ACT Prep ClassesAdvantage Educational ProgramsGrades 10-12 The ACT Preparatory Courses are designed for those who wish to improve their test-taking skills and their overall scores on the college entrance exams. The course includes diagnostic testing, strategies for answering questions in all testing areas, instruction in time management, essay writing, and more. Youth can choose to attend classes located at Farmington High School, online, or at other area schools. In-School Course Students preferring the traditional teaching format with an in-person instructor should choose this course. It consists of four, three-hour classes, meeting at a specific location, one day a week. Students who miss a class will be provided with access to recorded virtual online instruction. Tuition for the 12-hour ACT in-person course is $180, with all class materials included. Students can make up any class they miss at other available class locations and may also REPEAT any of the ACT prep courses by requesting the Self-Paced ACT Prep Course at no additional charge. To enroll at Farmington High School - YW25-ACT426 To enroll in an ACT course at another site - please visit https://advantageprep.net/ Once you are registered, you will be contacted by email or phone with your classroom assignment approximately 7-10 days before classes begin. Virtual Course This course is designed for students who prefer to prep for the ACT in a virtual classroom. Four, three-hour classes are taught live via zoom by an Advantage instructor. Tuition for this course is $180. Internet connection and a computer or tablet is required. Students can make up any class they miss at other available class locations and may also REPEAT any of the ACT prep courses by requesting the Self-Paced ACT Prep Course at no additional charge. To enroll for the virtual course - select YW25-ACTVirtual930, or YS25-ACTVirtual931 Self-Paced Online Course This course is designed for students preferring to prepare for the ACT exam on their own schedule and at their own pace. Instruction is pre-recorded and provided online using videos and slides. Once enrolled, students may use the access code they receive to navigate through the course on their own timeline throughout the year. Tuition for this course is $80. To enroll for the online course - select YW25-ACTONLINE888. **Please note, students need a gmail account to access course information. School-issued email addresses are blocked. To create a free account click here. Once enrolled, students are sent an access code for their class via email and can begin preparing. Participants will receive more information regarding class access in their course registration confirmation. Online course materials are available at any time and are accessible for a full year, however, you can re-enroll to access the course again, free of charge.

Lori Wilson Grades K-5 Does your child need one-on-one academic or homework help, with hands-on learning a part of the mix? Do you just want to make sure your child is getting reading time in each day? Sign-up for Academic Tutoring! Academic Tutoring is a convenient and personalized tutoring program, designed to fit the needs and interests of each student. Students can receive instruction in reading skills (phonics, spelling, comprehension strategies, knowledge-building, vocabulary), writing skills, and math, while learning about social studies and science topics. Instruction will tailor appropriate strategies and engaging activities to each student. Academic Tutoring offers private 30 minute sessions. Please complete the registration to fill out your preferences, and a Community Education staff member will reach out to you directly regarding placement. Placement will begin based on enrollment size. Locations of tutoring will be determined based on the demand. Tuition for Academic Tutoring is $25 per session. Participants can customize their schedule with their desired number of sessions. If students opt for a full school year of sessions, a payment plan will be created. Sessions will be offered on a continual weekly basis, and will follow the school district calendar. There will be no sessions on non-school days and conference days. If you would like to continue tutoring beyond your scheduled end date, please contact Community Education at least one month prior to the end of your session to secure your same time. If Community Education is not contacted, your date and time will become available to the next interested student. Please contact 651-460-3200 or youthenrichment@farmington.k12.mn.us with any questions. Lori Wilson holds her Tier 4 teaching licenses in Elementary Education (K-6) and Communication Arts/Literature (5-8). She has over 10 years of teaching experience, 5 years in Special Education, and 20+ years of paraprofessional and volunteer work. She has taught in districts 191, Minneapolis, 196, and 917. Lori has the UFLI materials that Farmington uses!

Using an Air Fryer to cook vegetables is quick—and the healthy results are delicious! In this live online class Kirsten will demonstrate a variety of recipes using in-season local and/or commonly available vegetables including Lemon Pepper Broccoli, Miso Sesame Kale Chips, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Participants will receive an extensive handout along with the link to join prior to class. There will be ample time for questions during the session, and participants will receive a link to the recording afterwards so you can cook along at your convenience. Instructor Kirsten: A champion of cookware who enjoys teaching Instant Pot/air fryer classes from her kitchen with dogs underfoot, Kirsten spends days creating beautiful food sustainably and helping fight food insecurity at Chowgirls Catering. She has been eating with local intention and sharing how to make the most of the farm share via her website Farm Fresh Feasts for more than 10 years.

Sarah Erickson Babysitting Basics Course (Ages 11–15) Participants must be at least 11 years old by the date of the class. Gain the skills and confidence you need to become a trusted babysitter in your neighborhood! This fun, hands-on 4-hour course is designed for youth ages 11–15 and focuses on safety, responsibility, and professionalism. What you’ll learn: How to care for infants and children, including feeding, handling, and diapering Basic first aid and safety practices Understanding child behavior Fun and age-appropriate activity ideas Emergency procedures and how to respond Leadership and communication skills Tips on starting and growing your babysitting business Upon successful completion of the course, participants are awarded a Farmington Community Education Babysitter certificate. This certificate indicates that on the date of the class, our Community Education instructor verifies that the person met all of the course objectives and could demonstrate proficiency in the skills and topics covered in the class. Please bring a lunch, water bottle, and snacks.

Take your Canva skills to the next level with advanced techniques and hidden features that will streamline your design workflow. This intensive one-hour workshop is perfect for users already familiar with Canva basics who want to discover time-saving shortcuts, professional design hacks, and lesser-known tools that make creating stunning graphics effortless. Leave with insider tips that will transform how you approach design projects and cut your creation time in half. Zoom link will be given in confirmation.

Nickie Welsh - Social Club Simple Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and novices! This class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva, the easiest design website available, all for free. You'll learn to create stunning designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. Whether it's online documents, business cards, email signatures, or more, you'll leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva effectively and creatively. A zoom link will be included in the course confirmation email.

Kidcreate Studios Ages 18 months - 6 years with a caregiver Get ready to giggle and get messy in this adored class! Kids will create their favorite characters, including week 1 on April 4th Cookie Monster, April 11 is Snoopy, April 18th is Pete the Cat, and April 25 is Bluey! Then, they’ll master the art of slime-making! It’s a whirlwind of creativity, giggles, and hands-on excitement! Come ready to get messy while you play right along with your child. Come for one day for $20 or all 4 days for $65!

Give the gift of learning! The perfect size for everyone! Community Education Gift Certificates can be used for any of our programs.