 (5 hrs.)

This course is designed for experienced riders who want to improve both their mental and physical riding skills to lower their risks while riding. The course consists of training and practice on your motorcycle on a controlled course under the knowledgeable and helpful eyes of trained instructors. If you ride two-up, your passenger may also enroll in this course. You must bring: proof of current insurance, your street legal motorcycle in good operating condition with proof of ownership and both rider and passenger must wear full protective clothing as defined below. Please visit http:/motorcycle.ohio.gov after February 6, 2012 to register.

Basic Rider Course – BRC-RR (9 hrs.)

The Basic RiderCourse 2(BRC-RR) is a 9-hour course designed for riders over 18 years of age who have been riding with a temporary permit for longer than a year (over a thousand miles experience) and for experienced riders returning to riding with or without a motorcycle endorsement after several years of not riding. Motorcycles are provided for your use during the course and if successful you will receive a completion card which you will take to the driver’s license bureau to receive your endorsement on your license. You do not have to take another riding test at the driver’s license bureau. Please visit our Web site www.polaris.edu for more information. Please visit http:/motorcycle.ohio. gov after February 6, 2012 to register.

$25 non-refundable tuition for BasicRider, BasicRider-RR, & Basic Rider 2 courses State-Sponsored Program – No Discounts

Register online: •Course schedule and online registration is available on the Motorcycle Ohio website at http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov •Walk-in/Stand-by Process: For walk-in/stand-by policy, go to Motorcycle Ohio website. http://motorcycle.ohio.gov •Additional course information is available on the Motorcycle Information line at (440) 891-7664.

ALL REGISTRATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING MOTORCYCLE-RELATED CLASSES MUST BE COMPLETED THROUGH WWW.POLARIS.EDU For complete course descriptions, please visit our Website www.polaris.edu Maintain Your Motorcycle (8 hrs.)

Keep your bike safe, reliable and enjoyable by learning how to maintain your motorcycle. This 8 hour course is a combination of theory and hands-on instruction using Polaris Career Center’s motorcycles. Bring your owner’s manual to class. $79 Scooter School (4 hrs.)

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Scooter School is a beginner’s course designed to help individuals develop their riding skills and learn street-riding strategies in a controlled environment. $99

Street Rider Course – On Road (6 hrs.)

If you desire individual on-road instruction, then this course is for you! This course is ideal for riders wanting additional help interacting with traffic on actual streets.

This course is limited to four students and is highly personalized based on participant skill and experience. $199

NOTE: Full protective clothing is required for ALL riding courses as follows: DOT

Approved Helmet, eye protection, long sleeved shirts and long pants without holes, full fingered gloves and sturdy over the ankle footwear.

Basic Skills Classes, sponsored by

Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) GED, Basic Skills, and Entrance Test Preparation Classes

Do you need to get your GED, but don’t know where to start?

Whether you’ve been out of high school for years or months, you can earn your GED. Our free classes will give you the skills and experience you need to take and pass the GED test.

Do you need help passing Entrance Tests for more training or education?

Many training programs require an entrance test to get in. Are your test-taking skills failing you? Our free classes can help you review the skills you need to pass the entrance tests and get the training or education you want.

Free GED/Basic Skills classes meet mornings and evenings at Polaris Career Center. For a current schedule, check our website: http://www.polaris.edu/ adult-education/able-ged/.

You have to attend Orientation before you attend classes. New students are accepted monthly, from September to May. Classes are also offered at several locations in Cuyahoga and Medina Counties.

GED Practice Test and Official GED Test Polaris Career Center offers the GED Practice Test monthly to students who qualify. Registration is required. Call 440.891.7647 for information.

Polaris Career Center is also an Official GED Test Location. Registration and payment are required. To schedule your test, call 440.891.7697.

Skills Enrichment Program Learning Lab This self-paced computer lab offers students a chance to work in a non-graded setting on review for GED testing, WorkKeys testing, basic English and Math skills, and English language skills. The lab is open and staffed regularly; check our website for a current schedule: http://www.polaris.edu/adulteducation/able-ged/. No appointment is necessary.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Our small, friendly classes offer beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of English speaking instruction for adults. Free classes also cover listening, reading, and writing and offer opportunities to learn and practice conversation.

Free ESOL classes meet at Polaris Career Center on: • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday mornings.

• Monday and Wednesday evenings.

No registration is necessary. New students are accepted from September to May. Classes are also offered at other locations in Cuyahoga and Medina Counties.

Volunteers Needed The Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) program at Polaris is looking for adult volunteers to work with our adult students. Day and evening volunteer opportunities are available, in various locations in Cuyahoga and Medina Counties. Prior teaching experience or knowledge of a foreign language are not necessary—you just need patience, enthusiasm, and a desire to help.

Contact Diane Meserini at dmeserin@polaris.edu or 440.891.7647 for more information on volunteering.

For more information on our classes or to register for an Orientation, call 440.891.7647. Visit us on the web at http://www.polaris.edu/adult-education/able-ged/ or email ABLE@polaris.edu.

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General Information GENERAL INFORMATION Accreditation Polaris Career Center is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement and is a member of the University System of Ohio. Polaris Career Center faculty meets the Ohio Department of Education’s requirements for career and technical instructors including experience in business and industry.

Cancelled Courses The Adult Education Department must cancel courses that do not attain the required minimum enrollment. The Adult Education Department reserves the right to cancel, discontinue, postpone or combine courses before or at the first class meeting. Attempts are made to contact all students whose courses have been cancelled. In the event a class is cancelled, a full refund of the registration fee will be given.

Disabled Students Polaris Career Center is totally accessible to disabled students with mobility impairments. To save time, contact the Adult Education Office at (440) 891-7600 prior to arrival for parking instructions, reasonable accommodations, and/or elevator location information.

Disclaimer Certain risks may be involved in each course described herein. Polaris Career Center shall not be liable for any loses or injury whatsoever to persons or property arising from enrollment in any course described herein. By registering for a course, the registrant acknowledges the assumption of those risks and releases Polaris Career Center from any liability whatsoever. Specific courses or activities may require registrants to sign a separate waiver of liability and release. Students enrolled in courses offered through the Adult Education Department are subject to Polaris Career Center regulations and policies including those pertaining to student conduct and discipline.

Senior Citizens Discount Senior citizens will receive a 10 percent discount on the published tuition fee (discount does not apply to material fees) except where indicated. Note: Senior Citizens include persons over the age of 65 who can produce proof of age and identity.

Polaris Career Center School Closing Closing of the daytime classes at Polaris Career Center DOES NOT necessarily mean that the evening classes will be cancelled. The decision to cancel evening classes will be made by Adult Education administration by 3:00 PM. Students should listen to the radio or TV or call the school at 440-891-7600 for further information.

Berea and Strongsville Community Education School Closing When the Berea and Strongsville City School District’s classes are cancelled or dismissed due to inclement weather, evening classes will not be held, regardless of weather changes. Classes missed will be added at the end of the session.

Withdrawals and Refunds • Full refunds will be issued when a class is cancelled by the Adult Education Department, or fees may be applied to another class.

• No refunds will be issued after the first class meeting. There will be no refunds for one-night classes. The Motorcycle Basic Rider Course and Experienced Rider Course tuition fee is non-refundable.

• A $10 cancellation fee will be withheld from all refunds except for Job Training Programs which have a $100 cancellation fee.

• Books and supplies are non-refundable.

FREE Parking Polaris offers an open parking policy after 4PM. Visitors/Students/Staff can park in any of the available parking areas in the front, back or side lots. During the daytime, however, students should park in the right side lot that is adjacent to Old Oak Blvd.

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POLARIS CAREER CENTER LOCATION NO CLASSES ON THE FOLLOWING:

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2011 Board of Education James Weisbarth, President Olmsted Falls City School District David Thurau, Vice President Berea City School District David Pusti Berea City School District David Frazee Strongsville City School District

James Oper Brooklyn City School District Thomas R. Herbster North Olmsted City School District Joseph Shucofsky Fairview Park City School District

District Administration Bob Timmons Superintendent

Dave Plahuta Treasurer

Adult Education Office Hours January 3 – June 29, 2012 Monday - Thursday..... 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM Friday .......................... 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM July 2 – August 10, 2012 Monday - Friday.......... 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

*NOTE: Evening office hours are not available when evening classes are not in session. This occurs during holiday periods and between semesters. To ensure someone will be available to assist you, please call to confirm our office hours during these periods.

For more information or to register, call (440) 891-7600 or go to www.polaris.edu.

Are You Interested In Teaching?

Do You Have a New Course Idea?

The Polaris Adult Education Department is always looking for top-notch instructors with practical knowledge and experience who are interested in developing and teaching courses.

For more information call (440) 891-7600.

Educational and employment background requirements vary according to the area of instruction.

In addition, if you have an idea for a new course, please let us know.

Polaris Career Center on the Web! Real-time, online Adult Education registration is now available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Go to www.polaris.edu, register now and get the class you need to succeed!

Registration REGISTRATION IS EASY! MAIL: Mail your completed registration form and payment to:

Polaris Career Center Adult Education, 7285 Old Oak Blvd.,

Middleburg Hts., OH 44130 IN PERSON: Bring your completed Registration Form and payment to

the Adult Education Office during office hours.

Office hours are listed on page 28.

DIRECT BILL: Companies/organizations registering employees for classes

will be invoiced upon receipt of written documentation.

Call Nada Koury at (440) 891-7600 for details.

If paying by check, please make check payable to: Polaris Career Center

ONLINE: Real-time, online registration is available anytime.

Go to www.polaris.edu and register now!

PHONE: Register by phone with a Visa or MasterCard.

Call (440) 891-7600 during office hours.

Office hours are listed on page 28.

FAX: Fax to (440) 891-7642 with a Visa or MasterCard.

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ACT/SAT Test Preparation................................................................................ 19 Revit Architectural............................................................................................... 11 Woodworking: Intermediate............................................................................... 13 Low Pressure Boiler License Preparation..................................................... 12 Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes...................................................................... 8 Women in Transition............................................................................................. 8 The Truth about Estate Planning........................................................................ 8 Nuts & Bolts of Trusts.......................................................................................... 8 Veterans Benefits Primer: Little Known Benefits for Elders and the Disabled................................................................................ 9 Ohio Estate Taxes: An Expensive Blindspot.................................................... 9 Insurance & Securities Pre-Licensing Courses.............................................. 7 Industrial Electrical Wiring................................................................................. 12 Randi’s Classic Twist Cupcake Class............................................................. 24 Novel Basics I & II............................................................................................... 16 Creative Writing for Fun..................................................................................... 16 Ghosts – Yes, They Are Real! Parts I & II..................................................... 20 Deconstructing the Tarot Spread.................................................................... 20 Beginning German.............................................................................................. 19 Investing in Today’s Market (Free Investment Class).................................. 25 Learn to Play Texas Hold’em............................................................................ 26

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