Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed

This fundamental course covers Adobe Photoshop CC most commonly used tools, menus and panels. You’ll learn all the basics of Photoshop to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital art work. Impress your business organization, friends and family by enhancing their photos and create magazine cover quality enhanced images. Access to Adobe Photoshop software required. Session 1: March 1-26 Session 2: May 3-28 $225 Online

Classes are ongoing and new students are added to classes every two to three weeks. Classes will begin as virtual but may change during the year to include both virtual online and/or in-person instruction. Prepare to take the Missouri High School Equivalency test, be tutored in reading, review basic skills, obtain assistance filling out job applications and writing letters. Class instruction is individualized. Before beginning class, all students must be tested. Testing will be done virtually and students will need access to a computer with a camera and microphone. Call or text 314-415-4940 for more information. For a complete list of class days, times, and locations, visit our website at: Class Sites. Classes are ongoing and run through August 2021. All classes are FREE! Please note: Students must be 17 years of age or older and not enrolled in high school.

Classes are ongoing and new students are added to classes every two to three weeks. Classes will begin as virtual but may change during the year to include both virtual online and/or in-person instruction. Prepare to take the Missouri High School Equivalency test, be tutored in reading, review basic skills, obtain assistance filling out job applications and writing letters. Class instruction is individualized. Before beginning class, all students must be tested. Testing will be done virtually and students will need access to a computer with a camera and microphone. Call or text 314-415-4940 for more information. For a complete list of class days, times, and locations, visit our website at: Class Sites. Classes are ongoing and run through May 27, 2021. All classes are FREE! Please note: Students must be 17 years of age or older and not enrolled in high school.

THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS - Your instructor will email instructions one hour prior to class Develop confidence, self-control and a calmness while learning self-defense and having FUN! Black belt instructor encourages rather than intimidates, and teaches hand/foot techniques including throws and breaking free from an attacker or bully. Stressed as a martial art rather than a competitive sport. Purchase the required uniform at first class - $25 to $35 depending on age. Extra fees to instructor for optional tests. Offered in partnership with The Arch Shidokan Karate. Wednesdays | June 9-July 14 | 6 sessions Adult Karate | Ages 14+ | 7:00-7:50 p.m. $79 | Online Class Please note, this is a virtual/online class that can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. To fully participate, you will need access to the Internet during class time, and a built-in camera/microphone on your device or a webcam if you'd like to communicate directly with the instructor. Please mark your calendar with class dates as we are unable to provide make-ups or credits for missed classes. All online classes are held in the Central Time Zone.

THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS - Your instructor will email instructions one hour prior to class Ciao! Learn the basics of Italian from your living room and have some fun as you'll get exposure to Italian through vocabulary and grammar. Taught by Community Ed instructor Giovanna Leopardi. Ages 18+ Session Days Starts # Classes Location Time 1 Tuesdays March 2 6 Online 6:00-7:30 p.m. 2 Tuesdays April 20 6 Online 6:00-7:30 p.m. Price $65 • $32.50 Gold Card Program, $55.25 Silver Card Program Please note, this is a virtual/online class that can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. To fully participate, you will need access to the Internet during class time, and a built-in camera/microphone on your device or a webcam if you'd like to communicate directly with the instructor. Please mark your calendar with class dates as we are unable to provide make-ups or credits for missed classes. All online classes are held in the Central Time Zone. Gold Card members (Parkway and Rockwood district residents ages 60 and older) receive a 50% discount for this class. The discounted rate will automatically be applied at checkout. You must have a Gold Card issued in your name to receive the discounted rate. If you do not have a Gold Card and would like to request one, complete an online request form. For any questions, please call us at 636-891-6644. Silver Card members (residents outside of the Parkway and Rockwood districts ages 60 and older) receive a 15% discount for this class. The discounted rate will automatically be applied at checkout. You must have a Silver Card membership to receive the discounted rate (you will not receive a physical card). If you are not registered for a Silver Card and would like to register, complete this online request form. Note: the Silver card does not provide free/reduced admission to Parkway or Rockwood High School sponsored events.

THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS - Your instructor will email instructions one hour prior to class Transform your dance skills with us! No need for a partner but bring your friends and have a lot of fun while getting great exercise! Learn basic line dances from beginning to intermediate. Taught by Community Ed Instructor Beth Goyer. Ages 18+ | Mondays June 7-August 2 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. (no class July 5) $49 | $24.50 Gold Card | $41.65 Silver Card Gold Card members (district residents ages 60 and older) receive a 50% discount for this class. The discounted rate will automatically be applied at checkout. You must have a Gold Card/Golden Key Card issued in your name to receive the discounted rate. If you do not have a Gold Card and would like to request one, complete an online request form. For any questions, please call us at 636-891-6644. Silver Card members (residents outside of the Parkway and Rockwood districts ages 60 and older) receive a 15% discount for this class. The discounted rate will automatically be applied at checkout. You must have a Silver Card membership to receive the discounted rate (you will not receive a physical card). If you are not registered for a Silver Card and would like to register, complete this online request form. Note: the Silver card does not provide free/reduced admission to Parkway or Rockwood High School sponsored events. Please note, this is a virtual/online class that can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or smart phone. To fully participate, you will need access to the Internet during the class time, and a built in camera/microphone on your device or a webcam if you'd like to communicate directly with the instructor. Please mark your calendar with class dates as we are unable to provide make ups or credits for missed classes.

THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS - Your instructor will email instructions 3-4 hours prior to class Disengage from stress and schedules to find time for yourself. Improve flexibility, strength, and balance. Yoga benefits those of all ages. Offered in partnership with Fitness With A Twist, lyengar Certified, RYT, S. Womack, Ph.D. Ages 18+ Mondays, June 7-July 19 (No class July 5) 6:00-7:00 p.m. $69 | Gold/Silver Card does not apply Please note, this is a virtual/online class that can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or smart phone. To fully participate, you will need access to the Internet during the class time, and a built in camera/microphone on your device or a webcam if you'd like to communicate directly with the instructor. Please mark your calendar with class dates as we are unable to provide make ups or credits for missed classes. All online classes are held in the Central Time Zone.

Take away the key practices you need to develop and hone your business writing communication effectively and successfully. Get the best practices for crafting effective, professional business documents. Find out how to avoid grammatical pitfalls. And acquire business writing principles that will be good for years to come. Session 1: February 1-26 Session 2: April 5-30 $195 Online

Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio, and make a big difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills. Begin with getting a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Then learn how many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. You will know the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. Finally you will find out how to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization, and have the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Whether your business is home based or a large company, this certificate will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned. June 7-July 2 $495 Online

THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS - Your instructor will email instructions 3-4 hours prior to class Feel the benefits of yoga without having to get on the floor. You'll stretch the body, release tension, practice breathing, quiet the mind without having being on a yoga mat. Anyone can benefit from chair yoga especially if you have limited mobility or want to practice yoga at work. It is for all ages and can be practiced anytime! Taught by Community Ed instructor Angela Jurgensen. View this video to get some tips from Angela on how to make the most of your at-home yoga experience. Ages 18+ Session 1: Mondays, June 7-July 12 | 10:00-11:00 a.m. Session 2: Wednesdays, June 9-July 14 | 10:00-11:00 a.m. Session 3: Thursdays, June 10-July 15 | 7:00-8:00 p.m. Session 4: Mondays, July 19-August 23 | 10:00-11:00 a.m. Session 5: Thursdays, July 22-August 26 | 7:00-8:00 p.m. $49 | $24.50 Gold Card, $41.65 Silver Card Gold Card members (Parkway and Rockwood district residents ages 60 and older) receive a 50% discount for this class. The discounted rate will automatically be applied at checkout. You must have a Gold Card issued in your name to receive the discounted rate. If you do not have a Gold Card and would like to request one, complete an online request form. Silver Card members (residents outside of the Parkway and Rockwood districts ages 60 and older) receive a 15% discount for this class. The discounted rate will automatically be applied at checkout. You must have a Silver Card membership to receive the discounted rate (you will not receive a physical card). If you are not registered for a Silver Card and would like to register, complete this online request form. Note: the Silver card does not provide free/reduced admission to Parkway or Rockwood High School sponsored events. Please note, this is a virtual/online class that can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or smart phone. To fully participate, you will need access to the Internet during the class time, and a built in camera/microphone on your device or a webcam if you'd like to communicate directly with the instructor. Please mark your calendar with class dates as we are unable to provide make ups or credits for missed classes. All online classes are held in the Central Time Zone.

THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS - Your instructor will email instructions one hour prior to class Enjoy creating a traditional fried Mexican dish as you make flautas Location Date # Classes Time Online Tuesday, May 4 1 6:00-7:00 p.m. Ages 18+ $19 | $9.50 Gold Card | $16.15 Silver Card Gold Card members (Parkway and Rockwood district residents ages 60 and older) receive a 50% discount for this class. The discounted rate will automatically be applied at checkout. You must have a Gold Card issued in your name to receive the discounted rate. If you do not have a Gold Card and would like to request one, complete an online request form. For any questions, please call us at 636-891-6644. Silver Card members (residents outside of the Parkway and Rockwood districts ages 60 and older) receive a 15% discount for this class. The discounted rate will automatically be applied at checkout. You must have a Silver Card membership to receive the discounted rate (you will not receive a physical card). If you are not registered for a Silver Card and would like to register, complete this online request form. Note: the Silver card does not provide free/reduced admission to Parkway or Rockwood High School sponsored events. Please note, this is a virtual/online class that can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or smart phone. To fully participate, you will need access to the Internet during the class time, and a built in camera/microphone on your device or a webcam if you'd like to communicate directly with the instructor. Please mark your calendar with class dates as we are unable to provide make ups or credits for missed classes. All online classes are held in the Central Time Zone.

A recent study conducted by the American Management Association (AMA) revealed that the average manager spends more than 20 percent of their day engaged in or reacting to a conflict situation. This study also identified that out of twenty-five management skills, conflict management was the only one positively correlated to higher earnings and promotion. Discover a workable conflict management model, discuss case studies in conflict management, and then take away successful conflict management strategies to apply in your workplace. Session 1: February 1-26 Session 2: April 5-30 $245 Online

According to the Medscape Coronavirus Resource Center, at least 44 states and the District of Columbia have begun expanding their contact tracing workforce. To help meet the need for training for contact tracers, we are offering this course, based on CDC and public health guidelines. This contact tracer training will provide you with a skill which is in demand on the job market. While taking this training does not guarantee that you will become employed as a contact tracer, the information and skills you learn in the course will provide you with skills necessary to be considered for employment. Dates: April 5-30 $299 Online

THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS - Your instructor will email instructions 3-4 hours prior to class Have prior yoga experience? Continue to build on your skills to increase flexibility, strength, balance and awareness while calming your mind through breathing techniques. Bring your yoga mat and a blanket. Props will be discussed in the first class. Offered in partnership with Fitness With A Twist. Iyengar Certified, RYT, S. Womack, Ph.D. Ages 18+ Mondays, June 7-July 19 (No class July 5) 7:00-8:30 p.m. $85 | Gold/Silver Card does not apply Please note, this is a virtual/online class that can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or smart phone. To fully participate, you will need access to the Internet during the class time, and a built in camera/microphone on your device or a webcam if you'd like to communicate directly with the instructor. Please mark your calendar with class dates as we are unable to provide make ups or credits for missed classes. All online classes are held in the Central Time Zone.

THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS - Your instructor will email instructions 3-4 hours prior to class What is a vision board? It's a simple, yet powerful tool that manifests your dreams into reality. Come spend the evening with us in a fun and relaxing environment cultivating your dreams and connecting with others. Taught by Community Ed instructor Angela Jurgensen. Ages 18+ Session Days # Classes Location Time 1 Friday, March 12 1 Online 6:30-8:00 p.m. 2 Friday, April 16 1 Online 6:30-8:00 p.m. 3 Friday, May 14 1 Online 6:30-8:00 p.m. $25 | $18.75 Gold Card | $21.25 Silver Card Please note, this is a virtual/online class that can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or smart phone. To fully participate, you will need access to the Internet during the class time, and a built in camera/microphone on your device or a webcam if you'd like to communicate directly with the instructor. Please mark your calendar with class dates as we are unable to provide make ups or credits for missed classes. All online classes are held in the Central Time Zone. Gold Card members (Parkway and Rockwood district residents ages 60 and older) receive a 25% discount for this class. The discounted rate will automatically be applied at checkout. You must have a Gold Card issued in your name to receive the discounted rate. If you do not have a Gold Card and would like to request one, complete an online request form. Silver Card members (residents outside of the Parkway and Rockwood districts ages 60 and older) receive a 15% discount for this class. The discounted rate will automatically be applied at checkout. You must have a Silver Card membership to receive the discounted rate (you will not receive a physical card). If you are not registered for a Silver Card and would like to register, complete this online request form. Note: the Silver card does not provide free/reduced admission to Parkway or Rockwood High School sponsored events.

Especially for future and emerging leaders in Gen Y, come discover the key concepts of being a leader and the best strategies for developing your leadership skills and influence. Learn the unspoken secrets that leaders know and the strategies they employ/exhibit in for influencing others. Leadership skills are acquired and learned. The action takes place in attending meetings, running meetings, interacting with others 1:1, and employing successful techniques to convince and influence others. You can become a leader if you know the do’s and don’ts; what to say, what not to say; what to do, what not to do. Session 1: March 1-26 Session 2: May 3-28 $145 Online

Have you ever wondered how do I get to that next level in my career? What does it take? This course will help you identify those skills that all great leaders possess, while learning new skills that will help take you to the next level. Whether you are leading a department or a organization you will gain the knowledge you need to be successful. Learn how to incorporate a developed image and communication skills that will rocket you to that next level. Dates: April 5-30 $145 Online

Classes are ongoing and new students are added to classes every two weeks. Classes will begin as virtual but may change during the year to include both virtual online and/or in-person instruction. We serve international speakers of other languages, 17 years of age and older. We provide comprehensive classes focusing on developing the student's ability to speak, read, write and understand English. Before beginning class, all students must be tested. Testing will be done virtually and students will need access to a computer with a camera and microphone. Call or text 314-415-4940 for more information. For a complete list of class days, times, and locations, visit our website at: Class Sites. Classes are ongoing and run through May 27, 2021. All classes are FREE! Please note: Students must be 17 years of age or older and not enrolled in high school.

Classes are ongoing and new students are added to classes every two weeks. Classes will begin as virtual but may change during the year to include both virtual online and/or in-person instruction. We serve international speakers of other languages, 17 years of age and older. We provide comprehensive classes focusing on developing the student's ability to speak, read, write and understand English. Before beginning class, all students must be tested. Testing will be done virtually and students will need access to a computer with a camera and microphone. Call or text 314-415-4940 for more information. For a complete list of class days, times, and locations, visit our website at: Class Sites. Classes are ongoing and run through August 2021. All classes are FREE! Please note: Students must be 17 years of age or older and not enrolled in high school.

Starting a business is something that all of us have thought about at one time or another. Everyone wants to be their own boss. Yet statistics show that most businesses fail within the first five years. This course provides insight into the characteristics, knowledge and skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur. At the end of this course, you will be able to identify the abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them, develop goals to help establish your business, develop an outline for your plan, and take home techniques to successfully manage your new business. Dates: April 5-30 $195 Online

With the demands of daily operations, non-financial managers may put financial reports on the shelf. But take a look at some of the most admired companies like Apple, Google, and Berkshire Hathaway. Sure, they are evaluated by their products, innovation, and culture but they wouldn’t be in the limelight without profits. Money matters! This course will help you build on your understanding of financial concepts and help you establish your role in the financial success of your organization. Designed for non-financial managers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and other decision-makers, this advanced course will take the mystery out of money matters. Throughout this course, financial information that drives your organization, as seen on the business’s reports, will be assessed and analyzed to understand it. An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influence. Dates: April 5-30 $195 Online