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. lorena.martin@smmusd.org (310) 664-6222

Ext. 76202

Edith Parra ESL/Citizenship Counselor eparra@smmusd.org (310) 664-6222

Ext. 76203

Olga Saucedo Student Enrollment

Appointments

Office Asst. osaucedo@smmusd.org (310) 664-6222

Ext. 76203

Harmony Rousseau ABE & ASE

(GED / Diploma)

Counselor hrousseau@smmusd.org (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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