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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.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
1ABE/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)
2Adult 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
3Math 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
4HiSET® 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
5Job 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
6Career 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
7Career 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
8ESL 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
9English 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
10HAMILTON 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
11VICTOR 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
12Communication 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.
13Career 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.
14Microsoft© 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
15Microsoft© 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
16QuickBooks
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
17Medical 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.
18Medical 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
19Community 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
20Parenting 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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