Glen Rock Winter 10 6 x 11.qxd - GRCS Course Catalog

Glen Rock Community School • 600 Harristown Road, Glen Rock, N.J. 07452Glen Rock Community SchoolFall Program 2013The Glen Rock Community School is a community oriented organization sponsored andadministered by the Glen Rock Board of Education. It offers educational, recreationaland cultural activities for children, adults and senior citizens from Glen Rock and surroundingcommunities. Programs for children include preschool, kindergarten enrichment, before andafter school care and a variety of summer camp experiences. Adult and senior courses focus onself improvement, business, technology, fitness and sports. In addition, the community schoolsponsors trips to Broadway shows, day trips to points of interest in the tri-state area and extendedtrips across the United States and abroad. We welcome suggestions for our constantly changingcurriculum as well as ways of improving our services to the community.Glen Rock Community SchoolPaula A. Valenti, Ed. D., Superintendent of SchoolsAndrea H. Tahinos, Director, Community School& District CommunicationsJeanne Marie Dalie, Administrative Assistant to the DirectorLynne Ward, Trip CoordinatorMartha Manges, Children’s Programs CoordinatorJennifer Ostolaza, RegistrarGeneral InformationRefunds for classes - Tuition fees less $15 will berefunded if a student cancels at least 5 days beforea class begins. Otherwise, no refunds will be given.Refunds for trips - If a replacement can befound, a $15 per-person fee will be deductedfrom the amount to be refunded. There is norefund if we cannot fill the space. This policyapplies to theater trips and day trips.Class transfers - In case of insufficient enrollment,students may elect to transfer to another class orhave their full fee refunded. Transfers will not bepermitted after the first class session.Inclement weather - Closing due to stormsdeveloping during the day will be announced onour answering machine at 201-389-5011 andposted on our website. Make-up dates are providedfor all canceled classes. If public schools are closedduring the day, no night classes will be held.Glen Rock senior citizens - A 15% discount onmost courses is offered to Glen Rock senior citizensage 62 and over. The discount is not offered onour already discounted seniors’ classes, Broadwayshows and cooperative courses that are offered atthe Midland Park Continuing Education Program.Please indicate "Senior Citizen" when registering.Glen Rock Board of EducationSheldon Hirschberg, PresidentBarbara Steuert, Vice PresidentRandi BlumbergGene CalderonElizabeth CarrCarlo Cella IIIRona McNabolaSanjiv OhriRobin RubinsteinIn addition, Glen Rock seniors are eligible forGolden Key Cards, which provide for freeadmittance to all Glen Rock Public Schoolfunctions including athletic events. Cardsare available in the community school office.Age restrictions for youth - Programs foryouth are listed under the Tots to Teenssection. Persons under the age of 18 arenot permitted in adult classes exceptwhere noted.Supplies - Supplies and equipment (unlessspecified) are not furnished to studentsenrolled in adult classes.Special needs - Most Glen Rock schools arebarrier free. If you have special needs, pleasenotify the GRCS upon registration.Discount theater tickets - See the frontdesk for ticket availability for manyBroadway shows.Suggestion box - Please let us hear fromyou. If you have an idea for a new class orwould like to recommend an instructor, feelfree to contact us. If you have a suggestionon how we can improve our services to thecommunity, our director would like to know.4