Do you want to learn basic computer skills? Read below for a FREE online course through North Star Digital Liertacy

Computer Classes for Adults

Northstar Digital Literacy

• Apply for employment 
• Perform job tasks 
• Read the news 
• Bank and pay bills
• Search for information 

Communicate with family, friends, school, work, healthcare, and the community

 Knowing how to use a computer is increasingly important in our world. Adults who don’t know the basics of computer use are at a disadvantage when it comes to finding a job and navigating life.

Anyone can take an assessment by going to digital literacy assessment.org. At the end of each assessment, the test taker receives a results page showing the skills mastered and those that need improvement.

Individuals can earn a certificate for any of the modules by passing with a score of 85% or higher. To earn a certificate, they must take the proctored assessment while being proctored at a Northstar location. Stratford Continuing Education is a Northstar location.

Individuals may take the assessment as many times as needed to pass and gain a certificate, but we recommend a course of instruction in between retesting.

Earning a certificate is available to show computer skills. * 

Closed captioning is available, and screen readers are supported.

What it is…

The Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate program is a free self-guided on line set of assessments that show your ability to perform basic computer tasks. You can earn a certificate in each of these areas:

Essential Computer Skills

(Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows, MacOS)

Essential Software Skills

(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs)

Using Technology in Daily Life

(Social Media, Information Literacy, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Career Search Skills, Your Digital Footprint)

How to sign up:

Beginning on September 2023 through May  2024

Register in Course Storm. There is no fee.

You will be sent an invitation to join through email.

Take the assessments and enjoy the classes online.

*PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING*

This course is Online and held through Zoom. 

This is a comprehensive course in driver education held online. The course consists of thirty hours of interactive classroom experience of which eight hours are devoted to the mandatory Safe Driving Practice which covers the drug and alcohol awareness component. All applicants must be high school students. Stratford residents receive priority with their applications. Students must be sixteen years of age by the first session (NO EXEMPTIONS). They must attend online, fifteen two-hour sessions. A parent/guardian will be required by State Law to attend one two-hour session along with their child. Attendance is extremely STRICT, and students are only allowed to miss ONE class, if more are missed they will NOT receive their certificate of completion. This course does NOT include the on road instruction. The course fee is $155.00 , payable at the time of registration. Class size is limited; please register early. Enrollment is on a first-come basis. Registrations must be made online. NO REFUNDS. 

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD WITH A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS.

 MONDAY-FRIDAY

DATES: June 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26*(Double class/Parent Night 6pm- 8pm), 27, 28 July  1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11(Last Class)  

 8AM-10AM

Make-Up Class: JULY 12TH

Tuition: $155.00 (Non Refundable)     

Mandatory Parent Meeting: JUNE 26TH 6:00p.m. -8:00p.m.   

Junior Flight School (JFS) Grades: 6-8

Duration: Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12, 2024 8:30am- 11:30am

Location: Stratford High School

School Cost: FREE 

STRATFORD DISTRICT STUDENTS ONLY

Fly simulators, drones, and let your dreams take flight! In this exciting aviation exploration laboratory, possibilities are bound only by imagination! Developed by veteran pilots and aerospace engineers, JFS allows students to learn by doing and sparks early interest & motivation in STEM. Level 1 introduces basic flight science fundamentals and hands-on piloting skills.

Summer Music for Band and Orchestra. The Summer Music Band and Orchestra Program is a great opportunity for students with experience going into grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 to continue to hone their skills on their music instrument. The program offers a band and orchestra ensemble and small group experiences. A concert may be planned as a culminating activity.The program meets at Stratford High School. 

July 18th to July 25th Mondays through Thursdays from

8:30 am to 12:00 noon.

The Summer Music Band and Orchestra Program is open to Stratford residents only and is a free program.

Transportation is not provided.

STRATFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS ONLY

Future Aviators Academy (FAA)

Grades: 9 – 12 | Duration: 8:30a.m.-11:30a.m. 

Monday July 15 to Friday July 19, 2024

Cost: FREE 

Location: Stratford High School

As the first of its kind available to high school students, FAA is the ultimate aviation exploration laboratory where dreams take flight! Developed by veteran aviators and aerospace engineers, FAA launches students into a real-world flight school experience in the safety of the classroom. The primary objective of the FAA progression is to put high school math and science classes into applied context through the thrilling real-world framework of aviation. As students plan, brief, execute, and debrief realistic mission scenarios; pilot advanced flight simulators; explore careers in aviation; and work in teams to survive simulated emergencies, they will acquire key professional skills useful beyond the confines of aviation.