Edina Community Education Services

Private ACT Tutoring provides 1-on-1 review and instruction tailored to an individual student's needs. Instructors expert in their respective fields handle the different subject areas of the ACT. Subjects for the ACT are: English, Math, Reading, Science or Writing. Tutoring sessions generally start 4-6 weeks prior to the exam date. You have four options for registration: 1 Subject (4 one-hour tutoring sessions in 1 subject) 2 Subjects (8 sessions) 3 Subjects (12 sessions) 4 Subjects (16 sessions) Deciding on the number of ACT Private Tutoring sessions is based upon many factors. We recommend to most of our families to sign up for 4 subjects/16 sessions (4 sessions in each subject) to maximize potential to achieve a student's goal. If your student has taken the Comprehensive Prep Course with us, or is very strong in a specific subject (high 30’s), then all subject areas may not need to be addressed. After your registration is completed with Edina Community Ed, you will receive a confirmation email. Inside you'll be asked to fill out a form with more information. After this is completed, you will be contacted via email to set up your child's tutoring sessions.

Private Math Tutoring provides 1-on-1 review and instruction tailored to an individual student's needs. All sessions are held using Zoom and a robust Virtual Whiteboard. Please note, a special Math Add Drop-In is also included. **One registration covers four 45-minute tutoring sessions in Math. After your registration is completed with Edina Community Ed, you will be contacted via email to set up your tutoring sessions. You may sign up multiple times if you are looking for additional math tutoring. Our Approach to Tutoring Sessions follow the 3-step approach: 1. Question & Answer Many sessions begin with the student’s questions. To assess the student’s understanding of the past week’s material, the tutor will often observe his/her problem solving skills. 2. Review of Current Homework Our goal in reviewing homework is to instill confidence with the current concepts. We reinforce the skills needed to complete the homework assignment independently. 3. Pre-teaching For many students, extra processing time to gain understanding of a concept is invaluable. Pre-teaching of an upcoming concept will improve comprehension and confidence. (Pre-teaching is omitted when preparing for a test or quiz.) Test Preparation Getting ready for an upcoming quiz or test is a high priority. To prepare our students, tutors utilize the center’s supplemental materials along with school assignments. We also strongly encourage our students to use Math Add Drop-In during this time. Math Add Drop-In, exclusive to Math Addvantage, is available for all students through Honors Precalculus enrolled in weekly Private Tutoring. Students are encouraged to drop-in between 8:00pm – 9:00pm Monday through Thursday to ask questions.

We all love great photos of ourselves—whether we want to admit it or not. Beautiful photos of ourselves raise our own self-esteem, and when we feel great about our own image, we perform better in other areas of our lives—our relationships, health, etc. By taking more advanced selfies you can learn about yourself, how to present yourself as you’d like the world to see you, boost your self-confidence and embrace who you are. They say a picture tells a thousand words—what do your photos say about you? Many topics will be covered in this camp! Just a few are what gear you need, how to pose and what to wear. Students will have hands-on training with a professional photographer each day. Camp will be held indoors and outdoors. Please bring your camera and/or smartphone each day.

We all love great photos of ourselves—whether we want to admit it or not. Beautiful photos of ourselves raise our own self-esteem, and when we feel great about our own image, we perform better in other areas of our lives—our relationships, health, etc. By taking more advanced selfies you can learn about yourself, how to present yourself as you’d like the world to see you, boost your self-confidence and embrace who you are. They say a picture tells a thousand words—what do your photos say about you? Many topics will be covered in this camp! Just a few are what gear you need, how to pose and what to wear. Students will have hands-on training with a professional photographer each day. Camp will be held indoors and outdoors. Please bring your camera and/or smartphone each day.

Safeway Driving School is offering driver’s education through distance learning. This course covers 30 hours of classroom training and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons. The State requires that the distance learning be conducted in a face-to-face platform, which requires that students have a video camera and audio capabilities on their devices. Safeway has chosen a secure Zoom platform to conduct the class. Students will be required to be in front of the camera and be interactive for the full three-hour class. Safeway will be emailing the classroom handouts and 2020 MN Driver’s Manual in pdf format for printing, or you can pick up the materials through Edina Community Ed. Materials pick up will occur the Thursday and Friday before class starts. You will receive an email the week before class with the pick up details. Safeway will be emailing the class link and handouts the Friday before class starts. The behind-the-wheel training will be scheduled through Safeway after the student has completed the classroom training and passed the permit test. It consists of six hours of one-on-one private instruction with a responsible, professional driving instructor. Lessons are two hour sessions and include pick-up and drop-off from home, work or school. Training is done on actual city streets and highways. For this online course, blue cards will be mailed out when all lessons are completed. Parents/guardians will be required to complete Safeway’s Account Verification. Safeway will be sending out an email before class begins that gives detailed information about how to login to the student’s Safeway account to verify and complete contact information and to review and acknowledge their Service Agreement. Parents, click HERE for more information. Classroom instructors and driving lessons are provided by Safeway Driving School. www.safewaydrivingschool.com. 651-351-9150

Geometry Small Group Tutoring for EHS Students! All sessions are held using Zoom and a robust Virtual Whiteboard. Please note - Drop In is included! Our Approach to Tutoring Sessions follow the 3-step approach: 1. Question & Answer Many sessions begin with the student’s questions. To assess the student’s understanding of the past week’s material, the tutor will often observe his/her problem solving skills. 2. Review of Current Homework Our goal in reviewing homework is to instill confidence with the current concepts. We reinforce the skills needed to complete the homework assignment independently. 3. Pre-teaching For many students, extra processing time to gain understanding of a concept is invaluable. Pre-teaching of an upcoming concept will improve comprehension and confidence. (Pre-teaching is omitted when preparing for a test or quiz.) Test Preparation Getting ready for an upcoming quiz or test is a high priority. To prepare our students, tutors utilize the center’s supplemental materials along with school assignments. We also strongly encourage our students to use Math Add Drop-In during this time. Math Add Drop-In, exclusive to Math Addvantage, is available for all students through Honors Precalculus enrolled in weekly Private or Small Group Tutoring. Students are encouraged to drop-in between 8:00pm – 9:00pm Monday through Thursday to ask questions.

Advanced Algebra (Algebra ll) Small Group Tutoring for EHS Students! All sessions are held using Zoom and a robust Virtual Whiteboard. Please note - Drop In is included! Our Approach to Tutoring Sessions follow the 3-step approach: 1. Question & Answer Many sessions begin with the student’s questions. To assess the student’s understanding of the past week’s material, the tutor will often observe his/her problem solving skills. 2. Review of Current Homework Our goal in reviewing homework is to instill confidence with the current concepts. We reinforce the skills needed to complete the homework assignment independently. 3. Pre-teaching For many students, extra processing time to gain understanding of a concept is invaluable. Pre-teaching of an upcoming concept will improve comprehension and confidence. (Pre-teaching is omitted when preparing for a test or quiz.) Test Preparation Getting ready for an upcoming quiz or test is a high priority. To prepare our students, tutors utilize the center’s supplemental materials along with school assignments. We also strongly encourage our students to use Math Add Drop-In during this time. Math Add Drop-In, exclusive to Math Addvantage, is available for all students through Honors Precalculus enrolled in weekly Private or Small Group Tutoring. Students are encouraged to drop-in between 8:00pm – 9:00pm Monday through Thursday to ask questions.

FST (Functions, Statistics and Trig) Small Group Tutoring for EHS Students! All sessions are held using Zoom and a robust Virtual Whiteboard. Please note - Drop In is included! Our Approach to Tutoring Sessions follow the 3-step approach: 1. Question & Answer Many sessions begin with the student’s questions. To assess the student’s understanding of the past week’s material, the tutor will often observe his/her problem solving skills. 2. Review of Current Homework Our goal in reviewing homework is to instill confidence with the current concepts. We reinforce the skills needed to complete the homework assignment independently. 3. Pre-teaching For many students, extra processing time to gain understanding of a concept is invaluable. Pre-teaching of an upcoming concept will improve comprehension and confidence. (Pre-teaching is omitted when preparing for a test or quiz.) Test Preparation Getting ready for an upcoming quiz or test is a high priority. To prepare our students, tutors utilize the center’s supplemental materials along with school assignments. We also strongly encourage our students to use Math Add Drop-In during this time. Math Add Drop-In, exclusive to Math Addvantage, is available for all students through Honors Precalculus enrolled in weekly Private or Small Group Tutoring. Students are encouraged to drop-in between 8:00pm – 9:00pm Monday through Thursday to ask questions.

Precalculus Small Group Tutoring for EHS Students! All sessions are held using Zoom and a robust Virtual Whiteboard. Please note - Drop In is included! Our Approach to Tutoring Sessions follow the 3-step approach: 1. Question & Answer Many sessions begin with the student’s questions. To assess the student’s understanding of the past week’s material, the tutor will often observe his/her problem solving skills. 2. Review of Current Homework Our goal in reviewing homework is to instill confidence with the current concepts. We reinforce the skills needed to complete the homework assignment independently. 3. Pre-teaching For many students, extra processing time to gain understanding of a concept is invaluable. Pre-teaching of an upcoming concept will improve comprehension and confidence. (Pre-teaching is omitted when preparing for a test or quiz.) Test Preparation Getting ready for an upcoming quiz or test is a high priority. To prepare our students, tutors utilize the center’s supplemental materials along with school assignments. We also strongly encourage our students to use Math Add Drop-In during this time. Math Add Drop-In, exclusive to Math Addvantage, is available for all students through Honors Precalculus enrolled in weekly Private or Small Group Tutoring. Students are encouraged to drop-in between 8:00pm – 9:00pm Monday through Thursday to ask questions.

ACT scores matter! They play a vital role in college admissions as well as scholarship opportunities. The Comprehensive ACT Prep Course reviews all subjects of the ACT: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science and Writing. Modified pre-testing occurs in each subject at the beginning of the course, and previously administered ACT tests are part of the curriculum along with supplemental material to build on content and strategies. This course is especially perfect for students who are preparing for the June ACT test. This class is held online and a meeting link will be sent to you in your confirmation email. Classes will be recorded for any missed days. Course Breakdown: 2:00 - 4:00pm | Math and Science 4:00 - 4:30pm | Break 4:30 - 6:30pm | English, Reading and Writing

Safeway Driving School is offering driver’s education through distance learning. This course covers 30 hours of classroom training and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons. The State requires that the distance learning be conducted in a face-to-face platform, which requires that students have a video camera and audio capabilities on their devices. Safeway has chosen a secure Zoom platform to conduct the class. Students will be required to be in front of the camera and be interactive for the full three-hour class. Safeway will be emailing the classroom handouts and 2020 MN Driver’s Manual in pdf format for printing, or you can pick up the materials through Edina Community Ed. Materials pick up will occur the Thursday and Friday before class starts. You will receive an email the week before class with the pick up details. Safeway will be emailing the class link and handouts the Friday before class starts. The behind-the-wheel training will be scheduled through Safeway after the student has completed the classroom training and passed the permit test. It consists of six hours of one-on-one private instruction with a responsible, professional driving instructor. Lessons are two hour sessions and include pick-up and drop-off from home, work or school. Training is done on actual city streets and highways. For this online course, blue cards will be mailed out when all lessons are completed. Parents/guardians will be required to complete Safeway’s Account Verification. Safeway will be sending out an email before class begins that gives detailed information about how to login to the student’s Safeway account to verify and complete contact information and to review and acknowledge their Service Agreement. Parents, click HERE for more information. Classroom instructors and driving lessons are provided by Safeway Driving School. www.safewaydrivingschool.com. 651-351-9150

Fremont Debate Academy is a 501(c)(3) certified nonprofit organization that is developing a competitive debate program in Edina, focusing on the Middle School Public Debate Format. Over the span of weekly meetings for 8 weeks, students will develop argumentation and research skills, helping them set a solid foundation for themselves in the future. Lectures, practice rounds, and a culminating tournament will all be included in the program. This program is led by Arya Mirza, a junior at Edina on the debate team, and will be run by her and multiple other high school debaters. Any questions about the program can be directed to Arya at arya@fremontdebateacademy.org Fremont Debate Academy's mission is to develop a debate & civics program in every school and every district across the world. Over the past 5 years, with a team of 200+ volunteers/leaders, we have taught over 1600+ students and have programs scheduled in 12 states + 6 countries for this school year. We also have partnerships with institutions like Broward County & Teach For America and are training 100+ teachers. Learn more about FDA at fremontdebateacademy.org. Part of the proceeds from the program will also go toward scholarship funds for Edina High School debaters in need to be able to attend travel tournaments.

Children’s cooking classes are a great way for children to learn about kitchen safety, food presentation, proper food handling, and preparation techniques! Join local holistic nutritionist, Jackie Mart, for a fun and creative class where we will be making grain-free sushi rolls!

Dogs, dogs and more dogs! This week of camp is all about dogs! Campers will craft dogs, color dogs, learn about dogs, make things for dogs, play dog games and even howl like dogs! Spend a week with your friends honoring our best furry friends!

Would your kid love to learn to make their own ooey, goey batch of slime? Would you love to have this happen NOT at home? Slime Time is the solution! Campers will have fun hanging out with friends and making new recipes each day.

What does it take to become a super hero? In this active and engaging week, campers will find out exactly what it takes to rise above the rest. Campers will identify their super powers, design their outfit, play super hero games and work on their strength and endurance. Kids will have a blast channeling their inner super power! Camp will be held indoors and outdoors.

Campers will explore multiple genres, write for different audiences and purposes, all while gaining confidence and skills in their writing. Campers will also develop unique characters, conflicts, and find their voice. We will explore digital opportunities for young authors, including websites for writing prompts, skill development, blogging, and self–publishing. Find out more at www.ebscamps.com.

Campers will explore multiple genres, write for different audiences and purposes, all while gaining confidence and skills in their writing. Campers will also develop unique characters, conflicts, and find their voice. We will explore digital opportunities for young authors, including websites for writing prompts, skill development, blogging, and self–publishing. Find out more at www.ebscamps.com.

By interacting with an online life simulation, students will learn how to problem solve and learn valuable personal finance lessons. Where should I live? Should I rent or own? Do I need a credit card? What determines my credit score? What is an investment? Personal finance questions are endless and they depend on your life goals. This camp is a great way to get a jump start on these skills before leaving home.

Please note before registration: Summer Driver's Ed morning sections (9am-12pm) are held online via Zoom. Afternoon sections (1-4pm) are held in person at Edina High School. This course covers 30 hours of classroom training, and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons. Miss a class? No problem. Each lesson is independent and can be taken in any order. If a lesson is missed, a student can make it up when it is convenient for them and finish at their own pace. Students must contact Safeway directly for make up sessions. The behind-the-wheel training will be scheduled with Safeway after the student has completed the classroom training and passed the permit test. It consists of six hours of one-on-one private instruction with a responsible, professional driving instructor. Lessons are two-hour sessions and include pick-up and drop-off from home, work or school. Training is done on actual city streets and highways. For parents, click HERE for more information. Classroom instructors and driving lessons are provided by Safeway Driving School. www.safewaydrivingschool.com. 651-351-9150

Take off with Spanish! In this exciting summer camp, students will “board” planes, trains and automobiles learning practical travel and every day useful conversation and vocabulary. Pack your suitcases, because each week will be packed full of real world Spanish! Appropriate for children incoming grades 1-5 with any level of Spanish experience.

Get ready to take an amazing adventure into the exciting world of magic. Learn how to make things appear, read people’s mind, and even make objects levitate. More importantly, kids learn how to put down their electronic devices, interact with others, and make new friends. Each lesson comes with a custom high-quality magic prop, top secret File folder, and a special secret word to unlock bonus instructional videos in the online video vault. This life-changing program builds self confidence and develops critical communication skills in a fun and unique way that is guaranteed to unlock your child’s potential and impact the rest of their life.