Classes and Locations

Piper High Community School
8000 NW 44th St Sunrise FL 33351
754-322-1800
Mon-Thurs from 4:00pm-8:00pm, Fri from 8:00am-12:00pm, Sat from 8:00am-11:30am
Aerobics: Step Aerobics
Step your way to better health. Feel your body get in shape as you step to great music with high energy aerobics. In Step & Sculpt, you will use steps to get that full body workout. Our incredible instructor, Nancy, will get you fit for the new year.
Fees: $60.00
Dates: August 31, 2010 - October 28, 2010
Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Days: TTh
Number of Sessions: 17
Cake Design: Creating with Fondant
Learn to use fondant to create glamorous cakes. Make holiday cakes, theme cakes, create flowers, and much more. Teacher will hand out supply list first night. Fondant is included in the price of the class. Other supplies will need to be purchased by the student.
Fees: $103.00
Dates: September 1, 2010 - October 20, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Days: W
Number of Sessions: 8
Cardio Sculpting
Pump it up in this high energy cardio workout. You will get your whole body moving. Our incredible instructor, Nancy, will show you how to transform your body to get in to the best shape of your life.
Fees: $60.00
Dates: August 31, 2010 - October 28, 2010
Time: 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Days: TTh
Number of Sessions: 17
Children's Acting
Let the star in your child shine. Explore proper vocal techniques, stage blocking and character development and star in our play.
Fees: $57.00
Dates: September 1, 2010 - October 20, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Days: W
Number of Sessions: 8
Children's Chorus
Learn to sing in unison! Our class will provide you with the right tools and confidence to sing in a chorus setting and all while having fun.
Fees: $49.00
Dates: September 2, 2010 - October 28, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Days: Th
Number of Sessions: 8
Cook Yourself Lean
Cook yourself to a healthier and happier you! Learn how to cut the fat out of your diet and make lean and healthy meals the whole family will love. Price includes supplies and food.
Fees: $110.00
Dates: August 31, 2010 - October 19, 2010
Time: 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Days: T
Number of Sessions: 8
Cooking & Baking: Children
Imagine the fun your child will have mixing, sifting, and stirring up some yummy treats that are easy to make but hard to resist. Also learn the fundamental principles of cooking and kitchen safety. Create great meals that the whole family can enjoy. Cost of supplies is included in the course fee. 8 week course. Student must bring their own apron.
Fees: $77.00
Dates: September 2, 2010 - October 28, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Days: Th
Number of Sessions: 8
Golf I
Learn all the basic golf shots; driving, chipping, and putting; and grip. Learn techniques for dramatically improving your golf game including shot selection, course management, and reading greens. Please bring a putter and one of the following: pitching wedge or a 9 iron to the first class. Bring your own tees. Weekly range fees are included in price. Meet at Inverarry Country Club.
Fees: $91.00
Dates: August 31, 2010 - October 26, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Days: T
Number of Sessions: 8
Guitar I (ages 14 and up)
Learn to read simple melodies, music and tablature, tune your guitar, and play chords and songs. Study major & minor pentatonic scales; major, minor and power chords. An enjoyable introduction to playing the guitar. Must bring own guitar. No music background required. Text: Alfred's Basic Guitar Method 1: The most popular method for learning how to play, For Individuals and class instruction by Morty Manus & Ron Manus ISBN: 33304 Additional Materials: guitar & pick
Fees: $55.00
Dates: August 31, 2010 - October 26, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Days: T
Number of Sessions: 8
Guitar I: Children (Ages 7-13)
Always wanted to learn how to play guitar? We'll teach you how to play notes, chords, and melodies! Learn the proper way to tune a guitar and learn to read music. No music background required. Bring your own guitar. See you in class! Text: Alfred's Basic Guitar Method 1: The most popular method for learning how to play, For Individuals and class instruction by Morty Manus & Ron Manus ISBN: 33304 Additional Materials: guitar & pick
Fees: $55.00
Dates: August 30, 2010 - October 25, 2010
Time: 5:30PM - 7:00PM
Days: M
Number of Sessions: 8
Guitar II (ages 14 and up)
For students with working knowledge of guitar. Advance your skills in reading music and tablature, tuning your guitar, and playing chords and songs. Study major & minor pentatonic scales; major, minor and power chords. Must bring own guitar. Ages 14+ Text: Alfred's Basic Guitar Method 1: The most popular method for learning how to play, For Individuals and class instruction by Morty Manus & Ron Manus ISBN: 33304 Additional Materials: guitar & pick
Fees: $55.00
Dates: August 30, 2010 - October 25, 2010
Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM
Days: T
Number of Sessions: 8
Guitar II: Children (Ages 7-13)
Always wanted to learn how to play guitar? We'll teach you how to play notes, chords, and melodies! Learn the proper way to tune a guitar and learn to read music. For students who have completed Guitar I or have some basic guitar knowledge.
Fees: $55.00
Dates: August 30, 2010 - October 25, 2010
Time: 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Days: M
Number of Sessions: 8
Introduction to Computers
Erase your fear of using a computer. Stop worrying and get into this class. You'll be emailing and using the Internet before you know it. This course is for the beginning computer user. These days, almost every job requires the use of a computer! Learn how a computer works, how to use a mouse, how to type a document, how to get on the Internet, and more!
Fees: $95.00
Dates: August 31, 2010 - October 26, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Days: T
Number of Sessions: 8
Medical Insurance & Coding I
Join the expanding field of medical insurance billing and coding! Medical Terminology is a prerequisite. Three books are required for the Medical Insurance and Coding program. Please see website or contact the school for textbook titles. You will use all three books in each class, so buy all three books for Coding I and you're set for the rest of the program! Text: ICD-9-CM PMIC Color-Coded Hospital Edition - Volumes 1-2-3, CPT Professional Edition, Step-by-Step Medical Coding (only textbook is required but students may get workbook in addition if desired) by Hospital edition - color-coded, 2010 edition, author Carol Buck ISBN: 9781437702071980000000000000000000000
Fees: $79.00
Dates: August 24, 2010 - October 19, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Days: T
Number of Sessions: 9
Medical Insurance & Coding II
This is the second course in the Medical Insurance & Coding program. Learn more about medical insurance coding, including HCFA-1500 claim forms. Coding I is a prerequisite. Text: You will use the same books from Coding I
Fees: $79.00
Dates: August 25, 2010 - October 20, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Days: W
Number of Sessions: 9
Medical Insurance & Coding III
This is the second course in the Medical Insurance & Coding program. Learn hospital billing and HMO processes. Coding II is a prerequisite. Text: You will use the same books from Coding I & II.
Fees: $79.00
Dates: August 26, 2010 - October 28, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Days: Th
Number of Sessions: 9
Medical Insurance & Coding Test Prep
To be taken after Medical Insurance and Coding III. Test prep for the National Healthcareer Association certification exam. Recommended to help you pass the exam, but not required.
Fees: $49.00
Dates: August 30, 2010 - September 27, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Days: M
Number of Sessions: 4
Medical Terminology
Learn the basics of medical language used worldwide, including spelling, pronunciation, and meaning. This course is a prerequisite for Medical Insurance and Coding. Please try to have the textbook before the first night of class. Text: Medical Terminology for Health Professions Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning by Ann Ehrlich and Carol Schroeder ISBN: 1418072524 Additional Materials: Webster's Medical Dictionary
Fees: $133.00
Dates: August 23, 2010 - October 28, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Days: MTh
Number of Sessions: 18
Microsoft Excel I
Create and manage spreadsheet applications with this widely used software.
Fees: $95.00
Dates: August 30, 2010 - October 25, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Days: M
Number of Sessions: 8
Microsoft Word
You'll be the go-to person in the office or home when you complete this class. Learn to create documents such as bulletins, newsletters, memos and much more.
Fees: $95.00
Dates: September 2, 2010 - October 28, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Days: Th
Number of Sessions: 8
Photoshop
PhotoShop will help you to understand and work with the fundamental concepts and features of Adobe Photoshop. We use version CS3 Extended. Lessons provide step-by-step instuctions with room to explore and experiment. Students should have some working knowledge of computer use.
Fees: $95.00
Dates: August 25, 2010 - October 13, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Days: W
Number of Sessions: 8
Piano I (ages 14 and up)
Class will consist of piano theory, bass clef, and use of both hands. Learn note reading, basic piano pedagogy, and playing musical compositions. No musical background necessary. This fun class is for the adult who has always wanted to learn to play the piano keyboard. Students will learn to read music and play melodies using both hands. We provide the keyboards for use in class! Ages 14+ Text: Adult All-In-One Course: Lesson- Theory- Technic: Level 1 (Plastic Comb) by Willard A. Palmer ISBN: 9780882848181
Fees: $60.00
Dates: September 1, 2010 - October 27, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Days: W
Number of Sessions: 8
Piano I: Children
Introduce your child to learning the keyboard, reading notes, beats, and playing basic compositions. Students will learn to identify the keys of the piano keyboard, to read and play basic rhythms and read the treble and bass clef staff. Students will learn to play simple songs and put on a performance. We provide the keyboards to use in class!
Fees: $60.00
Dates: August 31, 2010 - October 26, 2010
Time: 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Days: T
Number of Sessions: 8
Piano II (ages 14 and up)
Class will consist of piano theory, bass clef, and use of both hands. Learn note reading, basic piano pedagogy, and playing musical compositions. No musical background necessary. This fun class is for the adult who has always wanted to learn to play the piano keyboard. Students will learn to read music and play melodies using both hands at the intermediate level. Must have completed level I or have some keyboarding knowledge. Keyboards provided. Ages 14+
Fees: $60.00
Dates: August 25, 2010 - October 13, 2010
Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM
Days: W
Number of Sessions: 8
Piano II: Children
Continue to develop newly acquired skills and expand your child's musical talents. Students will develop their music reading skills and learn to play the keyboard using both hands. We'll have a performance at the end of the term! Students must have some background knowledge of keyboarding. We provide the keyboards for use in class!
Fees: $60.00
Dates: August 31, 2010 - October 26, 2010
Time: 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Days: T
Number of Sessions: 8
QuickBooks I
Enhance your job prospects! Using the latest version, Quickbooks Pro 2009, you will be able to manage and simplify all aspects of accounting. Student will be able to set up a company on Quickbooks and perform day-to-day operations from start to finish. Book Fee Seperate and can be purchased in the front office before the first day of class. Book is used for both Quickbooks I and Quickbooks II. Text: QuickBooks Pro 2009: Essentials by Trisha Hakola ISBN: 1591361605
Fees: $103.00
Dates: September 1, 2010 - October 27, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Days: W
Number of Sessions: 9
Small Business Clinic
This class will help business owners improve business performance through brainstorming and game planning. Experts will provide assistance, guidance and conduct labs on importing/exporting, marketing, advertising, web management and more.
Fees: $73.00
Dates: August 30, 2010 - October 26, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Days: T
Number of Sessions: 8
Spanish I
Discover the fun of speaking Spanish while building a basic vocabulary that can be put into practice at work, with friends, or while traveling. The cost of the class includes 24/7 access to the world-class Rosetta Stone language program. Text: Spanish Is Fun! by available from Florida School Book Depository at www.floridaschoolbook.com ISBN: 726382
Fees: $77.00
Dates: August 31, 2010 - October 26, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Days: T
Number of Sessions: 8
Spanish II
Continue building on your Spanish language skills while increasing your vocabulary and grammar skills. The cost of the class includes 24/7 access to the world-class Rosetta Stone language program. Text: Spanish Is Fun! by available from the Florida School Book Depository at www.floridaschoolbook.com ISBN: 726382
Fees: $77.00
Dates: September 2, 2010 - October 28, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Days: Th
Number of Sessions: 8
Tennis I
Get in the swing of things and learn to play tennis. Develop and practice using the proper grip, balanced stance, strokes and serves. Have fun and get fit learning the techniques of tennis! You will learn the correct posture and stance, how to serve, volley, keep score, and much more! Play singles and doubles - sign up with a friend and make a few new friends in class! Bring a can of tennis balls and a racquet. Don't forget the sunscreen! Class is for adults only. Additional Materials: Remember to bring a can of tennis balls and a tennis racquet!
Fees: $56.00
Dates: September 1, 2010 - October 27, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Days: W
Number of Sessions: 8
Tennis:Children
Children will have fun learning the game of tennis. Learn to serve, volley, keep score and much more. (8 weeks) Don't forget your racquet and a new can of balls.
Fees: $51.00
Dates: September 2, 2010 - October 28, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Days: Th
Number of Sessions: 8
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator C
This course prepares the student to take the state certification exam for Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator C license. Class is for adults only. Our highly qualified instructor will walk you through the process of becoming a certified plant operator. Topics covered include screening of inorganic, biological process, sedimentation, clarification, filtration, and much more! Must attend all sessions, 162 hours. BOOKS: Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants. Volumes 1 & 2, 6th or latest edition. Available from California State University Sacramento - www.owp.csus.edu, click on order products. Text: Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants Volumes 1 & 2 by available from California State University Sacramento - www.owp.csus.edu
Fees: $565.00
Dates: August 23, 2010 - January 12, 2011
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Days: MTW
Number of Sessions: 54
Water Treatment Plant Operator C
This class will prepare student for the state certification exam for Water Treatment Plant Operator C. Class is for adults only. Our highly qualified instructor will walk you through the process of becoming a certified plant operator. Topics covered include treating ground and surface-water as it enters a water plant employing various processes, including flash mixing, filtration, disinfection, and distribution. Must attend all sessions, 155 hours. BOOKS: Water Treatment Plant Operator C Volumes 1 & 2, 5th or latest edition. Available from California State University Sacramento - www.owp.csus.edu. Click on *order products.* Text: Water Treatment Plant Operator C Volumes 1 6th Edition and Volume 2 5th Edition by available from California State University Sacramento - www.owp.csus.edu
Fees: $565.00
Dates: August 23, 2010 - January 12, 2011
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Days: MTW
Number of Sessions: 54
Yoga
Kundalini Yoga. The yoga of awareness that mixes exercise with deep relaxation and meditation. Great for stress relief, enlightenment and overall wellbeing and coping. Please remember to bring your yoga mat.
Fees: $50.00
Dates: September 7, 2010 - October 26, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Days: T
Number of Sessions: 8
Registration for our BCS Online Instruction Center classes is ALWAYS OPEN.  Just click here.  Registration for ABE/GED and ESOL classes are in-person only at any of our community schools