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Burbank Adult Fall 2014 Schedule
Burbank Adult Fall 2014 Schedule
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academic department
High School Diploma/GED Preparation
Academic Counseling Services
Students must meet with a counselor to register for high school and/or GED preparation
classes. Please bring transcripts for every school or program attended, including
transcripts from other countries.
Academic Counseling Office Hours (Beginning August 11, 2014):
Tel: (818) 558-5384
Monday - Thursday 9 am - 1 pm Monday - Thursday 4:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Graduation Requirements
Learning Center
Classes
All high school students in California public schools are required to pass the CAHSEE.
CAHSEE Test Preparation classes are offered in the Learning Center to prepare for
this exam. In addition, the following teacher directed CAHSEE preparation class is
offered:
Fall 2014 CAHSEE testing dates at the Adult School are: October 7 & 8 and
November 4 & 5. BAS students must sign up in the counseling office at least one
week prior to exam date.
NEW
(Open Enrollment)
020001 - Does your work schedule, child care or health
problems prevent you from attending school regularly and earning your high
school diploma?
Earn credits for school work you complete online at home or away from school!
Students must be willing to spend ten to fifteen hours per week on their lessons and
one hour per week with their instructor to take exams and progress assessments.
Students must read at the ninth grade level to be eligible for this voluntary program.
See a Counselor for details!
Students in the ABE program acquire basic English language arts and mathematic
skills needed to transition to the high school diploma program.
First session: 9 weeks, 8/11/14 - 10/9/14.
Second session: 9 weeks, 10/13/14 - 12/11/14.
English Language Arts/Reading
010111 M - Th
8:30 am - 10:30 am
BAS/A115
Johnson
010114 M - Th
5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
BAS/A115 Rodney
Mathematics
010115 M - Th
10:30 am - 12 pm
BAS/A115 Hovnanian
010113 M - Th
7:45 pm - 9:15 pm
BAS/A115 Frank
ged testing
Testing
The GED has changed! There is a new version of the GED test, which is now
administered on the computer only. Students who did not complete the previous
version of the test will need to complete all sections of the new version. The Burbank
Adult School (BAS) is an approved GED testing site. The cost for testing is $140.
Test registration including payment will be completed online only at the GED Testing
Service website. For more information about the test or scheduling, please visit the
official GED website at https://ged.com/.
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North Hollywood, CA
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Health Occupations
Pre-Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Fee: $789 + textbooks
(16 weeks, 8/18/14 - 12/11/14; class does not meet on: 9/1/14, 11/11/14, 11/27/14)
Mandatory Orientation: 8/13/14 at 9:00 am.
062703 M - Th
8:45 am-1 pm
BAS/B203
Powell
Attendance at orientation required. This course will prepare the student for employment in a skilled nursing facility or other long-term hospital facility. Includes resident
care, nutrition, rehabilitation and emergency care. Graduates will be prepared to take
the state competency examination for CNA. You are required to push, pull, stand, sit
and lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Students must have a social security card and photo ID.
Students must demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal English. Fee includes required uniform, equipment and clinical (hospital) training.
Pharmacy Technician Training
Fee: $889 + textbooks
(27 weeks, 9/6/14-4/25/15; class does not meet on: 11/29/14, 12/20/14, 12/27/14,
1/3/15, 1/17/15, 2/14/15, 3/28/15) Mandatory Orientation: 8/23/14 at 9:00 am.
063902
Saturday
8 am-3:30 pm
BAS/D401 Abdelmalak
The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with mixing and packaging prescriptions, maintaining client records, referring clients to the pharmacist for counseling,
assisting with inventory control and purchasing, as well as collecting payment and
coordinating billing. Curriculum includes materials to prepare graduates for national
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) examination. Fee includes materials and externship placement assistance. Textbooks: http://burbankusd.textbookx.
com/institutional/index.php#.
Computer Courses
Digital Graphic/Web Design Courses
omplete the training you need to begin a career in graphic/web design. Complete the
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following courses within one year to receive a certificate of program completion from the
Burbank Adult School. Classes are currently offered during fall and spring terms:
Fee: $109
068201 Monday
6 pm-9 pm
BAS/F602
Carter
Get an overview of the Adobe Design Premium Suite (CS6): InDesign, Photoshop,
Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver and support software.
Medical Terminology
Web Design
Photoshop
Computer applications
Im a Beginner!
PC Essentials/
Basic Computers
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Training
064513 Thursday
6 pm-9 pm
BAS/F602
Ploos
This course will cover the essential features of MS Excel, so that students will be
proficient in MS Excel for personal and/or office use. Prerequisite: Basic computer
skills.
(4 year program)
Interested in a position in the electrical trade? Want to earn money while you
learn a new trade? Burbank Unified School District is proud to partner with Associated
Builders and Contractors to provide Electrical Apprenticeship training. Apprentices/
Electrical Trainees attend class one night a week from 5 to 9 pm for 76 hours a semester, two semesters a year. Apprentices will be required to gain on-the-job training
experience. Apprentices will be dispatched to subscribing employers (when there are
jobs available) so that they can receive on-the-job-training. By the end of the program,
you will receive a certificate of completion from the State of California and the U.S.
Department of Labor. For more
information please call (818)
898-2099.
Excel Level 2
(12 weeks, 9/2/14 - 11/25/14; class does not meet on 11/11/14) Fee: $119
064101 T & Th
9 am-12 pm
BAS/F602 House
This course is for students who can easily operate in the computer basics but want to
sharpen their skills in using the computer for business. By taking this class, you will
increase your proficiency for business and productivity by developing advanced skills in
Microsoft Office 2010 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Eco-Friendly
Landscaping
Information Technology
Cable and Computer Networking
(14 weeks, 9/6/14 - 12/13/14; class does not meet on: 11/29/14) Fee: $159
068801
Saturday
8 am-3:30 pm
BAS/F603 Rivas
Students will learn how to plan, wire, terminate, test and troubleshoot copper & fiber
low voltage wiring systems: voice, data, video and UTP for connecting computers to
the Internet and networking computers together. Network terminology, telephony, fiber
optics, wireless router configuration and punch down will be cover.
(14 weeks, 9/2/14 - 12/11/14; class does not meet on 11/11/14 & 11/27/14) Fee: $379*
069301 M, T, Th
6:15 pm-9:15 pm BAS/G702 Greene
Students in this course will learn the fundamental skills and training that will lead to becoming professional makeup artists. Students will begin with corrective makeup techniques and advance to fashion, print, film and television as well as period makeup. Upon
successful completion of the course, students will be issued a certificate of completion.
Advanced registration required. *Materials needed for this class are not included in the
class fee and must be purchased by the student before the first day of class (approximate cost is $599). Please note that the materials needed for the class have to be from
the approved materials list available in the Adult School main office. Materials must be
new and in packaging, and purchased by the first day of class.
(17 weeks, 8/18/14 - 12/17/14; class does not meet on 9/1/14 & 11/26/14) Fee: $189
065301 M & W
5:30 pm-9:15 pm
BAS/F603 Fischetto
Computer repair is a hands-on training curriculum. The course utilizes structured lectures followed by related hands-on lab assignments. This competency-based course
prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of microcomputer repair. Instruction includes an introduction to computer math and basic theory, installation of the hardware components of a computer system, installation of operating systems with transition
to specific skills in computing technology and preparation for the A+ exam. For more
information please contact the instructor at Burbankadulted@aol.com.
Network Technician
Professional Hairstyling
(12 weeks, 9/17/14 - 12/10/14; class does not meet on 11/26/14) Fee: $279*
060501 Wednesday
5:30 pm-9 pm
BAS/G702 Greene
Learn how to use basic hairstyling tools, products and work with synthetic and human
hair of all different lengths and textures. Learn fashion hairstyles for runway, print, film
and TV. We will also learn period hairstyling, braiding, up-dos and the latest trends.
*Materials needed for this class are not included in the class fee and must be purchased
by the student before the first day of class (approximate cost is $175). It is mandatory
that the styling head, stand, and brush set are purchased from the instructor on the first
day of class ($169) - cash only, please. Materials list is available in the Adult School
main office.
(17 weeks, 8/19/14-12/18/14; class does not meet on 11/11/14 & 11/27/14) Fee: $189
065101 T & Th
5:30 pm-9:15 pm
BAS/F603 Fischetto
Computer Networking is a hands-on training course connecting computers and servers
together, installing network equipment, and forming home, small business office, and
enterprise networks. The course utilizes structured lectures followed by related handson lab assignments. This competency-based course prepares students for entry-level
positions in the field of computer networking. Instruction includes an introduction to
the hardware components of computer networking, introduction to networking math
and TCP/IP, and basic networking theory with transition to specific skills in Information Technology. This class covers material for the ETA Certified Network Computer
Technician (CNCT), CompTIA Network+ and Cisco CCNA certifications. For more
information please contact the instructor at Burbankadulted@aol.com.
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Evening Classes at
burbank high school Campus
Burbank High School:
902 N Third St.
(818) 558-4700 ext. 51347
(Enter at corner of N. Glenoaks
Boulevard and E. Harvard Road)
Session I:
August 25, 2014 November 26, 2014
Session I: August 25, 2014 - November 26, 2014
Literacy
030023 M-Th
6:15 pm-9:00 pm
Beginning Low-Level 1
030123 M-Th
Literacy
030011 M-Th
9:15 am-12:00 pm
9:15 am-12:00 pm
9:15 am-12:00 pm
9:15 am-12:00 pm
9:15 am-12:00 pm
9:15 am-12:00 pm
9:15 am-12:00 pm
BAS/H802 Lee
Kieffer
BAS/D401
Bagdasarian
6:15 pm-9:00 pm
6:15 pm-9:00 pm
6:15 pm-9:00 pm
6:15 pm-9:00 pm
6:15 pm-9:00 pm
6:15 pm-9:00 pm
BAS/H804
BAS/D402 Micaletti
BAS/H801 Lerner
BAS/H803
Corella
NEW
BAS/H802 Diaz
BAS/G703
Noss
BAS/H804
Sardarian
BAS/H803
Corella
BAS/D402 TBD
(8/25/14 - 11/26/14)
12:15 pm-2:15 pm
BAS/H803 Lee
(8/29/14 - 11/21/14)
9:00 am-11:00 am
BAS/F602 Lee
(8/26/14 - 11/25/14)
5:00 pm-6:00 pm
9:00 am-10:45 am
(8/26/14 - 11/25/14)
12:30 pm-3:00 pm
ESL Pronunciation
Saturday
(9/6/14 - 11/22/14)
9:00 am-12:00 pm
BAS/G703
BAS/G703
Noss
Kieffer
BAS/H803
Corella
BAS/G703
Kieffer
BHS/239
Vaccariello
BHS/330
Bogchalyan
BHS/234 Hakopyan
BHS/238
Bennett
6:15 pm-9:00 pm
TOEFL (iBTtm)
Preparation Class
Check it out
BHS/333 TBD
ESL Conversation
6:15 pm-9:00 pm
BAS/D400 Hazen
These classes are FREE to students also enrolled in M-Th morning or evening
classes. $25 fee applies to students enrolling in Special Topics classes only.
031011 Friday
Intermediate Low-Level 3
Silverio
031511 M & W
6:15 pm-9:00 pm
030423 M-Th
Beginning High-Level 2
030323 M-Th
Literacy
6:15 pm-9:00 pm
030223 M-Th
BAS/G703
031812
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Fee: $5
079301 Thursday
9/11/14
3 pm-4 pm
BAS/B200 Tutak
079302 Thursday
10/9/14
3 pm-4 pm
BAS/B200 Tutak
079303 Thursday
11/13/14
3 pm-4 pm
BAS/B200 Tutak
079304 Thursday
12/4/14
3 pm-4 pm
BAS/B200 Tutak
Using household materials we will demonstrate and provide hands-on experiments
showing that science is exciting. There will be different experiments each month!
Fee: $5
079305 Friday
10/10/14
12 pm-1 pm
BAS/B200 Tutak
079306 Friday
10/17/14
12 pm-1 pm
BAS/B200 Tutak
079307 Friday
10/24/14
12 pm-1 pm
BAS/B200 Tutak
Land Sea Sky. Why, Why, Why? Science activities, crafts and art for pre-schoolers.
Fee: $5
070101 Friday
10/3/14
10 am-12 pm Tutak
Discover the beauty of our local natural areas to explore. Make a nature craft and
enjoy a picnic lunch afterwards.
day Classes
Parenting Your Infant I* Fee: $100
(Newborn-6 months by September 2, 2014)
073012 Wednesday
12 pm-2:15 pm
BAS/C301 Tutak
BAS/C301 Tutak
BAS/C301 Tutak
BAS/C301 Wright
BAS/H806 Wright
BAS/B201
Jennings
BAS/B201
Jennings
Preregistration is required. Costs are $10 per session or $15 per couple.
Childcare is available upon request - $5 per child or $8 per family.
Please call or email the Parent Education Office for more information at
(818) 558-4733 or email: LindaMatsumoto@burbankusd.org.
070001 Th
9/11/14
5:45 pm-7:45 pm
BAS/B202 Rice
Separation theory, individuation, fears of separation, ways to support your child during
separations, gradually encouraging independence.
Homework Help
070801 W
9/17/14
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
BAS/B202 Tutak
Homework is a fact of life, but doesnt need to take it over. Ideas to keep it under
control and meaningful. Workshop for parents of students K-5th.
070601 T
9/23/14 6 pm-8 pm
BAS/B202 Wright
Think of discipline as a way to educate your children about appropriate behavior
and social expectations, versus as a way of
punishment. Different discipline styles will be
presented.
Fee: $100 Lab Fee: $10
(3 years by September 2, 2014)
072511 Wednesday
9 am-11:15 am
BAS/H806 Wright
073511 Friday
9 am-11:15 am
BAS/H806 Wright
9 am-11:15 am
9 am-11:15 am
BAS/B200 Matsumoto
BAS/B200 Matsumoto
9:30 am-11:45 am
BAS/G701 Matsumoto
(Child must be 2-4 years old by September 2, 2014) Fee: $40 Lab Fee: $5
076811
Saturday
9 am-12 pm
BAS/B201
Jennings
Class meets one Saturday a month. First class is September 6, 2014.
Call (818) 558-4733 for details.
(1st Tuesday of the month: 9/2, 10/7, 11/4, 12/2) Fee: $35
6 pm-8 pm
BAS/G701 Wright
Raising Boys
076202 Th
9/30/14 6:30 pm-8 pm
BAS/B202 Robinson
Every parents guide to finding a great education
for your child and why it matters. Arts education
How all brains learn differently through music.
Special emphasis on early childhood education
ages 6 months to 5 years. Q&A session.
076201 T
10/2/14 6:30 pm-8 pm
BAS/B202 Robinson
Every parents guide to finding a great education for your child and why it matters.
Covers the 5 different stages of musical learning. Life skills and music skills What
all students take away at different ages and levels of learning. Special emphasis on
school-age education.
Fee: $5
070700 T
10/7/14 6:30 pm-8 pm
BAS/Auditorium Rossof
Here is a chance to listen to a former police officer and professional about safety.
The goal is to bring about awareness of personal, home and campus safety. Common
concerns will be discussed with a Q&A session.
Raising Boys
076401 T
10/21/14 6 pm-8 pm
BAS/B202 Wright
Raising our boys in todays society to become
self-confident, caring men. Learn why boys
sometimes have a difficult time learning in the
school environment. Enhance communication
with your son.
073200 Th
11/13/14 5:45 pm-7:45 pm
BAS/B202 Rice
A variety of topics will be presented: structuring the day, transitions, offering choices,
handling tantrums, quiet time and a peaceful attitude models gentleness among
others.
(14 weeks, 9/2/14 - 12/9/14; class does not meet on 11/11/14) Fee: $119*
990401 Tuesday
6 pm-9 pm
JBHS/2113
Karp
* Please note there is a lab fee of $20 for this
class. Students work in glorious black and white
printing techniques. This lab course is designed for
beginners, as well as experienced printers mastering
their craft. Students will get hands on experience in
film development, black and white printing exposure
techniques, and final processing of images for
presentation. This class is solely based on black and
white negatives produced by film cameras. There is
no digital photography in this class.
Digital Photography
Creative Photography
(12 weeks, 9/3/14 - 12/3/14; class does not meet on 9/17/14 & 11/26/14) Fee: $99*
990601 Wednesday
6 pm-9 pm
JBHS/2113 Outwater
* Please note there is a lab fee of $20 for this
class. When you see your photography hanging on
the wall, and all the emotion that you felt when you
took the shot is flowing out to you from the frame, a
scream comes out saying, YES, I did that! That is the
feeling you will get when you start producing your own
photography. We will explore natural and artificial
lighting techniques to produce a project of your own
choice. Computer assembly and retouching will be
taught as well as in camera composition. We will
explore Portfolios, web sites, interviewing techniques,
printing and framing. Recommended prerequisites:
Beginning Photography, a digital camera or phone
and your own innate creativity!
Just Paint!
Just Draw!
Womens Chorus
(14 weeks, 9/2/14 - 12/9/14; class does not meet on 11/11/14) Fee: $89
992011 Tuesday
9 am-11:30 am
BAS/Auditorium Tyson
Join the Womens Chorus, also known as the Burbank Singers, to have fun, meet new
friends, and perform at various events throughout the year. You will learn music in a
variety of styles and from several eras. Auditions are NOT required; reading music is
not necessary, but always a plus!
994704 Monday
6:30 pm-7:30 pm BAS/Auditorium
Shoemake
Come learn how to do the basics of the Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha, etc. You can
learn a little of each dance to help you when you go to weddings, parties, or just out on
the town.
994901
Wednesday
6:30 pm-7:30 pm
BAS/Auditorium
Shoemake
Learn the romance of Argentine Tango social dancing. This is ideal for those who want
to dance something more low impact.
994701
Wednesday
7:30 pm-8:30 pm BAS/Auditorium
Shoemake
earn skills to dance LA Salsa with flair & ease. Cross-body lead and turns make the
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dance a great workout. Come join the fun!
994705 Monday
6:30 pm-7:30 pm
BAS/Auditorium
Shoemake
Come learn how to do the basics of the Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha, etc. You can
learn a little of each dance to help you when you go to weddings, parties, or just out on
the town.
Argentine Tango
Salsa (5 weeks, 10/29/14 - 12/3/14; class does not meet on 11/26/14) Fee:$49
994708
Wednesday
7:30 pm-8:30 pm BAS/Auditorium
Shoemake
earn skills to dance LA Salsa with flair & ease. Cross-body lead and turns make the
L
dance a great workout. Come join the fun!
DO-IT-YOURSELF/CRAFT/
HOBBY CLASSES
Sewing
(12 weeks, 9/5/14 - 12/5/14; class does not meet on 11/14/14 & 11/28/14) Fee: $99
995301 Friday
6 pm-9 pm
BAS/F600 Ivens
Learn the basics of 3D modeling using Sketchup, a program designed for architects,
civil engineers, filmmakers, game developers, designers & related professions. It also
includes features to facilitate the placement of models in Google Earth. It is designed
to be easier to use than other 3D CAD programs.
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learn a language!
Beginning Conversational Spanish
(12 weeks, 9/11/14 - 12/4/14; class does not meet on 11/27/14) Fee: $99*
991802 Thursday
6:30 pm-8:30 pm BHS/246 Martinez
* Textbook is extra: http://burbankusd.textbookx.com/institutional/index.php#
This course is a continuation of the basic principles and techniques used in the beginners Spanish course. These principles and techniques will be advanced to a higher
level in this course.
(12 weeks, 9/10/14 - 12/10/14; class does not meet on 9/17/14 & 11/26/14) Fee: $99*
991801 Wednesday
6:30 pm-8:30 pm BHS/246 Martinez
* Textbook is extra: http://burbankusd.textbookx.com/institutional/index.php#
This course is a continuation of the previous Intermediate low Spanish course (Spring
2014). Advanced conversational and grammatical topics and techniques will be used.
Beginning French
993601 Monday
6:30 pm-8:30 pm BHS/2205
Betton
Join a fun and interactive class! Learn to converse with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
(DHH) in your family and/or community. The maximum number of students will be 15.
*There will be a $40 fee for the book to be bought from the teacher.
993602 Wednesday
6:30 pm-8:30 pm BHS/2205
Betton
Join a fun and interactive class! This is a continuation of the ASL (A) class and incorporates more conversational vocabulary and practice. The maximum number of students
will be 15. *There will be a $40 fee for the book to be bought from the teacher.
(8 weeks, 8/18/14 - 10/13/14; class does not meet on 9/1/14) Fee: $79*
991201 Monday
7 pm-9 pm
BAS/C302 Micaletti
Heres your chance to learn Italian! Students will learn common everyday expressions
and will be speaking Italian from the very first lesson! *There will be a $10 materials
fee paid to the instructor at the first class meeting.
(8 weeks, 10/16/14 - 12/11/14; class does not meet on 11/27/14) Fee: $79*
991202 Thursday
7 pm-9 pm
BAS/C302 Micaletti
Build upon your skills! In this class we will cover topics like: ordering food at a restaurant,
talking about work and employment, and how to ask for and give directions. *There will
be a $10 materials fee paid to the instructor at the first class meeting.
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money matters
Savvy Social Security for Boomers
Free!
Noss
The Business of
Freelance Fashion
Styling Being a
Successful Personal
Wardrobe Stylist and
Image Consultant
993200 Wednesday
6:30 pm-8:30 pm BAS/D401
Staff
Voice-overs are hot today! In this class, youll learn about an exciting (and not much
talked about) way to work on your own terms, on your own turf, with virtually no overhead,
and potentially make more money than youve ever made before! You will get a great
overview of both the structure of the industry, and how you can be a part of it, either
part-time, or full-time. If you have a decent speaking voice, you wont want to miss this
class. It could be a game changer!
NEW
general information
Fall 2014 Calendar*
Office Hours
Academic Counseling
Office Hours
December 12, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . Academic & Parent Education Semester Classes End
https://adultschool.burbankusd.org/onlinereg/
Online registration opens on August 11, 2014!
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In accordance with
state guidelines in the Code of Regulation, Title 5, Sections 4600-4671, the Burbank
Unified School District has adopted Uniform Complaint Procedures, which shall be
followed when addressing complaints alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment
or failure to comply with state and federal laws related to adult basic education
programs. You may contact the Burbank Adult School office to obtain a copy of the
Uniform Complaint Procedure by calling (818) 558-4611.
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