1. Newport-Mesa Adult School
WELCOMES
YOU!

2. We are a community of learners and leaders!
NMUSD
Adult School

3. 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.”

4. Mission Translated http://www.freetranslation.com/
“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".

5. Our Main School Sites
Whittier El. map
BESST Center map
CMHS map

6. Newport-Mesa Adult School Classes
Career & Technical Education
Computers * = in Spanish
Digital Media
Office Communication / Spanish in the Workplace
Location
Days
Time
*BESST Center
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 11:00 am
11:30 am – 2:30 pm
BESST Center
Monday & Wednesday
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
BESST Center (independent study)
Monday – Thursday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
6:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Whittier Adult School
11:15 am – 2:15 pm
Monday
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

7. Newport-Mesa Adult School Classes
Citizenship Class
Location
Days
Time
BESST Center
Monday & Wednesday
6:00 pm – 9:15 pm

8. Newport-Mesa Adult School Classes
English as a Second Language
Location
Days
Time
BESST Center
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 11:00 am
11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Monday – Thursday
6:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Costa Mesa High School
Tuesday & Thursday
Whittier Adult School
7:45 am – 10:45 am

9. Newport-Mesa Adult School Classes
ESL Distance Learning
Study at home with videos/DVDs and workbooks!!
Meet one-on-one with a certificated ESL teacher once a week!!!
Location
Days
Time
Adams Elementary
Monday
8:00 am – 11:00 am
Wilson Elementary
Tuesday
BESST Center
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Wednesday
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Pomona Elementary
Thursday
Paularino Elementary
Friday
8:00 am – 10:00 am

10. Newport-Mesa Adult School Classes
Family 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 – Friday
8:00 am – 11:00 am
11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Whittier Adult School
7:45 am – 10:45 am

11. Newport-Mesa Adult School Classes
GED Preparation
* = in Spanish
Location
Days
Time
BESST Center (independent study)
Monday – Thursday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
* BESST Center
2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

12. Newport-Mesa Adult School Classes
High 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
9:00 am – 9:00 pm

13. Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
Personal Success
Ability 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 )

14. 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)

15. 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 )

16. Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
Workplace Success
Ability 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 )

17. Multi-Advanced ESL Level 5-6
Length of course:
18 weeks
(ends June 18, 2009)
Hours per session:
3 hours
Sessions per week:
___________________
Non-credit
Cost: FREE

18. Course Curriculum Students will learn: Language Skills Life Skills
Workplace Skills

19. Language Skills
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Grammar

20. Life Skills 2008 Revised CASAS Competencies
Basic Communication
Consumer Economics
Community Resources
Health
Employment
Government and Law
Math
Learning and Thinking Skills
Computation

21. 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

22. Evaluation Evaluation is based on multiple assessments:
Understanding & Using English Grammar unit tests
Class work and projects
Attendance and participation
Master the language skills criteria of the ESL Model Standards for Advanced ESL
CASAS reading tests
Understanding & Using English Grammar Promotional Test

23. Passing the Class
Students will exit from Multi-Advanced when they meet the following criteria:
CASAS reading test: Score 236 or higher
Understanding & Using English Grammar Promotional Test: Score 75% or higher
Master the language skills criteria of the ESL Model Standards for Multi-Advanced

24. 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)

25. Materials for Success Class Syllabus Textbook Dictionary (Optional)
3 ring binder
Paper
Pencil or Pen
Highlighter

26. Attendance Policy Notify the office of your absence.
BESST Center: (949)
CMHS: (714)
Whittier: (949)
 If you are absent without notification for one full week (5 days for Day Classes; 4 days for Night Classes), you will be dropped from the class to make room for other students on the waiting list.

27. 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.

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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 beverage into class.

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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.

30. Staff All teachers are credentialed and highly qualified.
N-MUSD Adult School staff believes that we are ALL a community of learners and leaders.

31. Important Information
ALL YOUR INFORMATION IS CONFIDENTIAL
Main Office Telephone: (949)

32. Have a great semester!