PR2011 JuN 20 KIDZ

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

CONTACT: SHANNON GRYSKA 

JUNE 20, 2011 

sgryska@sheltonstate.edu

205.391.2360

KIDZ KOLLEGE OFFERS CREATIVE LEARNING ATMOSPHERE FOR CHILDREN

Shelton State Summer Programs Offer Educational Options for Pre-K – 10th Grade

TUSCALOOSA, AL - Fun and stimulating activities await children ages Pre-K through 10th grade at Shelton State’s Kidz Kollege, July 11 – 28, 2011, at the College’s Martin Campus, 9500 Old Greensboro Road.

Kidz Kollege offers a varied curriculum including creative and educational activities encouraging development in math, reading, language, and study skills, art, music, cooking, writing and computer skills. Kidz Kollege will meet Monday – Thursday, 12:30 – 2:00 P.M., 2:10 – 3:30 P.M., 3:50 – 5:20 P.M. Each course session is 90 minutes in length with class size limited to 12 students allowing for maximum individual interaction time with instructors.

Parents provide SAT scores, Star and Early Literacy test results and other testing aiding instructors in identifying skills needing reinforcement. Students are placed in the appropriate class based on their education level. Tuition is $155 per child, per course, with a material fee included. Pre-registration is required, and tuition is due at registration.

“Over the years, Kidz Kollege has successfully combined a fun and relaxed atmosphere with qualified teachers who take time with each student to ensure a quality learning experience, “ says Shannon Gryska, Director of Community Education. “This process can make all the difference for students seeking a better foundation for the upcoming year or to simply provide remedial assistance. Parents find that our teachers and staff are second-to-none when it comes to helping their child progress to the next level.”

For registration and a complete schedule of courses offered through Kidz Kollege, please visit www.sheltonstate.edu.

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