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1 Clovis Adult Education 1452 David E. Cook Way Clovis, CA phone: fax: Table of Contents ACADEMICS ESL 19 CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION NURSING & HEALTHCARE EDUCATION OLDER ADULT EDUCATION Animals 19 Arts & Crafts Automotive 22 Business & Professional Skills Computer & Electronics Cooking Dance 27 Fitness, Self Defense, Sports Ray Appleton Foreign Language...32 Home...33 Money Management...33 Music...34 Personal Growth...35 Creative Kids How to Register...38 Campus Locations...38 Registration Forms...39 Fall I & Fall II Holidays and Breaks SCHOOL CLOSED: September 1, 2014 Labor Day November 10-11, 2014 Veteran s Day November 24-28, 2014 Thanksgiving December 22, 2014-January 6, 2015 Winter Break WHAT S NEW AT CLOVIS ADULT EDUCATION? Looking for a new career? Check out our new Nursing Assistant Career Pathway program on page 11. Evening TABE testing now available! Our full time Job Placement Counselor will assist you in finding your first career job. Our ESL program is now offering a new Conversation/ Vocabulary class. Our citizenship class added two extra class meetings to each section offered throughout the school year. Earn your diploma while working. Check out our new Edgenuity Online Lab classes that allow you to work on campus and at home. Don t let your kids become couch potatoes! Inspire and engage your kids and have them join one of our new classes for kids! We are offering, GUITAR, DANCE, COMPUTER, DRAMA and more! See page 36 for more details. Do it for fun, do it for life! Check out our new Community Education classes starting on page 19. New classes include IMPROV COMEDY, CREATIVE WRITING, CAREER STEPS, WINDOWS 8 COMPUTER CLASS, HEARTY HARVEST COOKING CLASS, BACKPACKING, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE and much more! INDEX OF COURSES 3

2 CALL FOR INFORMATION ON ALL CLASSES CLOVIS ADULT EDUCATION LLame PARA INFORMACIOÑ M ISSION S TATEMENT "IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION" The purpose of Clovis Adult Education is to offer lifelong educational opportunities and services which address the unique needs of our diverse community by providing the means to become productive community members and workers, effective family members, and lifelong learners. STUDENT LEARNING Outcomes Clovis Adult Education Students Will Become: Active Problem Solvers, Goal Setters and Achievers, EffectiveCommunicators, Quality Producers, and Involved Community Members A few words about accreditation Clovis Adult Education is proud to have received many approvals and accreditations from a large number of prestigious local and national organizations. One of our most notable achievements is our six year dual accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). WASC is the same organization that accredits California State University, Fresno and the University of California. Clovis Adult Education is one of the few Valley schools to have earned this high level of academic excellence and recognition. Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accredited by Council on Occupational Education (COE) 4 CUSD Administrative & Board Members Superintendent: Janet Young, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services: Steve France School Board Members: Sandra A. Bengel Christopher Casado Brian D. Heryford Ginny Hovsepian Elizabeth J. Sandoval Richard Lake Jim Van Volkinburg, D.D.S. Adult Education Staff Director: Kevin Cookingham Learning Director: Ed Schmalzel Guidance & Instructional Specialist: Crystal Rodriquez Guidance & Learning Director: Ricky Talley Director of Nurse Education: Gwen Ross Clovis Family Literacy Coordinator: Vivian Simons Community Education Coordinator: Kelly Peterson Please refer to our website (www. clovisadultschool.com) for information regarding our faculty s degrees and conferring institutions. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Sexual Harassment Policy: The Governing Board prohibits sexual harassment of or by any student or employee. This policy applies to conduct during and relating to school and school sponsored activities. Sexual harassment is inappropriate and offensive. All students have a right to be educated in an environment free from sexual harassment. All School District employees have a right to work in an environment free from sexual harassment. Prohibited sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature. The Board encourages and expects a student to report incidents of sexual harassment to any teacher, counselor, or administrator at the school site immediately. Information is available in the office. An Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer Notice of Nondiscrimination: The Clovis Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, or national origin in admission or access to and treatment of employment in its programs and activities as require by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Please refer to our website for the following Policies and Procedures: Attendance Grading Policy Transfer Policy Student Conduct Refund Policy Complaint/Grievance Procedure Refund Policy It is the intent of Clovis Adult Education to have a fair and equitable policy for the refund of registration fees in the event that the class is cancelled or the student does not plan to attend. Fees collected in advance of classes or programs cancelled by CAE will be refunded within 45 days of the planned start date of the class or program cancelled. No written notice by student is required. If fees are collected in advance of a program start date, and the student does not begin class or withdraws on the first day of class, a full refund minus a processing fee of $25.00 per class will be issued. Receipt is required for all refund and transfer of fees. No refunds are issued after second class session. A Student seeking to appeal this policy must submit a signed letter of rationale for the appeal, along with payment verification, to the CAE school principal/director for review. The student will receive a determination notice from the CAE principal/director within 14 calendar days. ALL REFUNDS WILL BE PROCESSED WITHIN 45 DAYS WITH PROOF OF PAYMENT

3 Clovis Adult Education 1452 David E. Cook Way Clovis, CA phone: fax: Classes for Creative Kids! MATCH YOUR CHILD S PASSION WITH OUR CLASSES! American Sign Language Beginning Guitar for Kids Ages 8-13 Beginning Guitar Ages 14+ Computers for Kids (Ages 12-16) Drawing for Kids - Fins, Fur, & Feathers! (Ages 10+) Improv Comedy Class (Ages 8-18) Guitar Level II Ages 15+ Stand-Up & Sketch Class (Ages 11-18) Strumming Fun, Beginning Ukelele Ages 14+ West Coast Swing Ages SEE PAGE 36 FOR MORE INFORMATION! If you have a class you would like to teach kids please a course proposal: kellypeterson@cusd.com Talented People Wanted! Do you have something you are passionate about and want to share with other people? Come teach at Clovis Adult Education in our Community Education department. No credential needed! We welcome new topics and courses! It s easy to apply! Submit a course proposal to kellypeterson@cusd.com and fill out an Edjoin Application by going to cusd.com, click on Jobs, click on Classified, proceed with filling out a Community Education Instructor application. Community Education Do it for FUN, Do it for LIFE. 5

4 ACADEMIC EDUCATION Office in Room A2 Call Career Technical Education Keven Haddix, Secretary Find a Job with our Career Placement Counselor CLOVIS ADULT EDUCATION offers employment placement services to career oriented students, for up to one year following their successful completion of the following programs: Vocational Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Home Health Aide, Medical Front Office and Assistant Administrative Office Assistant. RICK TALLEY ricktalley@cusd.com W HY W AIT? CAE What are you waiting for? Call today! Improving Lives Through Education CLOVIS ADULT EDUCATION Clovis Adult Education is part of the award winning Clovis Unified School District CLOVIS ADULT EDUCATION offers nationally recognized nursing, healthcare and business training programs at a fraction of the cost of private colleges. Improve your career options by continuing your education at CLOVIS ADULT EDUCATION. Compare our prices with any private college. Why pay more? Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Career and job placement services available. Fully accredited. Position yourself for your new career move at CLOVIS ADULT EDUCATION. 6

5 Office in Room A2 Call Career Technical Education Keven Haddix, Secretary CLOVIS ADULT EDUCATION YOUR TICKET TO A NEW CAREER Are you thinking about making a career change? Want to update your skills? Clovis Adult Education offers full certificate programs and individual classes that are designed for your success. Certificates are available in: Computer Technology Administrative Support Health Care Careers Floral Design HOW DO I GET STARTED? It s easy to register for Career Technical Education classes. The FIRST step is to meet with our Career Counselor, by attending one of our Program Informational Meetings. They are held every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in room A-5. This initial meeting will give you program information and answer all your questions! No informational meetings on 8/19/14, 11/11/14 or 11/25/14. No Career Technical classes held on 9/1/14, 11/11/14 and 11/24-28/14. No appointment necessary to attend. The SECOND step is to make an appointment to begin the enrollment process, which includes: Placement Testing Registration/Orientation Registration payment is due upon registration. Clovis Adult Education accepts cash, checks, VISA and Mastercard. Students being sponsored by an outside agency such as: Workforce Connection, Department of Rehablilitation, CalWORKS or PELL funding must contact our Agency Coordinator after registration to verify approval. You may contact the Agency Coordinator at For more information on Financial Aid opportunities and requirements, please visit our website and click on the Student Resources tab. Career and Technical Education (CTE) GRADING POLICY Some CTE classes are graded Pass/No Pass with 75% being the minimum passing grade. Lecture classes utilize a percentage formula as follows: % = A 89-80% = B 79-70% = C Students must have a minimum of 75% to receive a passing grade. CAReER TECHNICAL EDUCATION All CTE classes require a high school diploma from an accredited institution or a GED, and placement testing to enroll. These post-secondary classes have a Refund Policy. Please visit our website: for a complete listing of policies and procedures. 7

6 Career Technical Education Office: A2 (559) CAREER CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Upon satisfactory completion of this course sequence, students will receive a certificate in Administrative Support. Completion of this program takes 6-10 months and will cost approximately $2800, including books. This program qualifies for Financial Aid. Pre-Employment Preparation Keyboarding Information Technology includes MS Office 2010: Windows/Internet Word Excel Access PowerPoint Outlook Office Accounting QuickBooks For The Office Assistant Business Communications Office Procedures/Customer Service ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANT The Administrative Medical Assistant is involved in general office duties as well as appointment and surgery scheduling, insurance billing and claims, and medical records. This program also provides training in office and computer skills. Upon satisfactory completion of this course sequence, students will receive a certificate in Administrative Medical Assisting. Completion of this program takes months and will cost approximately $3480, including books. This program qualifies for Financial Aid. Pre-Employment Preparation Keyboarding Information Technology includes MS Office 2010: Windows/Internet Word Excel Access PowerPoint Outlook Office Accounting QuickBooks For The Office Assistant Business Communications Office Procedures/Customer Service Medical Terminology Medical Billing Medical Coding Gain Workplace Skills with an Externship or Find a Job through our Career Placement Office Our CTE programs offer on the job training, and externship experience in the clinical or office settings. Qualifying students can participate in a 2- month externship opportunity to gain experience that will add to their resume. Employment placement services are available to career oriented students, for up to one year following their successful completion of one of the following programs: Vocational Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Home Health Aide, Medical Assistant Front Office and Administrative Office Assistant. Contact Ricky Talley for more information at, or rickytalley@cusd.com. The Business Externship Program is great. I was able to put the skills I learned in class to use with on-thejob training! Pre-Employment Preparation (PEP) Discover interesting and viable ways to look for employment. Learn how to design a winning resume, practice having professional interviews using the individual and panel format Daily 8:00am 10:15am 8/25 10/17 CAE D3 Martinez $165

7 Career Technical Education Office: A2 (559) Business Communications Learn to listen and understand others, communicate clearly in all forms: letters, memos, s, by telephone, and face-to-face Daily 8:00am 10:15am 8/25 10/17 CAE D5 Nevills $165 Office Procedures/Customer Service Learn all you need to succeed in today s fastpaced job market. Electronic calculator, filing systems, data entry, spelling, proofreading skills, customer service and more Daily10:30am 12:45pm 10/20 12/19 CAE D4 Martinez $165 Office Accounting Learn basic accounting theory for a single owner service business. Analyze and journalize transactions, post to ledgers, manage cash, prepare financial statements, and make adjusting and closing entries Daily 10:30am 12:45pm 8/25 10/17 CAE F1 Young $165 QuickBooks for the Office Assistant Prerequisite: Office Accounting. QuickBooks on your resume makes you highly desirable in many occupations. Learn to maintain accounts, generate reports, process payroll, and other valuable bookkeeping functions with this user-friendly software program Daily 8:00am 10:15am10/20 12/19 CAE F1 Young $165 Information Technology You may join these open entry classes at any time during the dates listed. Complete instruction in the Microsoft Office Suite for Windows, Keyboarding and Internet. You choose which programs you want to learn. Certificates can be awarded for each of the following courses to validate Computer Competency. Completion of the full sequence takes 4-6 months. Welcome to the World of Computers/ Internet Concepts reviews the effective use of computers, Windows, beginning word processing, the Internet and . Keyboarding speed, accuracy and computer efficiency go hand in hand. Use computer programs to learn the keyboard or to build speed and accuracy. Word 2010 is the most widely used program for both home and business. Learn the basics of editing, formatting, printing, tables, graphics, mail merge, and window tools. CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION Excel 2010 makes working with numbers a pleasure instead of a chore. Excel provides tools to assist in every aspect of worksheet creation and analysis. Information Technology Classes Continued on page 10 9

8 Office in Room A8 Call , or Career Technical Education Office: A2 (559) Continued from page 9 Nursing and Healthcare Education Melissa Dixon, Secretary Access 2010 is a powerful and flexible program that allows you to store, organize and manage information. PowerPoint 2010 is a presentation graphics program that helps you develop animated, dynamic presentations for one person or a large group. Outlook 2010 helps you organize your contacts, , calendar, notes and tasks, to keep you in control of your business and life. CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION Daily 8:00am 10:15am 8/25 10/17 CAE A7 Young $ Daily 10:30am 12:45pm 8/25 10/17 CAE A7 Martinez $ M-Th 1:30pm 3:30 pm 8/25 10/16 CAE A7 Martinez $ Daily 8:00am 10:15am 10/20 12/19 CAE A7 Martinez $ Daily 10:30am 12:45pm10/20 12/19 CAE A7 Young $ M-Th 1:30pm-3:30pm 10/20 12/18 CAE A7 Martinez $165 Keyboarding for the Office Professional This hands-on class focuses on keyboarding for beginners or for students needing to build speed and accuracy to meet the industry minimum standard of 40 words per minute M-Th 1:30pm-3:30pm 8/25 10/16 CAE D5 staff $ M-Th 1:30pm-3:30pm 10/20 12/18 CAE D5 staff $165 Medical Terminology Learn to build a medical vocabulary, to spell and pronounce medical terms. This class is a prerequisite for the Medical Billing and Coding classes. Preregistration begins on August 4, 2013 in room A T 5:30pm 8:30pm 8/26-10/14 CAE D8 Lott $ T 5:30pm 8:30 pm 10/21 12/16 CAE D8 Lott $165 Medical ICD-10-CM Coding Prerequisite: Medical Terminology within the last 5 years. The transition to ICD- 10-CM coding will impact all physician practices. The increased number of diagnosis codes and enhanced specificity will require planning and training. Learn to Code Office Medical procedures accurately and quickly. Preregistration begins on August 4, 2013 in room A M/W 6:00pm 9:00pm 8/25 10/15 CAE D4/D3 Crooks $165 Medical Billing Prerequisite: Medical Terminology within the last 5 years. Put your medical coding skills to work processing simulated insurance claims. Expand your knowledge base to avoid errors and guarantee payment on the first submission. Preregistration begins on September 22, 2013 in room A M/W 6:00 9:00pm 10/20 12/17 CAE D4/D3 Crooks $165 My Academic Training, along with the Clinical Skills I learned in class, were immediately put into action at a local Doctor s office. The experience I gained at Clovis Adult helped me land a job! Florist / Floral Design Students will learn the most up to date design principles of floral arrangements for all holidays and major events. Gain the skills you need for a rewarding career you ll enjoy. Upon satisfactory completion of this course students will receive a certificate validating their competencies in Floral Design Skills Modules Tu-F 8:30 12:30am 8/26 10/17 CAE B1 Tucker $ M-Th 1:10 3:10pm 8/25 10/16 CAE B1 Tucker $ Tu-F 8:30 12:30am 10/21 12/19 CAE B1 Tucker $ M-Th 1:10 3:10pm 10/20 12/18 CAE B1 Tucker $165

9 Office in Room A8 Call , or Nursing and Healthcare Education Melissa Dixon, Secretary Looking For a Career in Health Care? Clovis Adult Education May have a Program for You! Nurse Assistant Pathway This program upon completion will provide the student with several career opportunities as a Certified Nursing Assistant. The pathways program is a 7 month course that includes: Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, Restorative Nursing, Acute Care and Medical Terminology. The Medical Terminology in this program will provide students with credit for one prerequisite for those who choose to continue on into the Vocational Nursing Program. This program will provide dedicated individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to complete the course and pass the Nurse Assistant Certification Exam. The student will secure entry employment within the medical profession as well as advance skills to work multiple disciplines in your profession. As a Certified Nurse Assistant you can work at Long Term Care Facilities as a Home Health Aide or one may choose to work at an agency within the community with higher wages paid. As a Restorative Aide, you have the opportunity to work in Long Term Care with an Occupational Therapist and a Physical Therapist. The program also provides higher level skills for working in the Acute Care Community Hospitals. Program Cost: $4500 Plus books and supplies. Financial Aid is available for students who qualify. The Nurse Assistant Pathway class is scheduled to begin on February 10, 2015 and will end on August 31, Class Starts at 8:00 and is held Monday thru Friday. ***Your NA Pathway application must be turned into the Nursing office and the Level D TABE Test must be completed by November 17, 2014 Nurse Assistant Pathway Requirements High school Diploma or GED Please see Program Requirement Grid on page 14 Note: Any person that has been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor (other than a minor traffic violation) may not register or take the current class offering unless they have obtained a criminal conviction clearance in writing prior to class orientation. Contact the enforcement consultant at Title 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Part , section. Home Health Aide (Online registration is available on July 30, 2014) The next available Home Health Aide class is scheduled to begin January 20, Classes are held Tuesday thru Friday for the first week consisting of 20 hours of classroom instruction (7:30am-12:30pm) and then Monday thru Thursday the following week consisting of 20 hours of clinical training (6:30am 12:00pm). Students will receive a Home Health Aide certificate of completion and receive state licensure. Pre-registration and payment of $270 with Malpractice Insurance included is required for this class. You will purchase your book on the first day of class. The cost of the book is approximately $30. You must have a current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification and a Basic Life Support American Heart CPR card, a physical clearance and proof of TB clearance not more than 6 months old to attend this class. You must have all health requirements submitted by the 1st day of theory and students are required to wear a white uniform and white nursing shoes. You will be asked to show your CNA Certification and CPR card on the first day of class. Bring a copy of both. Physical forms are available on our website or in the Nursing Office. Please see Program Requirement Grid on Page 14 NURSING AND HEALTHCARE ED. 11

10 NURSING AND HEALTHCARE EDUCATION OFFICE: ROOM A or NURSING AND HEALTHCARE ED. CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT Back Office The Clinical Medical Assistant aids physicians by doing routine examination and treatment tasks including laboratory procedures, vital signs, injections and more. Upon satisfactory completion of this course sequence, students will receive a certificate in Clinical Medical Assisting. Completion of this program takes 6 months and will cost approximately $4200, including books. This program qualifies for Financial Aid. Medical Ethics, Law and Liability Professional Communications Medical Terminology Human Anatomy and Physiology Clinical Duties and Medical Screening Physical Examinations & Assessments Office Laboratory Procedures Diagnostic tests including ECG Minor Surgery Preparations Infection Control Pharmacology CPR and Emergency First Aid Employment Search Skills and Documents Study Skills and Computer Literacy 9 week Externship after 18 weeks of classroom and lab training Please see Program Requirement Grid on page 14 A high school diploma from an accredited institution or a GED is required to register for our Clinical Medical Assistant program. TABE Test Level-A also required to register. You must score 10th grade level. Any questions, call Fran Quenga in the nursing TABE Test registration is available online or in the nursing office A-8. Vocational Nurse Clovis Adult Education s Vocational Nurse program has been accredited by the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to work in today s advanced technical health care environment. At CAE you will encounter standards of excellence throughout your training. Upon completion you will qualify to take the National Council Licensure Examination. CAE adheres to the BVNPT s requirements for LVN Licensure. Please see the website: for further information. Upon completion of the Vocational Nurse program CAE students may articulate to the Registered Nurse program at Fresno City College. Please contact Fresno City College at The next available Vocational Nurse class is scheduled to begin on January 8, Students attend 3 days a week for a period of 18 months of instruction. Theory classes are held 7:30am - 4:00pm and clinical is held 6:30am - 3:30pm (days will vary). All students are responsible for fees, textbooks and supplies. The total program will cost approximately $15,000. Financial Aid is available for the students who qualify. Please contact Financial Aid Office at after you have been accepted into the program. ***Your VN application must be turned in and the Level A TABE Test must be completed by the October 3, Vocational Nurse Requirements You must complete with a passing grade of 78%, Medical Terminology, Nutrition, Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Math and Computer Technology/Study Skills Please see Program Requirement Grid- [Page 14] **Student selection for VN program is by total GPA of TABE scores and personal interview.

11 or OFFICE: ROOM A8 NURSING AND HEALTHCARE EDUCATION Medical Math Online -Vocational Nursing Prerequisite Driving to campus a problem! NO Car! No Babysitter! Master medical calculations in an engaging on-line environment! Brush up your basic math skills by reviewing fractions, decimals, percentages, and proportions, including everyday scenarios that apply critical thinking. Be introduced to measurement systems and conversions used in the Vocational Nursing Program when calculating medications. System Requirements are: Internet Explorer 10.0, Mozilla Firefox or Safari; Adobe PDF (a free download from and . Pre-registration required: Registration is available clovisadultschool.com, go to Health Careers /or you may come to the Nursing Department Rm. A-8. Cost: $150/15 classes-total 45 hours and ends on 1/13/15 Mandatory Orientation: Only for those who have already registered for the class! September 9, 2014, 4:00pm-7:00 pm in Rm. F-1 Instructor s office hours: Every Tuesday 4:00pm-7:00pm. The Instructor will be available online for questions, assistance with projects or any student needs. **NOTE: Students must complete all class work for completion credit at 78% or above. VN Pre-Requisite Class Schedule Medical Terminology M 5:00pm-8:00pm 8/18/14-12/15/14 15 Classes $150 Room D2 B. Kramer No Class-9/1, 11/10, 11/24 Nutrition M 4:00pm-7:00pm 8/25/14-11/17/14 11 Classes $150 Room C5 F. Ergin No Class-9/1, 11/10 T 4:00pm-7:00pm 8/26/14-11/4/14 11 Classes $150 Room C5 F. Ergin Anatomy & Physiology W 4:00pm-8:00pm 8/27/14-12/10/14 15 Classes $175 Room C5 F. Ergin No Class-11/26 Medical Math (Intermediate Algebra) M 5:00pm-8:00pm 8/18/14-12/15/14 15 Classes $150 Room D7 G. Dunnicliff No Class-9/1, 11/10 Medical Math (Intermediate Algebra) W 5:00pm-8:00pm 8/27/14-12/10/14 15 Classes $150 Room D7 J. Martin No Class-11/26 Computer Technology/Study Skills for the Healthcare Professional (Required to be taken at CAE) W 4:00pm-7:00pm 8/27/14-11/19/14 12 Classes $150 Room F1 L. Young TH 5:30pm 8:30pm 8/28/14-11/13/14 12 Classes $150 Room F1 L. Young **Class fee does NOT include the cost of the book. Books are available for purchase anytime during the Book Store hours. Please visit the website for required books. Level A & D TABE Testing-Mornings $15 Wednesday 8:30am 10:30am Room C3 TABE Testing Dates: 7/2, 7/16, 8/13, 8/27, 9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/10 No admittance after 9:00am! You must bring a valid California ID or Driver s License on test date or you will be unable to test Level A & D TABE Testing-Evenings $15 Thursday 5:00pm-7:00pm Room D8 TABE Testing Dates: 7/24, 8/7, 8/21, 9/4, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, 12/4, 12/18 No admittance after 5:30pm! You must bring a valid California ID or Driver s License on test date or you will be unable to test IV Therapy This 39 hour course meets the requirements to qualify a Licensed Vocational Nurse to acquire state certification to initiate and discontinue intravenous fluids and to withdraw blood products. The California State Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners grant certification. Provider #V10384 NURSING AND HEALTHCARE ED. The next available IV Therapy class is scheduled to begin October 1, Registration for this class is available online starting July 30, Cost: $325 plus the cost of the book. Classes are held 1 day per week on Wednesdays for a period of 6 weeks from 8:00am-3:30pm. You must be an LVN to take this class. 13

12 NURSING AND HEALTHCARE EDUCATION OFFICE: ROOM A or Online & In-House Registration Information Go to click on Health Careers for online registration Next registration Dates: July 30, 2014 & December 3, 2014 Computers will be available in room D5, 6:30am-8:00am for those who do NOT have access to one In-house registration will open up at 7:30am in office A8 Books are available for purchase anytime during the Book Store hours Please visit the website for required books New & Returning Students: You MUST remember your username & password! Clovis Adult Education does NOT have access to this information. We accept Visa or MasterCard and there is an online convenience fee of $2.95 that is non-refundable. AGENCY STUDENT REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS This section applies to students being sponsored by an outside agency. Outside agencies currently contracted with Clovis Adult Education are, Workforce Connection, Department of Rehab and CalWORKS. Agency students must initiate contact with their agency for approval and adhere to the following procedures no later than one week prior to the pre-registration date. Agency students must provide a Memo of Understanding (MOU), Purchase Order or similar documentation from their agency. This documentation MUST BE ON FILE with Clovis Adult Education one week prior to the registration date Agency students must have all authorization in order when meeting with the Agency Coordinator. You may contact the Agency Coordinator in the Student Aid office, room A6 at , by fax at or by at josiegallegos@cusd.com. P ROGRAM REQUIREMENT GRID Nurse Assistant Home Health Vocational Nurse Clinical Medical Career Pathway Aide Assistant Back Office 18 years of age or older Application High School Diploma/GED from an Accredited Institution Placement Test (TABE) CNA Certification (current) Basic Life Support American Heart CPR Physical Examination Physical Capacity Test Tuberculosis (2 tier) 1 tier 1 tier in the last 2 months Measles, Mumps & Rubella due at the (MMR) end of HHA Hepatitis B Vaccine Varicella (chicken pox) due at the end of HHA Pertussis (Tdap) due at the end of HHA Influenza (in season) For Clovis Adult Education s grading system, handbook, rules and regulations for conduct and policies on student transfers, please go to 14

13 Academic Education Elida Silva, Secretary How to register for High School Classes: Come into the A-4 office to preregister for a placement test You will fill out a registration form and pay a $50 processing fee prior to testing You must be 18 years of age or bring a Conference Disposition form from the CUSD Student Services and Attendance Bring an official high school transcript from the previous high school attended Bring a CA Drivers License or a CA Picture I.D. card All classes are Open-Entry/Open- Exit for each quarter Students who are sponsored by an outside agency such as Department of Rehabilitation or CalWorks MUST receive prior approval from our Agency Coordinator QUARTER DATES 1st Quarter 8/25/14 10/31/14 2nd Quarter 11/3/14 1/30/15 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA CLASSES Students may take an individualized program combining traditional instruction, self-directed studies, online classes and/or independent study. All students must complete all the state required subjects and the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to earn a diploma. Test preparation may be taken as a part of our English Language Arts and Basic Math classes. ON-LINE CURRICULUM Clovis Adult Education offers on-line instruction utilizing the Edgenuity curriculum. Edgenuity has standards-based core curriculum and elective courses. Edgeunity offers multimedia presentations on a variety of different topics that will offer our students different access points to information supporting the concept of Improving Lives Through Education. ADULT INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA CREDIT Independent Study provides an alternate way to earn your high school diploma. Weekly appointments with teachers are available. A $50 book deposit is required and will be refunded upon return of all books in good condition and approval of administrator. CAHSEE Testing Dates October 7-8, 2014 November 4-5, 2014 February 3-4, 2015 Class times vary from morning, afternoon and evening. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION ABE classes provide instruction in reading, writing, and math to prepare students for our high school, GED and nursing education classes. Upon completing the course you may receive a letter grade or a Pass/Fail. ACADEMIC EDUCATION THIS CAN BE "YOU" IN

14 ACADEMIC EDUCATION Office in Room A4 Call Academic English as a Education Second Language Elida Silva, Secretary PROGRAM GED is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education. Used under license. The GED course prepares you for the GED computer-based test; you will be tested in the following four areas: Reasoning through Language Arts Mathematical Reasoning Science Social Studies You can prepare for one or all of the four GED exams. This class can be taken on campus or through the Edgenuity online program. There is a $50 processing fee for each quarter. After successfully passing your practice exams, you will be ready to take the Official GED state exam. GED Classes (Funded by State apportionment) To register for the GED classes: Come to Room A-4 to pre-register for a placement test You will fill out a registration form and pay your $50 processing fee prior to testing You must be 18 years of age or bring a Conference Disposition form from the CUSD Student Services and Attendance Bring a valid CA Drivers License or a CA Picture I.D. card All classes are Open-Entry/Open- Exit each quarter Students who are sponsored by an outside agency such as Department of Rehabilitation or CalWorks MUST receive prior approval from our Agency Coordinator st QUARTER CLASS SCHEDULE o2o262 M-Th 8:30am-11:30am 8/25-10/30 CAE D14 Pretzer T/Th 6:00am-8:30pm 8/26-10/30 CAE D14 Pretzer 2nd QUARTER CLASS SCHEDULE M-Th 8:30am-11:30am 11/3-1/29 CAE D14 Pretzer T/Th 6:00pm-8:30pm 11/4-1/29 CAE D14 Pretzer To register for the GED State Exam visit the test-taking website: or call the GED Testing Service registration the Call Center EXAM-GED ( ) Monday Friday, 6:00am 7:00pm Pacific Standard Time. GED TESTING SCHEDULE Please call for information or check our website for GED testing dates: click on GED Testing Service and follow the prompts. 16

15 Office in Room A4 Call English as a Second Language Elida Silva, Secretary ESL CLASS OFFERINGS CAN HELP PREPARE STUDENTS TO: improve English reading, writing, and speaking skills obtain a better job become more involved in their children s education learn to communicate family health needs become involved in community activities and learn citizenship skills To Register for ESL you will need to: bring a Passport or Photo Identification pay a $75 processing fee all classes are Open Entry/Open Exit. ESL Morning and evening classes are designed for adults who wish to improve their English language skills through instruction in reading, writing, listening and speaking Computer based curriculum is included at all levels. You will register and take a reading placement test on Monday or Tuesday at 8:30am or Tuesday evening at 5:30pm in Room D-6. The reading placement test will determine your class level. No one may enter after testing begins and no children are allowed in the testing room. You will be post-tested at the end of each quarter to see if you can advance to the next class level. Fifteen credits of lower level English may be transferred towards your high school English credits. SPECICAL TESTING DATES August 18, :30am or 5:30pm August 19, :30am There will be no testing on: September 1, 2014 November and 24-25, 2014 December and 29-30, 2014 January 5 and 19, 2015 QUARTER DATES 1st Quarter 8/25 10/31/14 2nd Quarter 11/3 1/30/15 CONVERSATION/VOCABULARY Have fun conversing with other students on relevant, real world topics and events. Practice the most common challenges in sound spelling patterns, syllables, word endings, rhythms, and intonations Daily 10:30am-12:30pm 8/25-10/31 CAE D10 Badizadegan Daily 10:30am-12:30pm 11/3-1/30 CAE D10 Badizadegan CITIZENSHIP CLASSES The class prepares foreign-born students for the citizenship test to become naturalized U.S. citizens. A brief summary of U.S. History and an explanation of the U.S. system of government are presented. All citizenship testing is done by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. A class minimum of 12 students is required for the class to start. A material fee of $5.00 has been included in the fee M/W 5:30pm 8:30pm 9/15-10/15 10 classes CAE D11 Nevills $ M/W 5:30pm 8:30pm 11/5-12/17 10 classes CAE D11 Nevills $50 ENGLSH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Aprender a hablar Inglés Viste la página web de clovis escuela de adultos para ver la información de ESL en español. CAE 17

16 Office in Room A3 Call Fax Community Education Nancy Porter, Program Assistant Older Adult Fall I & Fall II Older Adult students (50 years and older) are welcome to attend classes listed below. Older Adult classes are not supported by state or federal tax funds. To register for a class just go to the class on the first day, come to office A3, or call Class # Course Title Fee Date Days Times Instructor CLOVIS ADULT EDUCATION (FALL I) Watercolor Painting $45 8/27-10/15 W CAE B3 9:00am-12:00pm Ward Oil Painting $45 8/28-10/16 TH CAE B3 9:00am-1:00pm Ward Drawing $45 8/27-10/15 W CAE B3 1:00pm-4:00pm Ward Quilting II * $45 8/28-10/16 TH CAE E8 9:00am-12:00pm Rasmussen Quilting I * $45 8/28-10/16 TH CAE E8 12:30pm-3:30pm Rasmussen Sr. Stretch & Tone* $45 8/25-10/15 M/W/F CAE H2 9:00am-10:00am Green Sr. Pilates Intro. * $45 8/25-10/15 M/W/F CAE H2 10:15am-11:15am Green Yoga for Seniors * $45 8/25-10/15 M/W/F CAE H2 11:30am-12:30pm Green CLOVIS ADULT EDUCATION (FALL II) Watercolor Painting $45 10/22-12/17 W CAE B3 9:00am-12:00pm Ward Oil Painting $45 10/23-12/18 TH CAE B3 9:00am-1:00pm Ward Drawing $45 10/22-12/17 W CAE B3 1:00pm-4:00pm Ward Quilting II * $45 10/23-12/18 TH CAE E8 9:00am-12pm Rasmussen Quilting I * $45 10/23-12/18 TH CAE E8 12:30pm-3:30pm Rasmussen Sr. Stretch & Tone* $45 10/20-12/17 M/W/F CAE H2 9:00am-10:00am Green Sr. Pilates Intro. * $45 10/20-12/17 M/W/F CAE H2 10:15am-11:15am Green Yoga for Seniors * $45 10/20-12/17 M/W/F CAE H2 11:30am-12:30pm Green *CLASSES ARE FULL Please call to be put on the waiting list. PLEASE NOTE: NO CLASS ON 9/1, 11/10, 11/11 & 11/24-11/28 OLDER ADULT EDUCATION 18

17 all Fax y Education Community Education Fall I & Fall II 2014 Community Education classes are not supported by state or federal tax funds. m Assistant Students pay a class fee sufficient to cover the direct costs of instruction. In some cases there is an additional fee for supplies and/or materials. All classes are for adults 18 years and older unless otherwise specified. Please Note: Community Education will not be holding classes on 9/1, 11/10, 11/11, 11/24-11/28. A N I M A L S Dog Obedience I Ages 7 Mo. + Learn to train your dog to heel, sit, stay, come, and break destructive habits. Learn basic obedience commands and proper training techniques. The first class is without dogs and meets in the MPR. No class meeting on 11/26. CE W 7:30pm-8:30pm 8/27-10/1 6 Classes Gateway MPR/Field Winfrey $58 CE W 7:30pm-8:30pm 10/22-12/3 6 Classes Gateway MPR/Field Winfrey $58 A CTING T H E A R T S Improv Comedy This class will introduce the freeing world of improvisation - the art of living in the moment! In this fun, collaborative and highly interactive class you will learn the basics of improvising through group exercises and learning short-form improv games. With a focus on scene work and teamwork - the class is a no-pressure way to explore an exciting new world. If you have ever wondered how some performers are just so quick then this is a great class to unlock some of those secrets. You don t have to think you re funny to come to classjust bring an open mind and be willing to try something new. No prior performance experience required - just a good attitude and a good sense of humor! CE W 6:30pm-8:00pm 8/27-10/1 6 Classes CAE B5 Pratt $54 Puppy Kindergarten Ages 3-6 Mo. Shape your puppy s behavior, proper play and discipline techniques. Learn about vaccinations, socialization, house training, nutrition, spay/neuter options, breeding and traveling with your puppy. The first class is without dogs and meets in the MPR. No class meeting on 11/26. CE W 6:30pm-7:30pm 8/27-10/1 6 Classes Gateway MPR/Field Winfrey $58 CE W 6:30pm-7:30pm 10/22-12/3 6 Classes Gateway MPR/Field Winfrey $58 KEY Class Description Day(s) Class Meets Course Code Number Course Duration Campus All classes are for adults 18 years and older unless otherwise specified. Preregistration is recommended. CE Th 7:00-9:00pm 7/26-8/30 6 Classes CHS D24 Smith, B. $55 Class Meeting Times Start/End Dates Tuition Instructor Classroom Number 19

18 REGISTRATION INFORMATION PAGE 39 See also Script Writing page 22 Portrait Drawing Do you want to learn how to draw portraits? This class will place the emphasis on fundamental representations of the head and upper torso. You will examine surface anatomy, basic proportions, light sources, value relationships and compositional devices. Class will include slide lectures, demonstrations and individual critiques. Jason Umfress is a local artist and recent graduate of Laguna College of Art and Design. No class meeting 11/26. CE W 6:00pm-9:00pm 8/27-10/8 7 Classes CAE B3 Umfress $108 CE W 6:00pm-9:00pm 10/22-12/10 7 Classes CAE B3 Umfress $ A RT Acrylic Painting Learn the basics of acrylic painting, create your own masterpiece and enjoy the rewards of sharing your work with others! This exciting introductory course teaches students how to grid, draw, and use acrylic paints to create a fun, lifelike portrait of a favorite animal. An art show at the end will get friends and family excited about your newfound skill and teaches students how to prepare a work of art to share with the public! Kathryn Johncox is a graduate of University of Southern California and creates custom pet portraits which sell all over the world. No class meeting 9/1, 11/10, 11/24. CE M 6:00pm-8:00pm 8/25-10/6 6 Classes CAE B3 Johncox $66 CE M 6:00pm-8:00pm 10/20-12/8 6 Classes CAE B3 Johncox $66 Introduction to Drawing You can learn to draw! This fun introduction to drawing will cover the basic technical skills and materials necessary to create convincing representations of simple to complex still-life forms. Students will be introduced to composition and the concepts of creating volume and space utilizing lines as measurement, construction drawing, and value systems. Join Jason in this first step into the exciting adventure of creating wonderful works of art. Jason Umfress is a local artist and recent graduate of Laguna College of Art and Design. No class meeting 11/11 & 11/25. CE T 6:00pm-9:00pm 8/26-10/7 7 Classes CAE B3 Umfress $108 CE T 6:00pm-9:00pm 10/21-12/16 7 Classes CAE B3 Umfress $108 Watercolor Designed for those who have little to no experience in watercolor, this course will focus on getting comfortable with watercolor painting techniques and enjoying the process of painting. The basics of materials, tools, techniques, color, value and composition will be explored. The class is designed to be fun and inspirational and will focus on how to relax and enjoy the process of painting. Questions? Contact instructor: swparra@aol.com. CE Th 6:00pm-9:00pm 9/4-10/16 7 Classes CAE B3 Parra $93 C RAFTS Crochet -Beginning Crocheting is becoming a lost art. This class will start you off in reviving this art. Crocheting will provide you with hours of relaxation and enjoyment, while making beautiful creations for yourself and gifts for family and friends. Learn the basic stitches, how to read patterns, understand abbreviations, and select yarn. Bring a size G, H, & I Boye brand crochet hook and one skein of light colored #4 worsted weight yarn to the first meeting. Patterns for simple projects will be provided. No class meeting 11/11, 11/25. CE T 6:30pm-8:30pm 8/26-9/30 6 Classes CAE B4 Tennent $69 CE T 6:30pm-8:30pm 10/28-12/16 6 Classes CAE B4 Tennent $69

19 OFFICE: ROOM A3 Knitting - Beginner This class is for the beginner or the one who learned years ago and now wants to start knitting again. I provide some easy patterns that you will learn to read along with learning the basic stitches needed to create beautiful items. So come on over and let s get you started. Bring straight needles #8 and some light colored worsted (#4) weight yarn to the first class. CE T 6:00pm-8:00pm 9/2-10/14 7 Classes CAE C4 Avery $77 Sew Beautiful Gifts Do you want to learn how to sew your own gifts and save money? You can create your own projects with our expert teacher s guidance. Class will include lecture, demonstrations, and lab time. Please bring: your sewing machine (if you have one), thread, scissors, straight pins, measuring tape, machine needles, and some fabric to practice on to the first class meeting. Our instructor has over 50 years of sewing experience, working in fabric stores as an instructor, and winning numerous awards along the way. No class meeting on 11/26. CE W 6:30pm-8:30pm 8/27-10/1 6 Classes CAE E8 Rudy $69 CE W 6:30pm-8:30pm 10/22-12/3 6 Classes CAE E8 Rudy $69 Knitting - Advanced In this class we take your skills to the next level. You can learn to make those things you have looked at in your book or magazine. Skill requirements for this class is having finished Knitting-Beginner or having knowledge of basic stitches, cast on and off. Questions? the instructor: susanavery@clovisusd.k12.ca.us No class meeting 11/11 & 11/25. CE W 6:00pm-8:00pm 9/3-10/15 7 Classes CAE C4 Avery $77 CE T 6:00pm-8:00pm 10/21-12/16 7 Classes CAE C4 Avery $77 Leather Craft What is a pear shader, veiner, or a swivel knife? These are tools all used in leather craft and you will learn to use these and others in this class. Traditional floral and some geometric techniques will be taught by the instructor who has over 30 years of experience. Come join us and create some unique items and enter the hobby of leather craft. Students will purchase a leather kit with basic supplies and tools for an additional cost of $70. Information about the kit will be distributed on the first night of class. No class meeting on 9/1, 11/10, 11/24. Please call to find out location of class. CE M 6:30pm-8:30pm 8/25-10/13 7 Classes TBA Pope $77 CE M 6:30pm-8:30pm 10/20-12/15 7 Classes TBA Pope $77 P HOTOGRAPHY Photography 101 Are you wanting to become a better photographer, improve your pictures, and have a better understanding of your camera? Photography 101 is a class which can introduce you to the full operation of your camera, and can soon have you shooting like a pro. From operation and function, to composition of the shot. This fun and inviting class can show you some of the tricks of the trade for making better images through step-by-step instruction and appreciation of the art. Learn how your camera works from a photographer with 27 years experience so you can make every picture a good picture! A digital camera with an interchangeable lens is required to get the full experience of this class. No class meeting 11/27. CE Th 6:30pm-8:30pm 8/28-12/18 16 Classes CAE D7 Burrow $176 Photography, Digital An Introduction Do you own a digital camera and want to learn what those dials and buttons do? This class is for those who own a point & shoot, mirror-less, or entry DSLR camera. The course covers some of the controls of the camera to allow photographers to be a little more creative with their pictures. Students will learn how to organize their pictures on their computer, share their photos with others, and make some improvements using Photoshop. Basic computer skills are highly recommended. Bring a USB flashdrive to save your work. Class will meet at Dry Creek Park on Saturday, 9/27. CE M 6:00pm-8:00pm 9/8-10/6 6 Classes CAE F1 Johnston $120 21

20 REGISTRATION INFORMATION PAGE 39 Photography, Digital Advanced This advanced class will focus on developing the photographer s eye for composing pictures. The class covers lighting (both ambient and the use of external flash) and the use and purpose of different lenses. Students should know their camera s manual controls. Low light, HDR, and fast action photography will be introduced. A tripod and external flash is recommended. Bring a USB flashdrive to save your work. Recommended prerequisite: Photography, Digital- An Introduction. Class will meet at Dry Creek Park on Saturday, 11/8. No class meeting on 11/10 & 11/24. CE M 6:00pm-8:00pm 10/27-12/8 6 Classes CAE F1 Johnston $120 W RITING Creative Writing: Short Stories From Aesop s Fables to parables, short stories have been around for millennia. Today, the short story is experiencing fresh attention with its newest styles: flash fiction, micro fiction, and even tweet-fiction. In this course, enter the vast world of the short story. Learn why writing short stories is a great place for beginning writers. Become skilled at the elements of writing an engaging, concise story. Look at genres new and old such as romance, speculative fiction, and literary fiction and experiment to determine what genre works best for you. Finally, find magazines and periodicals that are looking for your stories! CE Th 6:00pm-8:00pm 9/4-9/18 3 Classes CAE D1 Jewel $33 Power Editing Whether you are self-publishing your books, editing someone else s, or hoping to launch a career as a writer or blogger, knowing the basics of punctuation and grammar is vital. (A computer s spell check will not catch everything.) In addition to learning the most important editing elements, discover how writing in an active voice can transform your article, and how easy it is to cut out unnecessary wording to create an engaging story. Learn the difference between show and tell and how thinking in pictures can make the difference between a good piece of writing and a great one. CE Th 6:00pm-8:00pm 10/2-10/9 2 Classes CAE D1 Jewel $22 Script Writing This creative writing class will focus on script writing. If you have ever dreamt of trying your hand at writing a script for the stage or screen then this is a great class to introduce the basics. If you have a script idea or a draft in process and it feels stuck then this is also the perfect class to workshop that idea. Different types of scripts, such as sketch, playwriting, screenplay formatting and style, will also be introduced. The class will include collaborative feedback as well as in and out of class writing assignments. No prior writing or performance experience is needed- just an open mind and a willingness to learn a fun new skill! CE Th 6:00pm-8:00pm 8/28-10/2 6 Classes CAE B5 Pratt $66 A U T O M O T I V E Auto Maintenance & Repair Are you frustrated by today s high tech automobiles? Learn from a professional the basic consumer skills and knowledge necessary to care for and maintain today s automobiles. Expand your knowledge and understanding of cooling systems, brakes, ignition and electrical systems. This class is for both men and women. No class meeting 11/11 & 11/25. CE T 6:00pm-8:30pm 8/26/-9/30 6 Classes Lion Automotive Lion $78 CE T 6:00pm-8:30pm 10/21-12/9 6 Classes Lion Automotive Lion $78 22