Driver Education

Hilton Central School District Community Education

REGISTER NOW FOR SESSION II 

NEW: Hilton CSD residents currently unemployed may use GAP rate.  Come in with proof of unemployment to our offices at 225 West Ave., Hilton. Among the upcoming offerings available are two computer courses: Daytime Computers - Free a hands-on classes of computer basics running five Fridays, Mar. 5-April 16 [no class Mar. 19, April 2] from 9 am to 10:15 am, and Daytime Computers Advanced Beginners – Free customized to meet the needs of the students.  The class runs five Fridays, May 7 - June 11 [no class May 21], from 9 am to 10:15 am LTT Computer Lab District Offices, 225 West Ave., Hilton. For further information, please call 585-392-1000 ext. 7044.

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Welcome to Hilton Central Schools Community Education. Registration is ongoing; use the online course reservation form or download a paper copy from the PDF link below; the CE Registrar's Office is located at 225 West Ave., Hilton. The CE Catalogue of Courses is mailed in August and in December for the Fall and Winter/Spring semesters respectively. Driver Education is offered each semester and in the summer. Both Hilton District residents and non-district residents are welcome to register. No extra charge for out-of-district residents except Driver Education. Those over age 55 who live in the Hilton School District may apply for a GAP pass which offers free/discounted courses. HCSD employees use the GAP rate. No class confirmations mailed; you will only hear from us if class is cancelled. Class may be cancelled due to low enrollment. For further information: 585-392-1000 ext. 7044/7045.  Directions to Schools  HCSD employees use GAP rate.  Zumba meets at Merton Williams Middle School Gym - Tuesdays & Thursdays 6 pm-7 pm featuring Arie Simmons.

CE Classes by Session: NOTE: registration is ongoing - You may register throughout the semester: Session I classes began Jan. 4

Session II classes are beginning March 1 -- NOTE: T'ai Chi Session II is FULL; Fitness Sampler meets March 4-April 13; Zumba does not meet on Mar. 11 - meets Friday, Mar. 12.

Session III classes are beginning May 3

Winter/Spring 2010 Catalogue of Courses  - correction: Ballroom Dancing is $40/person or $30/person with GAP.

ONLINE COURSE RESERVATION - Activated only when payment is received 

GAP Pass - free/discounted fee courses for Hilton School District residents age 55 or older; apply for a GAP [Golden Age] pass by calling 585-392-1000 ext. 7044.

Mail-In Course Registration - Print out REGISTRATION FORM and mail to: Hilton Community Ed, 225 West Ave., Hilton, NY 14468

Driver Education Class - Winter/Spring 2010  Class is FULL - Next session Summer 2010

Mission - Hilton School District's Community Education is committed to building a connected learning community through providing reasonably-priced educational courses for adults, youth and families.

Travel Course offered at Gates-Chili HS Library May 10, 2010

Office Location  - We are located in Hilton Central District Offices, 225 West Ave., Hilton.  Registrar is available Monday to Friday on school days from 1 pm to 3:45 pm. Please call or email CE with your questions at 585-392-1000 ext. 7044.  Directions to Schools

Registration -  Registration for CE classes begins as soon as you receive the Catalogue of Courses, but is ongoing throughout the semester.  All interested persons may register; no extra charge for out-of-district residents except as noted in catalogue; generally classes are for adults [age 16+] unless stated [ex. Dog Obedience, Drivers Licensing]. Only Hilton CSD residents are eligible for a GAP pass. Refund requests must be made three days in advance of the first day of class.  Registration fee must be received PRIOR to attending class -- please mail your registration [not supply fee] early to ensure your registration. Checks are payable to Hilton Community Education. Supply fees are collected by instructors. You will not receive a written confirmation; you will only receive notice if a class is cancelled. Classes are generally six weeks in length; 20% discount if you sign up for multiple sessions of Aquafit and/or Strength and Cardio. Catalogue Mailings - Community Education Course Catalogues are mailed to all Hilton School District residents in late December and late August.

Online Course Reservation - RESERVE YOUR COURSE ONLINE - activated after registration fee is received.

Mail-In Course Registration - Print out REGISTRATION FORM  and mail with payment to: Hilton Community Education, 225 West Ave., Hilton, NY 14468.  WALK-IN REGISTRATION:, 225 West Ave., Hilton, NY 14468.

GAP Pass - free/discounted fee courses; Scholarship available for GAP Seniors qualifying for Aged Exemption  Hilton School District residents age 55 or older may apply for a GAP [Golden Age] pass by calling 392-1000 ext. 7044. GAP allows for free or discounted registration fees on all courses.  In addition, Hilton District residents age 65 or older may apply for a GAP Scholarship This once-a-semester scholarship allows a senior who qualifies for the NYS Aged Exemption to take a course free-of-charge [does not include supply fee]. Individuals with handicapping conditions also are eligible for a GAP pass.  HCSD employees use GAP rate.  Please call 585-392-1000 ext. 7045 for more information.

Hilton Schools Fitness  Hilton Community Education offers Strength and Cardio Conditioning classes with First Aid/AED-trained monitor. All participants in any CE fitness classes sign an Informed Consent which alerts participants of their responsibility to check with their physician before engaging in physical activity.

Department Personnel
	Director Barbara Carder 585-392-1000 ext. 7045
	Registrar Kathleen Mitchell 585-392-1000 ext. 7044

Driver Education - Hilton CSD Community Education offers several convenient driver education programs: after-school and summer Driver Education leading to the issuance of an MV-285; Five-Hour Pre-Licensing leading to the MV-278; Online Permit Testing after school at Hilton High School; Six-Hour Insurance/Point Reduction classes in the evening; and Defensive Driving classes on Saturdays. Directions to Schools

Driver Education at Hilton High School - Online credit cards accepted.  Students must attend every session; $35/class makeup fee.

NYS DMV Five-Hr. Pre-Licensing $40 at Hilton High School after school. 

NYS DMV Online Learner's Permit Testing $10 at Hilton High School after school.

AAA Six-Hour Point/Insurance Reduction at Hilton High School in the evening. Schools 

Defensive Driving at Hilton High School on Saturday.

Hilton Schools Aquatic Center - The Aquatic Center is located at Merton Williams Middle School 200 School La., Hilton, with entrance and parking at the rear of the building off Old Hojack Lane.  DIRECTIONS TO POOL.

The Hilton Central Schools' Aquatic Center is jointly shared by the Hilton School District Student Instructional Swim, Interscholastic and Intramural Sports, Hilton Community Education, HAST [Hilton Area Swim Team], and Hilton-Parma Recreation as determined by interest and need.  Participants in any swim program should leave valuables at home or bring a padlock to place on a locker. Pool Manager is Hilton Physical Education Teacher Brian Lumb who may be reached at 585-392-1000 ext. 3145. For information regarding Hilton Schools Community Education: 585-392-1000 ext. 7044; Hilton-Parma Recreation - 585-392-9030; Hilton Interscholastic Sports - 585-392-1000 ext. 2135.

Community Education Instructors Sought  Have you ever thought of teaching a course?  Instructors/potential instructors, course suggestions . . . please contact Community Education Director Barbara Carder at 585-392-1000 ext. 7045 and/or submit ONLINE INSTRUCTOR COURSE PROPOSAL SUBMIT FORM or mail Instructor Course Proposal Mail-In Form   Please print out and mail to: HCSD Community Education, 225 West Ave., Hilton, NY 14468. Thank you.

DIRECTIONS TO HILTON CSD DISTRICT OFFICE & ALL SCHOOLS