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Additional Appointments will be posted here for on-going registrations.   
Citizenship Preparation Appointments Now Available

Registration for the 2024-25 School Year is now open.
Additional Appointments will be posted here for on-going registrations.   
Citizenship Preparation Appointments Now Available

  • Registration for Citizenship Preparation Classes are now open. 

  • Click on the Link Below to book an Appoinment
  • Follow the link to fill out the pre-registration form
On-Going Registration Appointments will Post Monthly on the first day of the month.  

On-Going Registrations for All Programs
On-Going Registration Appointments will Post Monthly on the first day of the month.  

  • The link for new appointments will post on the 1st of the Month each month.
  • You must choose an open appointment time, and fill out the pre-registration form
  • Please indicate which progam you are interested in for Registration.
  • HS Students, please provide you transcript to Counselor, Allyson Lau alau@egusd.net
 
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are open and free to all persons 18 year of age and older.

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are open and free to all persons 18 year of age and older.

Ask about our Neighborhood Based ESL classes!  

Community ESL Classes 
Ask about our Neighborhood Based ESL classes!  

 
  • Classes at Charles A. Mack are M/W 4:30-7:30pm or T/Th 4:30-7:30pm
  • Classes at Samuel Kennedy are T/Th 5:30-8:30pm
  • Classes will be starting at David Reese Elementary in October, M/W 5:30-7:30pm
 
ESL Foundations Classes 

ESL Foundations Classes 

Leveled Classes

  • Pre-Literacy**
  • Beginning Low
  • Beginning High
  • Intermediate Low
  • Intermediate High
  • Advanced
 
2024 Fall Schedule
 
Morning classes are in person four (4) days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).  All in-person classes will also have 2 hours of Distance Learning a week, as directed by their teacher.
  • 8:30 am-10:00 am
  • 10:45 am-12:15 pm
  • 2 Hours/Week Distance Learning
 
Evening classes are in person, two (2) days per week and 2 hours of Distance Learning per week.
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 pm-8:30 pm 
  • 2 Hours/Week Distance Learning 
 
adult student taking a test
ESL Academic Applications Classes

ESL Academic Applications Classes

Academic Classes are designed to build academic reading and writing skills to reinforce ESL and transfer to career training or college. 
 
Citizenship Classes Available (High and Low Available)
  • Preparation for the U.S. naturalization interview and examination.  Overview of American history and government, geography, and the duties and rights of citizenship.  Study of basic written and spoken English in a context specific to the naturalization application, interview, and civics questions.  This class is for students of all English levels who are eligible to become U.S. Citizens.
 
Communication Skills
  • Increase ability to effectively communicate in English and gain confidence to move forward with personal, educational and career goals.  Practice listening, speaking and pronunciation, learn about and use specific English for use in the community and life skills, and learn new vocabulary words.  This class is for students with a beginning high to advanced English level who are comfortable using a computer.
 
Grammar & Writing I
  • This ESL basic grammar course will provide an introduction into the foundations of English grammar with topics covering parts of speech, sentence structure, simple and progressive verb tenses, and writing basics. This class is for students with a beginning to intermediate English level.
 
Grammar and Writing II
  • This course focuses on skills or competencies that students need to succeed in an academic program and is designed to build grammar and composition skills necessary for academic writing. Academic vocabulary is incorporated into the course. Additionally, students will utilize classroom technology (computers, laptops) and access online resources created to enhance grammar and composition skills.  This class is for students with an intermediate high to advanced English level.
 
 
 
 
 

Please contact school for information (916) 686 – 7717