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Welcome to SMMUSD
Orientation
for
ESL / Citizenship
Education
Adult Education Center
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Matriculation Process
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• Application
• Orientation
• Appraisal
• Pre-Test
• Student Educational Plan with Counselor
• Registration
Fees
Santa Monica Adult Education classes are FREE!!!
You may be asked to pay for textbooks, materials, and
supplies that you will need to succeed in your class
$20 for one book
$35 for book and workbook
$20 Citizenship book
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Grades and Transfer Credit
You will not receive a grade for ESL courses you attend
ESL courses do not transfer to another school, but they
help you prepare and acquire skills to take courses such
as:
Citizenship
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
GED preparation courses and transition to a college or a
job.
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ESL / Immigrant Education -English as a Second Language Levels
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Level Days Textbook Hours
Beginning Mon/Wed Side by Side, Plus, Level 1 6-9 pm
Beginning High Tues/Thurs Side by Side, Plus, Level 2 6-9 pm
Intermediate Tues/Thurs Side by Side, Plus, Level 3 6-9 pm
Intermediate High Mon/Wed Side by Side, Plus, Level 3 6-9 pm
Advanced Mon/Wed Side by Side, Plus, Level 4 6-9 pm
Low Level-Library To be determined Side by Side, Plus, Level 1-2 12:30-2 pm
High Level-Library To be determined Side by Side, Plus Level 3-4 12:30-2 pm
Citizenship Wed Passing the Test 6-9 pm
Citizenship-Library To be determined
ESL / Immigrant Education -Citizenship Preparation
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WHO?
• Individuals who have had a permanent resident alien card for 5 years or more
• Or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen.
WHAT?
• Citizenship class is designed to teach the content required to pass the Citizenship exam and Interview.
• You will also receive assistance from the Citizenship teacher to prepare for the N400 application for submission.
HOW?
• Take appraisal exam and pretest
• Enroll and begin attending classes
• Students who are absent more than two weeks may be removed from class
• ESL Intermediate Level required to attend class
Counseling
A counselor is available to help you select courses,
define educational goals, and find the SMMUSD services
you need
Location: Room 7
Availability: Mon-Wed 6-9
You may make appointment with Ms. Olga Saucedo in
room 7
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Student Educational Plan
Academic Goals
List of classes for
Current Semester
Updates can be made
See your Counselor to start your planning now!
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Student Goals
ESL /
Immigrant Education
(ESL & Preparation for Citizenship)
•Level Completion and / or Advancement
•Advancement to ABE/ASE classes
•Enter / Retain Employment
•Enter College / Job Training
•Achievement of U.S. Citizenship Skills
•Register to Vote
• Increased involvement in children’s education, family/personal goals and community activities
Adult Basic Education
(ABE)
•Level Completion and / or Advancement
•Advancement to ASE classes
•Enter / Retain Employment
•Enter College / Job Training
• Increased involvement in children’s education, family/personal goals and community activities
Adult Secondary Education
(ASE)
•Class completion and Level Completion
•GED Certificate Attainment
•GED Certificate + High School Diploma Attainment
•High School Diploma Attainment
•Enter / Retain Employment
•Enter College / Job Training
• Increased involvement in children’s education, family/personal goals and community activities
GED Test Preparation Classes
•Register at www.ged.com to access free information regarding taking the test
• If you need GED® preparation classes, call (310) 664-6222 ext. 76203 and schedule a FREE counseling appointment
• If you are ready to take the GED® test, schedule to take the GED® test through www.ged.com
•GED Test Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday, 1pm-5:30pm
•Students wishing to test through our center should schedule one or two exams at a time
•GED test is offered in Spanish
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ESL/Citizenship Attendance
Policy
Attendance is important for successful learning and will
be taken in each class
If you miss 4 consecutive classes you will be dropped
The more time and energy you put into your class, the
faster you will learn English
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Student Learning Expectations
Complete or update your
educational plan
Complete your 40 hours of
instruction
Complete CASAS Post Test
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Free Parking
Parking is FREE
First come first serve
Do not park in the principal’s space
Avoid getting a parking ticket outside, read the signs
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Contact List
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Name Program Title Email Phone
Lorena Martin General Information Senior Office Asst. [email protected] (310) 664-6222
Ext. 76202
Edith Parra ESL/Citizenship Counselor [email protected] (310) 664-6222
Ext. 76203
Olga Saucedo Student Enrollment
Appointments
Office Asst. [email protected] (310) 664-6222
Ext. 76203
Harmony Rousseau ABE & ASE
(GED / Diploma)
Counselor [email protected] (310) 664-6222
Ext. 76203
Adult Education Center
2510 Lincoln Boulevard
Office - Rm # 7
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Ph: 310/664-6222
Fax: 310/664-6220
www.smmusd.org/adulted/
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