WELCOMES YOU! Newport-Mesa Adult School. Newport-Mesa Adult School Mission Our mission is to provide lifelong educational opportunities and services which

WELCOMES

YOU!

Newport-Mesa Adult School


Mission “Our mission is to provide lifelong

educational opportunities and services which address the unique needs of individuals and communities by providing adults with the knowledge and skills necessary, including technology and 21st century skills, to participate effectively as citizens, workers, parents and family members, and be contributing members of the local and global community.”

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“Our mission is to provide lifelong educational opportunities and services which address the unique needs of individuals and communities by providing adults with the knowledge and skills necessary, including technology and 21st century skills, to participate effectively as citizens, workers, parents and family members, and be contributing members of the local and global community.”

"Nuestra misión es de proporcionar las oportunidades y los servicios educativos de toda la vida que dirigen las necesidades extraordinarias de individuos y comunidades proporcionando los adultos con el conocimiento y habilidades necesarios, inclusive la tecnología y destrezas del siglo 21, para participar efectivamente como ciudadanos, los trabajadores, los padres y los miembros de la familia, y contribuyen a miembros de la comunidad local y global".

Our Main School Sites

BESST Center map

Whittier El. map


ClassesCareer & Technical Education

– Computers * = in Spanish

Location Days Time

*BESST Center Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 11:00 am

*BESST Center Monday – Thursday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

BESST Center (independent study)

Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm

BESST Center Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

Citizenship Class

Location Days Time

BESST Center Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm


Classes


Classes English as a Second Language

ABE (previously Advanced ESL)

Location Days Time

BESST Center Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 11:00 am

BESST Center Monday – Thursday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

BESST Center Monday – Thursday 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

Whittier Adult School Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Location Days Time


BESST Center Monday – Thursday 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm


ClassesFamily Literacy Classes

The goals of our Family Literacy classes are:– to improve basic literacy skills of parents, other significant adults, and children

– to increase parents involvement in their children’s education

– to enhance children’s development, school readiness, and school success

– to enhance parenting (and/or caregiving) skills

– to enhance parent (and/or other significant adult) and child relationships

Location Days Time


BESST Center Monday – Thursday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Whittier Adult School Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 11:00 am


ClassesGED Preparation

* = in Spanish

Location Days Time



*BESST Center Monday – Thursday 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm


ClassesHigh School Diploma Classes (examples below)

– Arts (Art History, Music Appreciation)

– Career Exploration / Development

– CAHSEE Preparation

– Communication Technology

– Economics

– English Language Arts (English 1A – 4B)

– History (American Govt’, Geography, US History…)

– Math (Algebra, Consumer Math, Geometry…)

– Science (Earth, Health, Life, Physical…)

– Study Skills

Location Days Time



Expected Schoolwide Learning Results

Personal SuccessAbility to set and meet goals

(La capacidad de fijar y cumplir metas )Ability to improve through self-discipline and

motivation (La capacidad de mejorar a través de autodisciplina y motivación)

Persistence

(La persistencia )


Academic Success Mastery of skills identified in course outlines

(El logro de las habilidades identificadas en los objetivos del curso)

Ability to think critically, problem solve, and make informed choices

(La capacidad para pensar críticamente, solucionar problemas y estar bien informado para tomar decisiones)

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

(La capacidad para comunicarse eficazmente, tanto oralmente como por escrito)


Workplace Success Acquisition of workforce readiness skills

(La adquisición de habilidades para estar preparado para el trabajo)

Application of professional and technical skills

(La aplicación de habilidades técnicas y profesionales) Ability to transfer personal, academic and social skills

to the workplace

(La capacidad para transferir habilidades personales, académicas y sociales en el ámbito laboral )


Workplace SuccessAbility to work cooperatively

(La capacidad para trabajar cooperativamente) Acceptance and understanding diversity

(La aceptación y el entendimiento de la diversidad)

Community involvement

(La participación en la comunidad )

Intermediate High ESLLevel 4

Length of course:– 18 weeks (2 nine week

sessions– ends February 4, 2010

Hours per session:– 2.75 hours

Sessions per week:– 4 (Monday - Thursday

Non-creditCost: FREE

Course Curriculum

Students will learn:

Language Skills

Life Skills

Workplace Skills

Language Skills

Listening

Speaking

Reading

Writing

Grammar

Life Skills2008 Revised CASAS Competencies

Basic Communication Consumer Economics Community Resources Health Employment Government and Law Math Learning and Thinking Skills Computation

Workplace Skills SCANS Competencies

Resources: identify, organize, plan, and allocate human resources;

Interpersonal: participate as members of a team, teach others new skills, exercise leadership, negotiate, and work with diversity;

Information: acquire and evaluate information, organize and maintain information, interpret and communicate information;

Systems: understand how social and organizational systems work, monitor and correct performance;

Technology: select and apply appropriate technology

Evaluation

Evaluation is based on multiple assessments: All-Star 4 unit tests

Class work and projects

Attendance and participation

Master the language skills criteria of the ESL Model Standards for Intermediate High

CASAS reading tests

All-Star 4 Promotional Test

Passing the Class

Students will exit from Intermediate High when they meet the following criteria:

CASAS reading test: – Score 221 or higher

All-Star 4 Promotional Test: – Score 65% or higher

Master the language skills criteria of the ESL Model Standards for Intermediate High

How Will You Learn?

Role Play Team Projects Songs and Chants Technology Daily Oral Language

Pair work(working with a friend)

TPR (using your body to respond)

Dictation Lecture Using Real Things

(Realia)

Materials for Success

Class Syllabus Textbook Dictionary (Optional) 3 ring binder Paper Pencil or Pen Highlighter

Attendance Policy

Notify the office of your absence.– BESST Center: (949) 515-6996

– Whittier: (949) 515-6818

If you are absent without notification for one full week (4 consecutive days), you will be dropped from the class.

If you are dropped, you cannot re-enroll until the next session (after 9 weeks)

Student Rules and Procedures Children- Please leave children at home. It is a violation of

NMUSD Adult School Policy to have children on campus during class time. Some daytime programs may have Infant/Toddler Programs; please follow site policy.

Parking- Please park in the parking lot designated for Adult Education. DO NOT PARK in spaces marked for the Principal or Staff. Do not block driveways. Parking in handicapped spaces is very expensive and against the law if you do not have a clearly displayed handicapped placard.

Trash- Eat in designated areas only. All food wrappings, cups, and trash go into the OUTSIDE trash cans. DO NOT litter or drop your trash in planters or in the parking lot.

Continued Attendance- Make every effort to arrive at school promptly

and attend all classes. The more time you spend in the classroom, the more successful you will be in your learning

Absences- If you are absent for a full week without notifying your teacher or the office, you will be dropped from the class. If you plan to be absent, tell your teacher to prevent from being dropped.

Cell Phones- Turn off cell phones or set them to vibrate.

Student ID Cards- Carry your Student ID card with you. It is important to have your Student ID #.

Breaks- Break is 15 minutes. Please return from break ON TIME. Do NOT bring food or beverages into class.

(949) 515-6996

Continued Gum Chewing- There will be NO GUM CHEWING

allowed on any Adult Education campus. Teachers will enforce this District-wide policy.

Respect- We expect students to show their respect to their teachers and classmates at all times. Students may be asked to leave if conduct is inappropriate and/or disruptive.

Loitering- There will be no loitering outside classrooms during class. Relatives or friends need to wait for you in their cars or off campus.

Emergencies- You can be reached during class by calling the office.

Smoking- There is NO SMOKING anywhere on school grounds or in school buildings.

Staff

All teachers are credentialed and highly qualified.

N-MUSD Adult School staff believes that we are ALL a community of learners and leaders.

Important Information

ALL YOUR INFORMATION IS CONFIDENTIAL

Main Office Telephone: (949) 515-6996

Have a great semester!

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WELCOMES YOU! Newport-Mesa Adult School. Newport-Mesa Adult School Mission Our mission is to provide lifelong educational opportunities and services which