Long Beach School for Adults LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

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1 Long Beach School for Adults LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FALL 2015 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES* *Schedule subject to change. Adult School Office B1 (Office Hours Below) Last day to enroll depends on program 3701 E. WILLOW STREET, LONG BEACH, CA (562) X Registration begins: Tuesday, August 25 th, 2015, 8:30 AM (See page 4 for ESL registration dates) ACCREDITED BY THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

2 Office Hours (B1) Monday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday... 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday...8:30 am to 4:30 pm Thursday.....8:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday...8:30 am to 4:00 pm Counseling Hours (B1) Monday.8:30 am to 3:00 pm Tuesday.8:30 am to 3:00 pm Wednesday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Thursday...8:30 am to 3:00 pm Friday....8:30 am to 3:00 pm High School Equivalency Preparation Programs Quarter 1: September 8 October 30 Quarter 2: November 9 January 22 Holidays: Labor Day (Sept 7), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving Recess (Nov 23 27), Winter Recess (Dec 21 Jan 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 18) High School Equivalency Preparation (HiSET) FEE: $200 per 8 week session Two Options: Teacher Led Classes or Home Study Registration hours: Monday Thursday, 9:00 am 3:00 pm and Friday, 9:00 am 2:30 pm Prior to placement in the preparation program, all adult school students must take the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) to determine their current reading level. Students will then be given their options based on their results. The two preparation options include: Teacher-Led instruction with Open Lab Preparation If students score below a 10.0 level on the TABE, they will be placed in a program that will primarily focus on raising their reading comprehension. Students who score a 10.0 or above will focus on taking practice tests to determine their strengths and weaknesses. These students will then be assigned content specific coursework. In addition, students enrolled will attend teacher-led Math, English, Science, and Social Studies classes structured around key concepts covered in the HiSET test. CLASS MEETINGS: Monday - Thursday (8 weeks), 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Home Study Preparation Students who score above a 10.0 on the TABE can choose to enroll in the Home Study Program. Students in this program will take subject pre-tests and then will be given DVDs and work packets to study from home. The student then meets with a teacher one day or night per week and the teacher will monitor progress and recommend when the student is ready to take the exam. Teacher/Student Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays or Thursday nights 5:00 pm 8:00 pm at the Long Beach School for Adults South Cafeteria Office

3 HiSET (HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TEST) PAPER/PENCIL TEST ENGLISH AND SPANISH SCHEDULE Test Schedule: September 2, 2015 June 16, 2015 Registration is REQUIRED in person Register: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm in Bungalow 1 (Behind the front office building) No testing: Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving Recess (Nov 23-27), Winter Recess (Dec 21 Jan 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 18) You can t test on the same day that you register. If space is available, the soonest you can test is the next day after you register. Registration requirements: Before registration: Create a HiSET account (or during registration if you can t do it on your own). During registration: Provide proof of proper ID, pay fees, have your ETS # (if you set up your account on your own), and schedule your TEST dates. Minimum scale score needed: 8 out of 20 on each subject AND a total of 45 out of 100 for the entire exam. To create a HiSET account, go to hiset.ets.org Fees Test fee: $220 (We accept cash, Visa or MasterCard.) Full test fee due on registration day! Reschedule fee is $10. Retest fee is $40 per test section. Testing Schedule: Questions/Comments/Concerns: Contact: HSE Test Center (562) Ext. 235 Please leave a message. Or visit our website: Tuesday (2hr lunch) Wednesday (20 min lunch) Thursday (2hr lunch) 9:00-11:00 Writing Test 9:00-10:20 Science Test 9:00-11:00 Writing Test 10 min Break 10 min Break 10 min Break 11:10-12:40 Math Test 10:30-11:40 Social Studies Test 11:10-12:40 Math Test Lunch Break 10 min Break Lunch Break 3:00-4:20 Science Test 11:50-12:55 Reading Test 3:00-4:20 Science Test 10 min Break Lunch Break 10 min Break 4:30-5:40 Social Studies Test 1:20-3:20 Writing Test 4:30-5:40 Social Studies Test 10 min Break 10 min Break 10 min Break 5:50-6:55 Reading Test 3:30-5:00 Math Test 5:50-6:55 Reading Test

4 English as a Second Language (Inglés como segundo idioma) Semester 1: September 14 th, 2015 January 22 nd, 2016 (No classes: Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving Recess (Nov 23-27), Winter Recess (Dec 21 Jan 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 18)) ESL Courses ESL coursework provides students who want to learn English with 4 levels of classes: Beginning Low, Beginning High, Intermediate Low, and Intermediate High/Advanced. After successful completion of Intermediate High/Advanced, students are encouraged to enroll in the HiSET Preparation program, or Job Training programs offered at Long Beach School for Adults. Cursos de ESL ofrece a los estudiantes que desean aprender Inglés con 4 niveles de clases: Empezando baja, comenzando Alto, Intermedio Bajo, Intermedio y Alto / Avanzado. Después de completar con éxito Intermedio Alto / Avanzado, se anima a los estudiantes a inscribirse en el programa Preparación HISET o programas de capacitación laboral que ofrece en la Escuela para Adultos de Long Beach. $200-4-Day Classes (12 hours per week) MTWTH 9:00-12:00 pm or MTWTH 12:15-3:15 pm $100-2-Day Classes (6 hours per week) M/W 6:00-9:00 pm or T/TH 6:00-9:00 pm Registration: Registration begins September 8, 9, & :30 PM 2:30 PM and continues Monday Thursday 9 AM 1 PM. 9 AM 1 PM and 5:15 PM 7:00 PM Register in the ESL office, Room 17B. Inscripción: La inscripción comienza 8 de Septiembre, 9, y :30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. y continúa Lunes - Jueves 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. y 5:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registrar en la oficina de ESL, Sala 17B. Certified Nursing Assistant Adult Job Training Classes Fee $ weeks (Payment plans are available) MTWTHF 7:30 am - 12:30 pm B15 Gavel/Stanek Enrollment for this course is ongoing, meaning applicants may enroll anytime during the school year to enroll in the next upcoming Nursing Assistant course. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so applicants are encouraged to enroll as soon as possible. Fees: $500 due at registration $500 due prior to first day of class $500 due prior to clinical practice placement Session 1 (September 2 November 4) Session 2 (November 5 - January 29) Session 3 (February 1 April 13) Session 4 (April 14 June 16) Animal Care 1-2 and 3-4 (with Internship) Fee: $ weeks M/W (1-2) Tue/Th (3-4) 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm B15 Geib This class offers instruction in animal behavior, disease, safety, nutrition, handling and vocabulary regarding animals and breed identification. Training will be available in public and private animal care facilities. Student must complete two (2) semesters to earn a Certificate of Completion.

5 TO ENROLL Adults are welcome to enroll by visiting the Long Beach School for Adults Office (B1). No refunds will be given after the second class meeting. We only accept cash, Visa or MasterCard. PRIORITY, CANCELLATION AND DROP PROCEDURES Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Completion of the application form does not guarantee a place in the class. Adult students must pay a fee and attend the first class session to complete enrollment. Any class that has not attained a minimum enrollment by the end of the first week may be canceled. If a class is cancelled within the first week, students may elect to receive a refund of their class enrollment fee. Any student who does not qualify to be placed out at the time of internship or is dismissed from the placement site will be dropped from the class no refund of fees.