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Winter 2020
    January 6 - March 18
Register online www.tastusd.org
Winter 2020 January 6 - March 18 Register online www.tastusd.org - Torrance Adult School
Learning makes life better!

             Because they have received proper training, medical assistants
                              are allowed to draw blood.

English as a Second Language classes are an option for immigrants to learn to communi-
     cate well, as well as improve their competency as part of their long-term goals.
Winter 2020 January 6 - March 18 Register online www.tastusd.org - Torrance Adult School
Contents

                                                      Academic Subjects
                                                      Pages 2 through 5
                                                      Language Arts Center, Learning Center, Online
                                                      courses, GED®, and HiSET® preparation and
                                                      testing.

                                                      Job Training
                                                      Pages 6 through 8
                                                      Career training: Allied Health, Business, and
                                                      Early Childhood Education.

                                                      English as a Second Language
                                                      Pages 9 through 13
                                                      Classes offered at locations throughout Torrance
                                                      in the morning, afternoon, and evening.

                                                      Career Education
                                                      Pages 14 through 19
                                                      Microsoft© Office Applications, Bookkeeping,
                                                      Accounting, and Allied Health.

Community Interest
Pages 20 through 30
Community members, who have gained exper-
tise in their course area, teach these classes. The
courses are provided in areas in which our com-
munity has expressed an interest.

Miscellaneous Information
Pages 31 through 36
How to Register, Refund Policy, Policies and
Procedures, Registration Form, School Loca-
tions, Map, and Index.

           Save your seat!
      Online registration for
      Career Education and
                                                                                                         Questions? 310-533-4689

    Community Interest begins
      November 19, 2019
           www.tastusd.org

              ALL CLASSES ARE OPEN TO ADULTS 18 AND OVER
                    Winter Term 2020: January 6 - March 18
                               School Holidays:
                   Martin Luther King Day - January 20, 2020
                        Lincoln Day - February 10, 2020
                      President's Day - February 17, 2020

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ABE/ASE/HSD Winter 2020 Enrollment
HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

                                             TAS Enrollment Center - Hours of Operation
                                      2606 West 182nd Street, Torrance 310-533-4689 X 8400/8442
                                       Daily Enrollment Schedule for Winter 2020 – begins December 2, 2019
                                              Hamilton Adult School - (ABE/ASE/HSD/HSE Students)
                                                                                                 Last Test
                                                    AM             AFTERNOON PM                  Session Starts
                                  Monday            8:30 - 12:30 1:00 - 4:30        CLOSED       2:00p
                                  Tuesday           8:30 - 12:30 1:00 - 4:30        4:30 -8:00   6:00p
                                  Wednesday         8:30 - 12:30 1:00 - 4:30        CLOSED       2:00p
                                  Thursday          8:30 - 12:30 1:00 - 4:30        CLOSED       2:00p
                                  Friday            8:30 - 12:30 1:00 - 4:30        CLOSED       2:00p

                                  November 25-29, 2019 CLOSED – Thanksgiving Holiday
                                  December 2, 2019       Counseling Appointments ( Walk or Phone In, NEW and Current
                                  ongoing                Students )
                                                         Reenrollment Week for Winter 2020 classes (Current Fall 2019
                                  December 2 - 5, 2019
                                                         Students. By Appointment Only)
                                  December 13, 2019      LAST DAY of Instruction for Fall 2019 classes
                                  December 20 -
                                                         CLOSED – Winter Break
                                  January 3, 2020
                                  January 6, 2020        FIRST DAY of Instruction for Winter 2020 classes
                                  January 17, 2020       LAST DAY to Enroll in Direct Instruction Classes!
                                  January 20, 2020       CLOSED – Martin Luther King Day
                                  February 10,2020       CLOSED – Lincoln Day
                                  February 17, 2020      CLOSED – President's Day

                                                                      How to enroll:
                                      HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA (HSD) - HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE)
                                                    No tuition will be charged to students qualifying for
                                                       the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
                                              •Students Must CALL or WALK IN to make an appointment for
                                                                ABE/ASE/HSD/HSE classes.
                                         •Phone ln and In Person open from 8:30a - 8:30p, Monday through Thursday
                                                    •Phone In and In Person open 8:30a - 4:00p on Friday
                                                             •Online Registration is not available
                                       •NOTE: Counseling, Testing, and Enrollment will take approximately 2.5 hours.
                                                                  •Bring a snack and water
    Questions? 310-533-4689

                                                  •Childcare is not available during registration and testing
                                    •NOTE: Childcare is only available at Hamilton Adult School while classes are in session
                                                          (See page 32 for Childcare requirements)

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Adult Literacy and High School Education

                                                                                                           HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
                  All classes in this section begin the week of January 6, 2020
                      No Class: January 20, 2020, February 10 & 17, 2020

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Online, Walk-in, Fax, and Mail Registration do not apply to the Adult Literacy and High School Di-
ploma programs.
Contact the office at 310-533-4689 extension 8400 for an appointment as a new student, a returning
student, and/or for information regarding the High School Equivalency Exams (HiSET® or GED®).
New students must meet with the counselor for placement and development of an academic and career
plan. Students whose native language is not English must complete Advanced ESL or its equivalent
prior to enrolling in literacy or high school courses.
Please note: Morning childcare is available at the Hamilton Center in Room 2 for children ages 2 – 5
when parent is registered for classes. See page 32.

                       Torrance Adult School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools
                       and Colleges Post-Secondary Education (WASC). Accreditation status
                       certifies that Torrance Adult School is a trustworthy institution of learning
                       and validates the integrity of our academic program as it supports student
                       learning throughout life.

Language Arts Center Rooms 9 & 10-Hamilton Center
Adult Basic Education, Reading and Writing Literacy, and High School English Language Arts: The
Language Arts Center is an open environment where adults are provided opportunities for learning
English language arts skills ranging from a non-reader level to competency-based high school di-
ploma and college level courses. Students are provided basic language skills that integrate program
standards for Adult Basic and Secondary Education.
The Adult Basic Education Program (ABE) is a literacy program that provides basic skills instruc-
tion in reading and writing. Students are provided computer assisted learning and individualized
instruction. ABE learners are taught basic reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical thinking, and
problem solving skills to become more successful and productive members of the community. High
school diploma English language arts courses are also offered. These are competency based courses
designed to develop reading comprehension, literary analysis, and written composition. Courses are
structured to develop and enhance analytical and critical thought processes as well as interpretative
and evaluative skills. This classroom has a 6 hour a week mandatory attendance requirement.
M-Th 8:30am to 8:30pm

Learning Center Rooms 3 & 4
Hamilton Center
Adult Secondary Education: High School Di-
ploma, Enrichment Courses, and High School
Equivalency Exam preparation. The Learning
                                                                                                            Questions? 310-533-4689

Center is a classroom environment that pro-
vides direct instruction in the area of math and
also provides the opportunity for students to
work independently at their own pace in all
other high school subjects. Students may en-
roll in classes required for a high school di-
ploma, enrichment, and/or preparation for the
high school equivalency certificate (HiSET®
or GED®). A credentialed teacher is avail-
able for all students who need assistance. This
classroom has a 6 hour a week mandatory at-
tendance requirement.
M-Th 8:30am-8:30pm (lab courses only)
F 8:30am – 12:30pm

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Math Pull Out Class Schedules:
                           General Math Basic A, General Math Basic B, and HSE Math meet two to three times per week
                           and regular attendance is required.
HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

                            Math A                         Math B                       HSE Math Preparation
                            MW 9:00am-12:00pm              TTh 9:00am-12:00pm           MW 12:30pm-2:30pm
                            MW 5:30pm-8:30pm                                            TTh 5:30pm-8:30pm

                            High School Equivalency (HSE) Math                  Math Lab FUN - Making math under-
                            Preparation Course-Hamilton Center                  standable and enjoyable!
                            Torrance Adult School now offers a blended          The math lab will be serving math students
                            HiSET®/GED® math preparation course con-            ranging from Math A through Algebra B Mon-
                            sisting of teacher direction and computer in-       day through Thursday from 9:00am - 12:00pm.
                            struction.                                          This is an instructor guided course with les-
                            This course is designed to prepare students to      sons and projects designed to decrease math
                            pass the math section of the high school equiv-     anxiety, expand math knowledge, demonstrate
                            alency exam. The class meets two times per          how math skills apply to 21st century work-
                            week and regular attendance is required. There      force skills, and help students to complete their
                            is no fee for the course and students may repeat    assigned math class. Classes include blended
                            the course if needed. Students earn 5 elective      lessons comprised of teacher directed group
                            credits upon successful completion.                 activities and computer learning. Students will
                            Prerequisite: General Math Basic B or passing       understand how math is used everywhere in our
                            of a diagnostic test. This class has a mandatory    daily life. The attendance requirement is 6 hours
                            6 hours a week attendance requirement.              of mandatory attendance per week. Designated
                            HSE Math Schedule                                   algebra assistance will also be available in the
                            MW 12:30pm – 2:30 pm                                afternoons from 12:30pm - 4:00pm.
                            TTh 5:30pm – 8:30pm

                                                                                English Elective A - Hamilton Center
                           High School Equivalency (HSE)                        English Elective A equips students with read-
                           English Language Arts (ELA)                          ing skills for passing high school equivalency
                           Preparation Course-Hamilton Center                   tests or college level work. Within the context
                           Torrance Adult School now offers a direct in-        of non-fiction essays, ten key reading strategies
                           struction HiSET®/GED® English Language               are taught and practiced. Close reading to ana-
                           Arts preparation course that addresses reading       lyze and evaluate texts leads to the composi-
                           and test taking skills in the 4 subject strands:     tion of well-developed, short essay selection
                           social studies, science, reading, and English        responses. Vocabulary acquisition, comprehen-
                           language arts grammar and writing. This course       sion, writing, and essential notetaking skills are
                           prepares students to read and apply test-taking      included in this 10.5-week class. In addition to
                           strategies across the varied subject matter. In-     online reading resources, one full-length novel
                           cluded in the class is an online reading program     is included. There is no fee for this class. The
                           designed to increase test taking reading skills      class meets two times per week for a mandato-
                           and an essay preparation class for the exam’s        ry 6-hour attendance requirement. Prerequisite
                           written response. The class meets two times per      recommend: Reading Skills level 8 or counsel-
                           week and mandatory 6 hours a week attendance         or / teacher has waived requirement. Students
                           is required. Recommend Prerequisite: Reading         earn 5 English elective credits upon successful
                           Skills level 6 or higher. Students earn 5 elective   completion of all assignments and attendance
                           credits upon successful completion.                  requirements.
 Questions? 310-533-4689

                           Tu 9:00am-12:00pm                                    M/W 9:00am-12:30pm
                           Th 9:00am – 12:30pm

                           GED®                                                 ONLINE Courses– Hamilton Center
                           Torrance Adult School now offers the GED®            Work on your high school diploma or enrich-
                           exam. The test consists of four subject areas.       ment courses in class and also in the comfort of
                           Each subject area test costs $35. Students who       your own home. Courses include subject reme-
                           wish to enroll can go to GED.com and create          diation, high school diploma requirements, as
                           a free MyGED® account. Any questions about           well as advanced courses. All exams must be
                           the GED® test should be directed to (877) 392-       completed on campus. Students are required to
                           6433. All testing is at the Levy Adult Center        work in class a minimum of 6 hours a week and
                           which is located at 3420 W. 229th Place. Stu-        have a weekly meeting with a staff member to
                           dents who have not passed a portion of the           review progress.
                           GED® and wish to schedule a review before re-        M-Th 8:30am-7:30pm; F 8:30am – 12:30pm
                           testing may contact the Hamilton Adult Center
                           for information. 310- 533-4689 ext. 8400

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HiSET® Science Test Preparation Ham-                   HiSET®
ilton Center                                           California has approved three tests for the high
Torrance Adult School now offers a direct in-          school equivalency exam: HiSET®, GED®,
struction HiSET®/GED® science test prepara-            and TASC. Torrance Adult School now offers

                                                                                                           HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
tion class. This 10-week course is an overview         the HiSET® exam in a paper-based format. The
of and practice with the three general scientific      test consists of five subject areas. For enrolled
categories: earth science, life science, & physi-      TAS students, each subject area test costs $30,
cal science. Course content includes released          or you may purchase the entire test for $130. For
test prep questions and general preparation ma-        non-enrolled test takers, each subject area test
terial, small group discussion, computer-based         costs $45, or you may purchase the entire test
science concepts practice, and test-taking strate-     for $190. Free advising and preparation courses
gies all designed to equip students to pass the        are available. For more information, please call
science high school equivalency exam. The              the Hamilton office at 310- 533-4689 ext. 8400.
class meets two times a week (2 hours a day)           Practice tests are also offered to help determine
and 4 hours a week attendance is required. This        if you are ready to pass or need additional study
is a non-credit class and may be repeated.             preparation. Practice tests are free with enroll-
Tu 12:30pm - 2:30pm, Th 1:00pm – 3:00pm                ment. Call the Hamilton Adult Center for sched-
                                                       uling 310-533- 4689 ext. 8400.

      Torrance Adult School offers the HiSET® exam to adult school students at the Levy Center
      on the following schedule:
                Test Date         Test Area          Testing Time      Registration Period
               Jan. 13            Science            9:00am             12/5/19 – 1/8/20
               Jan. 13            Soc. Studies       11:00am            12/5/19 – 1/8/20
               Jan. 14            Math               9:00am             12/5/19 – 1/8/20
               Jan. 14            Reading            11:00am            12/5/19 – 1/8/20
               Jan. 15            Writing            9:00am             12/5/19 – 1/8/20

                Test Date         Test Area          Testing Time      Registration Period
               Feb. 11            Science            5:00pm             1/9/20 – 2/5/20
               Feb. 11            Soc. Studies       7:00pm             1/9/20 – 2/5/20
               Feb. 12            Math               5:00pm             1/9/20 – 2/5/20
               Feb. 12            Reading            7:00pm             1/9/20 – 2/5/20
               Feb. 13            Writing            5:00pm             1/9/20 – 2/5/20

                Test Date         Test Area          Testing Time      Registration Period
               Mar. 9             Science            9:00am             2/6/20 – 3/4/20
               Mar. 9             Soc. Studies       11:00am            2/6/20 – 3/4/20
               Mar. 10            Math               9:00am             2/6/20 – 3/4/20
               Mar. 10            Reading            11:00am            2/6/20 – 3/4/20
                                                                                                              Questions? 310-533-4689

               Mar. 11            Writing            9:00am             2/6/20 – 3/4/20

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Job Training
JOB TRAINING

                           Are you an ESL or ASE student? Do you want job training in a growing industry?
                                     Health Care, Business, and Childcare classes are now available.
                                                                Sign up now!
                                           TAS Enrollment Center at Hamilton Adult School
                                                2606 West 182nd Street, Torrance 90504.
                                                       Call at: 310- 533-4689 x 8442
                           Unless otherwise noted, all classes in this section begin the week of January 6, 2020.
                                                 No Classes: Jan. 20, February 10 & 17

                                                        Career Training: Business Careers
                                                                               Introduction to MS Office 2016 and
                                                                               Applications
                                                                               Students must have basic computer skills and be
                                                                               able to keyboard 20 words per minute in order
                                                                               to take this class.
                                                                               This is the first-level career course for ESL/
                                                                               ASE students who are interested in business or
                                                                               medical careers. Students work in class with a
                                                                               teacher and practice online to learn and apply:
                                                                                    •Beginning MS Word skills
                                                                                    •Beginning PowerPoint skills
                                                                                    •Beginning Excel skills
                           TAS Office Assistant Program                             •35 words per minute keyboarding
                           Certificate                                         Students who take this training class will re-
                           To be eligible for the TAS Office Assistant         ceive ESL language support.
                           Program Certificate, students must complete the     F           8:30am-12:00pm            Multilevel
                           following series:                                   Grif Rm16                   Espinoza/Marasigan
                                • Word (Levels 1, 2) and MOS Certifica-
                                tion
                                • Excel (Levels 1, 2) and MOS Certifica-
                                tion
                                • Access
                                • PowerPoint
                                Students will receive certificate of comple-
                                tion after completing:
                                • Required course assignments
                                • Pass simulation tests with a minimum
                                grade of 75%
 Questions? 310-533-4689

                                • Maintain a minimum of 80% attendance         Excel for ESL/ASE
                           Specific requirements for certification levels,     Students must have basic computer skills and be
                           course sequencing, and required competencies        able to keyboard 20 words per minute in order
                           are provided at the first class meeting.            to take this class.
                                                                               Do you want to learn a new skill or get a job
                                                                               promotion? Excel is the most popular program
                                                                               for managing data, including financial records,
                                                                               and for professional and personal needs. Learn
                                                                               to:
                                                                                    •Create spreadsheets
                                                                                    •Sort and use customer information data
                                                                                    •Use formulas for calculations
                                                                               We help you prepare for the Microsoft© Office
                                                                               Specialist (MOS) certification exam.
                                                                                                              Book fees ($84).
                                                                               MWTh                           8:30am-12:00pm
                                                                               Levy K-2                            Chon/Yuan
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Career Training: Allied Health (Medical)

Medical Billing and Coding for ESL /ASE                Medical Terminology for ESL/ASE

                                                                                                             JOB TRAINING
March 9 – July 17, 2020                                This is a highly recommended class for ESL/
Medical Terminology is highly recommended but          ASE students who want a career in a healthcare
not required before taking this class.                 field.
Prepare for a future in medical billing and coding            •Learn medical terms, parts of the body,
to qualify to work in a physician’s office, clinic,           body systems, and common medications
or other health care organizations. The number of             •Learn prefixes and suffixes to help you un-
jobs in this area will continue to grow for many              derstand medical vocabulary
years. You will learn how to:                          Students who successfully complete this course
     •Read patient records                             will be able to enroll in Medical Assisting, Phar-
     •Determine the correct codes for the treat-       macy Technician, and Medical Billing and Cod-
     ments the patients receive                        ing career training.
     •Use the correct codes to bill the insurance                                       Book fees ($140).
     providers                                         TWTH           12:30pm-3:30pm            Multilevel
The textbook and workbook may be purchased in          Grif Rm11                               Wang/Staff
class. Students must maintain a minimum atten-
dance of 85%. Students are responsible for the
book fees ($485) and uniform ($25). Students
must have a Social Security number, a Right to
Work permit, and secondary school/high school
transcripts before they start their externship. Stu-
dents are required to purchase HPSO liability in-
surance for malpractice ($25) by the end of the
class. Upon successful completion of the class,
you will eceive hands-on experience by complet-
ing a 160-hour externship.
MTWTHF                            8:30am-12:30pm
Levy Rm13                        Caramaschi/Salter

Medical Assisting for ESL/ASE
February 11 – July 2, 2020
Medical Terminology is highly recommended              Pharmacy Tech for ESL/ASE
but not required before taking this class.             January 6, 2020 through March 27, 2020
In the Medical Assisting program, you will             No Class: January 20, 2020, February 10, 2020,
learn how to:                                          February 17, 2020
      •Help physicians carry out procedures            Medical Terminology is highly recommended but
      •Care for patients                               not required before taking this class.
      •Take patient histories                          Prepare to become a pharmacy technician by
      •Schedule appointments                           learning:
      •Perform simple lab tests                              •Pharmacology standards
      •Administer medications                                •Ethics
The textbook and workbook may be purchased                   •Pharmacy calculations
                                                                                                              Questions? 310-533-4689

in class. Students must maintain a minimum at-               •Record keeping and customer service skills
tendance of 85%. A CPR certification class will        The textbook and workbook may be purchased
be given before completion of the classroom por-       in class. Students must maintain a minimum at-
tion. Students are responsible for the book fees       tendance of 85%. A CPR certification class will
($150) and uniform ($25). Students must have a         be given before completion of the classroom por-
Social Security number, a Right to Work permit,        tion. Students are required to purchase HPSO li-
and secondary school/high school transcripts           ability insurance for malpractice ($25) by the end
before they start their externship. Students will      of the class. Students are responsible for the book
be required to complete a TB clearance, a physi-       fees ($200), and uniform fees ($25). Students
cal examination, proof of vaccination (immuni-         must have a Social Security number, a Right to
zation card), and purchase HPSO liability insur-       Work permit, and secondary school/high school
ance for malpractice ($25) by the end of Module        transcripts before they start their externship upon
D. Upon successful completion of the class, you        successful completion of the class. You will re-
will receive hands-on experience by completing         ceive hands-on experience by completing a 120-
a 160-hour externship.                                 hour externship.
MTWTH                           12:30pm-4:30pm         MTWTH                             8:30pm-12:00pm
Levy Rm13                      Caramaschi/Salter       Levy Rm15                      Caramaschi/L.Wang
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Career Training: Early Childhood Education
JOB TRAINING

                          Childcare Providers I/II for ESL/ASE
                          This intermediate/advanced course is for students in Levels 4 through 6, or anyone interested in
                          learning more English for babysitting or childcare. It is also for students who are interested in
                          working in day care centers, preschools, and kindergartens. Students practice useful speaking and
                          writing skills for communicating with parents, children, and coworkers on topics including:
                               •Day-to-day care

                                                                                               Job
                               •Health and safety

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                               •Writing incident and accident reports
                               •Stages of development from infants to school-aged children
                               •Documenting and describing child development
                               •Cognitive development
                               •Social-emotional development                                Trai n i n
                          Upon completing ESL/ASE for Childcare Providers I/II, students will be prepared to take EL
                          Camino College’s Child Development courses 103 and 104 to earn an Early Childhood Education
                          Permit.
                          MW                    12:30pm-3:30pm                   Grif Rm4                   Estes-Morrison
                          T- Childcare Lab 12:30-3:30pm
                          F- Childcare Lab 1:15pm-4:30pm for El Camino co-enrolled students

                                      Learning makes life better!
                                                                         It started with just one class.
                                                                         Last fall, Shazia Bushra took the teaching
Questions? 310-533-4689

                                                                         preschool course at the Torrance Adult
                                                                         School to pursue her career goals.
                                                                          Ms. Bushra was an elementary school
                                                                         teacher in her hometown in Pakistan but
                                                                         left the profession to raise her children.
                                                                         She is now ready to restart her career
                                                                         as an early childhood education teacher
                                                                         and is working to earn assistant teacher
                                                                         and associate teacher permits.
                                                                         Ms. Bushra is participating in the
                                                                         Child Development Pathway program,
                                                                         where she is co-enrolled in classes at El
                                                                         Camino College and the Torrance Adult
                                                                         School. Congrats Shazia!
                                     Restart your career through our Job Training Program

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ESL Winter 2020 Enrollment
          TAS Enrollment Center - Hours of Operation

                                                                                               ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
    2606 West 182nd Street, Torrance 310-533-4689 X 8400/8442
   Enrollment for Winter 2020 begins November 20, 2019 – January 17, 2020
                   Hamilton Adult School - (ESL Students)
                                                                 Last Test
                     AM         AFTERNOON          PM Only        Session
Monday           8:30 - 12:30     1:00 - 4:30      CLOSED          2:00p
Tuesday          8:30 - 12:30     1:00 - 4:30     4:30 - 8:00      6:00p
Wednesday        8:30 - 12:30     1:00 - 4:30      CLOSED          2:00p
Thursday         8:30 - 12:30     1:00 - 4:30      CLOSED          2:00p
Friday           8:30 - 12:30     1:00 - 4:30      CLOSED          2:00p
November 20, 2019     FIRST DAY to register for classes
November 25-29        CLOSED – Thanksgiving Holiday
December 20 –
                      CLOSED – Winter Break
January 3
January 6, 2020       CLASSES BEGIN / Evening Registration at Griffith Adult School
                      opens
January 16, 2020      LAST NIGHT of Registration - Griffith Adult School
January 20, 2020      CLOSED - Martin Luther King Day
February 10, 2020     CLOSED - Lincoln Day
February 13, 2020     ENROLLMENT ENDS-ALL ESL CLASSES
February 17, 2020     CLOSED - President's Day
March 18, 2020        LAST DAY of Instruction for Winter 2020 classes

                 Evening Enrollment Schedule – January 6, 2020
              Griffith Adult School - Room 12 (ESL Students ONLY)
                                                                               Last Test
                         AM           AFTERNOON               PM Only           Session
Monday                                                       CLOSED               n/a
Tuesday                                                      CLOSED               n/a
Wednesday            CLOSED               CLOSED             4:30 - 8:00         6:00p
Thursday                                                     CLOSED               n/a
Friday                                                       CLOSED               n/a
                                                                                                    Questions? 310-533-4689

                                    How to Enroll:
                      ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
                     No tuition will be charged to students qualifying for
                       the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
                     •Students must register in person for all ESL classes
                              •Online Registration is not available
                   •Testing and Enrollment will take approximately 2 hours
     •You must arrive by the LAST TEST SESSION start time to enroll on the same day.
                                   •Bring a snack and water
                  •Childcare is not available during registration and testing
      •Childcare is only available at Hamilton Adult School while classes are in session
                           (See page 32 for Childcare requirements)
               Griffith Adult School location for evening registration ONLY:
          2291 Washington Ave., Torrance 90501 310- 533-4689 x 8312, Room 12
               No Enrollment: January 20, 2020, February 10 & 17, 2020

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English as a Second Language
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

                                                         ESL classes begin January 6, 2020.
                                               No Class: January 20, February 10, February 17, 2020.
                                English as a Second Language
                                ESL is a basic education program in English for adults whose native language is not English.
                                Classes help students develop needed English language skills to be a productive worker, an
                                effective community member, a positive family member, and a lifelong learner.

                                             GRIFFITH ADULT CENTER 2291 Washington Avenue

                                                                Griffith Morning Classes

                                    MTWTh      8:30am-12:00pm       Levels 1-2                   Room 14       Fujii
                                    MTWTh      8:30am-12:00pm       Level 3                      Room 13       Bellman
                                    MTWTh      8:30am-12:00pm       Level 4                      Room 11       Tan
                                    Daily      8:30am-12:00pm       Level 5                      Room 3        Lin
                                    Daily      8:30am-12:00pm       Level 6                      Room 8        Murray
                                    MTWTh      8:30am-12:00pm       Level 6                      Room 16       Espinoza
                                                                    Intro to Office 2013                       Espinoza/
                                    F          8:30am-12:00pm                                    Room 16
                                                                    Multilevel                                 Marasigan

                                                                Griffith Afternoon Classes

                               M            12:30pm-3:00pm        Beginning Conversation       Room 3         Lin
                                                                  English Grammar - Use It
                               MW           12:30pm-3:15pm                                 Room 8             Murray
                                                                  or Lose It Int/Adv
                               MW           12:30pm-3:30pm        Childcare I and II           Room 4         Estes-Morrison
                               T            12:30pm-3:30pm        Childcare Providers Lab      Room 4         Estes-Morrison
                               F            1:15pm-4:30pm         Childcare Providers Lab      Room 4         Estes-Morrison
                                                                  Let’s Talk Conversation Int/
                               TTh          12:30pm-3:00pm                                     Room 8         Murray
                                                                  Adv
 Questions? 310-533-4689

                               TWTh         12:30pm-4:30pm        Learn English at Home        Room 2         Hall

                                                                 Griffith Evening Classes

                               TWTh         6:00pm-9:00pm        Levels 1-2                    Room 13        Bellman
                               TWTh         6:00pm-9:00pm        Levels 3-4                    Room 16        Espinoza
                               TWTh         5:30pm-9:00pm        Levels 5-6                    Room 3         Lin
                               TW           5:00pm-9:00pm        Learn English at Home         Room 2         Hall

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HAMILTON ADULT CENTER 2606 West 182nd St.

                                                                                                     ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
                    Childcare: Morning childcare for children ages 2-5 is
                  available while parent is in class at Hamilton. See page 32.

                                  Hamilton Morning Classes

MTWTh         8:30am-12:00pm            Level 1-2                Room 8        Bowyer
Daily         8:30am-12:00pm            Level 3                  Room 6        Hernandez
MTWTh         8:30am-12:00pm            Level 4                  Room 7        Staff
MTWTh         8:30am-12:00pm            Level 5                  Room 14       Tait
MTWTh         8:30am-12:00am            Level 6                  Room 5        Lynch

                                  Hamilton Afternoon Class

MTWTh         12:30pm-3:00pm        English Club Levels 1-4      Room 6        Hernandez

                                   Hamilton Evening Class

                                 Communication Skills
TWTh          6:00pm-9:00pm                                     Room 14        Staff
                                 Levels 4-6

                        LEVY ADULT CENTER 3420 West 229th Pl.
        Levy students must complete placement testing and registration at the Hamilton Center

                                    Levy Morning Classes

TW             8:30am-12:00pm       Multilevel ESL Lab          Room 3        Chon
MTWTh          8:30am-12:00pm       Levels 4-6                  Room 7        Rogers
MWTh           8:30am-12:00pm       MS Excel for ESL            Room K2       Chon/Yuan
                                                                                                          Questions? 310-533-4689

MTWTh          8:30am-12:30pm
                                    Medical Billing and                       Caramaschi/
                                                                Room 13
F 8:30-10:30am ESL Support          Coding for ESL                            Salter

MTWTH          8:30am-12:00pm                                                 Caramaschi/
                                    Pharmacy Tech for ESL       Room 15
F 10:45am-12:45pm ESL Support                                                 L.Wang

                                    Levy Afternoon Class

                                                                             Caramaschi/
MTWTh         12:30pm-4:30pm        Medical Assisting for ESL Room 13
                                                                             Salter
F 1:15-3:15pm ESL support

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VICTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YMCA Building
                                    4820 Spencer Street. Entrance on Victor Street. Please note: the YMCA entrance is NOT
                                    the school entrance on Spencer. Victor students must register, test, and enroll at Hamilton
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

                                    Daily           9:00am-12:15pm         Multilevel             YMCA           Hargrove

                                     English for College and Careers

                               College Transition
                               Are you a college or career bound student at the
                               advanced level of ESL? This course assists you
                               to transition to COLLEGE and CAREERS
                               through:
                                     • ACADEMIC LISTENING comprehen-
                                     sion skills
                                     • Clear speech (oral presentations, PRO-
                                     NUNCIATION, intonation)
                                     • Advanced IDIOMS and university level
                                     vocabulary
                                     • Formal CONVERSATION skills
                                     • Higher-level reading activities with an
                                     emphasis on authentic material
                                     • ADVANCED GRAMMAR
                                     • Writing well-organized, academic para-
                                     graphs and essays
                                     • Advanced punctuation skills
                               Individual assistance from Student Support Ser-
                               vices.
                               MTWTh             8:30am-12:00pm        Level 6
                               Grif Rm16                              Espinoza

                                                 Conversation, Grammar, and Other Elective Classes

                               Beginning Conversation                                ESL Multilevel Lab
                                    • Practice conversation for everyday life        Our expert teacher helps you create an individ-
                                    including for shopping, using the tele-          ual English-language learning plan. Set goals
                                    phone, eating in restaurants, and more.          in the areas where you most need help: listen-
                                    • Practice grammar                               ing, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation,
                                    • Learn new vocabulary words                     grammar, vocabulary, life skills, and cultural
                                    • Learn how to ask questions                     awareness. Learn computer skills such as MS
                                    Where? Who? What? How? In class with             Word, PowerPoint, and Internet basic skills.
                                    your expert teacher!                             TW          8:30am-12:00pm          Levels 4-6
 Questions? 310-533-4689

                               M          12:30pm-3:00pm            Levels 1-3       Levy Rm3                                  Chon
                               Grif Rm3                                     Lin

                                                                                     Let’s Talk! English Conversation
                                                                                     It’s time to USE the vocabulary and grammar
                               The English Club                                      you already know!
                               Are you looking for a stress-free place to prac-            •Talk about your life in the United States
                               tice your spoken English? Come to our friendly              and practice conversation for REAL LIFE
                               classroom! Meet new people and talk about top-              situations
                               ics that are important to you. Did you hear or              •Learn today’s English language, the latest
                               experience something you did not understand?                idioms, and slang
                               Our sage teacher helps you find answers to all              •Discuss current news topics
                               your questions about the English language and         English is the world’s language. Make it yours!
                               life in the USA. Join the club!                       TTh        12:30pm-3:00pm        Levels      4-6
                               MTWTh          12:30pm-3:00pm        Levels 1-4       Grif Rm8                                 Murray
                               Ham Rm6                              Hernandez

                               12
Communication Skills                                 English Grammar - Use It or Lose It
   •Use English to communicate better in             Are articles awful? Prepositions a problem?
   everyday situations                               Review these and other difficult details of Eng-
   •Practice conversation, speaking, and             lish grammar. Improve your written and spoken

                                                                                                        ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
   listening skills                                  English and learn more about the structure of
   •Learn vocabulary, idioms, and                    the English language as well as spelling and
   expressions                                       punctuation rules. Brush up on your grammar
   Meet new people and feel more confident           in this fun class.
   peaking English!                                  MW           12:30pm-3:15pm          Levels 4-6
TWTh        6:00pm-9:00pm         Levels 4-6         Grif Rm8                                 Murray
Ham Rm14                                 Staff

                                Citizenship and Distance Learning

                                                     ESL Citizenship
                                                          • Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship exam
                                                          • Study U.S. History & Government, Civ-
                                                          ics and English
                                                          • Learn vocabulary for the NEW N-400
                                                          Naturalization Application
                                                          • Practice for the oral interview
                                                     Study from home using lesson packets and re-
                                                     turn to school once each week for a 15-minute
                                                     appointment to review your work and check out
                                                     the next unit of study. Grif Rm2
                                                     Register at the Hamilton Center (See page 9)
                                                      T     12:30pm-4:30pm, 5-9pm
                                                      W     12:30pm-4:30pm, 5-9pm
                                                      TH 12:30pm-4:30pm
                                                     For information call 310-533-4689 ext. 8427

Learn English at Home
(Levels: All)
Study from home using borrowed DVDs and
lesson packets. Meet with a teacher who an-
swers your questions. Come to school once each
week for a 15-minute appointment to review
your work and check out the next unit of study.
Citizenship preparation available. Register at
the Hamilton Center.
For information call 310-533-4689, ext. 8427.
Grif Rm2
 T     12:30pm-4:30pm, 5-9pm
                                                                                                             Questions? 310-533-4689

 W     12:30pm-4:30pm, 5-9pm
 TH    12:30pm-4:30pm

                                           Volunteers

Volunteers
Would you like to help students from all over
the world by giving the gift of your English?
Learn techniques to help students learn English
as you participate in their classes. Teachers will
arrange flexible hours to suit your schedule.
Please email esl@tusd.org.
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Career Education
CAREER EDUCATION

                                              Fee waiver available to eligible CalWORKS recipients
                                   Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act tuition waivers may not apply to
                                                students in the CTE classes or Medical Programs.

                                                      Online Registration Begins November 19, 2019
                                                                    www.tastusd.org

                                                         Career Education & Allied Health Classes
                                               Unless otherwise noted, all classes in this section begin the week
                                                            of January 6, 2020 - March 19, 2020
                                                   No Class: Martin Luther King Day-January 20, 2020,
                                                              Lincoln Day-February 10, 2020,
                                                             President's Day-February 17, 2020
                                                                                       TAS has now implemented formal certification
                                                                                       testing for Microsoft© Office Specialist (MOS)
                                                                                       and QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU). For
                                                     Torrance Adult School             details on these tests, please see the related sec-
                                                     is accredited by the              tion of the catalog. Other CTE courses may of-
                                                     Western Association of            fer certificates of completion that are awarded
                                                     Schools and Colleges              based on subject competency demonstrated
                                                     Post-Secondary Educa-             through class participation, quizzes, projects,
                                                     tion (WASC). Accredita-           tests, presentations, practicum, possible ex-
                                                     tion status certifies that        ternships, as well as attendance and class as-
                                                     Torrance Adult School is          signment requirements. Specific requirements
                                   a trustworthy institution of learning and           for certificate levels, course sequencing, and
                                   validates the integrity of our academic             required competencies will be provided at the
                                   program as it supports student learning             first class meeting. Note: Some courses require
                                   throughout life.                                    more than a single term to meet all certificate
                                                                                       requirements and to complete the training pro-
                                                                                       grams. For information on Career Education
                                                                                       Pathways and industry requirements, visit our
                                                                                       website: www. tastusd.org and select the Ca-
                                           TAS Business and                            reer Technical Education section.

                                           Finance Program                                  TAS Office Assistant
                                              Certificate                                   Program Certificate
                                       To be eligible for the TAS Business and           To be eligible for the TAS Office Assistant
                                       Finance Program Certificate, students must        Program Certificate, students must com-
Register online www.tastusd.org

                                       complete the following series:                    plete the following series:
                                             • Intro to Accounting                              • Word (Levels 1, 2) and MOS Cer-
                                             • Accounting with Excel                           tification
                                             • QuickBooks Desktop or Quick-                    • Excel (Levels 1, 2) and MOS Cer-
                                             Books Online                                      tification
                                             • Excel Level 1, Level 2 and MOS                  • Access
                                             Certification                                     • PowerPoint
                                             Students receive a certificate of com-            Students receive a certificate of com-
                                             pletion after completing:                         pletion after completing:
                                             • Required course assignments                     • Required course assignments
                                             • Pass simulation tests with a mini-              • Pass simulation tests with a mini-
                                             mum grade of 75%                                  mum grade of 75%
                                             • Maintain a minimum of 80% atten-                • Maintain a minimum of 80% atten-
                                             dance                                             dance
                                       Specific requirements for certification lev-      Specific requirements for certification lev-
                                       els, course sequencing, and required com-         els, course sequencing, and required com-
                                       petencies will be provided at the first class     petencies will be provided at the first class
                                       meeting.                                          meeting.

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Microsoft© Office Courses

                                                                                                          CAREER EDUCATION
 The Microsoft Word course will not be offered in the winter. The next planned
                   course date will be on March 23, 2020

 Today, employers want job seekers to have experience using Microsoft© Office Applications.
 Our office application courses are designed to prepare students to use and master these popular
 business programs. 21st century occupations require select skills including Excel, Word, Ac-
 cess, and PowerPoint. Students receive a certificate of completion for each individual course
 by completing required assignments, tests, and simulations with a minimum average grade of
 75% and maintain a minimum of 80% attendance. In addition, you will also be able to take the
 Microsoft© Office Specialist Certification exams for the following MS Office courses: Excel,
 and Word. Students currently enrolled have access to practice tests and also have an opportu-
 nity to take the official certification test. Note: Some courses require more than a single term
 to meet all certificate requirements and to complete the training programs.

Microsoft Excel l/ll & MOS
No Class: January 20, February 10,
February 17
Are you looking for a promotion, a new job,
or just want to improve your job skills? Take
charge and remove the mystery out of spread-
sheets. Develop or improve the ability to use
Microsoft© Excel to plan and manage personal
and business needs. In this Excel class, learn
how to create charts, worksheets, and use data
management tools. Learn how to take these job
skills and apply them to other fun activities
such as making a yard sale price list, potluck      Microsoft© PowerPoint
sign-in sheet, a cookie sale organization a list,   No Class: January 20, February 10,
and much more. Students will learn the skills at    February 17
the Basic (1) and Intermediate (2) levels upon      Visual presentation has become an ever increas-
completion. Students are provided free access       ing prominent component in the work field.
to Microsoft© Office Specialist Exam training.      How can you create presentations that have the
The Microsoft© Office Specialist Exam is an         greatest impact on your audience? The skills
industry test that gives students an advantage      taught in this course will help individuals of var-
in a competitive job market. Students passing       ious job positions, such as managers, trainers,
this industry exam will demonstrate high profi-     salespersons, and others to present information
ciency in Microsoft© Excel.                         in a way that will convey your objective to your
Course Fee - $65                                    audience. Students will be introduced to public
This includes access to practice test software.     speaking skills that help them become a natu-
Textbook required – Price not included in           ral presenter. Let’s have some fun! Learn how
course price. Minimum of 80% attendance re-         to take these job skills and apply them to other
quired.                                             fun activities such as a family reunion photo
                                                    book, recipe book, etc. After the completion of
TTh          6:00pm-9:00pm           Ham Rm23
                                                    the course, students are allowed to enroll in the
Staff                        Section 40311122
                                                    Microsoft© Office Specialist Test Prep Course.
                                                                                                             Questions? 310-533-4689

MW          8:30am-12:00pm          Levy RmK2       Enrolled students who are placed at MOS Level
Yuan                         Section 40311202       are placed in a MOS prep course and are pro-
                                                    vided access to Microsoft Office Specialist
                                                    Exam training. The Microsoft Office Specialist
                                                    exam is an industry test that gives students an
                                                    advantage in a competitive job market. Students
                                                    who pass this industry exam, satisfy the Micro-
                                                    soft PowerPoint proficiency necessary for many
                                                    business office positions.
                                                    Course Fee - $65
                                                    Textbook price is not included in course price.
                                                    Minimum of 80% Attendance Required.
                                                    T         9:00am-12:00pm             Levy RmK2
                                                    Yuan                           Section 40050202
                                                    M            6:00pm-9:00pm              Grif Rm6
                                                    Staff                          Section 40050022

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Microsoft© Access
                                  No Class: January 20, February 10,                                Save your seat!
                                  February 17                                                    Online registration for
                                  Information management has become a vital
CAREER EDUCATION

                                  tool in the work field. Managing and analyzing                Career Education begins
                                  the massive amounts of information into a read-               November 19, 2019
                                  able and comprehensive report is the key to suc-
                                  cess. How can you accomplish this difficult, yet,                 www.tastusd.org
                                  very important task? The skills taught in this
                                  course help you and your organization design
                                  and manage a database. The objective of this
                                  course is to provide you with the fundamental
                                  understanding of Microsoft® Access, including
                                  the skills needed to create and maintain a data-
                                  base, design forms and reports, and create que-
                                  ries where you can extract relevant data that will
                                  help you analyze the data you are maintaining.
                                  Course Fee - $65
                                  Textbook price is not included in course price.
                                  Minimum of 80% Attendance Required.
                                  Th         9:00am-12:00pm           Levy RmK2
                                  Yuan                          Section 40070202
                                  W                6:00pm-9:00pm        Grif Rm6
                                  Staff                         Section 40070022       Accounting II
                                                                                       This class offers a sequential progression of ma-
                                                                                       terial for Accounting in the Excel environment
                                                                                       and introduces the accounting principles in a
                                         Business Finance and                          logical sequence. Excel topics are introduced
                                             Accounting                                with the accounting principle to which they
                                                                                       are most relevant through real-world projects.
                                                                                       Topics include Financial Statement Analysis,
                                                  No Class:                            Inventory Costing, Bank Reconciliation, Depre-
                                  Martin Luther King - January 20, 2020                ciation Schedule, Payroll, Amortization, Bud-
                                  Lincoln Day-February 10, 2020                        geting and Cost Analysis. Textbook required.
                                  President's Day-February 17, 2020                                                    Course Fee - $65
                                                                                       Prerequisite: Accounting I
                                                                                       M         12:00pm-3:00pm        Levy Rm8
                                                                                       + Hybrid/Online Learning
                                  Accounting I                                         Marasigan                Section 40812212
                                  Begin your career in bookkeeping. This class is
                                  a new approach to accounting basics. Students        M         6:00pm-9:00pm         Levy Rm8
                                  will progress through the accounting cycle in        + Hybrid/Online Learning
                                  the same order as a typical business, gaining a      Marasigan                Section 40812222
                                  real-world understanding of the cycle and the
                                  actions associated with each step. This course
                                  will provide a balance of theory and practical
                                  application to create a unique approach to learn-
Register online www.tastusd.org

                                  ing and provide a big picture view of real-world
                                  experiences using realistic case studies. Learn-
                                  ing is reinforced with practice sets, progressive
                                  exercises and projects. Textbook required.
                                                                  Course Fee - $65

                                  TTh         9:00am-12:00pm           Levy Rm8
                                  Higgins                       Section 40811202
                                  TTh         6:00pm-9:00pm            Levy Rm8
                                  Donahue                       Section 40811222

                                            Get     d !
                                       Cer t i fi e
                                  16
QuickBooks

                                                                                                          CAREER EDUCATION
                 No Class: Martin Luther King Day-January 20, 2020,
                           Lincoln Day-February 10, 2020,
                          President's Day-February 17, 2020

QuickBooks Desktop (Hybrid Class)                    QuickBooks Online (Hybrid)
Preferred: Certificate for Introduction to Ac-       Preferred: Certificate for Introduction to Ac-
counting or work background in bookkeeping/          counting or work background in bookkeeping/
accounting.                                          accounting.
QuickBooks is one of the core course require-        QuickBooks is one of the core course require-
ments for the Business and Finance Program           ments for the Business and Finance Program
Certificate (see page 13).                           Certificate (see page 13).
Are you looking for a user-friendly way to con-      Are you interested in conducting computerized
duct computerized accounting tasks from your         accounting from any device that is connected to
desktop? Then this course is for you! Quick-         the Internet? Then this course is for you!
Books is a practical application of the funda-       Quick- Books Online students meet in the class-
mentals of accounting and uses the computer-         room and apply and learn the practical applica-
ized accounting software QuickBooks (desktop         tion of the fundamentals of accounting using a
version). This program manages the business          cloud-based version of QuickBooks. This pro-
operations of small businesses and fulfills fidu-    gram manages the business operations of small
ciary responsibilities from an accounting, tax,      businesses and fulfills fiduciary responsibilities
and record-keeping perspective. Topics include       from an accounting, tax, and recordkeeping
sales process, managing expenses, bank recon-        perspective. Topics include setting up a new
ciliation and transactions, financial reporting,     company, working with customers and vendors,
customizing QuickBooks Desktop, inventory,           banking and credit card transactions, manag-
time and billing, payroll setup and processing,      ing inventory, working with balance sheets and
company set up, adjustments and year-end pro-        budgets, customizing QuickBooks Online, ad-
cedures. This course provides a variety of prac-     justing and closing the books, and payroll. This
tice materials to help students transfer textbook    provides a variety of practice materials to help
learning to practical applications. Qualified stu-   students transfer textbook learning to practical
dents have the opportunity to take the Quick-        applications. Qualified students have the op-
Books Certified User (QBCU) exam.                    portunity to take the QuickBooks Certified User
Course Fee - $65                                     (QBCU) exam.
This includes access to practice test software       Course Fee - $65
and actual testing. Textbook required – Price not    This includes access to practice test software
included in course price.                            and actual testing.
Minimum of 80% Attendance Required.                  Textbook required –Price not included in course
T          6:00pm-9:00pm             Levy RmK2       price.
 + Hybrid/Online Learning                            Minimum of 80% Attendance Required.
Staff                          Section 40830222      W        6:00pm-9:00pm           Levy       Rm8
F           8:30am-12:30pm             Grif Rm6       + Hybrid/Online Learning
 + Hybrid/Online Learning                            Marasigan                     Section 40835222
Marasigan                      Section 40830002
                                                                                                             Questions? 310-533-4689

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Medical Support Career Courses:
                                          Medical Terminology * Medical Assistant
CAREER EDUCATION

                                        Medical Billing/Coding * Pharmacy Technician

                                                       Career Education & Allied Health Classes
                                    Unless otherwise noted, all classes in this section begin the week of January 6, 2020
                                                No Class: Martin Luther King Day-January 20, 2020,
                                                            Lincoln Day-February 10, 2020,
                                                          President's Day-February 17, 2020

                                                    Torrance Adult School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools
                                                    and Colleges Post-Secondary Education (WASC). Accreditation status certi-
                                                    fies that Torrance Adult School is a trustworthy institution of learning and
                                                    validates the integrity of our academic program as it supports student learn-
                                                    ing throughout life.

                                  The Occupational Outlook Handbook identifies Allied Health Careers among the employment
                                  sectors that will have the greatest growth over the next ten years. Start now to prepare for a reward-
                                  ing career in Allied Health! Medical Terminology is the foundation course preparing students for
                                  their chosen health occupations pathway. Computer competency is a job skill that employers look
                                  for when hiring new health care employees. Students should become proficient in keyboarding,
                                  be able to use Microsoft© Word and Excel for job related tasks, as well as have basic computer
                                  skills for the health profession. All Allied Health training applicants need to have a high school
                                  equivalency exam or high school diploma or be enrolled in a program to complete the necessary
                                  course work required. Proof of either high school equivalency exam or high school diploma will be
                                  required if students take a state or national certification exam after completing the course, as well
                                  as proof of a live scan. Students should complete the Hepatitis B series of inoculations.

                                                                                        Medical Terminology / Anatomy
                                   All health program students are required to          January 6, 2020 through March 18, 2020
                                   wear a school uniform with the school logo           No Class: January 20, February 10,
                                   on it. The cost for each set is $25. Students        February 17
                                   will need to purchase student liability insur-       This foundational health care occupations
                                   ance for the duration of their program. The          course is recommended for everyone planning
                                   cost is $23. Students must also obtain a valid       on a career in the healthcare field. Prepare for
                                   CPR card before their externship begins. A           a career in health by learning the “Language of
                                   CPR class is offered in each program for             Medicine” & Anatomy, which are foundational
                                   $65. The instructor will provide students            courses for all medical support occupations.
                                   with all necessary information on the first          You’ll discover prefixes, suffixes, and combin-
                                   meeting of class.
Register online www.tastusd.org

                                                                                        ing forms that are medical and pharmaceutical
                                                                                        terms. Discover body systems and the terms
                                                                                        identifying each. Textbook cost is subject to
                                                                                        publisher pricing and must be purchased on
                                                                                        your own. This information will be provided at
                                                                                        first class meeting.
                                                                                        NOTE: This is a highly recommended class for
                                                                                        students who want a career in a healthcare field.
                                                                                                                                     $55
                                                                                        MW           4:00pm-6:00pm          Levy Rm13
                                                                                        Batson                       Section 50200222
                                                                                        TTh           6:00pm-9:00pm          Ham Rm6
                                                                                        Parra                        Section 50200122

                                              Start your new career today.
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Medical Assisting
The next session for the Medical Assisting pro-
gram begins: February 11, 2020 through July
2, 2020

                                                                                                            CAREER EDUCATION
No class on February 17, 2020
For completion of the Medical Assistant
course, you will need to complete a 20-week
classroom program along with 160 hours of
externship working in a medical office. The
responsibilities of a Medical Assistant (MA)
help physicians carry out procedures, care
for patients, take histories, schedule appoint-
ments, perform simple lab tests, and administer
medications. This course combines 4, 5-week
educational modules of classroom/skills, lab          Pharmacy Technician
training/electronic health records with an addi-      January 6, 2020 through March 27, 2020
tional 160-hour externship for more hands-on          No Class: January 20, 2020, February 10, 2020,
practice at an outpatient facility. The textbook      February 17, 2020
and workbook will be purchased on your own.           Prepare to become an entry-level pharmacy
The cost is subject to the publisher’s pricing.       technician by learning concepts of pharmacol-
This information is provided at the first class       ogy, standards, ethics, pharmacy calculations,
meeting. Students are required to complete an         record keeping, and customer service. After the
assumption of risk form, prepare a resume, in-        successful completion of the course, students
terview, and may be required to complete a live       then receive hands-on experience while com-
scan, provide immunization records, a physi-          pleting a 120-hour externship. Upon comple-
cal exam, and TB testing in order to qualify for      tion of all requirements, you will receive both
some externship positions. A CPR class will be        an affidavit as proof of completion, as required
given before completion of the classroom por-         by the state, and a TAS Certificate of Comple-
tion. Students who have medical or other issues       tion. Employers recommend keyboarding skills
that may affect their participation or require ac-    for all pharmacy technician students. Textbooks
commodations must notify the instructor and           for this course are subject to the publisher’s
the Career Education Office prior to registering      pricing and must be purchased on your own.
for classes. Students must maintain a minimum         Students must maintain a minimum attendance
attendance of 85% in order to meet the class-         of 85% in order to meet the state minimum
room attendance requirement. A class syllabus         classroom training requirement. NOTE: Medi-
is provided to students at the first class session.   cal Terminology is highly recommended but
NOTE: Medical Terminology is highly rec-              not required before taking this class.
ommended but not required before taking this                                                     $799
class.                                                MTWThF 8:30am-12:00pm Levy Rm15
                                            $1,299    Wang                         Section 50600202
MTWTh         12:30pm-4:30pm          Levy Rm13
Salter                        Section 50400212        Medical Billing and Coding
                                                      The next session for Medical Billing and
MTWTh         5:00pm-9:00pm     Levy Rm16
                                                      Coding begins March 9, 2020 through
Friend                    Section 50400222
                                                      July 17, 2020.
                                                      Prepare for a future in medical billing and cod-
                                                      ing and qualify for a job working in a physi-
                                                      cian’s office, clinic, and many other health care
                                                      organizations. The number of jobs in this area is
                                                      expanding and will continue to grow for many
                                                                                                               Questions? 310-533-4689

                                                      years to come. You’ll be prepared to take the na-
                                                      tional certification exam with the AAPC and the
                                                      Billing Specialists exam with NHA. After suc-
                                                      cessfully completing the classroom portion, you
                                                      will then be placed on a 160-hour externship for
                                                      hands-on experience with a billing company or
                                                      outpatient clinic. The textbook and workbooks
                                                      are purchased on your own. The cost is subject
                                                      to the publisher's pricing. This information will
                                                      be given on the first day of class. Be sure to reg-
                                                      ister early to save a place in this popular course.
                                                      NOTE: Medical Terminology is highly rec-
                                                      ommended but not required before taking this
                                                      class.
                                                                                                   $2099
                                                      MTWThF 8:30am-12:00pm Levy Rm13
                                                      Washington-Salter               Section 50010202
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Community Interests
COMMUNITY INTERESTS

                                        Community Interests classes are fully funded by student fees. ENROLL EARLY
                                          to ensure your class will run. Classes not meeting a minimum enrollment are
                                                     subject to cancellation one week before the class starts.

                                  Online Registration Begins November 19, 2019 @ www.tastusd.org

                                            Unless otherwise noted, all classes in this section begin
                                                 the week of January 6, 2020 -March 18, 2020.
                                           No class January 20, February 10, and February 17, 2020

                                                               Parent Education
                                          Parenting classes offer great learning activities where parents and children learn
                                                                           and play together.
                                                                Adults come to class with their child.
                                                  The parent, or other adult, attending the parenting classes with a
                                                                          child is the student.
                                                 When completing registration forms, information should be about
                                                                         the ADULT student.
                                          This is the ADULT name and ADULT birthday of the ADULT coming to class.
                                                                     Register Now - Don’t Wait!
                                             PLEASE LOOK FOR THE CORRECT AGE RANGE OF YOUR CHILD.

                                   Parenting the Pre-Schooler                         Parenting the Two-Year-Old
                                   (Adult comes with child)                           (Adult comes with child)
                                   Parents and their pre-schoolers, 2 1/2 to 5        Parents of two-year-olds participate in activities
                                   years old, engage in quality enrichment ac-        designed to promote positive learning experi-
                                   tivities including art, music, and games, with     ences. This course encourages the understand-
                                   a major emphasis on communication and co-          ing of the ages and stages of normal growth and
                                   operation skills. Adult discussion addresses       development. Topics of discussion include disci-
                                   physical and social development, as well as        pline, sharing, weaning, toilet training, language
                                   teaching techniques that encourage positive        development, and sleeping habits.             $89
                                   behaviors. Parents take time to play, laugh,       F           9:30am-11:30am               Levy K1
                                   and share with their child during these impor-     Cabrera-Mora                   Section 21712202
                                   tant years of childhood development.
                                                                             $89
                                   W            9:30am-11:30am          Levy K1       Focus on Music Plus
Register online www.tastusd.org

                                   Cabrera-Mora                 Section 21713202      (Adult comes with child)
                                                                                      This expanded program includes music and
                                                                                      movement activities using various instruments
                                                                                      and other accessories. Additionally, the parent
                                   Parenting the Toddler                              and child engage in story time, art time, and out-
                                   (Adult comes with child)                           side play time specifically designed to encour-
                                   Parents and toddlers, 12 to 24 months old,         age curiosity and interest. This class promotes
                                   share a special time together as they eagerly      listening skills, following directions, and body
                                   explore the classroom activities designed spe-     awareness.			                                $89
                                   cifically for this age. These lively children      1-4 Year-Olds
                                   grow rapidly in physical and verbal abilities,     M           9:30am-11:30am              Levy K1
                                   and parents learn and discuss the important        Cabrera-Mora                  Section 21721202
                                   physical and social changes occurring. Help-
                                   ing parents to understand and accept each          1-4 Year-Olds
                                   child as a unique and special individual is an     T         9:30am-11:30am        Ham Rm1
                                   important focus of this class.                     Mosley                   Section 21721102
                                                                             $89      9 mos. to 2 ½ years old
                                   Th         9:30am-11:30am          Ham Rm1         W          9:30am-11:30am        Ham Rm1
                                   Mosley                      Section 21711102       Mosley                    Section 21720102
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Parenting the Infant
(Adult comes with child)
This class is for parents with babies, newborn
to 15 months. It involves play and music and

                                                                                                         COMMUNITY INTERESTS
movement time, plus education for the parents
about the growth and development of infants.
It is a loving, supportive, and fun environment
for both babies and their parents.
$89
F           9:30am-11:30am           Ham Rm1
Mosley                        Section 21710102

                                     Arts and Crafts
          ENROLL EARLY to ensure your class will run. Classes not meeting a minimum
             enrollment are subject to cancellation one week before the class starts.

Oil Painting                                        Decorative Painting
February 18-March 10                                January 9-February 27
Under the supervision of the teacher, students      No class February 6 and 13
use basic principles and techniques of oil paint-   Learn this popular painting technique that
ing, learn basic composition, color theory, and     shades, highlights, and blends all in one stroke
various other oil painting ideologies and prac-     of your brush. Paint gifts for family and friends
tices. Themes include floral, seascape, land-       or something special for your home. With this
scape, still life, portraits, and other painting    fun, quick, and easy technique, you can paint
topics. Students provide their own tools and        on glass, wood, tin, fabric, furniture and even
supplies.				                                $89    on walls. You don’t have to be an artist, and it’s
Tu          1:00pm-4:00pm            Levy Rm3       for people of all ages. (Fee does NOT include
Strickler                     Section 20010212      materials)			                                 $85
                                                    Th         1:00pm-3:00pm              Levy Rm6
Open Studio Painting Social                         Numamoto                      Section 20030212
January 23 & 30, February 20 & 27
Do you have a project you are working on or
you just want to unwind, relax and have fun
painting with others? Here’s the perfect class
that provides the space and an instructor that
will guide, critique and answer any of your
questions. Students bring their own supplies and
materials to work on projects at their own pace.
Some painting experience required.           $69
Th          6:30pm-8:30pm            Levy Rm6
Numamoto                     Section 20045222

                                               Dance
          ENROLL EARLY to ensure your class will run. Classes not meeting a minimum
             enrollment are subject to cancellation one week before the class starts.
                                                                                                            Questions? 310-533-4689

Dance: Line Dance-Beginner
Monday Class: January 6-March 16
No class January 20, February 10, February 17       Dance: Line Dance-Improver
Wednesday Class: January 8-March 11                 Monday Class: January 6-March 16
No class February 12, February 19                   No class January 20, February 10, February 17
Learn the basics of line dancing by doing easy      Wednesday Class: January 8-March 11
dances. Learn the step patterns for dances          No class February 12, February 19
including: Cowboy Hustle, Strait Cha Cha,           After learning the basics, move up to the next
Waltz Across Texas, Black Velvet, and many          level of line dancing. Learn the newer dances
more. No partners necessary. Dress casual and       being done at the socials in the South Bay as
have fun!                                           well as more of the classic dances.
                                           $39                                                $39
M     6:00pm-7:00pm        Ham Multipurpose         M      7:00pm-8:00pm       Ham Multipurpose
Lipinski                    Section 20310122        Lipinski                    Section 20315122
W     6:00pm-7:00pm        Levy Multipurpose        W     7:00pm-8:00pm         Levy Multipurpose
Lipinski                    Section 20310222        Lipinski                     Section 20315222
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