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Does your child need academic enrichment or challenge? Would your son benefit from support for his emerging, fundamental skills? Do you need to expose your daughter to subjects not taught in your district? Are your children imaginative and in need of stimulation? If so, consider the diverse academic instruction available at Hofstra’s Saturday Classes for Young People. Children in grades K – 8 attend classes taught by New York State-certified teachers in the subjects of Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and Writing. Small student-to-teacher ratios transform our classrooms into comfortable, constructive learning environments. You’ll see a positive change in your child.
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Saturday Classes for Young People - Academics
Does your child need academic enrichment or challenge? Would your son benefit from support for his emerging, fundamental skills? Do you need to expose your daughter to subjects not taught in your district? Are your children imaginative and in need of stimulation? If so, consider the diverse academic instruction available at Hofstra’s Saturday Classes for Young People. Children in grades K – 8 attend classes taught by New York State-certified teachers in the subjects of Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and Writing. Small student-to-teacher ratios transform our classrooms into comfortable, constructive learning environments. You’ll see a positive change in your child.
Winter Courses: Writing, Arithmetic Reading, and More - Get Details on our W.A.R.M. Classes
Summer Courses: Summer University for Reviewing Fundamentals - Get Details on our S.U.R.F. Classes
Summer Courses: Summer University for Reviewing Fundamentals - Get Details on our S.U.R.F. Classes
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Math Classes
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| Y2110 | Big Ideas for Young Mathematicians: Grades 1-2 |
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| Y2485 | More Math Please!: Grades 2-3 |
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| Y2480 | Math Mania!: Grades 3-4 |
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| Y2495 | Making Sense of Math: Grades 4-5 |
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| Y2450 | Math Made Easy: Grades 5-6 |
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| Y2470 | Math Made Easy: Grades 7-8 |
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| Y2105 | Kindergarten Math |
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Reading Classes
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| Y1210 | Preschoolers Prepare to Read! |
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| Y1211 | Preschoolers Prepare to Read! - Part 2 |
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| Y1212 | Kindergartners Prepare To Read |
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| Y1300 | Reading Is Fun: Grades 1-2 |
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| Y1310 | Reading With Confidence: Grades 2-3 |
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| Y1311 | Reading Assistance Study Program: Grades 3-4 |
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| Y8200 | Getting Better Grades: Grades 5-6 |
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| Y8201 | Getting Better Grades: Grades 7-8 |
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| Y1480 | Literature Circles: Grades 5-6 |
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| Y1320 | Literacy Essentials (Grade 4-5) |
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| Y1485 | Successful Readers (Grades 7-8) |
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Science Classes
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| Y3100 | Stepping Stones in Science: Ages 4-5 |
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| Y3110 | Young Science Investigators: Grades K-1 |
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| Y3111 | Science - The First Step: Grades 1-2 |
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| Y3112 | Applied Science: Grades 2-4 |
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| Y3113 | Young Inventors at Work: Grades 3-4 |
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| Y3500 | Crime Scene Investigation: Forensic Science: Grades 5-6 |
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| Y3515 | Crime Scene Investigation: Forensic Science: Grades 7-8 |
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| Y3700 | Safety First!: Grades 3-5 |
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Language Classes
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| Y1600 | Spanish for Starters: Grades K-2 |
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| Y1610 | Beginner Spanish: Grades 3-6 |
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| Y1650 | Introduction to American Sign Language for Kids: Grades 1-3 |
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| Y1651 | Introduction to American Sign Language for Kids: Grades 4-6 |
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Test Preparation Classes
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| Y2570 | Algebra 2/ Trigonometry Regents Preparation |
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| Y3410 | Earth Science (The Physical Setting) Regents Prep |
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| Y3411 | Biology Regents Prep |
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| Y3412 | Chemistry Regents Prep |
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| Y3415 | Catholic High School Entrance Exam Preparation |
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| Y3413 | SAT at Hofstra |
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| Y2551 | Integrated Algebra Review Course |
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| Y2560 | Geometry Regents Preparation |
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| Y1700 | Global History Regents Prep |
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| Y1701 | US History Regents Prep |
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Writing Classes
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| Y1410 | Beginning To Write: Grades 1-2 |
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| Y1420 | Calling All Writers!: Grades 3-4 |
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| Y1413 | How To Write Better: Grades 5-6 |
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| Y1412 | English Grammar and Composition: Grades 6-8 |
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| Y8200 | Getting Better Grades: Grades 5-6 |
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| Y8201 | Getting Better Grades: Grades 7-8 |
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| Y1475 | Pen-to-Paper in All Genres |
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| Y1460 | Grammar 101 |
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| Y1422 | Aspiring Authors Club!: Grades 4-5 |
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| Y1423 | Ready, Set...Write!: Grades 4-5 |
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| Y1422 | Kinderpoets (Ages 5-6) |
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Enrichment Classes
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| Y8300 | Chess Education Program for Beginners: Grades 1-8 |
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| Y8301 | Chess Education Program for Advanced Players: Grades 2-12 |
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| Y8220 | Public Speaking: Grades 7-12 |
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| Y8225 | Debate: Grades 7-12 |
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| Y8210 | Road to Success: Grades 6-8 |
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| Y1315 | Readers' Theatre: Grades 2-3 |
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