Delano Adult School : General Information

The Delano Adult School will be open during the summer months. As of June 28, 2010 through August 27, 2010 the school will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and will be closed on Fridays

New Delano Adult School Re-enrollment Procedure:

In effort to rectify students' sporadic attendance, which has had a significant impact on student state and local test scores, and adhere to the Delano Adult School attendance Policy, the Delano Adult School will be instituting the following re-enrollment procedure for the 2010-11 school year:

Beginning August 2010, students who are dropped from class will have to pay a re-enrollment fee. The first time a student is dropped and comes back to re-enroll at the Delano Adult School the student will be charged a re-enrollment fee of $15. The second time the student re-enrolls they will pay $25 fee. If the second drop is within 2 weeks of the end of that quarter, the student will not be allowed to re-enroll until a full quarter's time has passed, 12 weeks. Upon re-enrolling, the student must adhere to the new re-enrollment policy.

Registration:

Students can register for classes at the Delano Adult School office located on 1811 Princeton Street, Delano, California. The adult school office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday and Friday. Please feel free to phone (661) 720-4173 or come to the office for additional information.

High School Diploma:

Students interested in obtaining a high school diploma should contact the office well in advance so there will not be any delays in obtaining transcripts. Students will meet with the counselor to determine what courses are needed

Textbooks:

Textbooks can be borrowed ($25.00 deposit required). A counselor will determine what textbooks will be needed. Students also have the opportunity to complete their credits via the computer on our A+ Credit Recovery program. ESL materials are provided in the classroom. However, if a student wishes to purchase a book to take home they are available in the office at cost. If a student remains enrolled in Delano Adult School when he/she moves to the next level or book, the new book will be provided to them at no charge.

Residency Requirements:

All candidates for graduation must establish residence by declaring the adult school to be their home school by attending and completing at least 10 credits at Delano Adult School. Students must earn passing grades and maintain acceptable class attendance.

Childcare Services:

Free childcare services are provided for children 3 years and older and that they are potty trained. The service is available from 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (M-F) and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (T-Th). Parents also need to bring their children's immunization record and birth certificate.

Graduation Requirements:

Subject:

English 30

Science 10

Life 10

Earth 10

Math 30

World History 10

U.S. History 10

Civics 5

Economics 5

Fine Arts or Foreign Language 10

Computer Literacy 5

Total Credits Required: 135

Elective Credits Needed 55

GED Tests: (maximum) 50

Military Experience (maximum) 50

Work Experience (maximum 40 credits-

5 for each 6 months of verified work)

Total Credits to Graduate (190)

*All candidates for graduation must pass the California High School Exit Exam. (CAHSEE)

CalWORKs

California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program serves TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

Recipients are referred by the Department of Human Services. CalWORKs participants may participate in English as A Second Language, Adult Basic Education, GED/High School Diploma and Career/Occupational Training programs. For more information about the CalWORKs program visit the Delano Adult School office.

CAHSEE TESTING

Delano Adult School administers the California High School Exit Exam during the months of November, March, and May.

Counseling and Guidance Services

Students who plan to earn a high school diploma or GED must see a counselor to enroll. Counseling and guidance services are also available for students interested in career training programs. Call for a counseling appointment at (661) 720-4173.

Typing Certification

Delano Adult School provides typing tests and certification. Certificates issued by this program are accepted by a number of public and private agencies. Tests are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday). The testing fee is $10.00 cash.

Work Experience Credit

Adult schools in the State of California are allowed to grant elective credits for paid work experience. It is the policy of Delano Adult School to grant work experience credit (for work after the age of 18) to adult students according to the following criteria: length of time worked, type of duties on the job, and responsibilities of the job.

The maximum credit that may be given is ten (10) semester elective credits for each year of full-time (or equivalent) work. The overall maximum, regardless of the number of years worked, is forty (40) semester credits.

Students wishing to acquire work experience credit should obtain a letter from each employer verifying their work experience. The letter(s) should be on company letterhead, be signed by an official of the company and must include the following information:

The dates (month and year) employment started and ended.
The number of hours worked per day and per week
A brief description of the job duties and responsibilities.

Special Programs

Delano Adult School offers a number of programs under the Delano Association for the Developmentally Disabled (DADD). The programs are located on a number of sites throughout the community, including on the Delano Adult School campus.

D.J.U.H.S.D. Policies

NOTICE: It is the policy of the Delano Joint Union High School District not to discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability in any of its policies, procedures, and practices. This policy covers admission, access, and treatment programs and activities including, but not limited to, academic admission, educational services, and extracurricular activities. This policy specifically applies to employment and application for employment. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission to and participation in vocational education programs. For additional information, contact the Delano Joint Union High School District Office at 1747 Princeton Street, Delano, California 93215. Policies reflecting this notice are found in the Delano Joint Union High School Board Policies 0410, 4030, and 5145.3.

Smoking Policy:

The Delano Joint Union High School District has declared the entire district including Delano Adult School tobacco free. Students, faculty and visitors must exit district property to use tobacco.

Uniform Complaint Procedures:

The governing board recognizes that the district is responsible for ensuring that it complies with sate and federal laws and regulations governing educational programs. The district shall follow uniform complaint procedures when addressing complaints alleging unlawful discrimination based on ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, color, or physical or mental disability in any program or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The district shall also follow uniform complaint procedures when addressing complaints alleging failure to comply with state or federal law in adult basic education, consolidated categorical programs, migrant education, vocational education, childcare and development programs, child nutrition programs and special education programs.

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WASC

Delano Adult School is accredited by the Western Association of School and Colleges (WASC). WASC is the accrediting body for schools and colleges in the Western United States and territories. WASC is the same organization that accredits UCLA and USC, for example, as well as public and private high schools.

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