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  ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT

NCD209/7613—Cooperative Test for Entrance into Parochial High Schools (COOP)
This course is designed to prepare eighth grade students to perform well on the entrance exam for Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Newark, which is administered annually in November.  Classes focus on the reading, language, and mathematical components of the test.  Homework is required.

Saturdays, September 19 through October 24
Time: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Cost: $165.00 plus cost of textbook (available at NJCU’s bookstore)
Location: TBD
Instructors: Mary Ann McLean, M.A., and Jacqueline Quagliana, Instructors, New Jersey City University
Registration Deadline: September 12

Grades 1 and 2

KOC109/7589—Learning through Literature
In this course, students will learn how to develop listening skills to increase comprehension with beginning writing skills and will use descriptive words and phrases to increase vocabulary. Students with limited language skills benefit from sharing ideas through brainstorming.

Saturdays, October 3 through October 31
Time: 9:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Cost: $75.00
Location: TBD
Instructor: Melissa Moran, Elementary Education Teacher, Elizabeth Board of Education
Registration Deadline: September 26

KOC943/7590—Improving Mathematics Skills
This course, which utilizes games and other tools to help children develop a positive attitude towards mathematics, improves math skills through practice and hands-on activities.

Saturdays, October 3 through October 31
Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
Cost: $75.00
Location: TBD
Instructor: Melissa Moran, Elementary Education Teacher, Elizabeth Board of Education
Registration Deadline: September 26

Grades 3 and 4

KOC924/7591—Writing Workshop
This writing enrichment course will take students through the writing process and is help them build the confidence necessary to foster a love of writing.  The course will emphasize such writing prompts as open-ended questions, pictures, and poetry. Students will be exposed to a variety of writing strategies through language arts, science, social studies, and mathematics.

Saturdays, October 24 through November 21
Time: 9:00–10:50 a.m.
Cost: $75.00
Location: TBD
Instructor: Cecilia Dussault, Elementary Education Teacher, Passaic Board of Education
Registration Deadline: October 17

KOC105/7592—Problem-Solving Made Fun
This course uses manipulatives, games, hands-on activities, and literature to enable children to explore the problem-solving strategies and techniques necessary to solve mathematical word problems relevant to real life experiences. The class is designed to help students sharpen their skills and focuses on conceptualizing and creating meaning in mathematics problem-solving.

Saturdays, October 24 through November 21
Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
Cost: $75.00
Location: TBD
Instructor: Cecilia Dussault, Teacher, Passaic Board of Education
Registration Deadline: October 17  

Grades 5–8

KOC859/7593—Writing in the Digital Age
This course enables students to bridge the gap between academics and technology and to build writing stamina in a variety of genres, including test-taking formats. Children maintain electronic journals, work within the facets of Microsoft Word, and develop Power Point presentations.

Saturdays, September 19 through October 17
Time: 9:00–10:50 a.m.
Cost: $75.00
Location: TBD
Instructor: Kimberly O’Neill, Elementary Education Teacher, Jersey City Board of Education
Registration Deadline: September 12  

KOC732/7594—Improving Mathematics Skills
This course helps students to develop better math strategies to help them perform better on standardized tests and to improve their grades in school. Students further their skills with fractions, decimals, and percents and explore techniques for improving their problem-solving skills.

Saturdays, September 19 through October 10                 
Time: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Cost: $75.00
Location: TBD
Instructor: Andrea Guthman, Instructor, New Jersey City University
Registration Deadline: September 12

KOC746/7595—Improving Reading Skills
This course uses a hands-on approach, manipulatives, and team-taught methods to enable students to expand their vocabulary and increase their reading comprehension, thereby helping them to improve their performance in subjects in which excellent reading skills are essential.

Saturdays, October 17 through November 7
Time: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Cost: $75.00
Location: TBD
Instructor: Sonia Guthman, Teacher, Jersey City Board of Education
Registration Deadline: October 10

  SWIMMING (AGES 6-14) 

Session One
For all courses beyond Level I, students must demonstrate a mastery of course content to progress to the next level. Identification cards will be issued to all students on the first day of class and all students must wear bathing caps.

KOC024/7596—Beginning Swimming for Kids Level I
An introductory course for those who cannot swim or for those with limited ability, this course helps children to feel comfortable in the water and covers the front and back floats, locomotion and basic rescue skills, and personal safety.

Saturdays, September 19 through October 17
Time: 11:00–11:50 a.m.
Cost: $79.00
Location: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center
Instructor: Thomas Lee II, Aquatics Coordinator, New Jersey City University
Registration Deadline: September 12

KOC025/7597—Beginning Swimming for Kids Level II
This course builds upon the skills acquired in the Level I course and covers the front and back crawl strokes, the fundamentals of treading water and deep-water swimming, and additional self-help and safety measures.

Saturdays, September 19 through October 17
Time: 11:00–11:50 a.m.
Cost: $79.00
Location: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center
Instructor: Thomas Lee II, Aquatics Coordinator, New Jersey City University
Registration Deadline: September 12

KOC026/7598—Beginning Swimming for Kids Level I
An introductory course for those who cannot swim or for those with limited ability, this course helps children to feel comfortable in the water and covers the front and back floats, locomotion and basic rescue skills, and personal safety.

Saturdays, September 19 through October 17
Time: 12:00–12:50 p.m.
Cost: $79.00
Location: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center
Instructor: Thomas Lee II, Aquatics Coordinator, New Jersey City University
Registration Deadline: September 12

KOC027/7599—Beginning Swimming for Kids Level II
This course builds upon the skills acquired in the Level I course and covers the front and back crawl strokes, the fundamentals of treading water and deep-water swimming, and additional self-help and safety measures.

Saturdays, September 19 through October 17
Time: 12:00–12:50 p.m.
Cost: $79.00
Location: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center
Instructor: Thomas Lee II, Aquatics Coordinator, New Jersey City University
Registration Deadline: September 12

KOC028/7600—Beginning Swimming for Kids Level III
This course enables children to develop confidence in their strokes and swim greater distances. The elementary backstroke, diving, and safety rules are introduced.

Saturdays, September 19 through October 17
Time: 1:00–1:50 p.m.
Cost: $79.00
Location: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center
Instructor: Thomas Lee II, Aquatics Coordinator, New Jersey City University
Registration Deadline: September 12

KOC029/7601—Beginning Swimming for Kids Level IV
This course introduces the breaststroke and the sidestroke, covers additional safety skills, and enables students to swim greater distances using the front and back crawl strokes, and open turn in deep water.

Saturdays, September 19 through October 17
Time: 1:00–1:50 p.m.
Cost: $79.00
Location: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center
Instructor: Thomas Lee II, Aquatics Coordinator, New Jersey City University
Registration Deadline: September 12

KOC036/7602—Beginning Swimming for Kids Level V
This course enables students to refine the breaststroke and sidestroke, swim greater distances using the backstroke, and study additional safety skills, including how to swim when leg cramps develop.

Saturdays, September 19 through October 17
Time: 1:00–1:50 p.m.
Cost: $79.00
Location: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center
Instructor: Thomas Lee II, Aquatics Coordinator, New Jersey City University
Registration Deadline: September 12

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Session Two

KOC030/7603—Beginning Swimming for Kids Level I
An introductory course for those who cannot swim or for those with limited ability, this course helps children to feel comfortable in the water and covers the front and back floats, locomotion and basic rescue skills, and personal safety.

Saturdays, October 31 through December 5
Time: 11:00–11:50 a.m.
Cost: $79.00
Location: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center
Instructor: Thomas Lee II, Aquatics Coordinator, New Jersey City University
Registration Deadline: October 24

KOC031/7604—Beginning Swimming for Kids Level II
This course builds upon the skills acquired in the Level I course and covers the front and back crawl strokes, the fundamentals of treading water and deep-water swimming, and additional self-help and safety measures.

Saturdays, October 31 through December 5
Time: 11:00–11:50 a.m.
Cost: $79.00
Location: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center
Instructor: Thomas Lee II, Aquatics Coordinator, New Jersey City University
Registration Deadline: October 24

KOC032/7605—Beginning Swimming for Kids Level I
An introductory course for those who cannot swim or for those with limited ability, this course helps children to feel comfortable in the water and covers the front and back floats, locomotion and basic rescue skills, and personal safety.

Saturdays, October 31 through December 5
Time: 12:00–12:50 p.m.
Cost: $79.00
Location: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center
Instructor: Thomas Lee II, Aquatics Coordinator, New Jersey City University
Registration Deadline: October 24

KOC033/7606—Beginning Swimming for Kids Level II
This course builds upon the skills acquired in the Level I course and covers the front and back crawl strokes, the fundamentals of treading water and deep-water swimming, and additional self-help and safety measures.

Saturdays, October 31 through December 5
Time: 12:00–12:50 p.m.
Cost: $79.00
Location: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center
Instructor: Thomas Lee II, Aquatics Coordinator, New Jersey City University
Registration Deadline: October 24

KOC034/7607—Beginning Swimming for Kids Level III 
This course enables children to develop confidence in their strokes and swim greater distances. The elementary backstroke, diving, and additional safety rules are introduced.

Saturdays, October 31 through December 5
Time: 1:00–1:50 p.m.
Cost: $79.00
Location: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center
Instructor: Thomas Lee II, Aquatics Coordinator, New Jersey City University
Registration Deadline: October 24

KOC035/7608—Beginning Swimming for Kids Level IV
This course introduces the breaststroke and the side-stroke, covers additional safety skills, and enables students to swim greater distances using the front and back crawl strokes, and open turn in deep water.

Saturdays, October 31 through December 5
Time: 1:00–1:50 p.m.
Cost: $79.00
Location: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center
Instructor: Thomas Lee II, Aquatics Coordinator, New Jersey City University
Registration Deadline: October 24

KOC037/7609—Beginning Swimming for Kids Level V
This course enables students to refine the breaststroke and sidestroke, swim greater distances using the back-stroke, and study additional safety skills, including how to swim when leg cramps develop.

Saturdays, October 31 through December 5
Time: 1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m.
Cost: $79.00
Location: John J. Moore Athletic and Fitness Center
Instructor: Thomas Lee II, Aquatics Coordinator, New Jersey City University
Registration Deadline: October 24