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  • 2024 Special Education Extended School Year (ESY) Program

    2023 Special Education Extended School Year (ESY) Program - This program is only for those students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) who have been recommended to receive special education and/or related services as described in their IEPs. NOTE: If you also are planning to enroll your child in the EXCL program before or after the ESY Program, you also will need to register your child for EXCL separately.
  • Adult Enrichment

    We have a great lineup of Adult Enrichment courses with something for everyone — favorites and fresh new courses, too! Start your learning adventure with Farmington Continuing Education!
  • All Levels Yoga

    This course will introduce you to Yoga Asanas. In Sanskrit, the word asana translates as “seat,” specifically for meditation and is another name for the poses or postures of yoga. Today asana is synonymous with yoga, but it has only one component. Yoga Asanas will include still, moving, reclining, standing, inverted, twisting, and balancing poses. Students can also expect to learn anatomical alignment and meditation techniques throughout the course.
  • Angels & Guides

    Have you ever wondered if you are being guided through your daily living? Meet your angels and guides through a guided hypnosis session. Bring a blanket and pillow.
  • Babysitter CPR and Beyond! (Ages 11-15)

    This course will help students learn about infant/child CPR, basic first aid, and how to handle a medical emergency by assessing the scene and calling 911. Prerequisite: Students should either be certified babysitters or have taken the Babysitting Basics course. The course fee includes an American Red Cross babysitter training book and a certificate that is mailed out within a month of successful completion of the course (student attendance is mandatory to receive a certificate).
  • Band Academy (Entering Gr. 6-9)

    Students will continue to grow musically and develop life-long musicianship skills through collaborative and independent study with highly skilled and energetic instructors and mentors in warmups, performance, improvisation, rhythm work and sectional rehearsals. This camp is not designed for beginners, students must have at least one school year of playing experience in order to register. Please bring your instrument, music books, a snack and a water bottle, daily. Concert will be held at West Woods Upper Elementary School on Friday, June 28th at 11am in the gymnasium. NOTES: Registration deadline: June 2, 2024 Cancellation Policy: Cancellations with a refund will be allowed up to June 10 with a $35 fee. There are NO cancellations / refunds after June 10! EXTENDED DAY OPTION: The EXCL Summer Camp is available for children who need before and after childcare that are registered for Band Camp. EXCL is an additional cost and is for Farmington students ONLY. The EXCL Summer Camp is a separate registration! You MUST complete the EXCL Registration Form and return it, along with any required documents and payment, to the EXCL Office (1 Depot Place in Unionville, CT). Space is limited so register early! Call 860-404-0112 with any questions. Band Camp- Extended Day with EXCL (8-8:30 AM and/12:30- 5 PM) $170 EXCL tuition PER week Week 1 - June 17-21 (M-F) Week 2 - June 24-28 (M-F)
  • Biology Credit Recovery

    The purpose of this credit recovery course is to provide additional time and assistance for those students who did not achieve the course standards in Biology. Successful completion of this course allows a student to earn one credit in Biology. Enrollment is open to FHS students who achieved at least a 50% average in Biology. The class will be taught remotely. Login instructions will be emailed to registrants before the start of class. This is a remedial course for FARMINGTON High School students ONLY!
  • Boston Old Town Trolley Tour & Quincy Market

    Hop aboard the city's most enthralling Boston sightseeing excursion! Enjoy a private 2 hour riding tour of the best of Boston highlights aboard the famous orange and green trolleys with double-decker height views through large windows all while protected from the elements. The trolley tour will make a circle through Boston as the expert conductor shows you Boston highlights including: Downtown, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, the Theater District, the Waterfront District, the Historic North End, and more. Old Town Trolley is the best way to relive history and see all our country’s Cradle of Liberty has to offer. A visit to Boston is not complete without time spent at Quincy Market - situated around a quaint cobblestone promenade this is the place for shopping & dining. Time for lunch (on own). Trip includes motorcoach and tour director.
  • Cardio Fitness

    A friendly exercise program that combines low-impact aerobics with stretching, strength training, and routines to improve flexibility, muscular strength, balance, and cardiovascular fitness. Previous punch cards purchased can be used. Three Options for Purchase... Course Fee - Select this if you want access to all the dates for this given season, no punch card needed. Senior Fee - Reduced rate for seniors who would like access to all the dates for this season, no punch card needed. Punch Card - Purchasing this option will get you a punch card that will allow you access to 20 sessions of Cardio Fitness across multiple seasons. If you currently have a punch card with punches left, choose this option and enter in the promo code to remove the charge at checkout. Please contact the Farmington Continuing Education office at 860-404-0290 to receive the promo code. Bring a mat, hand weights, resistance bands, and a water bottle. Parking is on School Street or Church Street NOT in the School or Barney Library parking lots!
  • Career Training Programs (online by ed2GO)

    Career Training Programs are designed by teams of professionals from each respective field to provide you with effective web-based learning programs. Instructors/mentors are actively involved in your online learning experience, responding to questions or concerns and encouraging and motivating you to succeed. You can start at any time and study at your own pace within the program timeline. Get started today, and be on your way to an exciting new career! Career Training Program Subject Areas: Arts and Design Business Computer Applications Computer Science Construction and Trades Health and Fitness Hospitality Information Technology Language Legal Teacher Professional Development Writing Farmington Continuing Education offers non-credit Career Training Programs, in partnership with ed2go, which are perfect for students who need the flexibility of 100% web-based instruction to accommodate their personal or professional life. We offer numerous user-friendly, short-term courses and advanced career training programs. All courses and programs earn an achievement certificate issued by Farmington Continuing Education, and many prepare you for industry-recognized certifications as well. These courses and programs will help you to reach your career training goals.
  • Cheesemaking for Advanced Beginners

    Ready to take the next step in making cheese? In this class we will learn to make herbed Havarti and spice-rubbed Montasio. These cheeses involve some new techniques and will expand your knowledge of cheesemaking. Prerequisite: Student has already taken either the Mozzarella or the Feta class.
  • Chemistry Credit Recovery

    The purpose of this credit recovery course is to provide additional time and assistance for those students who did not achieve course standards in Chemistry. Successful completion of this course allows a student to earn one credit in Chemistry. Enrollment is open to FHS students who achieved at least a 50% average in Chemistry. The class will be taught remotely. Login instructions will be emailed to registrants before the start of class. This is a remedial course for FARMINGTON High School students ONLY!
  • Civics - FOR CREDIT (Gr. 11-12)

    The purpose of this course is to provide an intensive study of government, law, and citizenship. Successful completion fulfills the social studies graduation requirement in Civics. Enrollment is on a space-available basis. The class will be taught remotely. Login instructions will be emailed to registrants before the start of class. This course is open to FARMINGTON High School students entering grades 11-12 ONLY.
  • Decorating Cookies with Royal Icing

    Come learn how to create beautiful sugar cookies with Royal Icing! You will learn and practice how to pipe and flood cookies with icing. You will also learn different techniques to enhance the cookies, such as wet on wet, transfers and texture to name a few. You will leave each session with beautifully decorated cookies to share with friends and family! Course fee includes supplies. Register for one or more sessions below . . . January 31 (Winter) February 7 (Valentines) March 13 (Lucky Gnomes) March 20th (Easter Bunny Puzzle Cookie) April 17th (On the Farm Cookies) May 15th (Springtime Flower Cookies)
  • English Credit Recovery

    This is a credit recovery course designed for FHS students who earned a 50% or higher final average in the following English courses taught at FHS: English 100H, English 200H, American Literature H, American Studies, and all of the senior English class offerings. In this course, students will be provided additional time to practice essential learning skills in order to meet the required English graduation standards. Students will receive targeted instruction and support in a personalized setting. Successful completion of the course will be determined based on the student’s demonstration of mastery of the requisite standards and will result in the student earning credit for the course. The class will be taught remotely. Login instructions will be emailed to registrants before the start of class. This is a remedial course for FARMINGTON High School students ONLY.
  • Excel for Beginners

    Designed for beginners, learn the basics of creating spreadsheets in Excel. Entering data, formulas, formatting cells, adding sheets, How to sort data and simple subtotals and totals. Participants should have basic computer skills, keyboarding, and using the mouse/trackpad.