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| LABs™ (Learn And Build skills) at BLLC are typically twice-a-week sessions for 12 weeks in a particular subject. Our teachers work on a ratio of up to 1:3 per subject, provided that students are well-matched and working at the same level in the same subject. Most LABs™ are presented 1:1, though. Unless otherwise indicated, the cost of each LAB™ is $895. LABs™ are ongoing throughout the year. Mini-LABs™ are once-a-week sessions for eight weeks. The cost of each Mini-LAB™ series is $240 and a minimum enrollment of 3 students must be met. The maximum enrollment for each Mini is 4. There is not a follow-up diagnostic math skills assessment performed for the Mini. You may enroll at any time of year for the following: | ||||||||
Academic LABs™ |
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| Grammar Basics offers grammatical review/overview, sentence structure, parts of speech, spelling, and vocabulary. While designed to hone your student's language and writing skills to prepare them for high school and beyond, the atmosphere is one of peer camaraderie and feedback. Grammar Basics Mini is offered Mondays 4:00-4:50 p.m. For more information or to add your child's name to the waiting list, please e-mail the Center and indicate your preferred LAB™ in the subject line. |
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| Math Basics offers foundational math skills review/overview, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages with practical application problems. Calculators are not allowed. Math Basics-Mini is offered Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50 p.m. For more information or to add your child's name to the waiting list, please e-mail the Center and indicate your preferred LAB™ in the subject line. |
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| Algebra LAB™ is for students whose basics are well-honed. This course offers the terminology and skills for doing basic to intermediate algebra, including graphing and application problems. Calculators are not allowed. Because the work of math is so much about repetition, some homework will be assigned at each session and is expected to be completed. Algebra LAB™ is offered Thursdays from 5:00-5:50 p.m. | ||||||||
| Beginning Spanish Mini* is for students with little or no experience with a foreign language. Emphasis on present perfect tense, vocabulary, simple sentence structure, and fun! Beginning Spanish Mini is offered Wednesdays from 4:00 - 4:50 p.m. *Please note, this LAB™ is offered only as a Mini. | ||||||||
| Intermediate Spanish Mini* offers more vocabulary, more grammar, imperfect-past and future tenses, reading and comprehension, and conversation. Intermediate Spanish Mini is offered Wednesdays from 5:00 - 5:50 p.m. (*Please note, this LAB&153; is offered only as a Mini.) | ||||||||
| Homework Help is offered for students who need extra help or homework monitoring, but do not require one-on-one intensive tutoring. Designed to be more self-directed with a staff member available for questions, students are able to get their homework done with the aid and attention of one of our tutors. Homework Help occurs every afternoon, Monday through Friday, from 3:00-4:30 p.m. or 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Tuition is: $225.00 per month per student for the daily program; $165.00 per month per student for M-W-F (or other 3-day configuration); or $115.00 per month per student for T-Th (or other 2-day configuration). |
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Writers' Series |
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| Writing I: Four types explores expository, descriptive, narrative, and persuasive writing types. Multiple writing exercises, beginning with reading examples of each type and then writing in these modes. Offered Mondays 5:00-5:50 p.m. A minimum of three students is required for the class to start. Tuition is $405.00 per quarter per student. For more information or to add your child's name to the waiting list, please e-mail the Center and indicate your preferred lab. |
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| Writing II: The essay Offered Thursdays 4:00-4:50 p.m. A minimum of three students is required for the class to start. Tuition is $405.00 per quarter per student. For more information or to add your child's name to the waiting list, please e-mail the Center and indicate your preferred lab. |
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| Writing III: Non-fiction Tuesdays 5:00-5:50 p.m. A minimum of three students is required for the class to start. Tuition is $405.00 per quarter per student. For more information or to add your child's name to the waiting list, please e-mail the Center and indicate your preferred lab. |
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| Writing IV: Memoir Fridays 5:00-5:50 p.m. A minimum of three students is required for the class to start. Tuition is $405.00 per quarter per student. For more information or to add your child's name to the waiting list, please e-mail the Center and indicate your preferred lab. |
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| Writing V: Poetry Fridays 3:00-3:50 p.m. A minimum of three students is required for the class to start. Tuition is $405.00 per quarter per student. For more information or to add your child's name to the waiting list, please e-mail the Center and indicate your preferred lab. |
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| Writing VI: Fiction Fridays 4:00-4:50 p.m. A minimum of three students is required for the class to start. Tuition is $405.00 per quarter per student. For more information or to add your child's name to the waiting list, please e-mail the Center and indicate your preferred lab. |
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| Writing the Research Paper Saturdays (Winter-B &/or Spring-A) from 9:30-11:30 a.m. A minimum of two students is required for the class to start. Tuition is $515.00 per quarter per student. For more information or to add your child's name to the waiting list, please e-mail the Center and indicate your preferred lab. |
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| The Holocaust is an in-depth look through literature, newspapers, and other primary source material at the massacre of select peoples during World War II. Discussion, reaction papers, essays. Fifty percent of the proceeds for each registrant will be donated to The Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center. Saturdays (Winter-A) from 9:30-11:30 a.m. A minimum of three students is required for the class to start. Tuition is $350.00 per quarter per student. For more information or to add your child's name to the waiting list, please e-mail the Center and indicate your preferred lab. |
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Saturday Creative Series |
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| Don't miss these opportunities to learn to cook, learn a craft like floral design, card-, jewelry- or print-making. We have a web and desktop publishing class taught by a seasoned writer and graphic designer, as well as a professional seamstress/actress/videographer teaching how to sew clothes and costumes. Video & Me helps students to gain confidence in front of a camera and offers a richly rewarding experience in their ability to express emotions and receive audience/peer feedback. For more information on any of these classes, go to the 2003-04 Course Guide or e-mail the Center. | ||||||||
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