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3 Clovis Adult Education 1452 David E. Cook Way Clovis, CA phone: fax: Table of Contents ACADEMICS ESL 17 CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION NURSING & HEALTHCARE EDUCATION OLDER ADULT EDUCATION 18 COMMUNITY EDUCATION Animals 19 The Arts Business & Professional Skills Classes for Creative Kids...24 Computer & Electronics Cooking Dance Fitness, Self Defense, Sports Foreign Language Home...33 Money Management Music Personal Growth How to Register...38 Campus Locations...38 Registration Form...39 Fall I & II Holidays and Breaks SCHOOL CLOSED: September 7, 2015 Labor Day November 11, 2015 Veteran's Day November 23-27, 2015 Thanksgiving Break December 21, January 4, 2016 Winter Break WHAT'S NEW AT CLOVIS ADULT EDUCATIon? SCHOOL MODERNIZATION PROJECT- see page 4 for more information. COMMUNITY EDUCATION has relocated our offices. Come check out our new office in building G1! INDEX OF COURSES NEW CMA CLASSES ARE STARTING in October and January. Call today for more information: YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA is now even easier to get. We are offering online classes! Call today for more information: JOB PLACEMENT IS AVAILABLE for our graduates! Call for more information. CONNECT WITH US at FACEBOOK, PINTEREST, BLOG, TWITTER 3

4 CALL FOR INFORMATION ON ALL CLASSES CLOVIS ADULT EDUCATION LLame PARA INFORMACIOÑ Modernization Project to Begin in Fall C LOVIS A DULT E DUCATION is proud to be part of Clovis Unified School District s Modernization Project to improve our school for our students. Our A, B and C buildings will all be under construction this Fall. The construction is scheduled to start in September 2015 and finish by January Our administration offices will be relocated on campus during this time. We are excited to update our campus for our students! C lovis A dult E ducation Proudly Supports Our Military. now we are part of mycaa which offers up to $4,000 in scholarships to spouses of service members on active duty. if you are a military spouse and want to further your education this is a great opportunity. Call A Seco Career Counselor At To Qualify Or Call Our Career Technical Education Department At For More Information. Our first mycaa military spouse graduated from clovis adult education as a medical assistant! The student s spouse is deployed overseas but joined us for the graduation via skype! Find a Job with our Career Placement Counselor RICKY TALLEY rickytalley@cusd.com CAE 4

5 Clovis Adult Education 1452 David E. Cook Way Clovis, CA phone: fax: What s New in Community EDUCATIon Chalk Painting 101 Pottery Knitting Beginning Sewing Cooking Holiday Baking Basic Swing & Cha Cha Google Apps for Business Do it for Fun.. Do it for Life! Looking for New InstrUCTors Do you have a passion about something and you want to teach other adults? We need new instructors for... Zumba, Gardening, Bee Keeping, Women s Lecture Series, Classes for Creative Kids We always welcome new topics and courses. Please send a COURSE proposal to: kellypeterson@cusd.com 5

6 ACADEMIC EDUCATION Office in Room A2 Call Career Technical Education Keven Haddix, Secretary 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) 6 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 Career Placement Officer: 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 Please note this Refund Policy does not apply to Community Ed. classes, please see page 38 for Community Ed. Refund Policy.

7 Office in Room A2 Call Career Technical Education Keven Haddix, Secretary CLOVIS ADULT EDUCATIon Preparing for Your Future 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 HOW DO I GET STARTED? It s easy to register for Career Technical Education classes. The FIRST step is to attend one of our weekly Program Meetings. They are held every Monday at 10:30am when class is in session. This initial meeting will give you an overview of the CTE department and provide individual program information. No appointment necessary to attend. Call if you have more questions. No Career Technical classes held on 9/7/15, 11/11/15 and 11/23-27/15. The SECOND step is to make an appointment to begin the enrollment process, which includes: Placement Testing Registration and Orientation packet review 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 Rehabilitation, 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 79-75% = C Students must have a minimum of 75% to receive a passing grade. CAReER TECHNICAL EDUCATION All CTE classes require a valid government issued I.D., a high school diploma from an accredited institution or a GED, and placement testing to enroll. Please visit our website: for a complete listing of policies and procedures. 7

8 Career Technical Education Office: A 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 $3150, including books. This program qualifies for Financial Aid. Professional Employment Preparation Keyboarding Information Technology includes MS Office 2013: Windows/Internet Word Excel Access PowerPoint Outlook Office Accounting QuickBooks For The Office Assistant Business Communications Office Procedures/Customer Service MEDICAL ASSISTANT FRONT OFFICE The Medical Assistant Front Office employee 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 Medical Assistant Front Office. Completion of this program takes months and will cost approximately $3950, including books. This program qualifies for Financial Aid. Professional Employment Preparation Keyboarding Information Technology includes MS Office 2013: Windows/Internet Word Excel Access PowerPoint Outlook Office Accounting QuickBooks For The Office Assistant Business Communications Office Procedures/Customer Service Medical Terminology Medical Coding Medical Billing FIND A JOB THROUGH OUR CAREER PLACEMENT OFFICE Clovis Adult Education offers employment placement services 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. An 8-week business externship opportunity is available, upon graduation, to those students who qualify. Professional 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 8:00 10:15am 8/24 10/16 CAE D3 Martinez $195 Because of John Martinez s instruction in writing resumes and making social connections I was able to get an interview and get a job. - CLOVIS ADULT EDUCATION GRADUATE Business Communications Learn to listen and understand others, communicate clearly in all forms: letters, memos, s, by telephone, and face-to-face Daily 8:00 10:15am 8/24 10/16 CAE D5 Staff $195 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 Daily 10:30 2:45pm 10/19 12/18 CAE D4 Martinez $195

9 Career Technical Education Office: A Excel 2013 makes working with numbers a pleasure instead of a chore. Excel provides tools to assist in every aspect of worksheet creation and analysis. Access 2013 is a powerful and flexible program that allows you to store, organize and manage information. PowerPoint 2013 is a presentation graphics program that helps you develop animated, dynamic presentations for one person or a large group. 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 10:30 12:45pm 8/24 10/16 CAE F1 Young $195 QuickBooks for the Office ASSISTANT Prerequisite: Office Accounting. Clovis Adult Education utilizes QuickBooks Premier 2011 in our classroom. QuickBooks on your resume is 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 8:00 10:15pm 10/19 12/18 CAE F1 Young $195 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. Outlook 2013 helps you organize your contacts, , calendar, notes and tasks, to keep you in control of your business and life Daily 8:00 10:15am 8/24 10/16 CAE A7 Young $ Daily 10:30 12:45 pm 8/24 10/16 CAE A7 Martinez $ M-Th 1:30-3:30 pm 8/24 10/15 CAE A7 Martinez $ Daily 8:00 10:15am 10/19 12/18 CAE A7 Martinez $ Daily 10:30 12:45pm 10/19 12/18 CAE A7 Young $ M-Th 1:30 3:30pm 10/19 12/17 CAE A7 Martinez $195 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 55 words per minute M-Th 1:30-3:30pm 8/24 10/15 CAE D5 Staff $ M-Th 1:30-3:30pm 10/19 12/17 CAE D5 Staff $195 A keyboarding test only for certification is available, by appointment, for a $25 fee. Join us Monday or Wednesday for a 2-hour testing session. Please call to secure an appointment. CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION Word 2013 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. 9

10 Office in Room A8 Call Career Technical Education Office: A Nursing and Healthcare Education Melissa Dixon, Secretary CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION 10 Medical Terminology Learn to build a medical vocabulary, to spell and pronounce medical terms. This class is a prerequisite for the Medical Billing and Medical Coding classes. Preregistration begins on July 27, 2015 in room A W 5:30 8:30pm 8/26-10/14 CAE D8 Lott $ W 5:30 8:30pm 10/21-12/16 CAE D8 Lott $195 Medical ICD-10-CM Coding Prerequisite: Medical Terminology within the last 5 years. In this introductory course you will learn to code Office Medical procedures accurately and quickly using the ICD-10-CM coding system. ICD-10- CM uses an increased number of diagnosis codes and enhanced specificity, develop the skills you ll need to succeed. Preregistration begins on July 27, 2015 in room A M/W 6:00 9:00 pm 10/19 12/16 CAE D4 Crooks $195 Medical Billing Prerequisite: Medical Terminology within the last 5 years. Familiarity with Medical Coding a plus. 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. Students must bring a 2GB flashdrive to the first class meeting. Preregistration begins on July 27, 2015 in room A M/W 6:00 9:00pm 8/24 10/14 CAE A7 Crooks $195 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! MODERNIZATION PROJECT TO BEGIN IN FALL Clovis Adult Education is proud to be part of Clovis Unified School District s Modernization Project to improve our school for our students. Our A, B and C buildings will all be under construction this fall. The construction is scheduled to start in September 2015 and finish by January Our administration offices will be relocated on campus during this time. Please call for information about the CTE office location

11 Office in Room A8 Call Nursing and Healthcare Education Melissa Dixon, Secretary Looking For a Career in Health Care? Clovis Adult Education May have a Program for You! Clinical Medical ASSISTANT-Back Office (CMA) The CMA assists Physicians with routine examinations and treatments including; laboratory procedures, vital signs, injections, EKG, urinalysis, vision test and more. This exciting 27-week program includes a 9-week externship in a local medical facility. Upon satisfactory completion of this course, students will receive a certificate of completion in Clinical Medical Assisting. Completion of this program takes 6 months and total cost will be $4500 (3 payments of $1500) plus books and supplies. Financial Aid is available to the students that qualify. The next CMA class begins on Oct. 26, Application & TABE Test deadline: Sept. 23, Please see Program Requirement Grid on Page 14 The following CMA start date is on Jan. 19, Application & TABE Test deadline: Dec. 9, If you have any questions, call Fran Quenga in the Nursing or Melissa TABE Test registration is available online or in the nursing office A-8. "The Clovis Adult Education graduate we hired was an all-star. Thank you for sending her to us! She has been a great asset to our company. - DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, HEALTHY LIVING AT HOME Comprehensive Nurse ASSISTANT Program (CNAP) This program upon completion will provide the student with several career opportunities as a Certified Nursing Assistant. The CNAP 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 or work 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. NURSING AND HEALTHCARE ED. The next CNAP class begins on February 10, 2016 Application & TABE Test deadline: November 20, 2015 Please see Program Requirement Grid on Page 14 11

12 NURSING AND HEALTHCARE EDUCATION OFFICE: ROOM A or Home Health Aide The next available Home Health Aide class is scheduled to begin January 11, Registration will open to the public on July 29, You must have your CNA to take this 40 hour course. The cost of the class is $350. Pre-registration and payment is due before the class starts. The cost of the book is approximately $35. Students are required to purchase the book prior to the first day of class. Students will receive a Home Health Aide certificate of completion and receive state licensure. You must bring all health requirements, CNA certification and your CPR card to the first day of class. The HHA student is required to wear a white scrub uniform and white nursing shoes. Physical forms are available on our website or in the Nursing Office. Please see Program Requirement Grid on Page 14 The next VN class begins on January 7, 2016 Application & TABE Test deadline: October 2, 2015 Please see Program Requirement Grid on Page 14 Books are not included in the class fee. Please visit our website for information on the required books. If you choose, books are available for purchase in our bookstore. Books are required the first day of class. Please call for bookstore hours. VN Pre-Requisite Class Schedule Medical Terminology TH 5-8pm 9/10-1/7 15 Classes CAE D2 Kramer $150 No Class 11/26, 12/24, 12/31 Anatomy & Physiology W 4-8pm 9/9-1/13 15 Classes CAE D16 Ergin $175 No class 11/11, 11/25, 12/23, 12/30 NURSING AND HEALTHCARE ED. 12 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. 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 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. **Student selection for VN program is by total GPA of TABE scores and personal interview Computer Technology Study Skills For The Health Care Provider T 5:30-8:30pm 9/8-12/1 12 Classes CAE F1 Young $150 No Class 11/24oooooooooooooooooooooooo TH 5:30-8:30pm 9/10-12/3 12 Classes CAE F1 Young $150 No Class 11/26 Nutrition M 4-7pm 9/14-12/7 11 Classes CAE D8 Ergin $150 No Class 11/2, 11/23 Medical Math W 5-8pm 9/9-1/13 15 Classes CAE D7 Dunnicliff $150 No Class 11/11, 11/25, 12/23, 12/30 Medical Math - Online 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: Internet Explorer 10.0, Mozilla Firefox or Safari; , Adobe PDF, (a free download from www. adobe.com) W 5:30-8:30pm 15 Classes CAE F1 Young $175 (Classroom Meetings) 8/26, 9/23, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16 (Online Meetings) 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/28, 11/4, 12/2, 12/9 No Class-11/11, 11/25

13 or OFFICE: ROOM A8 NURSING AND HEALTHCARE EDUCATION Visa or MasterCard and there is an online convenience fee of $2.95 that is nonrefundable. The work that Clovis Adult Education s staff and faculty do for the students is hard to put into words. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. It is because of Clovis Adult that I am no longer unemployed and have a restored confidence in my self-worth. GUY, CLOVIS ADULT EDUCATION CNA GRADUATE. Nurse TABE Testing $15 You must bring a valid Government issued I.D. on test date or you will be unable to test. Mornings Wednesday 8:45-10:30am RoomD2 TABE Testing Dates: 8/12, 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18 (No Admittance after 9am) Evenings Thursday 5:15-7:00pm Room D7 TABE Testing Dates: 8/6, 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29,11/12 (No Admittance after 5:30pm) 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. For Clovis Adult Education s grading system, handbook, rules and regulations for conduct and policies on student transfers, please go to NURSING AND HEALTHCARE ED. Note: Make sure to register before the day of testing. We no longer register students the day of testing. Registration is available through office A8 or online at clovisadultschool.com click on Health Careers click on Nurse TABE Testing Online & In-House Registration Information Go to click on Health Careers for online registration Next registration Information: Classes will automatically rollover for open registration when the current schedule ends. In-house registration will open up at 8:00am in office A8 New & Returning Students: You MUST remember your username & password! Clovis Adult Education does NOT have access to this information. We accept 13

14 NURSING AND HEALTHCARE EDUCATION OFFICE: ROOM A or PROGRAM REQUIREMENT GRID Nursing & Allied Comprehensive Home Health Vocational Clinical Medical Health Programs Nurse Assistant Aide Nurse Asst. Back Office Required by Application Deadline 18 years of age or older Application High School Diploma/GED from an Accredited Institution Placement Test (TABE) CNA Certification (current) Required after student has been accepted into any Nursing Program NURSING AND HEALTHCARE ED. Basic Life Support American Heart CPR (current) Physical Examination Physical Capacity Test Tuberculosis (2 tier TB Test) 1 tier within 1 tier within 1tier within (not older than 6 months 3 months 3 months 2 months to start date) of start date of start date of start date Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) Hepatitis B Vaccine Varicella (chicken pox) Pertussis (Tdap) Influenza (in season) For Clovis Adult Education s grading system, handbook, rules and regulations for conduct and policies on student transfers, please go to COMPREHENSIVE NURSE ASSISTANT PROGRAM CLASS OF

15 Office in Room A4 Call 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 Government Issued Photo I.D. 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 8/24/15 10/30/15 2nd Quarter 11/3/15 1/29/16 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 standardsbased 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 6-7, 2015 November 3-4, 2015 February 2-3, 2016 CLASS TIMES 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 My name is Sabrina Ramirez and I stopped attending school after 8th grade. My mother tried her best to force me to go to school; she begged, yelled, and even called the police on me, but I did not listen to her. I was out of control. I ran away from home and was a missing child. I was featured on the television news stations in an attempt for my family to find me. I ran away to Mexico when I was 15 years old, and it was a horrible experience. I had no friends, and no one to communicate with, I felt completely useless. I found out I was pregnant and that caused me to start thinking right. I thought to myself, What am I doing here? I then decided to make important changes. I wanted to return to the U.S. to have our baby, and I really wanted to finish high school. Making the decision to finish school was worth the time it took to earn the entire 180 credits. I had a wonderful experience at Clovis Adult. I had a lot of support from my teachers, administrators, and staff members. Thank you to my teachers, Kayce Reitz and Kerri Nevills, for always being there and supporting me. I could not have done any of this without the support and help from my family. It s never too late to go back to school. Everything in life that has value must be earned. Whether you re 18 or 80, do not let excuses get in the way of your future. If there is anyone who does not have their high school diploma, what are you waiting for? 15

16 ACADEMIC EDUCATION Office in Room A4 Call Academic English as a Education Second Language Elida Silva, Secretary GED 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 Government Issued Photo 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 GED English/Science/Social Studies M-F 8:15-10:15am 8/24-10/29 CAE D14 Pretzer GED Math M-Th 10:30-12:30pm 8/24-10/29 CAE D14 Pretzer GED All Subjects T/Th 6:00-8:30pm 8/25-10/29 CAE D14 Pretzer 2nd QUARTER CLASS SCHEDULE GED English/Science/Social Studies M-Th 8:15-10:15am 11/3-1/28 CAE D14 Pretzer GED Math M-Th 10:30-12:30pm 11/3-1/28 CAE D14 Pretzer GED All Subjects T/Th 6:00-8:30pm 11/3-1/28 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

17 Office in Room A4 Call English as a Second Language Elida Silva, Secretary ESL/Citizenship "Improve your English!" / "Become a U.S. citizen!" ESL classes are designed for adults who want to improve English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. All classes are open entry/open exit. Instructors use a variety of instructional methods to accommodate all learning styles. Classes are designed to help students obtain a job, become more involved in children s education, learn to communicate family health needs, become involved in community activities, and learn citizenship skills. 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 $50 processing fee all classes are Open Entry/Open Exit. ESL Morning and evening ESL classes are designed for adults who wish to improve their English language skills through instruction in reading, writing, listening. Computer based curriculum is included at all levels. 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. For information regarding this class call Fridays only between 8:30-12:00pm at ENGLSH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 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. There will be no testing on: September 7, 2015 November 2, 2015 School will be closed: Nov 23-27, 2015 School will be closed: Dec 21-Jan4, 2016 January 18, 2016 QUARTER DATES 1st Quarter 8/24 10/30/15 2nd Quarter 11/3 1/29/16 WRITING AND CONVERSATION Practice your writing skills in our new ESL writing class. Learn the basics of sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation. For information regarding this class call Fridays only between 8:30-12:00pm at 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. www. uscis.gov. For information regarding this class call Fridays only between 8:30-12:00pm at

18 Office Office in Room in Room G1 G1 Call Call Community Education Nancy Porter, Program Assistant OLDER ADULT FALL I & FALL II Classes are for students 50 years or older All classes are located at the Clovis Adult Education campus Computer classes are $55 per term and all other older adult classes are $45 per term Please note there are no class meetings on 9/7, 11/11, 11/23-11/27. To register for a class just go to the class on the first day to register with the teacher, come to office G1, or call Please note that waiting classes that list. have a star (*) are full. Please call the office to be put on a Fall I Class Day Time Date Room Instructor Watercolor Painting W 9:00am-12:00pm 8/26-10/14 B3 Ward Oil Painting Th 9:00am-1:00pm 8/27-10/15 B3 Ward Drawing W 1:00-4:00pm 8/26-10/14 B3 Ward Beginning Quilting T 9:30am-12:30pm 9/1-10/13 E8 Smith *Quilting I Th 12:30-3:30pm 8/27-10/15 E8 Rasmussen *Quilting II Th 9:00am-12:00pm 8/27-10/15 E8 Rasmussen *Sr. Stretch & Tone M/W/F 9:00-10:00am 8/24-10/16 H2 Green *Sr. Pilates Intermediate M/W/F 10:15-11:15am 8/24-10/16 H2 Green *Yoga for Seniors M/W/F 11:30am-12:30pm 8/24-10/16 H2 Green Senior Exercise M/W 3:00-4:00pm 8/24-10/7 H2 Welter Beginning Computer M/W 4:00-5:30pm 8/24-9/16 D5 Lynn OLDER ADULT EDUCATION Fall II Class Day Time Date Room Instructor Watercolor Painting W 9:00am-12:00pm 10/21-12/16 B3 Ward Oil Painting Th 9:00am-1:00pm 10/22-12/17 B3 Ward Drawing W 1:00-4:00pm 10/21-12/16 B3 Ward Beginning Quilting T 9:30am-12:30pm 10/20-12/8 E8 Smith *Quilting I Th 12:30-3:30pm 10/22-12/17 E8 Rasmussen *Quilting II Th 9:00am-12:00pm 10/22-12/17 E8 Rasmussen *Sr. Stretch & Tone M/W/F 9:00-10:00am 10/26-12/11 H2 Green *Sr. Pilates Intermediate M/W/F 10:15-11:15am 10/26-12/11 H2 Green *Yoga for Seniors M/W/F 11:30am-12:30pm 10/26-12/11 H2 Green Senior Exercise M/W 3:00-4:00pm 10/19-12/16 H2 Welter Beginning Computer M/W 4:00-5:30pm 10/19-11/4 D5 Lynn N E W! Beginning Quilting Class! Are you interested in learning how to quilt? This class will cover the basics of quilt making. Learn how to make a Four Patch block, sandwich, bind and finish a quilt. Some sewing knowledge is a plus but not required. Bring your sewing machines to class! 18

19 all y Education Office in Room G1 Call Community Education Nancy Porter, Program Assistant Community Education Fall I & Fall II 2015 Community Education classes are not supported by state or federal tax funds. Students m Assistant 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 9/7, 11/11, 11/23-11/27. IT S easy TO REGISTER FOR A COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASS. JUST VISIT OUR WEBSITE at AND CLICK ON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO REGISTER ONLINE. OR CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. 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 Room 13. Tuition includes one person and one dog. No class 11/11. CE W 7:30-8:30pm 8/26-9/30 6 Classes Gateway Rm.13/Field Winfrey $59 CE W 7:30-8:30pm 10/7-11/18 6 Classes Gateway Rm.13/Field Winfrey $59 ACTING T H E A R T S 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 Room 13. Tuition includes one person and one dog. No class 11/11. CE W 6:00-7:00pm 8/26-9/30 6 Classes Gateway Rm.13/Field Winfrey $59 CE W 6:00-7:00pm 10/7-11/18 6 Classes Gateway Rm.13/Field Winfrey $59 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 improvisation 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 class - just 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! No class meeting 11/11, 11/25. CE W 6:30-8:00pm 8/26-9/30 6 Classes CAE H2 Couron $59 CE W 6:30-8:00pm 10/21-12/9 6 Classes CAE H2 Couron $59 COMMUNITY EDUCATION COMMUNITY EDUCATION KEY Class Description Day(s) Class Meets Course Code Number Course Duration 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 Campus Classroom Number 19

20 COMMUNITY EDUCATION REGISTRATION INFORMATION PAGE 39 COMMUNITY EDUCATION 20 ART Chalk Painting 101 Furniture makeovers and re-purposing is at an all time high. Get in on the fun and learn how easy it really is! We will cover the basics so you can get a good idea of how and why to use chalk and chalk-like paints. You will also learn how to make your own non-toxic, VOC free chalky paint. After this class you will be 100% ready to go home and complete a paint project on your own! Wet Paint Revival owner Ana Bruny Paulson has been faux painting furniture, walls and redesigning/staging homes for over 20 years. Currently she can be found at her studio refreshing old worn furniture for clients, teaching paint classes, or at her boutique Kiss A Frog in Fresno. You will need to bring to class: a sample jar of flat latex paint in the color of your choice (available at home improvement stores); an inexpensive paintbrush; two small bowls or cups for water and to mix paint; clean white rags; and a small project or part of a larger project like a cabinet door, drawer, chair, frame, wood tray, etc. CE Th 6:00-9:00pm 9/10 1 Class CAE D16 Paulson $29 CE Th 6:00-9:00pm 10/22 1 Class CAE D16 Paulson $29 CE Th 6:00-9:00pm 11/5 1 Class CAE D16 Paulson $29 CE Th 6:00-9:00pm 12/3 1 Class CAE D16 Paulson $29 Drawing Drawing is a great way to express yourself! In this course you will learn the basics of drawing using observation, imagination and expressive means. Fundamentals of form, space, shading, composition and perspective will be studied. Our teacher Theresa Doffing is a well-seasoned graphic designer and artist. Media used will be pencil, charcoal as well as some pen and ink. A full materials list will be provided at the first class. Bring a pencil and paper to the first class. We want to get started right away! No class meeting 11/26. CE Th 6:00-8:00pm 8/27-10/1 6 Classes CAE D1 Doffing $69 CE Th 6:00-8:00pm 10/22-12/3 6 Classes CAE D1 Doffing $69 Pottery This class will give the students the opportunity to create pottery forms either through the throwing technique which is done on the potter's wheel or the hand-build methods. These methods will include pinching, coiling and slab form techniques. Students will create functional and non-functional pottery using stoneware and porcelain clays. The firing will be done using the electric and gas kilns. Glazing will be done twice during the six weeks. The glazing will be completed using the dipping, pouring and brushing techniques with stoneware glazes. Fred Figueroa taught ceramics in the Clovis Unified School District for forty-two years in the art department at the high school and middle schools level before retiring in From 1974 through 1994 he taught pottery through Clovis Adult Education. For years his students creative ceramic art pieces were selected by The National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition Foundation and exhibited throughout the United States. The first night of class will be an introduction and a supply list will be distributed. No class meeting 11/24. CE T 6:00-9:00pm 9/1-10/13 7 Classes Kastner K1 Figueroa $129 CE T 6:00-9:00pm 10/20-12/8 7 Classes Kastner K1 Figueroa $129