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Newport-Mesa Adult School
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
Newport-Mesa Adult School
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
Newport-Mesa Adult School
Classes
Newport-Mesa Adult School
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 8:00 am – 11:00 am
BESST Center Monday – Thursday 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Newport-Mesa Adult School
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 8:00 am – 11:00 am
BESST Center Monday – Thursday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Whittier Adult School Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Newport-Mesa Adult School
ClassesGED Preparation
* = in Spanish
Location Days Time
BESST Center (independent study)
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
*BESST Center Monday – Thursday 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Newport-Mesa Adult School
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
BESST Center (independent study)
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
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 )
Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
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)
Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
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 )
Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
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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