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		<title>Classes and Training</title>
		<updated>08/27/06</updated>
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			<name>Algebra I, II, Geometry, Advanced Math, Pre-Calculus, Biology, Physics and Physical Science Classes/Tutoring</name>
			<desc>Taught by Doumer Liu and Jacintha Kompella. Mr. Liu: Graduated from SJSU from the School of Mathematics in 1982. Taught high school mathematics at Lynbrook High school and Live Oak Academy. Worked in the IT field for 20 years, and as a program manager for HP. Several years tutoring and teaching students in Mathematics. Jacintha Kompella PhD, an experienced teacher of science and math, both high school and college levels. Fall 2006 classes offered to home school families at The Kings Academy campus.</desc>
			<contact>Doumer Liu</contact>
			<phone>408-509-0254</phone>
			<email>doumer@sbcglobal.net</email>
			<url>http://www.tka.org/pstudents/programs.html</url>
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			<name>Bible Studies/Enrichment Class</name>
			<desc>Bible study for Mom and an enrichment class for the kids. You need to be attending the study for your children to participate in these classes.</desc>
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			<name>Calvary Church</name>
			<desc>Thursday; 9:15-11:15 AM. 1st-5th grade (older children are welcome to help in classes; science (some materials needed). September - May.</desc>
			<contact>Kathy</contact>
			<phone>408-356-5126, x214</phone>
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			<name>Valley Church</name>
			<desc>Thursday; 9:15-11:30 AM. Women's Bible study; the kids will be studying the Middle Ages.</desc>
			<contact>Kristy Wilkinson</contact>
			<phone>408-749-1976</phone>
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			<name>Boy Scout Troop 337</name>
			<desc>A Christ-centered, high-adventure troop. Homeschool friendly; activities include: camping, hiking, leadership skill building, etc.; lots of fun. Teaches skills that will be used for a lifetime.</desc>
			<phone>408-370-1500</phone>
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			<name>Child Evangelism Fellowship of Silicon Valley (CEF)</name> 
			<desc>Evangelizes and disciples children and directs them to a Bible-believing church. Christian Youth in Action (CYIA) is held each June to train teens and adults to teach 5-Day Clubs. Parents are needed to host 5-Day Clubs throughout the summer.</desc>
			<contact>CEF</contact>
			<phone>650-941-9536</phone>
			<email>cefsv@pacbell.net</email>
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			<name>HEART Academy</name>
			<desc>Enrichment classes for upper elementary, junior high and high school are offered through the year. Classes include literature, Bible, math, science, English, geography, and more. Classes are held on Fridays. To view a complete list of our offerings:</desc>
			<contact>Crissi Allen</contact>
			<email>heartacademy@comcast.net</email>
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			<name>Math/Astronomy Tutor</name>
			<desc>South San Jose area.</desc>
			<contact>Renee Odineal</contact>
			<phone>408-472-7005</phone>
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			<name>Museum of American Heritage Technology Workshops</name>
			<desc>The Museum of American Heritage offers several technology workshops during the year to middle schoolers and up. Most are offered on the weekends.These classes are taught by volunteer experts in their fields who are passionate about their topics. Kids get real hands-on experiences in actually building their own circuits and reading real circuit diagrams.</desc>
			<url>http://www.moah.org/education/index.html</url>
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                          <name>Math Olympiad for Middle School Students</name>
                          <desc>Math Olympiad will be offered this academic year for students in grades 7 and 8. Math Olympiad stimulates enthusiasm and a love for mathematics, teaches strategies for problem solving, and fosters mathematical creativity and ingenuity. Cost is $20/student. Wayne Niblack, Coach; Chris Cardiff, Backup and Emeritus Coach. Meets every other Tuesday evening, 7:15 -8:45 pm, and alternate between practice sessions and Olympiads, contests where the students work on solving challenging and fun problems. Meetings are at the home of Wayne Niblack, 1492 Montelegre Drive, San Jose, 95120, near Camden and Coleman. The complete schedule is: Information, organization, and orientation meeting that parents should attend, Sept 12; practice sessions Sept 26, Oct 10, Oct 24, Nov 7, Nov 28, Jan 2, Jan 23, Feb 20; Olympiads Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6; Recognition and Awards May 8 (tentative, depending on when results are returned by Math Olympiad organization).</desc>
                          <contact>Wayne Niblack</contact>
                          <phone>408-268-4699</phone>
                          <email>wayne@niblack.org</email>
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			<name>South Bay Deutscher Schulverein</name>
			<desc>A non-profit organization which teaches German language, culture and tradition.</desc>
			<phone>408-266-5100</phone>
			<url>http://www.sbds.org/</url>
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			<name>Looking Good</name>
			<desc>Classes in etiquette, inner beauty &amp; personal care.</desc>
			<contact>Carol Romo</contact>
			<phone>408-778-6231</phone>
			<url>http://www.theaterfun.com</url>
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			<name>San Jose Clash Debate Club</name>
			<desc>Participates in tournaments sponsored by National Christian Forensic &amp; Communication Association.</desc>
			<contact>Sue Sheffield</contact>
			<phone>(408) 226-2733</phone>
			<url>http://www.clashdebate.org</url>
			<email>webmaster@clashdebate.org</email>
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			<name>TheaterFun</name>
			<desc>Offers theater classes, improv classes, puppetry and script writing classes.  We also offer manners, modeling, cheer, and hip hop classes.  Usually we go into schools and recreation centers, "all ages", but only need 5 children to start a class.</desc>
			<contact>Carol Romo</contact>
			<phone>408-778-6231</phone>
			<url>http://www.theaterfun.com</url>
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