Welcome to ESL Orientation

Orientation Schedule All Groups: 1.Complete WABERS Form 2.WorkForce Education Group 1:Group 2: 2. ESL Program Information & Choose your Classes 2. Campus Tour 3. Campus Tour3. ESL Program Information & Choose your Classes 4. Go to Registration & Cashier

WorkForce Education TBD

Spring Quarter 2015 Monday, April 6 th to Friday, June 19 th

Winter Quarter 2015 Monday, January 5 th to Wednesday, March 25 th

Important People Curtis Bonney, Interim Dean, Jill Bauer, Interim ESL Faculty Coordinator Shan Lackey, ESL Advisor Nancy Leverton, Secretary Senior Jeff Wang, Office Assistant

Core Classes Level 2A Level 2B Level 3A Level 3B Level 4A Level 4B Level 5A Level 5B Level 6A Level 6B

Core Classes Level 2A Level 2B Level 3A Level 3B Level 4A Level 4B Level 5A Level 5B Level 6A Level 6B

Supplemental Classes Digital Literacy Classes (keyboarding, computers, and other technology) Listening & Speaking Classes Pronunciation Classes Focus on Writing Classes

I-DEA -levels 2 and 3 -a hybrid ESL class: online learning (using a computer) and face-to-face learning (in a classroom, with a teacher and other students) -learn computer skills, information for your life, and study English -borrow a laptop computer from the college library to do online work Adria Katka

Healthcare Bridge -levels 4, 5 and 6 -prepare for Nursing Assistant and Phlebotomy programs -learn medical vocabulary and test-taking skills Sylvia Chai

Special Program: I-BEST -job training with ESL support -Phlebotomy -NA-C (Nursing Assistant-Certified) -Accounting -need to apply (CASAS test and writing placement) -approximately Levels 4, 5, and 6 Gary Gorland

Good Students: Come to class every day. (School is like a job.) Ask questions and ask for help. Have a goal. (What do you want to do in the future?) Do homework and study. Practice English at home: Speak English with people outside of class. Read in English every day. Use the Internet or computer programs to learn and practice English.

Plan Your Weekly Schedule Fill in your weekly schedule. Think about: Work Class Time Family Time Sleep Driving/Riding the Bus

Do you have time to study and do homework? You need time to study and do homework: 1 hour of class = 30 minutes of study time

Examples: JuanSoon Level 3A = 2 hours of class Focus on Writing 3 = 1 hour of class How much study time does Juan need outside of class? How about Soon? 2 hours X 30 minutes =3 hours X 30 minutes = 1 hour every day1 hour, 30 minutes every day

Your First Day of Class Bring a pencil and a notebook. Get your books from the Bookstore or online: Tell your teacher if you need help with your books. IMPORTANT: Contact your teacher if you cannot come to class!

Registration & Cashier’s Office Register for classes. Pay for classes ($25). You can pay later. Get a Student ID ($5). First, pay at the Cashier’s Office. Student ID Number Library Card Wellness Center Student discounts on travel, movies, plays and other community and city programs Pay for parking or ORCA card. Find your classroom. Ask the teacher if you need help. Go to class on DATE

Spring Quarter 2015 Monday, April 6 th to Friday, June 19 th

Winter Quarter 2015 Monday, January 5 th to Wednesday, March 25 th

Important People Curtis Bonney, Interim Dean, Jill Bauer, Interim ESL Faculty Coordinator Shan Lackey, ESL Advisor Nancy Leverton, Secretary Senior Jeff Wang, Office Assistant

ESL Classes Level 1 ESL classes: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm MTWThF OR 10:00 am – 2:00 pm MTWThF Level 1 classes: 6:30 pm – 8:50 pm MTWTh Level 3 ESL classes: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm MTWThF Level 2 ESL classes: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm MTWThF Level 3 classes: 6:30 pm – 8:50 pm MTWTh Level 2 classes: 6:30 pm – 8:50 pm MTWTh Daytime classes: Evening classes:

I-DEA -levels 2 and 3 -a hybrid ESL class: online learning (using a computer) and face-to-face learning (in a classroom, with a teacher and other students) -learn computer skills, information for your life, and study English -borrow a laptop computer from the college library to do online work Adria Katka

Your First Day of Class Bring a pencil and a binder with paper. Buy your books from the Bookstore. Tell your teacher if you need help with your books. IMPORTANT: Call your teacher if you cannot come to class!

Registration & Cashier’s Office Register for classes. Pay for classes ($25) and Student ID ($5). You can pay later. After you pay, take your picture and get your Student ID. Find your classroom. Ask the teacher if you need help. Go to class on April 6, 2015.