Take first step toward college

By Michelle Gayne, SAD 61/72 Adult Ed

Director

One way we describe what we do in Adult Education is serving as the guidance department for the community. For those who withdrew from high school, and even for those who completed high school, Adult Education programs exist to serve their communities in helping them to get back into the educational waters. The Adult Education program here at Lake Region and Fryeburg area not only helps people to earn their high school credential, but also to keep on learning!

If you are thinking of enrolling in college, consider enrolling in one or more of our free spring academic courses. Feeling a little rusty with your math, reading, and writing skills? We can help!

Our pre-college reading and writing course focuses on preparing students for reading and writing at the college level as measured by the ACCUPLACER post-secondary placement exam. Written assignments and readings will be analyzed and assessed in one-on-one sessions with the instructor. Students will discover comprehension skills and reading strategies to understand college texts of different types. They will write short essays from different rhetorical modes and learn how to edit their writing by applying the conventions of grammar and mechanics. The connection of reading and writing will be emphasized. This class is offered in Naples and online, and you can start anytime!

Everyone can do math! Our pre-college math course is designed for students who want to brush up on their math skills or seek to boost their ACCUPLACER scores for college entry. This course will review arithmetic, including factoring, fractions, percentages, and word problems. Students will also review algebra concepts, statistics, and probability. Students have time for practicing skills and asking questions. Blended learning opportunities offer a combination of online learning and live instruction to help provide the most flexibility for students seeking to further their education. Start anytime!

Our college success course will focus on the essential skills of a successful college student. Highlighted topics include study skills, time management, decision-making strategies, financial literacy, career pathways exploration, and building the writing skills necessary for academic readiness. This class fulfills a required college graduation credit at both Southern Maine Community College and Central Maine CC. This class runs from March 1 to April 12. Call or e-mail us today to register!

Don’t forget to register for two, free, informative financial aid sessions as well! Maria McDougal from FAME (Finance Authority of Maine) will facilitate two, free talks on March 1 (Paying for College) and March 7 (Completing the FAFSA). Each of these talks will begin at 6 p.m. and will be held in Naples at the Adult Education building behind Lake Region High School. Call, e-mail, or visit our program website today! Tel. 207-627-4291, website adulted@lakeregionschools.org

Beverly Brooks, LRVC Culinary Arts student

Masons’ Voc Student of Month

The Masons’ Vocational Student of the Month for February from Lake Region Vocational Center is senior Beverly Brooks of Denmark.

Parent: Jennifer Hicks

Siblings: Alyssa Johnson

Hobbies: I enjoy baking

What program are you in at the Vocational Center?

I am in the Culinary Arts II program.

What do you like most about your program? I like how everyone connects and all the friendships it creates.

What are your plans after graduation? I plan to either go to college or take a year off to work first.

What career goal(s) do you have? I plan to work or own my own bakery.

Who or what inspired you to pursue this path? I loved cooking with my Dad, who passed away, so I just wanted to keep going and keep all the memories.

What advice would you like to give future students? Stay out of drama and keep your circle of friends small.