CURRICULUM
The Living Well
College programs and curriculum have been developed to educate and empower
people to make a positive impact on the community. All LW College for Living classes and programs have been designed
to facilitate meaningful, productive, and beneficial community participation
for people with developmental disabilities.
Individual student need and real life application is the criteria on
which all courses and programs are based.
Demand and enrollment could affect class and program availability.
LW
REGISTRATION
A registration fee
of $25 is required annually from each student.
NEW
STUDENT INFORMATION
Socially appropriate
behavior (as defined in the student handbook), suitable for a community setting
is mandatory. Admittance will be determined
by our ability to meet the individual needs of a student.
CLASSES
AND PROGRAMS
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Courses can be combined to create a block. Transportation between courses for those
registered in block courses can be arranged in advance by contacting Cathy
prior to enrollment. The Fall Semester
will be from August 30th through December 23rd. There will be 16 weeks of classes. There will be no classes on September 6th
(Labor Day), or November 25th (Thanksgiving). Payments may be paid for the semester in
advance or made monthly (the monthly price is listed in the catalog). Students may register for one or all of the
Community Discovery Field Trips planned for this fall. Courses will be held at various locations
including Fredericksburg United Methodist Church (FUMC), The Boys and Girls
Club, and The Wellness Center. See
course description for locations.
School of Community Initiatives
LW Volunteer Group will include basic instruction on
etiquette when volunteering and exploring various opportunities to volunteer in
the Fredericksburg community. Currently LW College is invited to volunteering
for Hospice, FUMC, and Enchanted Rock State Park. Students during the fall semester will receive official Hospice
Volunteer training.
Tuition: $15 per month
Fees: none
Volunteer M
12:45-3:00pm
Class meets at FUMC
LW Volunteer Special Assignments
Individual
volunteer placements can be arranged by LW College.
Prerequisite: LW College enrollment
Required: LW Student Council
Tuition: TBA
Fees: none
We Can Help is
a collaborative community service project designed to assist non-profit
agencies. Services may include folding
and stuffing envelopes for mailings, manning booths for events, and assisting
in special service projects. As
agencies have a need, students who wish can participate in these special
projects in addition to their other courses.
These projects will be discussed and voted on at Student Council
meetings.
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Community Discovery - Field
Trips!
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The Community
Discovery program will connect the students in meaningful and fun ways to their
community.
Field Trips
planned for the fall include:
Tuesday Sept.
7th: Johnson City Zoo
Saturday Sept.
25th: Fishing
Tuesday Oct. 5th: Put-Put Golf
Saturday Oct.
23rd: Enchanted Rock
Tuesday Nov. 9th: Movie
Tuesday Dec. 7th: Kerrville Mall and Arcade
Tuition: $10.00 per field trip
Fees: any entry/admittance charges
Field trips
will leave from FUMC.
School of Business
Initiatives
LW Recycling Pick-up
This popular
entrepreneurial project in Fredericksburg has grown into an important service
to the community and business opportunity for the dedicated students involved.
The students
have worked on advertising by making flyers and have posted them in the
community. Community Members call to
have their recycling picked up and give a donation for the service to the
students.
Last semester
students raised over $100.00 and went bowling and out to eat in Kerrville with
their earnings.
Students learn
to keep track of income and expenses, market their service, and complete the
job.
Required: LW Student Council and enrollment
approval from registrar
Tuition: $10 per month
Fees: $5 per month
BI.1
Th 10:00-11:45am
Class Meets at
Boys and Girls Club
School of Personal
Growth
LW Student Council
A student
forum to discuss ideas, practice listening skills, and put debate techniques to
use. President, Secretary and Treasurer
positions are elected and rotated every six months. Each student has opportunities to voice his/her ideas regarding
the future of LW College and We Can Help Projects. Participation in this monthly meeting is required for all LW
programs and classes.
Prerequisite: LW College enrollment
Tuition and
fees: none
SC.1 Sept. 13th
5:00-6:00pm
SC.2 Oct. 11th
5:00-6:00pm
SC.3 Nov. 8th
5:00-6:00pm
(SC meets at FUMC)
LW Individualized Study Plan and Certification
Individualized
course of study developed to meet the personal growth goals of each student
participant. If there is something you
want to learn that isn’t in this course catalog, this may be the course for
you!
Tuition: TBA
Fees: TBA
Physical Excellence 1
Beginning
level exercise program includes aerobics, swimming, walking, recreational
sports, and games. Emphasis is put on
building stamina and forming healthy habits, but fun is the priority.
Tuition: $15 per month / per class
Fees: none
P.E. M
10:00-11:00
(Class
meets at FUMC)
Swim Th 1:30-3:00pm
(Class
meets at Wellness Center)
Cooking 1
In this
beginning level food preparation class the emphasis is on responsible
independent skills. Healthy food
choices and general kitchen safety will be a continuing priority. Students will
prepare and eat a recipe at each class. Students will get to take home recipes
and show their family they can cook!
Guest chefs may visit!
Tuition: $15 per month
Fees: $20
per month ($5 per class)
Cook TH
12:15-1:30pm
Class meets at
FUMC
NEW! Shopping
Students now
have the opportunity to shop for menu items at HEB prior to cooking class. Students learn about the HEB layout, sizes,
price comparison and appropriate social behaviors.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Cooking Class
Tuition: $5.00 per month
Fees: none
Shop TH 11:45-12:15
Class meets at
HEB
A diverse
range of needs and abilities are met in an inclusive environment with this
innovative individualized ability based
module approach. Computer teacher Lisa Dishongh, brings fun and experience
to our students. Students will get
their own e-mail address and learn basic functions of the computer, how to
e-mail, how to research and explore on the inter-net and basic typing skills. Computers have parental protection and
tutorial software. Emphasis is put on
real life application and personal enjoyment.
Tuition: $20 per month
Fees: $5.00 per month
Computers Th
9:00-10:00am
Class meets at
Boys and Girls Club
Expressive Arts offers a wide variety of
opportunities to explore and express creativity. Units that will be covered range from painting, creating book
covers, stitching, sculpting, and drawing cartoons. Guest artist will participate.
Tuition: $20 per month
Fees: $15 materials fee per month
EA M
11:00-12:00
Class meets at
FUMC
Living Well College Fall 2004
Registration Form
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Student:
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Birthdate:
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Social
Security Number:
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Address:
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Phone:
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Parents:
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Home
Phone:
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Parent’s
Address:
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Work
Phone:
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Name of Course or Program
(Circle Courses you are
registering for)
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Day and Time
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Monthly
Tuition + Fees
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Enter Tuition and Fees of
courses you are registering for.
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Physical
Excellence
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Monday
10:00-11:00
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$15
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Expressive
Art
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Monday
11:00-12:00
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$20+$15
=$35
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Lunch
Bunch (Bring a sack lunch)
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Monday
12:00-12:45
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0
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LW
Volunteer Group
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Monday:
12:45-3:00PM
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$15
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Computers
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Thursday
9:00-10:00
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$20+$5=$25
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Business
Initiatives
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Thursday
10:00-11:45
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$10+$5=$15
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Shopping
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Thursday
11:45-12:15
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$5
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Cooking
Class
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Thursday
12:15-1:30
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$15+$20=$35
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Swimming
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Thursday
1:45-3:00
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$15
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Community
Discovery Field Trip: Johnson City Zoo
Bring
money for admission ($9.95)
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Tuesday
Sept. 7th
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$10
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Community
Discovery Field Trip: Fishing
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Saturday
Sept.25th
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$10
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Community
Discovery Field Trip: Put-Put Golf
Bring
$7.50 for two games
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Tuesday
Oct. 5th
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$10
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Community
Discovery Field Trip: Enchanted Rock
Bring
a sack lunch
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Saturday
Oct. 23rd
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$10
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Community
Discovery Field Trip: Movie
Bring
$ for movie and snacks
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Tuesday
Nov.9th
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$10
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Community
Discovery Field Trip: Kerrville Mall and Arcade: Bring money for Christmas shopping
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Tuesday
Dec. 7th
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$10
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Tuition will be due on the
1st of each month (if not prepaid for the semester) Total Tuition
and Fees:
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Annual Registration Fee
$25 (If not already paid)
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TOTAL
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Registration
begins August 5th. Make Checks payable
to Living Well.
Living
Well College · phone (830) 990-4799 · 403 W. Schubert · Fredericksburg, Texas 78624