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Bellmore-Merrick Adult Continuing Education

Adult Continuing Education Registration

SPRING 2022-2023

Registration opens:  January 3, 2023

Online Registration Deadline: February 5, 2023

Walk In Registration Opens: February 6, 2023

Register early to claim your seat!

Important Links:

IMPORTANT COVID-19 GUIDELINES:

  • The Bellmore-Merrick CHSD will be in compliance with any health & safety regulations set by New York State. As such, regulations for classes, (ex: masks, contact tracing, etc.), will be determined and evaluated on an ongoing basis. Additionally, all class sizes are TBD and classes can be canceled at any time due to the spacing needs of the District. We will share any updates as soon as we receive them from the state. Thank you for continuing to work with us as the COVID-19 health and safety guidelines evolve.

Registration Procedures:

  • Registration for the Spring 2022 Adult Continuing Education classes will be online ONLY through this site between January 3, 2023 and February 5, 2023.
    • REGISTRATION: Complete a registration form and submit payment online: To initiate a registration, complete a registration form at the link above and submit payment online. You are not enrolled until you receive a confirmation of successful payment submission.
      • Payment: Payment can be submitted at the end of the registration form linked above with a debit or credit card.
        • Online payments will incur a 3.1% credit card processing fee.
        • The credit card charge will appear on your statement as “APTS: Exam Fee Experts” or “Exam Fee Experts.”
        • Cash and check payments are only accepted at the BMCHSD Adult Education office during Walk-In Registration beginning on February 6, 2023.
    • You will receive a detailed confirmation receipt – print that confirmation to provide to your instructor.
    • WALK IN REGISTRATION will be accept starting February 6, 2023. Please keep in mind some classes may be filled at this time. Walk-in registrants must bring a check/money order/cash to the BMCHSD Adult Education office. Cash, check or money order payments will not be accepted at the BMCHSD administration office until AFTER February 5, 2023. Credit cards will not be accepted during walk in registration.The office will be close for Winter Recess February 18 – February 26.
  • No refunds or credits will be issued after February 17, 2023 under any circumstance including non-attendance and medical emergencies.
  • For class times, dates and locations, please see the course catalog at the link above.
  • Registering early helps secure your place in the course and ensures classes will not be canceled due to lack of enrollment. The Board of Education reserves the right to cancel sessions for special circumstances or change the venue when necessary. Classes with low enrollment may be shortened rather than canceled (with no price reduction). Walk in registration will be accepted starting February 6, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Please keep in mind some classes may be filled by that time.

BMCHSD Adult Education Policies

ELIGIBILITY

OPEN TO ADULTS (Must be 18 years or older)

NON-RESIDENTS

Those living outside the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will be assessed a $5.00 non-resident fee for each class. Non-residents will be accepted into a class starting February 6, 2023 providing maximum enrollment has not been reached by the 3rd week before classes begin. Residents will take precedence up until the 3rd week before classes start.

MATERIAL FEE

Material fees are paid in cash to the instructor on the first night of class.

REFUNDS/CREDITS

No refunds/credits will be issued after February 17, 2023 under any circumstance including non-attendance and medical emergencies. A $5.00 processing fee will be deducted from the refund. Full refunds will be granted only when the Adult Education Office cancels a course. REFUNDS ARE PROCESSED AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE REFUND POLICY.

CANCELLATIONS

A class session may not be able to meet due to school activities or unforeseen events. There will be no reduction in price if a session cannot be rescheduled. Classes will not meet when Bellmore-Merrick CHSD schools are closed due to inclement weather, school holidays, etc. Evening classes will be canceled only when after school activities are canceled. Check our homepage http://www.bmchsd.k12.ny.us for updates/information.

DELAYED SCHOOL OPENING

Delayed school openings affect Bellmore-Merrick Middle School and High School students only. Adult Education classes will run on a regular schedule.

FACULTY

Persons qualified by training and experience are secured to teach the courses offered. Interested, qualified instructors are invited to file their credentials with the BMCHSD Adult Continuing Education Office, Attn: Susan Pine

COURSE LOCATIONS

  • Brookside Building - 1260 Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick, NY 11566

  • Grand Ave. M.S. - 2301 Grand Ave, Bellmore, NY 11710

  • Merrick Ave. M.S. -  1870 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY 11710

  • Mepham H.S. - 2401 Camp Ave., Bellmore, NY 11710

SECURITY STATEMENT:

  • Students will receive a BMCHSD Adult Education Security Card which will serve as ID for admittance into the building. If lost, a replacement card will be issued for a $1.00 fee.
  • Upon arriving to the first class of the semester, students must give their copy of the registration confirmation to the teacher.
  • PLEASE NOTE: The main entrance of the building is located on Meadowbrook Road. ALL STUDENTS MUST ENTER AND EXIT FROM THIS DOOR ONLY. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO DISTRICT SAFETY PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE PROGRAM.
  • Bellmore-Merrick CHSD is NOT RESPONSIBLE for personal injuries. Students should arrange for their own personal injury protection. BMCHSD are not responsible for last minute changes and printing errors in the brochure.

Important Links:

For assistance with a payment or registration form, please contact info@aptsusa.com

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