2019 Winter Education Guide

Brought to you by the Chester County Press - January 16, 2019

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TCHS and West Chester University provide student program to meet business needs Geo-Spatial Information Systems (GIS) is one of the most vital industries you have probably never heard of.

Want to know the best location to open a new Wawa store based on convenience, location and local population? GIS helps make it possible! GIS refers to information systems that allow for the integration, analysis, storage, editing and sharing of different types of data. This data is then brought together using sophisticated technology to present a more holistic picture of a particular geographic region. In other words, GIS is data presented in space.

A recent survey of businesses conducted by the University of the Redlands, in partnership with GIS software development company Ersi, found that about 40 to 50 percent of businesses expect to need a high usage of GIS services within the next three years. In particular, this usage would be important to business research and development, sales, marketing and operations. In addition, over 86 percent of the companies surveyed reported that GIS was already being utilized across multiple departments within their organization. The emergence of GIS as an essential aspect of business in twenty-first century markets highlights the needs for students to have the skills necessary to meet this growing demand.

Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS) has started a new Geo-Spatial Information Systems & Data Science (GIS) program in partnership with West Chester University to help prepare students to meet this demand. This one-year program will be open to high school seniors and offers them the opportunity to earn college credits as they gain the skills necessary to be a part of this growing field.

GIS students will be able to take advantage of West Chester University’s state-of-the-art lab and facilities in order to gain the experience necessary to be successful in this industry.

The TCHS GIS program is helping students become competitive in an ever-changing marketplace. Interested in learning more? Attend the TCHS GIS Open House on Jan. 17 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at West Chester University Graduate Center (1160 McDermott Dr., West Chester). For more information about the TCHS GIS program, visit www.tchsbrandywine.org.

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West Fallowfield Christian School open house scheduled West Fallowfield Christian School will host an Open House for prospective families interested in preschool through the twelfth grades on Tuesday, Jan. 29 and Thursday, Feb. 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The evening begins with an information session at 6:30 p.m., followed by guided tours, a meet-and-greet with the teachers and an overview of curriculum. Childcare is provided.

Little Falcons Preschool offers a full-day, multi-age classroom program for three-, four- and five-year olds on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Three- and fouryear-olds have a half-day option. kindergarten at WFCS is a full-day program. It is currently offered as four or five days a week. The kindergarten core curriculum includes reading readiness, mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, handwriting, writer’s workshop, arts & crafts, book time/story time, open-ended play, chapel, devotions, and Bible.

Specials include music, art, library, physical education and computer.

Interscholastic opportunities for middle school students are available in the fine arts and athletics. Girls’ athletics include volleyball, soccer, basketball and track & field. Boys’ athletics include soccer, basketball, volleyball and track & field.

In addition to the core subjects, middle school students choose from a variety of elective subjects and clubs to broaden their interests and learning. All students participate in music and art programs.

The Academy at West Fallowfield Christian School is a unique high school experience offered for ninth through the twelfth grades. The college-style model fosters student accountability and time management skills. It combines learning on campus two and a half days a week, with the remaining days of independent study done at home. The Academy offers electives on Wednesday mornings. Some of the current elective offerings are art, music, life skills, SAT preparation, archery and nature and the environment. During the course of the year, teachers plan all lessons, provide instruction, and assign work to be completed at home on remaining days. Students will be graded and issued report cards and will compile portfolios of completed work. At the end of the year, achievement will be assessed by the evaluator of the parents’ choice. There is also a pay-per-class option available.

West Fallowfield Christian School has a full, comprehensive resource room to offer academic and learning support. The Chester County Intermediate Unit provides additional reading and speech therapy support. Small class size also gives students the opportunity to receive individualized attention.

For seventy-seven years, West Fallowfield Christian School has been providing quality, Christian education for families and students in the surrounding communities. The school is enriched by its diverse student body, which attends more than 38 churches in the Chester County and Lancaster County areas. Bus transportation is supplied for K-8 students residing in the Avon Grove, Coatesville, Octorara, Oxford, Pequea, Solanco, and Unionville-Chadds Ford Districts.

WFCS admits students of any race, nationality, or ethnic origin to all the programs, rights, privileges, and activities generally afforded to students. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, national or

ethnic origin, or gender in the administration of educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs, athletics, or other school-administered programs.

Financial grants are available for eligible families in kindergarten through eighth grades.

The school is located at 795 Fallowfield Road in Atglen, Pennsylvania. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the school at 610-593-5011 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Readers may visit the school’s website at www.wfcs.org, Facebook, twitter and instagram. Please check the website for alternate dates in case of inclement weather.

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A magical adventure in music awaits at The Music School of Delaware Music can bring warmth, joy and endless good memories to individuals of any age, through instruction, participation and performance. The new year is a perfect time to take advantage of that feelgood sentiment—encourage your child to try out a new instrument or class, or sample one yourself!

The Music School of Delaware is a statewide resource for all ages and abilities who want to share in their love of music. The school offers private lessons in nearly 30 instruments, group classes, ageappropriate Early Childhood music programs and the comprehensive curriculum of our noted Suzuki Academy.

Creating Music Experiences for Your Young Child Our Early Children Music & Movement programs can be a musical treat for both you and your child.

“Participating in a music class together — singing, dancing, playing instruments—is a fun experience that releases endorphins to make both of you feel great,” said Melinda Oriani, the head of the early childhood department and instructor.

“Music for Little Ones” (age 4-18 months) and “Tots Rock” (age 16 months to 3 years) classes awaken a baby’s or toddler’s natural curiosity for music. Both classes involve activities ranging from lullabies and rhymes to singing and playing instruments and each includes take-home materials like CDs/downloads, books and simple instruments.

Learning by the “mother tongue” of Music “As a regionally recognized program, our Suzuki Academy offers instruction to students as young as 2½ in a nurturing, supportive environment,” explained Cheri Astolfi, the Music School Dean. “Music School Suzuki faculty — teaching violin, viola, cello and piano — are trained in the Suzuki Method and registered through the Suzuki Association of the Americas.

Based on the educational philosophy of Shinichi Suzuki, the program applies the “mother tongue” approach to music study. Students learn to play as they would learn language — by listening and imitating — augmented with support of parents, who are encouraged to attend lessons and assist in home study. Suzuki Academy instruction is available in Wilmington, Pike Creek, and Milford.

Schedule your personal tour and/or sample lesson with The Music School of Delaware today to discover the best fit for your children’s and family’s active lives. Call 302-762-1132 for more information or visit musicschoolofdelaware. org.

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5 benefits of going back to school Whether you are immersed in your profession or looking to enter a new field, there is a great chance you can benefit from going back to school—even if “school” only consists of one short-term professional education course.

We know that adding another commitment to your already busy schedule can be a challenge, but all of us on the University of Delaware Division of Professional and Continuing Studies (UD PCS) team are confident that your experience will make your effort well worth it.

Don’t just take our word for it, however. Instead, read how five UD PCS students describe the benefits of continuing their education with impactful courses geared toward their specific career goals.

1. Make more money “The Paralegal Certificate Program really helped me look at myself from a different perspective and see how the sacrifices I made paid off tenfold,” said Katie Eide. “My salary has increased and I am able to take care of my family.”

2. Career advancement “I am definitely implementing what I learned in the Analytics: Optimizing Big Data Certificate classes into my new job as an analytics consultant for IBM Watson Health.” said Sambhavi Parajuli.

3. Expert instructors teaching applicable skills “I believe the best thing about the Project Management Certificate was being taught by a qualified instructor with over 20 years of project management experience,” said Alicia May. “I was able to take the knowledge that I received in class and apply it to my everyday work experience.”

4. Networking opportunities “I was lucky because somebody I was actually taking the Paralegal Certificate Program with was able to get me into a law firm,” said Sandra Kece.

5. Keep abreast of trends “I learned in Fundamentals of Social Media Marketing that you have to stay engaged at all times,” said Thonnia Lee. “You really have to look at all of the platforms to keep up with what folks are saying so whatever you are sharing or mentioning doesn’t seem out of touch, out of date and out of tune with the rest of that particular world.”

To read more about the impact UD PCS programs have had on our students, please visit www.pcs.udel.edu/back-to-school-benefits.

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Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for 50 years Founded in 1968 to meet the postsecondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for 50 years. With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls 3,000 credit students and more than 3,500 non-credit students annually. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs, and non-credit classes.

Classes, taught by qualified faculty, can be taken in a traditional classroom setting with some being offered online. Many of the programs can transfer to four-year institutions. The College offers a full range of day and evening classes along with a new fully online General Studies degree.

Cecil offers a variety of associate degrees and certificate programs. The college has formalized articulation agreements with public and private fouryear institutions throughout Maryland and the United States to expedite the transfer process for Cecil students and graduates. Cecil College has 2+2 partnerships with Wilmington University and University of Maryland University College. Students can complete a bachelor’s degree in materials

engineering from Frostburg State University or a bachelor’s degree in social work from Salisbury University without leaving Cecil County.

Students can also opt to take non-credit courses to upgrade their job skills or expand their horizons. Certifications are available for various healthcare careers. Additionally, students can earn computer certifications in several areas as well as business and management training certificates.

Cecil College is a member of the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference in all sports and competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association. The college fields men’s teams in baseball, basketball, and soccer; and women’s teams in basketball, softball, soccer, and volleyball. The college is adding cross country for Fall 2019. The athletic programs have won numerous titles, including the 2018 NJCAA Region XX women’s basketball championship.

Cecil College’s locations include the North East campus, Elkton Station, College Crossing, and the Bainbridge Center.

For more information, visit www.cecil.edu or call 410-287-1000.

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Sacred Heart School Building a brighter future for your children is the goal of every parent - and doing that starts with their education.

Children need the right tools and support to find success, both in the classroom and as they grow into young adults.

At Sacred Heart, we have expanded our educational offerings to help students succeed in the classroom, but we also have created a culture rooted in our faith to allow our students to grow as humans and succeed in life as well.

At Sacred Heart we strive to instill our Catholic values and beliefs upon the children entrusted to our care on a daily basis. We embrace the individuality of each student as we seek to educate and better prepare them for the world in which they live.

And the best thing about Sacred Heart is that we don’t get stuck in our ways.

Sure, there are traditional elements to our faith-based education, but we also recognize the need to offer more and to stay at the front of the line with our curricular offerings, so that our students are offered the best and most up-to-date

educational resources available.

As such, starting in the 2019-2020 school year, Sacred Heart will be offering Honors Math courses for students in 5th through 8th grades as well as continuing Junior National Honors Society for 7th Grade students.

Additionally, Sacred Heart will have a full-time Special Education Teacher to offer assistance to children of all abilities.

Our teachers are already teaching STREAM activities across the entire curriculum and at Sacred Heart there is an assortment of Fine Arts programs that include art, music, piano and band lessons.

It’s never to early to start building that brighter future for your children. Step on Sacred Heart’s campus and experience the difference we can make.

Sacred Heart School has tuition assistance available. Our website address is www. shsoxford.us Call us at 610-932-3633. Our address is 205 Church Road, Oxford PA 19363. Private tours and shadow days available; call to schedule. Now Enrolling K-8 for the 2019-2020 School Year.

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Wilmington Friends School is a community. We offer an unsurpassed academic program, and just as important, Friends is a great place to grow up. What often brings families to Quaker education (95 percent of the families who choose Friends are not Quaker) is the appeal of an academic program with depth—one that asks students to question, to collaborate, to be creative, to take risks—within a caring community that balances focus on the individual with responsibility to the common good.

Quaker matters.

Come see why.

Highlights of our program include: • Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool • Lower School STEM Lab, computer programming, Singapore Math and Spanish instruction • “1-to-1” student laptop program, recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program, beginning in 5th grade • IB Diploma Programme (first in Delaware) • School Year Abroad member (first in Delaware) • Malone Scholars School (first and only one in Delaware) • 860-panel solar PV system • New Middle and Upper School Design Labs; and net-zero Global Learning Center • New theater, gym, turf field and track • Spanish beginning in pre-kindergarten; Spanish, Chinese and French offered in 6th through 12th grade.

Visit www. wilmingtonfriends.org or call 302-576-2930 to customize your tour or to register to Meet us on Monday.

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The Tome School The Tome School sets high standards in academics and personal behavior with a rigorous academic program and a dedicated, caring faculty that helps students reach their potential and acquire the skills that they will need to lead successful lives.

“Tome is unique,” said head of school Christine Szymanski. “We put a big emphasis on respect, personal responsibility, and academic rigor. We talk about doing things the ‘Tome Way.’” The ‘Tome Way’ has always been to provide a top-quality education to students at an affordable cost—that was what Jacob Tome envisioned when he founded the school in 1889. Jacob Tome, a banker, politician, and philanthropist, built one of the largest fortunes in the U.S. at the time while he was living in Cecil County. He wanted to create a school in the area that would offer the finest education for students willing to undergo its challenging regimen, regardless of their families’ ability to pay the cost for that education.

With its long tradition of excellence, the Tome School continues to be true to that mission today, focusing on academics, character, and community.

The school educates approximately 455 K-12 students each year. With small class sizes—the maximum number of students is 14 in kindergarten,

20 in grades 1-8, and 25 in grades 9-12—the faculty members offer the personal attention that students need.

Tome graduates are well-prepared for the future. In two recent graduating classes, the school’s seniors exceeded the state average SAT scores in reading, math, and writing by more than 100 points. When a graduate of The Tome School arrives on a college campus, he or she is typically ready for the new academic challenge.

“We are very academically driven,” explained Szymanski. “So when students get to their next schools, they are very well-prepared.”

Tome School keeps tuition significantly lower than other independent schools, partly because of the substantial funding from The Jacob Tome Institute and partly because of parental assistance. Volunteer efforts by Tome families help keep tuition increases to a minimum.

The Tome School is proud to be a part of the Cecil County Community, and has been an active member of the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce for 30 years.

The Tome School is located at 581 S. Maryland Avenue in North East, Maryland. The telephone number is 410-287-2050. For more information, visit www.tomeschool.org.

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