Classes are open to adults. Day high school students may enroll after obtaining special permission from their school counselor if class space is available.

Adults have priority over high school students in all classes.

Attendance

Attendance in all classes is the responsibility of the student. High school students taking classes for credit and a diploma must attend classes regularly or they will be dropped from the course. Classes missed for any reason are counted as absences.

Counseling Services

Experienced counselors are available to assist students. Students wishing to earn an adult education diploma must have a counseling appointment to ensure placement in the proper classes.

Minimum Class Size

All Community Education classes have a minimum and maximum class size as indicated. In the event that a course does not have the minimum enrollment the class will either be cancelled or the number of course hours will be reduced.

Refunds and Transfers

The State of California does not fund all classes offered through adult education. Classes not funded by the State are offered through the Community Education Program. Student tuition fees cover only the basic cost of the class and are based on the number of students that enroll. We will refund your full tuition in the event that your class is cancelled due to low enrollment. If a class is not cancelled refunds will be granted only when the following guideline is met: Refunds must be requested one week prior to the class start date.

Registration Information

Adult Education classes require pre-registration. For your convenience we have listed registration-closing dates at the end of each class description. Exception to this policy is English as a Second Language where registration occurs on designated dates.

Students wishing to enroll in High School Diploma or General Education Development test preparation classes should call the Golden Oak office for a counseling appointment. Counseling appointments will be scheduled between 6:30P and 9:00P, Monday-Thursday.

Rights and Responsibilities

The Hart School District will not tolerate intimidation or harassment of any student for any reason. (From Governing Board Policy 5000).

Senior Citizen Discount

All class tuition costs will be reduced 10% when you show proof of being at least 60 years of age. Materials, fees, books and other fees are not discounted.

Sexual Harassment (EC 48980)

The governing board of the William S. Hart Union High School District prohibits unlawful sexual harassment of or by any student. Any student who engages in the sexual harassment of anyone in or from the District is subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Any employee who permits or engages in sexual harassment may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. The governing board expects students and staff to immediately report incidents of sexual harassment to the principal or other administrator.

Uniform Complaint Procedures

The District has uniform complaint procedures as required in the Code of Regulation, Title 5, Sections 4600-4671. Complaints should be made to the district complaint officer, Darryl Adams at: (661) 259-0033, ext. 316.

Tobacco Free Workplace – No Smoking

The William S. Hart Union High School District Policy prohibits smoking on all district campuses and in district vehicles. Students and employees are not allowed to smoke on school grounds, parking lots, or in parked vehicles.

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION

ARTS AND CRAFTS

WOODWORKING - 8 meetings

Course #	Day(s)	Time	Location	Instructor	Fee
961201	TU (10/7-12/2)	6:30P-9:30P	SHS/D10	Friedman	$50

Learn how to use woodworking hand tools and power machines. Learning will be taught with small groups and individualized instruction. No prior experience necessary. Lab fee + materials will be determined per project. Students must provide their own lumber. This class is held at Saugus H.S. Registration closes 10/2. Min 15 – Max 20

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COMPUTER EDUCATION

INTRO TO COMPUTERS USING WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM – 4 meetings

Course #	Day(s)	Time	Location	Instructor	Fee
921001 921002	MO (9/8-10/6) OR MO (11/10-12/1)	6:30P-9:30P 6:30P-9:30P	GV/510 WR/ 513	Taylour Taylour	$50 $50

Get acquainted with your personal computer in plain English! No “techno speak” or “computer nerds” in this class. You will learn how to launch Windows’ accessories such as Solitaire, the calculator & paint; use the Help feature to troubleshoot; the Control Panel to change settings to customize your working environment; create, organize & copy files/folders; set a restore point; improve system performance with various utilities and much more. Knowledge of the keyboard & mouse is very helpful when learning new computer skills. Windows XP is used in class. Vista-specific handouts available for those who have that operating system. Textbook information (optional) will be given at the first meeting. This class is held at Golden Valley and West Ranch HS. Registration closes 9/4 & 11/6. Min 12 – Max 20

WORD: MICROSOFT’S WORD PROCESSING PROGRAM - 4 meetings

Course #	Day(s)	Time	Location	Instructor	Fee
921901	MO (10/13-11/3)	6:30P-9:30P	GV/510	Taylour	$50 $45/Seniors 60+

This class will acquaint the student with the capabilities of MS Word for Windows. This includes how to create and format a document, edit, spell check and print as well as insert tables, columns, graphics, and headers and footers. Learn how to work with templates, the thesaurus, change default settings and more. Knowledge of the keyboard and mouse is very helpful when learning new computer skills. Word 2007-specific handouts available for those who have that version. This class is held at Golden Valley High School. Registration closes 10/9. Min 12 – Max 20

EXCEL I: MICROSOFT’S SPREADSHEET PROGRAM - 4 meetings

Course #	Day(s)	Time	Location	Instructor	Fee
921701 921702	TU (9/9-10/7) OR TU (11/25-12/16)	6:30P-9:30P	WR/513	Kazdoy	$50 $45/Seniors 60+

Prerequisite: Good working knowledge of Windows. Learn to understand and use Excel, a powerful spreadsheet application that can be used for analyzing and managing data. No previous experience with Excel or spreadsheets is required. This class is held at West Ranch High School. Registration closes 9/4 & 11/20. Min 12 - Max 20

EXCEL II: MICROSOFT’S SPREADSHEET PROGRAM - 4 meetings

Course #	Day(s)	Time	Location	Instructor	Fee
922501	TU (10/21-11/18)	6:30P-9:30P	WR/513	Kazdoy	$50 $45/Seniors 60+

Prerequisite: Excel I or good working knowledge of Excel basic. Topics covered: reviewing worksheet and workbook fundamentals, creating and using name ranges, linking cells within worksheets and between worksheets and workbooks, using templates, using Find and Replace, how to create and use macros, how to create and manipulate charts, cell and/or worksheet/workbook protection, all about cells (merging, aligning, wrapping, coloring and more). Learn how to create formulas (including nested formulas), and much more. This class is held at West Ranch High School. Registration closes 10/16. Min 12 - Max 20

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THE SENIOR SERIES

COMPUTING 101 FOR SENIORS- 4 meetings

Course #	Day(s)	Time	Location	Instructor	Fee
921101	MO (9/8-10/6)	1:30P-4:30P	GO Lab	Taylour	$50 $45/Seniors 60+

Do you have a computer but conversations about computers still seem like a foreign language to you? Get acquainted with your personal computer in plain English! No “techno-speak” or “computer nerds” in this class. This is the perfect class for new owners, soon-to-be owners, or someone who just wants to become familiar with the computer. Overcome your “fear of computing” with patient instruction, and hands-on practice. This beginner course will introduce students to the very basic concepts and components of a computer. Students will learn to distinguish between computer hardware and software, how to use a mouse and to access programs within Windows. Book information will be given out the first meeting. Registration closes 9/4. Min 12 - Max 20

WORD: MICROSOFT’S WORD PROCESSING PROGRAM - 4 meetings

Course #	Day(s)	Time	Location	Instructor	Fee
921902	MO (10/13-11/3)	1:30P-4:30P	GO Lab	Taylour	$50 $45/Seniors 60+

This class will acquaint the student with the capabilities of MS Word for Windows. Learn how to change default settings, create and format a document, edit, spell check and print as well insert tables, columns, and pictures. We will learn how to create a holiday letter as well as tables to track vitals, meds, etc. Knowledge of the keyboard and mouse is very helpful when learning new computer skills. Registration closes 10/9. Min 12 – Max 20

THE INTERNET: Surfing, Searching, Shopping & Sending E-mail - 4 meetings

Course #	Day(s)	Time	Location	Instructor	Fee
920801	MO (11/10-12/1)	1:30P-4:30P	GO Lab	Taylour	$50 $45/Seniors 60+

This class is for the first-time Internet surfer. Don’t be left stranded on the curb of the “Information Super Highway.” Mysterious acronyms such as ISP, URL, HTML, and WWW will be explained in easy-to-understand language. Students will learn the basic skills needed to navigate the Internet such as: send, receive, reply & forward e-mail, how to shop on-line, make travel reservations, and use Google for searching & much more. You will also have the opportunity to tour the SCV via the Internet. Textbook information (optional) will be given at the first meeting. Registration closes 11/6. Min 12 – Max 20

SATURDAY CLASSES

BUYING & SELLING ON eBAY – 1 meeting

Course #	Day(s)	Time	Location	Instructor	Fee
923001 923002	SA (9/13) OR(11/22)	9:30A– 12:30P	GO Lab	Semple	$15

We'll start with examples of how to list, picking the proper category for your items, how to write descriptions for items you wish to list for sale, the importance of taking photos of your item and where to store them on your hard disk for easy access, and will explore the various fees involved. Then we'll go into listing an actual item, going through the five steps in listing. The second part of the class will be spent on PayPal and how easy it is to transfer money electronically. Then we'll go into Buying on eBay, how to place a bid, starting with a low bid, learning about Reserve Price and Buy it Now bidding, and what to do after you have won your item. This is not a hands-on class. Registration closes 9/11 & 11/20. Min 12 - Max 25

DIGITAL CAMERAS 101 – 1 meeting

Course #	Day(s)	Time	Location	Instructor	Fee
922601	SA (9/20)	9:30A-12:30P	GO Lab	Kazdoy	$15

If you just bought a camera or are in the market for one, this is the class for you. You will learn the best way to get pictures into your computer, manipulate and back-up your photos, print and e-mail them. You will also learn how to put them on a website so you can invite family and friends to see your masterpieces. This is not a hands-on class. Registration closes 9/18. Min 12 - Max 20

HAVE FUN WITH YOUR DIGITAL PHOTOS - 1 meeting

Course #	Day(s)	Time	Location	Instructor	Fee
920201	SA (10/4)	9:30A-12:30P	GO Lab	Taylour	$15

This class is for the person who is just starting to work with their digital photos. Learn how to download your photos to your computer and how to remove red eye, enhance colors, fix flaws, crop photos, organize them into on-screen albums, and even share them via e-mail or as albums on the web. Software has been donated by Sonic Solutions | Roxio, Inc., The Digital Media Company. This is a hands-on class. Registration closes 10/2.

Min 12 - Max 20

CLEAN OUT YOUR PC – Preventive Maintenance - 1 meeting

Course #	Day(s)	Time	Location	Instructor	Fee
921401	SA (10/25)	9:30A-12:30P	GO Lab	Taylour	$15

Your hard drive will last longer if you take care of it. A hard disk is like a closet, you need the biggest you can afford but it can quickly become a tangled mess. Before you know it, you need to do some cleaning up and clearing out. In this class, you will learn how to use the Operating System to delete files and programs that you no longer need, clean up ‘temp’ files, as well as scandisk & defrag your hard drive. Several comprehensive utilities to accomplish these tasks will also be demonstrated. You will also learn how to organize your hard drive after it has been cleaned. This is a hands-on class. Registration closes 10/23.

Min 12 – Max 20

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS – 1 meeting

Course #	Day(s)	Time	Location	Instructor	Fee
922401 922402	SA (11/1) OR SA (11/15)	8:30A-12:30P	GO Lab	Kazdoy	$20

For the Intermediate computer user. Are you searching for a reasonably priced photo editing program? You found it with Adobe Photoshop Elements (APE). This class will teach you how to organize your photos, and how to manipulate them to make them more appealing. Did you just take a digital picture that came out on the dark side (underexposed)? No problem with APE, this class will teach you to salvage that photo and make it shine. Do you want to combine an element from one photo with another? Do you want to make a panoramic picture (that is taking two or more pictures and combining them into one)? Do you have a photo that has unwanted elements in it? No problem with APE. This class will teach these processes and many more. This is a hands-on class. Registration closes 10/30 & 11/13. Min 12 - Max 15

PROTECT YOUR PC & YOUR PRIVACY: Block Intruders & Malware – 1 meeting

Course #	Day(s)	Time	Location	Instructor	Fee
922801	SA (11/8)	9:30A– 12:30P	GO Lab	Taylour	$15

Identity theft! Spyware! Adware! Pop-ups! Phishing schemes! Take control of your computer and stop hackers and crackers from accessing your personal information. Learn to protect your computer system, privacy and security before your luck runs out. Anti-virus software,

firewall software, spyware removal, password protection software – it’s all there to help you keep you and your PC danger-free. This is a hands-on class. Registration closes 11/6. Min 12 - Max 20

Vista Overview – 1 meeting

Course #	Day(s)	Time	Location	Instructor	Fee
923101	SA (11/22)	9:30A– 12:30P	GO Lab	Taylour	$15

Bring your laptop or your tower (we’ll connect it to the monitor, keyboard & mouse in the lab) and we’ll explore Microsoft’s Vista operating system.

This is a hands-on class. Registration closes 11/20. Min 12 - Max 20

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LANGUAGE

SPANISH – WORKPLACE CONVERSATIONAL – 6 meetings

Course #	Day(s)	Time	Location	Instructor	Fee
970101	WE (9/24-10/29)	7:00P-9:00P	VHS/108	Esquivel	$38

This course is designed for the non-native speaker. Students will learn vocabulary related to the workplace and is designed to prepare people to function on a basic communications level in Spanish in the workplace. The vocabulary component of the course will be determined by students' specific needs. Registration closes 9/19. Min 16 – Max 30

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Community Based English Tutoring

Programa Comunitarío Tutorial

· Adults help children with schoolwork. (Los adultos a ayudar a los niños con sus tareas)

· Adults improve their English skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. (Los adultos a mejorar su Inglés (escuchar, hablar, leer y escribir).

· Adults study English at home. (Los adultos a estudiar Inglés en su hogar.)

Babysitting for children 2 - 11 years will be provided. (Cuidado de ninós sera proveido.)

For more information contact Golden Oak Adult School at 253-0583. (Para mas información contacte a Golden Oak Adult School, 23201 Dalbey Drive, Valencia, 253-0583)

	Day	Time	Location	Instructor	Fee
	TU & TH	8:30A-11:00A	Golden Oak	Dassler	None

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Clases de Ingles

· Para sobrevivir

· Para obtener mejor trabajo

Designed for adults who speak little or no English.

NO TENEMOS CUPO PARA LAS CLASES DE INGLÉS. La próxima registración para las clases de septiembre se llevará a cabo en agosto.

Placerita JHS – 6:00 pm Monday – Wednesday

Tanner Hall August 4, 5 or 6

Sierra Vista JHS – 6:00 pm Thursday, August 7

Multipurpose Room

Class meeting information will be distributed at time of registration.

Classes are held at the following locations as space allows:

Placerita JHS M & W 6:30 – 9:30pm

Placerita JHS T & Th 6:30 – 9:30pm

Sierra Vista JHS T & Th 6:30 – 9:30pm

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT SIERRA VISTA OR PLACERITA JHS

FOR INFORMATION – CALL 661 253-0583

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LIFE SKILLS – DISABLED ADULTS

Training for adults with developmental disabilities in life skills, basic communication, community access, work and job preparation with placement assistance. For more information call 661-296-6700 or pleasantviewindustries.org.

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HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM