Clovis Adult Education - Spring II Summer 2025 - Course Catalog

14 QUARTER DATES ESL CLASSES CITIZENSHIP CLASSES CLOVIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ESL CLASSES CONVERSATION/ PRONUNCIATION CLASS 4th Quarter 3/31/2025 - 6/6/2025 Summer School 7/01/2025 - 7/31/2025 Registration Process for ESL: ■ You must be at least 18 years old. ■ Fill out a registration form online at www.clovisadult.cusd.com. ■ The testing coordinator will contact you to schedule an orientation and placement test. ■ If you do not show up for your scheduled test, you will not be able to register until the next term. ■ On testing day, bring a government issued photo I.D. or passport. ESL Classes are designed for adults who wish to improve their English language skills. There are morning and evening classes for beginning, intermediate, and advanced learners. Instruction includes listening, reading, writing and speaking skills presented in a fun yet challenging learning environment. Computer based curriculum complements lessons and reinforces learning the content. Classes prepare students to: ■ Improve English reading, writing, and speaking skills ■ Obtain a better job ■ Become more involved in their children’s education ■ Learn to communicate family health needs ■ Become involved in community activities and learn citizenship skills The CASAS reading placement test will determine your class level. No one may enter after testing begins andnochildren are allowed in the testing room or on campus. After 40 hours of attendance students must take a CASAS post-test to determine academic growth. Have fun conversing with other students on relevant, real world topics and events. Practice the most common challenges in sound, spelling patterns, syllables, word endings, rhythms, and intonations. Please call 559 327-2863 for more information about this class. This class prepares foreign-born students for the citizenship interview process to become naturalized U.S. citizens. The N 400 is explained in detail as students fill out the form in class. U.S. history and government are integrated into the discussion of the 100 questions (Civics), and in preparation for the reading and writing portions of the test. The teacher prepares a binder for each student to organize important documents to bring to their scheduled meeting with the USCIS. The teacher will also conduct a simulated interview towards the end of the semester. In addition, a visit to the local USCIS office (either in person or virtually) affords students a first hand experience of what to expect when it is time for their test. All citizenship testing is done by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. www.uscis.gov. 4th Qtr 3/31/2025 - 6/6/2025 M-TH 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Students who are enrolled in Clovis Adult Education High Intermediate or Advanced ESL classes may also enroll in ESL 313 or ESL 314 classes offered by Clovis Community College on our campus. Classes are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the morning. Please contact Maria Wyatt (559) 327-2863 if interested. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) English as a Second Language (ESL) Call 559.327.2863 · Maria Wyatt, Student Activities Specialist

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