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| Summer |
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| Inscripción |
Mondays - Thursdays
9:00am - 2:00pm
through June 22, 2012
in Room 6
Fee: $100
No refunds. |
| Program |
| Programa |
Tuesdays & Thursdays
July 3 - 26, 2012
9:00am - 12:15pm
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| Fall |
| Registration |
| Inscripción |
Aug 20 - 23, 2012
9:00-11:00am &
5:00-7:00pm
in Auditorium
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| Program |
| Programa |
Aug 28, 2012
through
Jan 2013
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| * No classes on these dates: TBA |
| Note: Starting Aug 28, pls. register in Room 6. |
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| Registration is taken in person only—there is no online registration for ESL classes; $60 registration fee per ESL class (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) and $30 registration fee for each additional class. No refund if student stops attending class. No credit card accepted. |
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| Registro en persona—no hay registro en línea para las clases de ESL. Inscripciones parael próximo semestre tomaran lugar del 20 al 23, 2012, de 9:00 a 11:00 am y de 5:00 a 7:30 pm en el auditorio. No hay devolución de dinero. No aceptamos tarjetas de crédito. Hay una cuota de inscripción de $60 por clases de ESL y una cuota de $30 por cada clase adicional. No hay reembolso en caso de que deje de venir a la escuela. |
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In Memoriam:
Teacher Ruth Canfield |
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Ruth Canfield, long-time teacher at Conejo Valley Adult School, passed away Aug. 13, 2011. The Canfield family has been a part of CVAS for as long as our school has existed. Everyone who ever knew Ruth was touched by her wonderful, kind and loving spirit, and we are all the better for having thegood fortune to have known her. Our hearfelt condolences go to her family. Laura Cifuentes, Ruth's daughter, is currently an instructor at CVAS.
The Ruth Canfield Memorial Fund has been established through the Conejo Schools Foundation. Laura Cifuentes, Ruth's daughter, who teaches at CVAS, and her family know that Ruth would have wanted to help ESL, Literacy, GED and Bridge students who are economically disadvantaged, but have definite goals to transitioning to a vocational program and/or community college.
Specific guidelineshave been set for the scholarships, and a committee has been formed to ensure thos guidelines are enforced. If you would like to contribute, a donation can be made to the Conejo Schols Foundation. Please specify that the donation goes to "The Ruth Ann Canfield Memorial Fund." |
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Student Spotlight:
Maria Botero
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Maria Botero is starting over. Sure, she had received a B.A. in industrial design from La Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano, her university back home in Columbia, but she wants to earn the equivalent in the U.S....
(click here for Student Spotlight) |
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| GED Prep Classes |
| GED Prep Classes details |
GED Prep Classes for adults who need classroom instruction to help them pass the GED Test and earn a High School Equivalency Certificate, with emphasis on students who have made significant progress in their ESL studies. Morning and evening classes are available for the Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies and Science sections of the test. Science classes will be coming soon. Students will become acquainted with the material tested on the GED, as well as test-taking skills.
Conejo Valley Adult School is one of 3400 nationwide Official GED Test Centers. |
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For students who are in Conejo Valley Adult School's ESL programs, once they reach the Intermediate High or Advanced Level—as well as for all non-ESL students--they may enter:
1) ESL Prep classes (listed above);
2) GED Preparation in the Learning Center; flexible hours, with teacher assistance and a variety of materials; or
3) a combination of the above.
To discuss the option that is best for you, please feel free to make an appointment with the counselor, Mr. Kane. Please ask the ESL office or main office how to make this appointment, or call 805-497-2761. |
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GED Prep for
ESL Students in the Learning Center |
| Conejo Valley Adult School offers GED Preparation to ESL students who have reached Intermediate and Advanced Levels of English. This program is for all native English speakers, as well. Students will take the Official GED Practice Test and upon completion, will review results with a credentialed teacher. Students then will proceed through specified areas of study and receive individualized instruction, as needed. Attendance days and times are flexible--students may choose their own schedules. |
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| When You Are Ready to Take the GED... |
| When you are ready to take the GED, he/she needs to needs to register in the office. For GED registration dates and fees, click here. For For GED I.D. requirements, click here. |
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| English As Second Language (ESL) |
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| The English As A Second Language (ESL) program is a sequential series of classes focusing on English conversation, pronunciation, listening, reading, writing, grammar, common errors, American culture and basic civics. Each student is g, iven a placement exam before being assigned to one of these classes: Beginning Literacy, Beginning Low, Beginning High, Intermediate Low, Intermediate High, Advanced; courses in Reading, Writing, Grammar, Pronunciation, and Vocabulary & Idioms. Details: 805-497-2761 x1050. Course descriptions |
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| ESL, GED & Bridge Classes |
| Morning |
| Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| 9:00-12:15 |
9:00-12:15 |
9:00-12:15 |
9:00-12:15 |
9:00-12:00 |
| Beg Low (1) |
Int Low (3) |
Beg Low (1) |
Int Low (3) |
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Beg High |
Beg Lit (0) |
Beg High |
Citizenship |
| Beg High (2) |
Int High (4) |
Beg High (2) |
Int High (4) |
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| TOEFL |
Bridge Read/Write |
TOEFL |
Bridge Read/Write |
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Comp Lit 1 |
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Comp Lit 2 |
Comp Lit 3 |
| Basic Math |
Adv ESL (5) |
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Adv ESL (5) |
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| GED Write |
GED Read / SS |
Func Write |
GED Read / SS |
Bridge Read/Write |
| Literacy |
Literacy |
Literacy |
Literacy |
Literacy |
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| Morning Classes |
| Reading / Writing / Listening / Speaking |
| Beginning Literacy: Mon/Wed, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm |
| Beginning Literacy: Thurs, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm |
| Beginning Low (1): Mon/Wed, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm |
| Beginning Low (1): Tues, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm |
| Beginning High (2): Mon/Wed, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm |
| Beginning High (2): Fri, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm |
| Intermed Low (3): Tues/Thurs, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm |
| Intermed Low (3): Fri, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm |
| Intermed High (4): Tues/Thurs, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm |
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| Workshop |
| Begin Literacy Workshop: Thursdays, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm |
| Beginning Low Workshop: Tuesdays, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm |
| Beginning High Workshoop: Fridays, 9:00 - 12:00 noon |
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| Citizenship |
| Fridays, 9:00 am - 12 noon |
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| TOEFL Prep Class |
Mon/Wed, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
TOEFL page
Adult School TOEFL website |
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| Basic Math Skills |
| Fridays, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon |
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| Functional Writing |
| Fridays, 9:00 - 12:00 noon |
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| Computer Literacy |
| Computer Literacy & Keyboarding 1: Mon, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm |
| Computer Literacy 2: Wed, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm |
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| Afternoon Classes |
| Grammar |
Tuesdays, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Adult School Grammar website |
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| Conversation Class |
| Beginning High: Wednesdays, 12:30 to 2:30 pm |
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| English Vocabulary & Idioms |
| Intermediate & higher levels: Wednesdays, 12:30 - 2:30 pm |
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| Pronunciation |
| Beginning High: Thursdays, 12:30 - 2:30 pm |
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| Evening Classes |
| Reading / Writing / Listening / Speaking |
| Beginning Literacy: Mon/Wed, 6:00 - 9:15 pm |
| Beginning Low (1): Mon/Wed, 6:00 - 9:15 pm |
| Beginning High (2): Mon/Wed, 6:00 - 9:15 pm |
| Beginning High (2): Tues/Thurs, 6:00 - 9:15 pm |
| Intermed Low (3): Tues/Thurs, 6:00 - 9:15 pm |
| Intermed High (4): Tues/Thurs, 6:00 - 9:15 pm |
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| Computer Literacy |
| Computer Literacy & Keyboarding 1: Mon, 6:00 - 9:15pm |
| Computer Literacy & Keyboarding 1: Tues, 6:00 - 9:15pm |
| Computer Literacy 2: Wed, 6:00 - 9:15pm |
| Computer Literacy 2: Thurs, 6:00 - 9:15pm |
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| Citizenship |
| Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:15 pm |
| Basic Math Skills |
| Tue/Thurs, 6:00 - 7:30 pm |
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| Descriptions |
| Citizenship |
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This course covers an overview of United States
history and the structure of Federal, State, County
and City government. It includes the responsibilities
of citizens living under a democratic form of
government. It also addresses the procedure for
applying for naturalization and provides test taking
practice in preparation for the INS approved Basic
Skills Citizenship Examination. The course is designed for English learners who are functioning at an Intermediate level or higher in their English proficiency. Students do not need to be ready to apply for naturalization. Thursday, 6:00 to 9:15 p.m. or Fridays, 9:00 am to 12 noon
Registration Fee: $30 |
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| ESL & GED Computer Lab |
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| ESL computer programs to practice skills learned in your ESL classes, or GED testing program to practice and improve GED testing skills. Teacher assistance available as needed. Registration Fee: $30 |
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| TOEFL Test Preparation |
• TOEFL page
• Adult School TOEFL website
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| Pronunciation Class |
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| Need help with pronunciaton? This class is for Beginning High students who need extra help with sounds and pronunciation. Thursdays, 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Registration Fee: $30 |
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| ESL English Vocabulary & Idioms |
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| For ESL Intermediate and higher levels. This course is designed to develop language proficiency in reading, listening, speaking and writing, with special emphasis on vocabulary development. The course introduces high frequency English idioms, fixed expressions and phrasal verbs. Prerequisite: Completion of Beginning High. Wednesdays, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Registration Fee: $30 |
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more information regarding these ESL programs,
please call
805-497-2761 x1050 |
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Bette Empol
BetteE@conejo.tec.ca.us
(805) 497-2761 x1043
About Ms. Empol |
ESL, GED, Math
& Bridge Teachers |
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Student Spotlight:
Oscar Rosiles |
Oscar Rosiles is an ESL-program success story, having passed the GED test on the very first attempt and, as a result, earning his High School Equivalency Certificate. It was a long road involving many years of study and hard work before arriving at the gateway to his future...
(click here for Student Spotlight) |
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 Bridge-to-College: Pre-Algebra, Writing, Reading |
| Bridge to College details |
| Bridge-to-Your Future classes, are designed to ensure a smooth transition from Conejo Valley Adult School to community college. These classes will be available: Pre-Algebra; Critical Reading; and Writing for College (including Research Writing). Curricula for bridge classes are at a "college prep" level, although no college credit is given. Admission to all courses in the Bridge Program will be by application and evaluation. For Pre-Algebra, the process will include qualifying scores on two placement tests and, if available, teacher recommendation. The other classes may have prerequisites, as well. No online registration & no self-registration available. Registration Fee: $75 per class |
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| Required Immunization |
As of July 1, 2011, the State of California is mandating that all students entering grades 7-12 be immunized with a pertussis vaccine booster (Tdap) before they attend school for 2011-12.
Complete informational document |
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