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Informational Events - Open House

Heritage Oak Open House
February 5th from 6:30-8pm
February 6th from 10am-1pm

Located for over 40 years in Orange County and over 12 years in the city of Yorba Linda, Heritage Oak Private School, accredited by NIPSA, is a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School.

LOCATION:
16971 Imperial Highway
Yorba Linda, California 92886

INFORMATION:
(714) 524-1350

Fairmont Preparatory Academy Open House
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
6:00-8:00pm
Ninth Grade - Twelfth Grade

Rigorous standards, a diversified curriculum, personalized instruction and dedicated teachers create an environment of educational excellence at Fairmont Prep. This WASC accredited campus offers college bound students AP and IB courses, an advanced math track and a medical magnet program. Students participate in thriving student life including varsity sports, the arts, clubs, community service and an annual travel week. The Prep campus features buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a gymnasium, multipurpose room, theatre, art studio, library and multiple science and computer labs. Graduates go on to some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country. Starting fall, 2009, students may also enroll in a science and engineering magnet that is the only program of its kind in Southern California.

LOCATION:
2200 W. Sequoia Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92801

INFORMATION:
(714) 999-5055

Fairmont International Academy Open House
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
6:00-8:00pm
Seventh - Eleventh Grade

Fairmont’s International Academy welcomes students from around the world to a unique multi-leveled program of intensive English language instruction that includes grammar, usage, writing, vocabulary, reading comprehension, literary analysis, oral communication and listening, coupled with courses in mathematics, art and physical education. Emphasis is placed on assisting students to create a balance between knowledge acquisition, aesthetic appreciation and cultural immersion. Exploration and growth between academic skills and life skills is essential. In addition, students enjoy the American school experience with sports, clubs and community service opportunities. There is also a focus on continued excellence in preparation for choosing the finest college preparatory school and or college/university in the United States for continued education.

LOCATION:
2200 W. Sequoia Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92801

INFORMATION:
(714) 765-6300

Fairmont Anaheim Hills Campus Open House
Friday, February 19, 2010
6:00-8:00pm
Preschool - Eighth Grade

The love of learning is shared with preschool through eighth grade students at the expansive Anaheim Hills campus. This secure campus features a new junior high wing as well as two athletic fields, a half-court gymnasium, an auditorium, a full service kitchen, and separate eating and play spaces for preschool, elementary and junior high students. The award winning library and Accelerated Reader program complements Fairmont’s Advanced Math Track and Accelerated Math programs. In addition to three computer labs and two science labs, students and teachers benefit from state-of-the-art classroom resources in the Technology Education Center.

LOCATION:
5310 E. La Palma Avenue
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807

INFORMATION:
(714) 693-3812

Fairmont Edgewood Campus Open House
Friday, February 26, 2010
6:00-8:30pm
Preschool - Eighth Grade

Edgewood is one of Fairmont’s most diversified campuses. Students share their passions for music and drama in Edgewood’s auditorium. An expansive art studio houses Edgewood’s renowned visual arts program. State science fair winners perfect their skills in the science and computer labs. A history of placing among the top three teams in the sixth, seventh and eighth grade OC Academic Pentathlon competitions speaks to the overall academic excellence of this campus. In addition, the campus has distinguished itself in Junior High debate competitions. This WASC accredited campus is on its way to becoming one of the most technologically-advanced schools in the area.

LOCATION:
12421 Newport Avenue
North Tustin, CA 92705

INFORMATION:
(714) 832-4867

Fairmont Mable Campus Open House
Monday, March 8, 2010
6:30-8:30pm
First Grade - Eighth Grade

Home to a first through sixth grade program, the Mable campus has a rich history of academic and athletic achievement. The original campus of Fairmont Private Schools founded in 1953, Mable features a gymnasium, cafeteria, athletic field, science lab, computer lab and library. Mable students win academic and artistic awards year after year, including a 17-year first place winning streak for the sixth grade Academic Pentathlon. Students and teachers benefit from state-of-the-art classroom resources in the Technology Education Center. Mable Junior High, returning to the campus for Fall 2009, is the recipient of the Blue Ribbon of Excellence, the highest award designated to a school by the US Department of Education.

LOCATION:
1557 W. Mable Street
Anaheim, CA 92802

INFORMATION:
(714) 563-4050

Fairmont Citron Campus Open House
Friday, March 19, 2010
5:30-7:30pm
Preschool - Kindergarten

Young learners embrace academic concepts in Citron’s teacher-guided preschool through kindergarten program. With stimulating classrooms, an outdoor play area and a covered patio, this intimate campus, located in historic downtown Anaheim, provides areas for students to grow cognitively, physically and socially. Nurturing teachers introduce children to the math, science, social studies and language arts learning that forms the basis of their elementary education. In addition to academic fundamentals, students participate in the Character Counts program and many enrichment activities throughout the school year.

LOCATION:
121 S. Citron Street
Anaheim, CA 92805

INFORMATION:
(714) 533-3930

Information Meeting Dates for the University of Redlands, School of Education - Orange County Campus

At our Information Sessions you will have the opportunity to discover University of Redlands School of Education and how our Master of Arts in School Counseling and Teacher Credential Programs provide you with unique learning experience right here in Orange County!

Upcoming informational meeting dates:
Next event TBA

All information meetings are held on our Orange County Campus located in the Paychex building at 200 Sandpointe Avenue Suite 300 / Santa Ana, CA 92707. Meetings begin at 6:00 PM.

Please feel free to call Miranda Spence, Admissions Counselor at (714) 549-2006 with any questions and to RSVP.

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Educational Events for Children

Discovery Science Center Presents: Hula Hoop Hoopla - Santa Ana
Saturday, January 16, 2010

Are you a hotshot with a hula hoop? Fascinated by hooping stunts and tricks? Visit on January 16th to join or watch our hula hoop competition! The event is included with Science Center admission and all you need are your hula hips to participate. The competition will determine the Discovery Science Center record for the “Longest Hula Hooper”. The competition will consist of heat rounds and hula hoopers with the first, second, and third longest hooping times will be awarded at the end of the day.

LOCATION:
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

INFORMATION:
714-542-2823

Discovery Science Center Presents: Secrets of Circles - Santa Ana
January 16 - May 2, 2010

This exciting new exhibit celebrates the math, science and beauty of such a simple shape and helps children and adults alike to uncover the secrets of the many circles in the world. Secrets of Circles Exhibit Gears Exhibit Inventing the Wheel Kaleidoscope Lathe Spin Pictures Throughout the exhibit, there are examples of two and three-dimensional circular forms to help to learn how circles aid engineers in solving problems.

LOCATION:
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

INFORMATION:
714-542-2823

Starr Ranch Sanctuary - After School with Starr Ranch Biologists - Trabuco Canyon
February 18 - March 5, 2010

The staff at Starr Ranch, a 4000-acre Audubon Sanctuary in southeast Orange County, invites kids ages 8 – 12 to visit the Ranch after school from 3:30-5:00 pm on Thursdays Feb. 18, 25, and March 4, OR Fridays Feb. 19, 26, and March 5. The first afternoon, kids will learn how our biologists study reptiles and amphibians. Next, the group will research large mammals during our “Cougars, Bobcats, and Coyotes” program. The third afternoon, kids will go on a nature walk with staff biologists. The cost is $30 for the three-day session and reservations are required. Wear clothes for outdoor walking. Rain dates by arrangement.

LOCATION:
Starr Ranch Sanctuary
100 Bell Canyon Road
Trabuco Canyon

RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION:
Reservations: 949-858-0131 or online at www.starr-ranch.org. Questions: 949-858-0309.

Discovery Science Center Presents: Bubblefest XIV - Santa Ana
March 27 - April 11, 2010

The mysteries of bubbles are revealed as guests explore the sciences behind the amazing and colorful world of bubbles. Hands-on bubble activities demonstrate a bubble's science and math principles (such as surface tension, elasticity, air pressure, molecular properties, and geometric properties), while Fan Yang's Mega Bubble Show puts those theories to the ultimate test.

LOCATION:
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

INFORMATION:
714-542-2823

Discovery Science Center Presents: SFSEA Rocket Launch 2010 - Huntington Beach
May 1, 2010

This May, join the challenge to design, build, and launch a rocket made from a 2-liter plastic soda bottle that uses a combination of pressurized air and water for propulsion. The competition will consist of creating and launching a rocket that will deploy a parachute. The person with the longest “hang time” in the air wins! Let’s see just how smart you are! Free event!

LOCATION:
The Boeing Company
5301 Bolsa Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

INFORMATION:
714-542-2823

Discovery Science Center Presents: Speedcubing at the Cube - Santa Ana
Saturday, May 22, 2010

Join us on Saturday as Rubik’s Cube speed solvers showcase their skills at Discovery Science Center! Come watch as the quickest cubers compete against each other and against themselves to set and break speed solving records. Events will include blind-folded solving, one-handed solving and more! Think you're a speedy solver? Participation in our competition is free with paid admission to the Science Center.

LOCATION:
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

INFORMATION:
714-542-2823

Discovery Science Center Presents: Grossology - Santa Ana
May 29 - Sept 12, 2010

Explore the good, the bad and the downright ugly about how your body works at Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at Taco Bell Discovery Science Center in the summer of 2010.

LOCATION:
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

INFORMATION:
714-542-2823

Discovery Science Center Presents: Tinkertoy: Build Your Imagination - Santa Ana
June 5 - September 26, 2010

There’s no limit to what you can do when you use teamwork and creativity in Tinkertoy: Build Your Imagination, a new traveling exhibit based on the classic building toy adored by generations of children. The exhibit features Tinkertoy in educational and fun activities inspired by GE’s successful “Imagination at Work” campaign – showing how innovation can positively influence everyday life and create solutions to real work challenges. Children will be immersed in creative exhibit environments where they can experiment with design, architecture and engineering, including the design studio, power plant, machine shop, think tank and more!

LOCATION:
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

INFORMATION:
714-542-2823

Discovery Science Center Presents: Optricks Day - Santa Ana
June 12, 2010

Why do stars twinkle? What is a rainbow and where does its color come from? Find out answers to these questions and much more during Discovery Science Center's annual Optricks Event. Throughout the day, hands-on demonstrations and exciting workshops for kids and families will be offered.

LOCATION:
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

INFORMATION:
714-542-2823

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Parents - Workshops & Lectures

Huntington Learning Center - "Homework Workshop: A Parent's Survival Guide."
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Session A - 6pm, Session B - 7pm

Huntington Learning Center in Mission Viejo will be presenting a free community event for parents, entitled "Homework Workshop: A Parent's Survival Guide."

The workshop has been designed by Huntington Learning Center exclusively for today's busy parents, and is designed to empower parents to help their struggling child do better in school. During this 30-minute workshop, Huntington will show parents ways to structure their children's time and environment to improve homework performance. Childcare will be provided for children ages 5 and above.

LOCATION:
Huntington Learning Center
24000 Alicia Pkwy, Ste. 33
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

RSVP/INFORMATION:
(949) 859-7100 or missionviejoca@hlcmail.com

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Test Preparation

Huntington Learning Center - "Free practice test on either the SAT or the ACT "
Saturday, February 13, 2010
9am - 12:30pm

Huntington Learning Center is offering high school students a free SAT or ACT practice test, with the analysis and conference included as well.

You know how important and enriching a college education is. But getting into college is tough these days. The U.S. Census Bureau has estimated that the number of college-bound high school seniors will grow by 15% between 2001 and 2009. Acceptance at some top schools has fallen to as low as 10% of submitted applications. As one of the most important criteria in college admissions, the ACT/SAT Exams are arguably the most important test a student will ever take! Because of this, many students will seek to maximize their performance by taking an ACT/SAT Exam Prep course. At Huntington Learning Center, we help college-bound students improve their chances for acceptance to the college of their choice.

LOCATION:
Huntington Learning Center
24000 Alicia Pkwy, Ste. 33
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

RSVP/INFORMATION:
(949) 859-7100 or missionviejoca@hlcmail.com

The Princeton Review Presents - FREE Practice PSAT and Scoresback

The Princeton Review is offering a Free Practice PSAT. Students will be able to take a full-length practice PSAT under actual test conditions. This is a great opportunity to find out your strengths and weaknesses on the PSAT without affecting your official scores.

To find an event near you, visit the Princeton Review Free Event Search page, or contact Princeton Review at
1-800-2Review

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