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2 UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURE (Education Code 32289) The Whittier Union High School District has the primary responsibility to insure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations and has established procedures to address allegations of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying, and complaints alleging violation of state and federal laws governing educational programs. The Uniform Complaint Procedure shall be used to investigate and resolve complaints of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying based on actual or perceived age, ancestry, national origin, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or on a person s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, in any program or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The UCP shall also be used to address complaints alleging failure to comply with state and/or federal laws in Adult Education, Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs, Migrant Education, Career Technical Education, Civil Rights, Child Care and Development Programs, Child Nutrition Programs, Special Education Programs, and Safety Planning Requirements. Complaints must be filed within six (6) months from the date the alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying occurred or the date the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged occurrence. A report will be sent to the complainant within sixty (60) days from receipt of the complaint. The complainant has a right to appeal the District s Decision to the California Department of Education by filing a written appeal within 15 days of receiving the District s Decision. Complainants may also pursue civil law remedies such as mediation centers or public/private interest attorneys, injunctions and/or restraining orders. Copies of the District s complaint procedures are available free of charge. Refer allegations and/or complaints, in written form, to the Director s office. PROCEDIMIENTO UNIFORME DE QUEJAS El Distrito Unión de Escuelas Secundarias de Whittier tiene la responsabilidad primaria de asegurar el cumplimiento de las leyes y reglamentos federales y estatales que aplican y ha establecido un procedimiento para dirigir alegaciones de discriminación ilegales, acoso, hostigamiento, e intimidación, y quejas que alegan la violación de leyes federales y estatales que gobiernan programas educativos. El Procedimiento Uniforme de Quejas (UCP por sus siglas en inglés) sera utilizado al tratar las quejas de la discriminación ilegal, acoso, hostigamiento, e intimidación de la edad, real o percibida, ascendencia, color, identificación de grupo étnico, expresión de género, identificación de género, género, discapacidad mental o física, nacionalidad, origen nacional, raza o grupo étnico, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, o en la asociación de una persona con una persona o un grupo con uno o más de las características antes mencionadas actuales o percibidas, en cualquier programa o actividad que este recibiendo o beneficiándose de asistencia financiera del estado. El UCP también será utilizado al tratar las quejas que alegan falta de conformarse con las leyes del estado y/o las leyes federales en la Enseñanza para Adultos, Programas de Ayuda Categóricos Consolidados, Educación para Migrantes, Programas de Carreras Técnicas y La Educación Técnica y Programas de Entrenamiento, Cuidado de Niños y Los Programas de Desarrollo, Derechos Civiles, Los Programas de la Nutrición de Niño, Los Programas Educativos Especiales, y Los Requisitos Federales del Planeamiento de la Seguridad. Las quejas deberán registrarse dentro de seis (6) meses de la fecha en que ocurrió la discriminación, acoso, hostigamiento, o intimidación alegada o la fecha el denunciante primero obtuvo el conocimiento en que sucedió la alegada discriminación. Las quejas serán investigadas y una Decisión por escrito o reporte se enviará al denunciante dentro de sesenta (60) días de haber recibido la queja. El denunciante tiene el derecho de apelar la Decisión del Distrito al Departamento de Educación de California (CDE por sus siglas en inglés) al solicitar su apelación por escrito dentro de los 15 días de haber recibido la Decisión del Distrito. Las compensaciones de la ley civil pueden estar disponibles bajo las leyes estatales o federales de la discriminación, acoso, hostigamiento, o intimidación si fuera aplicable. En casos apropiados, una apelación puede ser registrada de acuerdo con la Sección del Código de Educación. Un denunciante puede perseguir compensaciones disponibles de leyes civiles fuera de los procedimientos de quejas del Distrito. Los denunciantes pueden solicitar asistencia por parte de centros de mediación o de abogados de intereses públicos o privados, requerimientos judiciales y ordenes de restricción. Una copia de la política de El Distrito del Procedimiento Uniforme para Presentar una Queja estará disponible gratuitamente. Favor de remitir quejas en forma escrita a la oficina de la directora de la escuela. ATTENDANCE AND CLASS SIZE Regular attendance is expected of all students. A minimum class size must be maintained for classes to continue. FEES Fees are charged for classes as listed in the schedule. All fees must be paid in cash. Late entries pay the full fee. REFUNDS No fees will be refunded once a class has been established. Class costs are funded through fees and student attendance. ACCREDITED The Whittier Adult School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges as an outstanding school of learning. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION As required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title XI of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, respectively; the Whittier Union High School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its educational program and activities, or employment practices. Schools of the District comply with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 regulations. Students, parents, guardians of students, or employees of the District who have concerns about these regulations, who desire information regarding program and site accessibility, or who wish to file individual grievances should contact the following District staff: Title VI / Title IX Coordinator Richard Russell; Section 504 Coordinator, Amy Larson, Whittier Union High School District, 9401 South Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA Fall Term 8/18/14-11/21/14 Winter Term 12/1/14-3/6/15 Spring Term 3/9/15-6/5/15

3 Whittier Union High School District Fall Term: Aug Nov. 21, 2014 Whittier Adult School Sierra Education Center 9401 South Painter Avenue Whittier CA Office Ext Counseling Ext Winter Term: Dec. 1 - Mar. 6, 2015 Thanksgiving Week: Nov. 24-Nov. 28, 2014 Winter Break: Dec Jan. 4, 2015 Spring Term: Mar. 9 - Jun. 5, 2015 Spring Break: Mar Mar. 27, 2015 Visit us on the web at: w w w. w h i t t i e r a d u l t s c h o o l. e d u E m a i l u s a t : i n f w h i t t i e r a d u l t s c h o o l. e d u Board of Trustees Mr. Russell Castañeda Calleros President Mr. Jeff Baird Vice President Mr. Leighton Anderson Clerk Mr. Tim Schneider Member Dr. Ralph S. Pacheco Member Sandra Thorstenson Superintendent Adult School Administrators Deborah Roberts Director Victoria Angel Counselor Barney Hein Counselor Pam Battleson CTE Chairperson Dottie Dudley Parent Education Chairperson REGISTRATION INFORMATION All fees must be paid in cash upon enrollment. No refunds unless class is cancelled. Accounting - pg. 5 Adult Basic Education - pg. 7 Citizenship - pg. 7 Computer Classes - pg. 5 Computer Repair - pg. 5 English as a Second Language - pg. 7 GED Preparation Class - pg. 6 GED Test - pg. 6 General Office/Accounting - pg.5 Guitar - pg. 7 High School Diploma - pg. 6 Medical Front Office - pg. 4 Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) - pg.5 Online Courses - pg. 4 Parent Education - pg. 7 Whittier Adult School Mission Statement Whittier Adult School is committed to providing our diverse student population with a quality, standards-based instructional program guided by our fully-qualified staff in a safe and supportive environment. We provide an engaging educational program through which students can acquire the 21st century learning skills that enable them to achieve their academic, vocational and personal goals. KEEP THIS BOOKLET FOR REFERENCE THROUGHOUT THE year. INFORMATION FOR ALL TERMS - FALL, WINTER & SPRING - INCLUDED. FOR CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AND UPDATES VISIT US AT 3

4 Career Technical Education Daytime registration fee for CTE Program is $ 80 per term. Register in Room D-305 9AM Mon. & Tues. Evening registration fee for CTE Program is $60 per term. Register in the Adult School Office. This single term fee allows students to take numerous classes within the program unless otherwise noted. Classes marked with * are included in Term Fee. BOOKS MAy BE REQUIRED FOR SOME CLASSES ALL FEES MUST BE PAID IN CASH VISIT US AT FOR DETAILED CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASS UPDATES. Career Paths You can obtain a certificate of completion in the following Career Paths: Day / Night Accounting Clerk Program Medical Billing Clerk Daytime Only Medical Receptionist / Scheduler Customer Service Clerk Medical Records Clerk General Office Clerk / Assistant Medical Secretary Secretary / Administrative Assistant Medical Transcriber Warehouse Clerk Medical Classes MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE SKILLS CLASSES Must have a High School Diploma or a GED Certificate to enroll All Terms M - F 8a-12p D-306 $ 80 All Terms T / Th 5:30p-9p D-306 $ 60 Anatomy: Beginning and Advanced Medical Chart Note Interpretation Medical Filing Medical Terminology: Beginning and Advanced Medical Transcription Medical Spelling: Beginning and Advanced Keyboarding 10 Key Electronic Calculator / Accounts Receivable Computer Essentials Computerized Correspondence (creating forms, letters, memos) Computerized Medical Billing using Medisoft Become a California State Notary Public Medical Workshops CPT CODING CLASSES 8/25/14-12/15/14 M 5:30p-9p D-306 $ 100 1/26/15-5/18/15 M 5:30p-9p D-306 $ 100 HIPAA CLASS 1/14/15 W 6p-9p D-306 $ 80 6/1/15 M 6p-9p D-306 $ 80 ICD-9 / ICD-10 CODING CLASSES 8/27/14-11/19/14 W 5:30p-9p D-306 $ 100 1/21/15-4/22/15 W 5:30p-9p D-306 $ 100 MEDICARE CODING CLASSES 4/18/15 & 4/25/15 Sat. 8a-2p D-306 $ 100 MEDICAL INSURANCE APPLICATION & BILLING 12/3/14-1/12/15+ M / W 5:30p-9p D-306 $ 100 4/29/15-6/3/15 W 5:30p-9p D-306 $ 100 +Starts Wed 12/3 last class will be on Mon. 1/12/15 COMPUTERIZED MEDICAL SCHEDULING 10/18/14 Sat. 8a-2p D-306 $ 80 5/16/15 Sat. 8a-2p D-306 $ 80 ONLINE COURSE ENROLL AND PAy ONLINE AT Call the Adult School Office for more information (562) Ext Fall Term 8/18/14-11/21/14 Winter Term 12/1/14-3/6/15 Spring Term 3/9/15-6/5/15 V

5 Career Technical Education General Office / Accounting Daytime: 8:00 am-3:00 pm Mon.-Thurs. Evenings: 5:30-9:00 pm Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 am-1:00 pm Fri. Register: Mon & Tues Rm D-305-9AM Fee $80 Register: Adult School Office - Fee $60 (First week of each term, register in Room 301. Day: 8:00 am Evening: 5:30 pm) Meeting times for individual classes will vary within the times noted above. Each student is provided an individualized schedule. Classes listed are included in the Term Fee unless additional fees are noted. Updates and a more detailed schedule for units of instruction are available at or call (562) ext for additional information. The following courses are included in the daytime CTE program. Evening classes are available as noted. Included in all Career Pathways: General Office/Accounting: Computer Software Applications See below for the schedule and fees for specific computer classes Keyboarding Sessions available throughout the day Evenings: 5:30-7:30 Tuesday & Thursday Filing See website or call for specific daytime & evening sessions. Customer Service Unit Daytime and evening Office Procedures Unit sessions are scheduled Job Search Skills throughout the year. Business Math - All students are assessed for placement Basic Accounting Daytime: Monday Friday Evenings: Monday & Wednesday 5:30-9:00 pm Students must attend initial lecture / orientation sessions during the first two weeks of each term. 10-Key Calculator Daytime: Monday Friday Evenings: Monday & Wednesday 5:30-9:00 pm Quickbooks Teacher assessment required for placement in daytime and/or evening sessions. Payroll 10/20/14-11/5/14 6:30p-8:30p M/W RM D-300 2/10/15-3/5/15 8:00a-9:00a T/Th RM D-300 5/4/15-5/20/15 6:30p-8:30p M/W RM D-300 Business Writing/Proofreading - All students are assessed for placement TyPING SPEED CERTIFICATE - $40 Days: Monday Thursday 8:00-12:00 Register and pay fee in room 301. Evenings: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-6:30 Register and pay fee in Adult School Office Computer Classes COMPUTER ESSENTIALS WORD 2010 SPECIALIST / ExPERT 8/20/14-9/19/14 M-F 8a-10a D-304 * All Terms M-F 8a-10a D-302 * All Terms M-F 1:00p-3:30p D-302 * 8/20/14-9/26/14 M-F 10a-12:30p D-302 * 8/25/14-11/19/14 M / W 6:30p-9p D-305 $ 60 12/8/14-3/4/15 M / W 6:30p-9p D-305 $ 60 9/22/14-10/24/14 M-F 8a-10a D-304 * 3/16/15-6/3/15 M / W 6:30p-9p D-305 $ 60 9/9/14-11/18/14 T / Th 6:30p-9p D-302 $ 60 ExCEL 2010 SPECIALIST/ExPERT 12/3/14-1/14/15 M-F 8a-10a D-304 * 8/25/14-11/19/14 M / W 6:30p-9p D-305 $ 60 12/3/14-1/16/15 M-F 10a-12:30p D-302 * 12/8/14-3/4/15 M / W 6:30p-9p D-305 $ 60 3/16/15-6/3/15 M / W 6:30p-9p D-305 $ 60 12/2/14-2/19/15 T / Th 6:30p-9p D-302 $ 60 ExCEL OR ACCESS /15/15-2/13/15 M-F 8a-10a D-304 * All Terms M -F 10a-12:30p D-304 * 3/11/15-4/17/15 M-F 8a-10a D-304 * OUTLOOK / INTERNET 3/11/15-4/21/15 M-F 10a-12:30p D-302 * RESEARCH 3/31/15-6/4/15 T / Th 6:30p-9p D-302 $ 60 DATES DAyS TIME PLACEFEE 9/29/14-11/21/14 M-F 10a-12:30p D-302 * 5/7/15-6/5/15 M-F 8a-10a D-304 * 1/20/15-3/6/15 M-F 10a-12:30p D-302 * 4/22/15-6/5/15 M-F 10a-12:30p D-302 * Computer Repair / Computer Networking / Comptia A+ Certification COMPUTER REPAIR 1A- HARDWARE 8/25/14-11/19/14 M / W 6:30p-9p O4 $ 150 Register in the Adult School Office. Materials list supplied at first class meeting. It is not necessary to take the Computer Repair 1A and 1B in order. Comptia A+ Preparation courses designed to help you with the A+ Exams. COMPUTER REPAIR 1B- SOFTWARE 12/1/14-3/4/15 M / W 6:30p-9p O4 $ 150 COMPUTER REPAIR 1C - NETWORKING 3/9/15-6/3/15 M / W 6:30p-9p O4 $ 150 Visit us at for detailed class descriptions & class updates 5

6 Academic Courses High School Diploma Courses are available to those who want to complete a high school diploma. Most courses are available in the Academic Skills Center at Sierra Education Center (see schedule below). Some courses are also available at California, La Serna, Pioneer, Santa Fe and Whittier High Schools from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. A counselor s referral is required for enrollment in any high school diploma class. Adults have priority in all adult school classes. Call Ext for more information and to make an appointment. ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTER DAyS TIME PLACE M-Th 8:30a-12p B-211 M-Th 5p-7p B-211 M-Th 7p-9p B-211 New concurrent high school students enroll in the Adult School Office. Adult and continuing students enroll in Room 211. Offered Courses Algebra 1 (Adults only) Art History (Adults only) Basic Math Biological Science *Child Development & Parenting Consumer Math Economics English 1,2,3,4 Environmental Science *Foods *Health Intro to Art Appreciation (Adults only) *Intro to Computers *Psychology *Sociology *Students & the Law US Government US History *World Geography World History *Elective Courses Academic Courses G.E.D. The GED 2014 is a four-subject high school equivalency test. The four subjects are: Science Social Studies Mathematical Reasoning Reasoning through Language Arts (Reading & Writing) If you have questions about whether the GED is right for you, make an appointment with a counselor at (562) Ext GED Preparation Classes: It is recommended that you prepare for GED 2014 by attending the GED Preparation class. All students are given individualized learning plans specifically targeting the areas they need to work on. A variety of materials that specifically focus on the requirements of GED 2014 are available to help you practice for the test. Two levels of Math Review are available on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings. Students may enroll throughout the term as space is available. GED Prep Class Monday - Thursday Daytime: 8:30 am-12:00 pm Room 708 Evening: 6:30-9:00 pm Room 708 Register in the classroom New students must attend orientation upon enrollment. Orientation begins promptly at: Day: 8:45 am Eve: 6:45 pm GED Math Review: Tuesday or Wednesday 6:30-9:00pm - Go to Room 702 for assesment and placement. Taking the GED 2014 Test: GED 2014 (English & Spanish) is available only on computer at approved test sites. v Go to to find the location nearest to you. v Schedule and pay for the test online using a credit or debit card. Details when you sign up. v Each of the four tests is $35. You may take each test as you are ready, and are not required to take or pay for all of the tests at once. v Assistance with scheduling the test online will be available for those attending the GED Preparation class. 6 Fall Term 8/18/14-11/21/14 Winter Term 12/1/14-3/6/15 Spring Term 3/9/15-6/5/15

7 Adult Basic Education Reading, Writing & Math All students must be assessed for placement into the appropriate classes. Call (562) Ext for an appointment to be assessed. BASIC WRITING BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TERM DAyS TIME All Terms M-F 8:30a-9:45a All Terms Th 6:30p-9p BASIC READING BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TERM DAyS TIME All Terms M-F 9:45a-11:15a All Terms M W 6:30p-9p BASIC MATH TERM DAyS TIME All Terms M-F 11:15a-12:30p All Terms Wed 6:30p - 9:00p ADVANCED LISTENING & SPEAK- ING / TRANSITIONAL ENGLISH TERM DAyS TIME All Terms M-F 11:15a-12:30p All Terms T 6:30p-9p English as a Second Language Inglés Como Segundo Idioma English classes include listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Instruction is provided in a sequence of levels. Some classes may include more than one level and some levels may not be available at all locations. Students may continue to enroll throughout the year as long as space is available. SIERRA EDUCATION CENTER Daytime Registration: RM H-702 M-Th 9:00-11am Evening Registration: RM H-702 M-Th 6:45-8:30pm DATES DAyS TIME LEVELS All TermsT W Th 9a-11:45a All TermsT W Th 6:30-9:15p Beginning-Advanced Beginning-Advanced All Terms M - F 11:15a-12:30p Advanced Listening & All Terms T 6:30p-9p Speaking Parent Education Parents and children participate together in a preschool setting. Parents should bring a snack for their children each week. Each class meets once a week. Please bring your child s immunization record at time of registration. Free immunizations are available at the Whittier Health Center,7643 South Painter Avenue, Whittier. For further information call ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLy AT THE FIRST CLASS MEETING TO REGIS- TER. Students may enroll throughout the term as space is available. Fall Term: Sept. 8, Nov. 14, 2014 Winter Term: Dec. 1, Feb.20, 2015 Spring Term: Mar. 9, May 22, 2015 LAB FEE (CASH ONLy): $60.00 for one adult with one child, $20.00 for each additional adult or child family member up to a maximum of $100. PARENTING THE INFANT (Infants one month to walking) TERM DAy TIME PLACE TCHR. FEE See above Th 12:30p-3p Bld. S. Martha $ 60 PARENTING THE TODDLER ( Infants walking to 24 months old) TERM DAy TIME PLACE TCHR. FEE See above M 9a-11:30a Bld. S. Dottie $ 60 See above Th 9a-11:30a Bld. S. Dottie $ 60 PARENTING THE TWO-yEAR-OLD (Children 24 months - 36 months) TERM DAy TIME PLACE TCHR. FEE See above T 9a-11:30a Bld. S. Dottie $ 60 See above W 9a-11:30a Bld. S. Dottie $ 60 See above Fri 9a-11:30a Bld. S. Dottie $ 60 PARENTING THE PRESCHOOLER (Children 3 to 5 years old) TERM DAy TIME PLACE TCHR. FEE See above M 9a-11:30a R-802 Jissel $ 60 See above T 9a-11:30a R-802 Martha $ 60 See above W 9a-11:30a R-802 Martha $ 60 See above F 9a-11:30a R-802 Jissel $ 60 See above Th 6p-8p R-802 Jissel $ 60 PARENTING THE PRESCHOOLER PREKINDERGARTEN (Children must turn 4 years old by October 1, 2014 to be eligible for this class. No siblings, please.) TERM DAy TIME RM TCHR. FEE See above Th 9a-11:30a R-802 Martha $ 60 CERES SCHOOL South Ceres Avenue, Whittier Register in the classroom DATES DAyS TIME LEVELS All Terms M & W 8:30a-11:00a Beg. - Int. Citizenship CITIZENSHIP - Register in the office. This course is only offered in English DAyS TERM TIME Mondays All Terms 9:00a-12:00p Mon & Wed 9/8/14-11/19/14 6:00p-8:00p Mon & Wed 12/1/14-3/2/15 6:00p-8:00p Mon & Wed 3/9/15-5/27/15 6:00p-8:00p Guitar GUITAR I-II All Levels -Book Required - $ 15 Pre-register in the Adult Sch. Office DATES DAyS TIME PLACEFEE 9/10/14-11/12/14 W 6:30p-8:30p H-703 $ /3/14-2/18/15 W 6:30p-8:30p H-703 $ 125 3/11/15-5/20/15 W 6:30p-8:30p H-703 $ 125 Visit us at for detailed class descriptions & class updates 7

8 Whittier Adult School Empowering and Enriching the Community 9401 South Painter Ave. Whittier, CA (562) Ext Fall Term: August 18 - November 21, 2014 Winter Term: December 1, March 6, 2015 Spring Term: March 9 - June 5, 2015 Postmaster: Please deliver between July 22 - July 31, 2014 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Whittier, CA PERMIT NO. 116 CAR-RT-PRESORT ECRWSS POSTAL PATRON