The ocean is the defining feature of our planet. We will be studying the ocean’s influence on us, and how we influence the ocean. The course includes additional related topics, such as recycling and other topics relating to our planet. There will be one Friday field trip requirement for high school credit in this course. Limit 10 students. No class Oct. 14 and Nov. 11.

Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education provides the free services of a post-secondary counselor to assist students with their career and educational plans following receipt of their high school diploma or the HiSETTM. It is required that all academic students meet with the post-secondary counselor soon after registration and begin to plan for the next step. Please contact our office at 873-5754 for an appointment with Linda Davis

This course is ideal for adult students who want to refresh or build and develop the basic skills of math that are necessary for further integration into more complicated math skills. Academic areas to be covered: place value, units of measure, four operations, automaticity in addition and multiplication, reading one-step and two-step word problems, tables/graphs, conversions, maps, math vocabulary and finally, introduction to fractions/decimals. This course will also assist parents of children in early education to work with them at home. It builds self-confidence, pride in accomplishment and the ability to share their knowledge with their children. Limit 15 students. No class Nov. 27.

This English course will focus in writing and communication in the workplace. The course will introduce formatting, punctuation, spelling, editing, tone and language, audience, special purpose writing and how to write business correspondence through email. The majority of lessons and assignments will be done electronically, so students should be proficient with basic computer skills and word document creation. Limit 15 students. No class Nov. 28

This class will cover the three branches of government at the federal, state, and local levels.  It will be hands-on and project based.  Please bring a notebook to class each week.  No class Oct. 10 and Nov. 28.  Make up days  will be determined with the class and announced in advance.  Limit 10 students.

College Essentials for Student Success This course, designed with University of Maine at Augusta and Kennebec Valley Community College, will assist students to develop the skills necessary to be successful in college. The class will cover topics such as college applications, FAFSA and financial aid, study skills, time management, and more in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere. The class will be offered in three modules. Students may take one or all three modules. If all three modules are completed successfully students may be eligible for college credits and /or scholarship opportunities. (3 UMA credits/1 KVCC credit) No class Oct. 14 and Nov. 11. Module 2: Preparing Applications and Financial Aid Forms: • Selecting a College • Financial Aid Information • College Applications • Choosing Classes • College Tours

This course, designed with University of Maine at Augusta and Kennebec Valley Community College, will assist students to develop the skills necessary to be successful in college. The class will cover topics such as college applications, FAFSA and financial aid, study skills, time management, and more in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere. The class will be offered in three modules. Students may take one or all three modules. If all three modules are completed successfully students may be eligible for college credits and /or scholarship opportunities. (3 UMA credits/1 KVCC credit) No class Oct. 14 and Nov. 11. Module 3: Preparing for Success - How to Study • Selecting Textbook • Note Taking Hints • Presentation Guidelines • Acceptable Citations • Exam Techniques

This course, designed with University of Maine at Augusta and Kennebec Valley Community College, will assist students to develop the skills necessary to be successful in college. The class will cover topics such as college applications, FAFSA and financial aid, study skills, time management, and more in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere. The class will be offered in three modules. Students may take one or all three modules. If all three modules are completed successfully students may be eligible for college credits and /or scholarship opportunities. (3 UMA credits/1 KVCC credit) No class Oct. 14 and Nov. 11. Module 1: Preparing Yourself For College: • Time Management • Learning Style • Career Exploration • Money Management • Stress Management