NEED A GIFT IDEA??? Gift certificates are available for our classes. Call 978-251-5151 for details.	Have an idea for a course? Interested in teaching a course? Call 978-251-5151 or email us at CommEd@Chelmsford.k12.ma.us)

Updated course listings for the Fall 2008 Session will be available by the middle of August. You can use the information shown in our course listings (click here) from our recently completed Spring 2008 Session to get an idea of what we offer.

Please also click here for the summer activities currently in progress.

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE
CONSOLIDATION OF OUR OFFICE &
THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Superintendent of Schools Donald Yeoman and Town Manager Paul Cohen are pleased to announce that all programs of Chelmsford Community Education and the Chelmsford Recreation Department will be managed through the Community Education Office effective January 7, 2008.

The Community Education Office remains in Chelmsford High School, and Recreation Department Assistant Muriel Minkle will continue to staff the Recreation Office at the Town Offices until further notice. Throughout the consolidation process, all services will continue to be provided to Chelmsford residents and those in the Greater Merrimack Valley Area. During the transition, we know that there will be questions. Please feel free to contact the Community Education staff at 978-251-5151 or CommEd@chelmsford.k12.ma.us. Thank you for your support and patience during this time of transition.

CLASS SCHEDULE: Classes are typically scheduled twice each year: March through May, then again September through November.

COURSE CATALOGUES are mailed in January and August to each home in Chelmsford, North Chelmsford, Billerica, North Billerica, Dracut, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro and Westford.

ADD TO OUR LIST: If you do not live in one of the communities listed above and would like to be placed on our mailing list, please contact us (CommEd@Chelmsford.k12.ma.us or 978-251-5151) and specify ADULT ED. mailing list.

WHO MAY ATTEND: Enrollment in Chelmsford Community Education evening classes is open to anyone of middle school age and older. We welcome participation from other communities.

LOCATION: All evening classes are held at Chelmsford High School, 200 Richardson Road, North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, unless otherwise noted.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT: Prior written approval from the student's principal, dean, or guidance director is required. Individuals who are not currently enrolled in high school should contact Chelmsford High School. Students' grades will be mailed upon written request for the semester enrolled. Requests for previous semesters will be sent for a $2.00 fee.

REGISTRATION: There are several options to consider when registering for classes.

• The forms are accepted in person or by mail in the Community Education Office in the front lobby of Chelmsford High School weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The address is 200 Richardson Road, North Chelmsford, MA 01863-2337.
• Print and fill out the registration form following the link in the Quick Links Section above.
• Registration forms can be faxed to 978-251-5154. Follow up by sending the form and payment to the above address.
• Registration information for online classes can be found by following this link: www.ed2go.com/ChelmComEd.

Checks should be made payable to Chelmsford Public Schools.

Early registration assures you a place in the course and protects against course cancellations due to insufficient enrollment. Once the registration is sent, students should consider their registration accepted and report to the first class unless otherwise notified. No confirmations are sent, however, you are welcome to call our office to verify receipt. Late registration on the first night of classes will be accepted on a space available basis.

FEES: Fees represent the cost of administering the Chelmsford Community Education program and have been set to make Community Education self-supporting. Additional fees for books, supplies, or materials may be listed in the course description. We reserve the right to cancel any course with insufficient enrollment.

SENIOR CITIZENS: A $10.00 discount is given to all senior citizens.

REFUNDS: All fees are refundable if there is insufficient enrollment. Students withdrawing before the first class will be charged a $10.00 processing fee. Students who withdraw following the first class meeting will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS are given for withdrawal after the second class meeting.

PARKING: Lighted parking is available behind C.H.S. off Richardson Road. Please use the door to the left of the gymnasium. DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING. View map and directions by clicking here.

CLASS CANCELLATIONS: The decision to cancel evening classes will be made by 2:00 p.m. Watch Chelmsford Cable Television (Channel 8, 10 or 22) or call the Community Education Office at 978-251-5151. Please do not call the Chelmsford High School number.

QUESTIONS: Questions regarding classes, dates, registration, etc. should be directed to the Community Education Office, 978-251-5151, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. or call the evening program on Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at 978-251-5111, x1107.

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