Melton Classic
Two-Year Program, 2011-2012

Portland classes take place at Shaarie Torah, 925 NW 25th, Portland, OR 97210.

We offer Year 1 and Year 2 in the mornings at 9:30-11:45.
We also offer Year 1 in the evenings at 7:15-9:30.
Classes run Tuesdays, Oct. 18, 2011 - May 29, 2011.

There is no Year 2 class in the evenings. Students who have taken Year 1 are invited to choose from our spotlight courses.

Clark County Site

Year One Melton Classic Classes run Oct. 6, 2011 - June 14, 2012, Thursdays at Kol Ami, 7:15-9:30 p.m. See our Clark County page for more details!

There are 3 ways to register:

1. Sign up online
2. Call our office at 503-384-2476
3. E-mail us at learn@meltonportland.org.

The Purposes of Jewish Living
Purposes explores the big questions from a variety of perspectives, questions such as: Why are we here? Why do people suffer? What happens after we die?

The Rhythms of Jewish Living
Rhythms covers the Jewish life cycle and calendar. This is a course for adults – it will not be a repeat of Sunday school. And no matter whether you attended Sunday school or even day school, you will learn quite a bit.

 See the List of the Lesson Topics for Melton CLassic Year One!

YEAR 2

The Dramas of Jewish Living Through the Ages
Dramas probes themes relevant to Jewish life today across time and throughout the Jewish world. Themes include assimilation, community, anti-semitism, and memory.

The Ethics of Jewish Living
Ethics explores the ethical issues of interpersonal relationships, sexuality, aging, death, family, and community using Torah, Talmud, and classical and modern commentaries.

 See the List of the Lesson Topics for Melton Classic Year Two!

TUITION:

Tuition is $60/mo. for 10 months, $600/year. This is a subsidized rate made possible by donations from the Jewish Federation of Portland and generous community donors.

The true cost of a Melton education is $1,000 annually per student. Students are invited at registration to make a tax deductible contribution of any amount.

Limited tuition assistance is available for those truly in need. Also, a generous donor has provided a scholarship fund for interfaith couples in need of assistance. Please contact us at (503) 384-2476 or learn@meltonportland.org to discuss scholarships.

Book Fee: $48 for both books and a notebook (required). We sell books to students at cost. Students will also need a Tanakh, or Hebrew Bible.

ENROLLMENT POLICY:
Students are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once a class is filled, additional students will be placed on a waiting list. If the waiting list reaches the size of a full class, another section will be opened and those students will be contacted and automatically enrolled. If there aren't enough students to fill another section, those on the waiting list will be the first to be invited to enroll the following year.

TUITION REFUND POLICY:
The Portland Melton program budgets for a full fiscal year, which entails faculty and administrative commitments based on the number of registered students. Those commitments remain even if some students drop out. In consequence, the following tuition refund policy applies to all students registered in the Portland Melton program.

Melton Classic Classes:
If circumstances necessitate withdrawal after August 31, through the first class meeting, refunds will be issued less a service fee of $50 per course. Up until the third class, one-half of tuition is refundable. No refund will be issued after completion of the third class session.

5- and 10-Week Spotlight Courses
Spotlight courses only run with a minimum enrollment of six students. If a class is cancelled, Melton will reimburse the full tuition. No refund will be issued after the class begins.

Each prospective student must read and accept the Tuition Refund Policy in order to successfully complete registration.

I have read the Tuition Refund Policy above and agree to pay the Portland Florence Melton Adult Mini School the full amount of my yearly tuition due, regardless of whether I do or do not remain a Melton student for the entire year. I have had the opportunity to discuss the policy with the Melton staff and fully understand the refund policy of the program.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:
Melton follows Portland Public Schools decisions regarding closures. Please check their website after 8:00 a.m. if you're unsure about whether classes are cancelled. In the event of bad weather, the Melton staff may be unable to reach the office to check phone and e-mail messages. We regret that in such a case we may be unreachable and urge you to use your best judgment about driving in bad weather.