Welcome, this orientation will last about 2 hrs. If you cannot stay the 2 hrs, you will need to register for next orientation! 1. Pick up folder and contracts 2. Sign both contracts 3. We will begin at 6 o’clock Day High School Diploma/GED Mon-Fri Section 1: 7:45-2:30 Section 2: 7:45-9:45 Section 3: 10:00-12:00 Section 4: 12:30-2:30 Evening HS Diploma  Tues Wed, or Thurs -6:00-9:00 pm GED -Thurs. 6-9pm

Orientation High School Diploma GED /Basic Skills

CASAS E-Test  Give your best effort. Your score on this test will determine the level at which you will begin. The lower your score, the lower the level you will begin and the longer it can take you to complete your HS Diploma or GED.  Students testing on CASAS form 187/188 are required to score a 236 or higher to begin working on their HS Diploma or GED.

LevelLife & WorkScale Score Ranges ECSScale Score Ranges Form A81R,82R200 & below11R, 12R200 & below Form AX81RX,82RX N/A Form B83,84R R, 14R, 114R Form C185R, 186R R, 16R, 116R Form D187R, 188R* R, 18R* CompletePaired score of 246 or higher Students testing on CASAS form 187/188 are required to score a 236 or higher to begin working on their HS Diploma or GED.

CASAS Requirements Any student who does not score 236 on form 187/188 or higher will automatically begin in the Basic Skills classes. Basic Skills students do not receive High School credits unless they need elective credits. If all Basic Skills classes are completed, the student can earn 5 elective credits for Math and 5 elective credits for English Language Arts if they are needed towards graduation. Students will be expected to finish their Basic Skill Classes or improve their CASAS score at the designated dates to move into their High School Diploma class.

ID is located on student registration form, top left corner 00X-XXX-XXX

TURN IN CONTRACTS AND STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM

TURN IN CONTRACTS AND STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM Testing Rules No Talking During Testing No Cell Phones End of Test Print 2 Copies of your Scores Wait for Orientation

You have until 7:35 pm to finish the CASAS exam When you are finished print 2 copies Wait quietly until everyone has finished Orientation will resume at 7:35 pm

Let’s Begin updated 9/05/12 Testing ! Good Luck!

DAS Administration Dr. Terri Nuckols -Director Mr. Paul Chavez -Assistant Director

Welcome Congratulations on making the decision to further develop your academic skills and continue your education. The staff at DAS is excited to support you in your journey and be a part of your success.

DAS Mission Statement The Delano Adult School is committed to excellence by meeting the needs of diverse learners in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment while providing opportunities for lifelong learning, critical thinking, and problem solving which foster self-worth and dignity.

Student Learner Outcomes Students will be better prepared learners in their selected programs. Be productive writers and communicators. Students will be Better Prepared in the Area of Educational and Career Guidance.

Who Makes the Money? (18-24 yr old) Average Income by Educational Attainment 18Census Bureau 2010

DAYTIME HS/GED CLASSES Student must be added to classes during open registration, beginning Thurs. Oct Fri., Oct. 19, or wait until the next quarter begins. Classes run Monday - Friday Students can register for section 1 or separate sections Section 1 – All Day Section 2 – 7:45 am -9:45 am Section 3 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Section 4 – 12:30 am – 2:30 pm If your are registered all day – You can work on 1 class all day, or have a separate classes for each section. Students not registered all day must have 1 class per section.

You must register to classes during open registration beginning Thurs. Oct. 18 – Thurs. 25, or wait until the next quarter begins. You may register after 3:00 pm on the day of your class After enrollment period you may drop sections, but not add sections High School classes are held Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 6-9 pm Students can register for all 3 sections or 1 Section based on availability Section 1 (Tuesday) – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Section 2 (Wednesday) – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Section 3 (Thursday) – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm *Thursday Section based on need for class* EVENING HS CLASSES

GED EVENING CLASS: Class day and time is Thursday – 6:00 pm – 9:00pm May register beginning Thurs. Oct. 18 or Thurs. Oct. 25 Can register after 3:00 pm the day of your class Only 7 spots available in class, so register asap. If class is full and you cannot get in, you may register for independent study program. Work from home and come in to show your progress to teacher. If spot opens up during registration period, you can rollover to class.

22 There are 4 quarters in a school year(3 months each qtr.) You must register in your class or classes during open registration or wait until the next quarter begins. You must first bring your slip from this orientation to the office to register then go to class. If you do not bring the slip with you, you will have to come back another day with your slip! Don’t wait till last day to register. Classes will get full! Night classes have limited spacing, so students will get registered on a first come, first serve basis and we don’t save “spots” for anyone. First QuarterSecond QuarterThird QuarterFourth Quarter July-SeptemberOctober-DecemberJanuary-MarchApril-June

DAS Student Contract  Attend school regularly by being on time and prepared to learn. (pencils, notebook, ect...)  Dress and act appropriately.  Value yourself, classmates, DAS staff, and DAS property equally.  No food/drinks in classrooms.  Minimize distractions.  If contract expectations are not met, you will be dropped from Delano Adult School.

Internet Agreement  Personal Responsibility  Acceptable Use  Privileges  Network Etiquette & Privacy  Security  Vandalism

Counselor To make an appointment, call If you have high school credits from another school, you must bring a transcript with you the day of your appointment. (Reg. hours below) NameDaysHoursPhone # Mrs. Deaton Tuesday Thursday 5 – 8 pm (661) 720 – 4212

Attendance  Day students are allowed 5 absences each quarter (3 month period), after the 6 th absence you will be dropped.  Night students are allowed 3 absences each quarter (3 month period), after the 4 th absence you will be dropped.  At the beginning of each quarter students with two consecutive absences will be dropped  5 Partial absences (arriving late, or leaving early) will count as 1 absence  Each new quarter you start again with all your absences.  Out of courtesy inform your teacher if you will be absent. Informing your teacher does not excuse your absence.

Night childcare Parent must attend Delano Adult School. Parent must register child in DAS office by providing child’s birth certificate and immunization record. Children must be at least 3 years old and potty trained. Only student’s child may be registered for childcare, not cousins, nieces, nephews! Childcare Hours: -Tuesday-Thursday 6-9 pm

Calendar & Evacuation Plan Calendar-see attachedEvacuation Plan-see attached

High School Diploma Graduation Requirements 190 credits needed for a DAS High School Diploma All Students MUST EARN a minimum of 10 DAS credits to be a DAS graduate

ABE/ASE/GED/CAHSEE Day Class Schedule Breaks: 9:45-10am 12-12:30pm-lunch 2:30pm-Student Dismissal CourseTeacher/Room # DaysTime ABE,ASE, GED, CAHSEE Mrs. Parrish Room 6 Mon-Fri7:45am- 9:45am ABE,ASE, GED, CAHSEE Mrs. Parrish Room 6 Mon-Fri10am- 12pm ABE,ASE, GED, CAHSEE Mrs. Parrish Room 6 Mon-Fri12:30pm- 2:30pm

ABE/ASE/CAHSEE Night Class Schedule *New students are allowed to enroll in multiple sections CourseTeacher /Room DayTime ABE, ASE, CAHSSE, ESL TransitionG. Hernandez Room 6 Tuesday6-9pm ABE, ASE, CAHSEE, ESL TransitionG. Hernandez Room 6 Wednesday6-9pm ABE, ASE, CAHSEE, ESL TransitionG. Hernandez Room 6 Thursday6-9pm CourseTeacher/Room #DayTime ABE/GEDAlvarado / Room 15 Thursday6-9pm ABE/GED Night Class

High School Diploma Exit Exam All students working towards a high school diploma must pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). CAHSEE Testing Schedule *Nov. test dates: Night students only & *July test dates: Day students only! TEST DATETEST July 24, 2012English-Language Arts July 25, 2012Math November 6, 2012English-Language Arts November 7, 2012Math March 12, 2013English-Language Arts March 13, 2013Math May 14, 2013English-Language Arts May 15, 2013Math

CAHSEE WORKSHOPS Math: Thursdays beginning September 13 th – November 1 st Day -3:15-4:15pm Evening pm Room 14 English: Tuesdays beginning Sept. 18 th – Nov. 30 th Day -3:15-4:15pm Evening pm Room 13 If you will be taking CHASEE in Nov., your first class will be the CHASEE class

Basic Skills Education Credits Elective Credits will be earned through Revolution 380 Math = 5 credits English = 5 credits If you start a class but do not finish it, your transcript will show a NC (no credit) for that class!

GED Program Required Textbook English GED book $22 Spanish GED book $27 Cash only-no returns

GED Program Required Tests Math Reading Science Social Studies Writing (2 sections) GED Examinees: DAS has been notified that there will be a test changed in January If you have NOT completed all of your GED testing prior to this date your tests will become invalid and you will need to pay and retest again.

GED Program GED Testing GED test available in English or Spanish. Testing is offered Thursday evenings from 5:30pm– 9:00pm by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call the DAS office at (661) You can only take one test per week. Students must pass each test with a minimum score of 410 AND have an average combined score of 450 on all five tests in order to earn a GED certificate.

GED Program GED Testing Rules & Regulations You must pay for GED exam at the time you schedule your appointment. Once you have paid for a test, there will be no refunds-no exceptions. Must be 18 years of age or older in order to test. Must have a CA Driver’s License or CA I.D. Must have a Social Security Card. No food or drinks during testing. No cell phones. If you leave the room during testing, your test will be forfeited.

GED Program GED Test Fees * There is a $20.00 Retake Fee TESTPRICE Writing (2 sections)$20.00 Reading$15.00 Math$15.00 Science$15.00 Social Studies$15.00 GED Certificate$35.00 TOTAL$115.00

ENROLLMENT FORM Only 1 class for each section, including section 1 all day section You will not be able to change classes during the quarter If you finish a class during the quarter, you will be assigned a new class Classes will rollover on a quarter basis, with exception of the last quarter (4), if you finished the quarter active class will roll over.

KEY FACTORS FOR LEARNING Positive Learning Environment: If teachers and students don’t create a positive environment in class, it’s much more difficult for students to learn. Preparation: High School Diploma: Pencils, Notebook, and a Calendar/Agenda Supplies, Attitude, and Discipline Involvement: The More Involved Students Are In The Class, The More Ownership You Will Take For What Goes On In The Class. The aftermath of student involvement is student learning.

BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS DAS now has articulated business courses that are offered in our Business Program. Intro to Computer Literacy (Keyboarding, Word/Excel) Register as a BC student / Register in CATEMA Earn 6 BC credits at DAS by completing this class with a A/B grade

BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT New Intro to Computer Literacy for English Learners Learn to type Basic Computer Skills How to Search the Web  Classes are held Monday –Friday 12:30-2:30pm  October 22 - December 13, 2012  January 28 - March 21, 2012  April 17 - June 27, 2012

Do not park on staff parking places!!!

QUIZ To start on GED or HS classes what level test and what score do you need? Level D 187/188 Score of 236 How many quarters & how long are the quarters? 4 quarters, each is 3 months long When can you be added as a student? Open registration period How many classes will you work on in a section? 1 class Can you add sections during the quarter? No, only during open registration Can you drop sections during the quarter? Yes you may Where do you start if your CASAS score is not high enough? Basic skills classes

Quiz When is the last day to register for day students ( high school diploma or GED)? Friday, October 19 When is the last day to register for night high school diploma students? Tues.- 10/23, Wed.-10/24. Thurs.-10/25 Last day to register for evening GED students? Thurs. 10/25

Questions/Comments TURN IN CONTRACTS AND STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM TURN IN PENCILS OR PENS Updated

Bring with you to office to register for classes you want Orientation Date: Name _______________________ ID__________________ Test Form/Score__________ Approved Class Level DAY StudentsSession 1: 7:45am-2:30pm Session 2: 7:45am-9:45amSession 3: 10:00am- 12:00pm Session 4: 12:30pm-2:30pm Deadline to enroll for Day Classes is NIGHT Students Tuesday 6-9pmWednesday 6-9pmThursday 6-9 pm Deadline to enroll for Night Classes BRING THIS SHEET WITH YOU TO REGISTER!!!