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Schedule Changesgolden oak adult School reserves the right to make changes in fees and assignments, and to cancel any course that does not have sufficient enrollment.

Fees and RefundsChecks, money orders, credit cards, and cash will be accepted. returned checks will be charged a $20 fee payable in cash. No refunds will be issued after the first class session (including no shows). there are no refunds for class materials and/or books purchased by students.

William S. Hart Union High School District Governing BoardBob JensenJoe messinaCherise moorelinda StorliSteven m. Sturgeon

AdministrationVictoria Engbrecht, Superintendentmike Kuhlman, assistant Superintendent, Educational Servicesmariane Doyle, Ph.D., Director, CtE & adult EducationJodie Hoffman, Principal

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mISSIon Statementthe mission of golden oak adult School is to meet the educational needs of the community by empowering learners with academic, career, and technical skills, preparing them for post-secondary education, today’s changing workforce, and civic and community involvement.

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Golden Oak Adult School students demonstrate:§ Critical thinking and problem solving§ goal setting skills§ Effective communication§ global citizenship

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Golden Oak Adult School Main Campus23201 Dalbey Drive, Santa Clarita, Ca 91355

Golden Oak Adult School @ Centre Pointe21445 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, Ca 91350

Career traInInG ClaSSeSRegister online at www.goldenoakadultschool.com

Certified Medical Assistant (22 weeks) fee $1,950medical assistants provide direct patient care and perform clerical duties in physician offices, urgent care, and other ambulatory settings. this course teaches administrative skills, Emr, clinical skills, (phlebotomy, injections, vital signs, minor surgical procedures, and more), medical terminology, and externships. Upon completion of the course, with satisfactory grades and attendance, students may sit for the National Healthcareer association’s clinical and administrative certification exams: a $272 value at no additional cost. Externships are 160 hours during the last four weeks of the class. Students must possess valid state issued identification and a recent tB test (within 12 months of the start date of externship). Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalency & 10th grade reading level. (Completion of class does not guarantee employment.) No class 9/3, 10/1-4, 11/12, 11/19-22.8/13-12/13 m-th 8:45 am-3:00 pm goaS @ Centre Pointe / B longworth

Certified Pharmacy Technician (18 weeks) fee $950this course prepares students for entry level employment in various pharmacy settings and practices, such as: assisting the pharmacist with mixing/packaging prescriptions, inventory control, and purchasing, collecting payment, and coordinating billing. theoretical and clinical components include: medical terminology, pharmacy law, anatomy/physiology, resume prep, and job interview techniques. Externships are provided to eligible students. Upon completion of the course with satisfactory grades and attendance, students may sit for the National Healthcareer association’s CPht certification

exam (a $115 value at no additional cost). Students must possess valid state issued identification. Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalency & 10th grade reading level. Background and drug screening is required for externships and provided at no additional charge. (Completion of class does not guarantee employment.) No class 9/3, 10/1-4, 11/12, 11/19-22.8/13-11/29 m-th 5:00 pm-9:00 pm goaS @ Centre Pointe / a reynolds

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (8 weeks) fee $1,995this program meets all California requirements for students to become a California licensed Phlebotomist (CPt1). the program will introduce students to the field of phlebotomy and provide them with basic and advanced skills in both theory and clinical practice to prepare the students for the National Certification exam. this program is for anyone who does not have prior phlebotomy experience, and those who already have on-the-job phlebotomy experience who would like to be licensed as a CPt1. there are 3 additional fees associated with the course: the National Certification Exam fee of $115 (Paid directly to the National Healthcare association about 2 weeks before the last day of class). the California State CPt1 license fee of $100 (Paid directly to the State of California upon completion of the Externship). Scrub uniforms: top and bottom, may be any color or pattern. Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalency & 10th grade reading level. (Completion of class does not guarantee employment.) No class 9/1.8/18-10/13 Saturday 9:00 am-3:30 pm goaS @ Centre Pointe / a fuselier

Dental Assistant (8 months) fee $950learn everything you need to know to start a new career as a Dental assistant. Your course will prepare you for what it takes to work along side of dentists and other oral healthcare specialists. You will receive complete step-by-step illustrated lessons that prepare you for this rewarding, in-demand career. industry recognized Certification: Dental radiology Certificate, infection Control Certificate, CPr Certificate and California Dental Practice act Certificate.9/4/18-5/15/19 m-th 2:00 pm-5:30 pm Canyon High School English

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Golden Oak Adult School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

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Golden Oak Adult SchoolServing the Community of Santa Clarita

and surrounding areas for 70 years!Contact us Today

661-253-0583www.goldenoakadultschool.com

23201 Dalbey Dr. • Santa Clarita, CA 91355

What We Offer• Certification Training - Medical Assistant - Pharmacy Technician - Phlebotomy Technician - And more…

• High School Diploma and Equivalency Certificate (HiSET)

• English as a Second Language• Citizenship Preparation

Do you need help with tuition, child care, transportation, or job placement? Santa Clarita America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) can help! 20730 Soledad Street, Santa Clarita, Ca 661.298.0152

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Stock Market Boot Camp (3 meetings) fee $60During this course you will learn key terminology used in financial discussions, understand levels and types of investment risks, understand financial statements, create your own investment objectives and corresponding portfolio, and you’ll select three companies with which to apply your newly learned research methods!9/12-9/26 Wednesday 6:30 pm-8:30 pm goaS / 4 Breverman

aCaDemIC CoUrSeSRegistration ongoing; classes begin August 20, 2018. Register online for an orientation session at www.goldenoakadultschool.com Orientation dates: 8/16, 8/17, 8/23, 9/6, 9/20.

Adult High School Diploma & Basic SkillsComplete courses to earn your diploma at your own pace! Work with our instructors through computer based instruction and distance learning. Students meet with an adult school counselor before enrolling in this program. applicants must have official copies of transcript and valid state issued identification at the orientation appointment (mandatory).Classes available: monday-thursday 10:00 am-8:30 pm and Saturday 9:00 am-12:00 pm

High School Equivalency Certificate Preparation (HiSET)Do you want to obtain a high school equivalency certificate? these classes will help you prepare for the HiSEt exams (reading, writing, math, science, social studies). No class 9/6, 10/2, 10/31, 11/20, 11/22.Mathematics 8/21-9/20 t / th 5:30 pm-8:30 pm goaS / 2 EhrhartSocial Studies 9/25-10/25 t / th 5:30 pm-8:30 pm goaS / 2 EhrhartWriting/Reading 10/30-12/6 m / W 5:30 pm-8:30 pm goaS / 2 Ehrhart

Certificado de equivalencia del diploma de la escuela secundaria (HiSET)¿Sabía usted que puede obtener un certificado de equivalencia del diploma de la escuela secundaria? Clases de preparación en español en las cinco materias (lectura, escritura, matemáticas, ciencia, estudios sociales), incluyendo pruebas de práctica. inscripción prioritaria para los estudiantes que están inscritos conjuntamente o que han completado un programa de ESl. No hay clase 9/3, 10/1, 10/31, 11/12, 11/19, 11/21.Matemáticas 8/20-9/19 m / W 4:30 pm-7:30 pm goaS / 2 mendezEstudios sociales 9/26-10/24 m / W 4:30 pm-7:30 pm goaS / 2 mendezEscritura/Lectura 10/31-12/5 m / W 4:30 pm-7:30 pm goaS / 2 mendez

We are a HiSET High School Equivalency Test Center!Earn your High School Equivalency Certificate!!! testing takes place monthly. take that first step and register today! $150 fee for Computer-Based and $175 fee for Paper-Based testing.HiSET Test Registration Schedule: September 17, October 22 and December 3

4:30 pm-7:00 pm at Golden Oak Adult School Testing Dates: September 24, 25 october 29, 30 December 10, 11

WORKFORCE PREPARATION CLASSESRegister online at www.goldenoakadultschool.com

Hotel & Restaurant Operations / ServSafe Food Handler (4 weeks) frEE ($8 for ServSafe Certification) Do you need a job? this class will give you the training you need and the opportunity to intern in a restaurant or hotel in four weeks! Become a ServSafe Certified food Handler and learn the skills you need to begin a career in the hospitality industry.8/21-9/11 t / th 1:00 pm-2:30 pm la Quinta inn (25201 the old rd., Stevenson ranch)10/16-11/6 t / th 1:00 pm-2:30 pm la Quinta inn (25201 the old rd., Stevenson ranch)

excel I (7 meetings) fee $85learn how Excel spreadsheets are used across businesses to analyze and display financial and other relevant data. Enter and format data, make calculations, create useful charts, and apply filters for ease of data interpretation. Pair this course with Excel ii to earn moS core Excel certification. Knowledge of Windows environment required; text must be purchased prior to start of class “learn Excel 2016 Essential Skills with the Smart method: Courseware tutorial for self-instruction to beginner and intermediate level” – iSBN 978-1909253087. No class 10/2.8/21-10/9 tuesday 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Sierra Vista JHS / 1101 Smalley

excel II (8 meetings) fee $95Boost your resume and prepare for the moS Excel core certification! Use Excel’s advanced features to streamline your work. learn to work with tables, ranges, forms, and other advanced functions. Create: subtotals, advanced filtering, pivot tables and what-if scenarios. intro to Excel course or equivalent required; text must be purchased prior to start of class “learn Excel 2016 Expert Skills with the Smart method” – iSBN 978-1909253094. No class 11/20.10/16-12/11 tuesday 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Sierra Vista JHS / 1101 Smalley

Spanish for the Workplace I (5 meetings) fee $65Would you like to learn basic Spanish skills you can use to communicate with Spanish speaking people in the workplace? this class is designed to help non-Spanish speaking people communicate with Spanish speakers on a day-to-day basis. No class 9/4.8/21-9/25 tuesday 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Saugus HS / m1308 riedeman

Spanish for the Workplace II (5 meetings) fee $65take it to the next level! tackle verbs, descriptions, and a little more grammar than in Spanish for the Workplace i. this class builds on vocabulary skills while keeping it fun! 10/9-11/6 tuesday 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Saugus HS / m1308 riedeman

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR fee $70the american Heart association’s BlS CPr course is for healthcare providers or anyone who wants to learn to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, administer high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an aED. in this instructor-led course, students participate in simulated clinical scenarios and learning stations. Students work with an aHa BlS instructor to complete BlS skills practice and testing. Course content includes:• High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants • Use of an AED• The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components• Effective ventilations using a barrier device• Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance

as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPr• Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults, children, and infants*To be eligible to receive a BLS CPR card, students must pass a written exam.10/20 Saturday 9:00 am-3:00 pm goaS @ Centre Pointe longworth

CommUnIty IntereSt ClaSSeSRegister online at www.goldenoakadultschool.com

Woodworking (Intermediate/Advanced) (14 meetings) fee $200a woodworking class for intermediate or advanced level woodworkers. Work on your own project appropriate to your skills, and learn new skills, including how to turn spindles or bowls on the wood lathe. Participants will supply their own materials, but lumber can be purchased in the classroom. No class 9/3, 10/1, 11/12, 11/19.8/20-12/17 monday 6:30 pm-9:30 pm Saugus HS / D1 friedman

Ceramics (8 meetings) fee $150You will be amazed at what you can make without using a wheel! Using the basic techniques of slab, pinch pot, and coil, you can create an endless array of creations. Projects include coil pots, wall pockets, wind chimes, and garden lanterns. a $40 materials fee is due at the first class for clay and glaze. all tools will be provided. 8/29-10/24 Wednesday 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Hart HS / m6 tBD

Golden Oak Adult School is a member of the Gateway SCV Consortium with College of the Canyons Partnering to provide seamless pathways to education for careers. for further information visit www.gatewayscv.org

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WORKSHOPSRegister online at www.goldenoakadultschool.com

Take Control of Your Credit Report frEE Light dinner included and registration required. learn from experts the consequences of unpaid credit cards, car loans, taxes, evictions, and other debt, how to avoid a poor credit score and resources available to help you repair your credit report.9/6 thursday 7:00 pm-8:00 pm or 9/8 Saturday 11:00 am-12:00 pm goaS / 4

Ballroom Dance Workshop / Taller de baile de salón frEE / gratiS Registration required. this workshop is taught by award winning pro dancers ingrid Blanco and Wilfrido (Willy) arroyo whose philosophy is to help people change their lives for the better through dance. Join us for an hour of ballroom dancing and fun! instruction in English & Spanish.Se requiere inscripción. Este taller es impartido por las galardonadas bailarinas profesionales ingrid Blanco y Wilfrido (Willy) arroyo, cuya filosofía es ayudar a las personas a cambiar sus vidas para mejor mediante el baile. ¡Únete a nosotros para una hora de baile de salón y diversión! instrucción en inglés y español.10/1 monday 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Placerita Junior High / mPr

Strengthening the Culture of Education at Home / Fortalecer la cultura de la educación en el hogar frEE / gratiS Light dinner included and registration required. learn tips and tricks to help the children in your life become more motivated and successful in school. instruction in English & Spanish.Se requiere inscripción. aprenda consejos y trucos para ayudar a los niños de su vida a sentirse más motivados y exitosos en la escuela. instrucción en inglés y español.10/15 monday 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Placerita Junior High / mPr

enGlISH aS a SeConD lanGUaGe ClaSSeSRegistration Dates and Locations: (Please allow 2 hours for registration)

Golden Oak Adult School23201 Dalbey Drive

Placerita JHS, Room 80225015 Newhall avenue

Sierra Vista JHS, Computer Lab19425 Stillmore Street

4:00 pm-7:00 pm: 7/31, 8/1, 8/2, 8/14, 8/15, 8/16

9:00 am-12:00 pm: 8/2, 8/16, 8/18, 10/6

4:00 pm-7:00 pm: 8/20, 8/27, 9/10, 9/20

4:00 pm-7:00 pm: 8/7, 8/8, 8/9, 8/28, 9/27

the English as a Second language (ESl) program is for limited or non-English speaking adults who are interested in learning or improving how to speak, read, and write in English. ESl classes prepare students for career pathways, including hotel/restaurant operations, health care and education careers. attendance at a registration session is mandatory. See below for available registration dates. Classes are free!

Class Meeting Dates: august 21 - November 15No Classes on: 9/3, 9/6 (Evening only GOAS, Placerita), 10/1, 10/2, 10/31, 11/12.

Locations: Placerita Junior High School, Sierra Vista Junior High School, Canyon Country Community Center, old town Newhall library, Northlake Elementary School, and golden oak adult School.

Class Meeting Times: monday-thursday 9:00 am-1:00 pm or tuesday-thursday 6:30 pm-9:00 pm or Saturday 8:00 am-12:00 pmSee our website at www.goldenoakadultschool.com for more information.

ESL FOR CITIzENSHIP PREPARATIONESL Registration Required. See above for registration dates.

ESL for Citizenship Preparation frEElearn the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, as well as the U.S. history and government info required to complete naturalization forms and pass the naturalization interview. Priority to students enrolled in ESl. No class 9/3, 10/1, 11/12, 11/19.8/20-11/15 monday 5:00 pm-9:00 pm goaS / 2 Schardein

Golden Oak has opened new doors for me with endless possibilities to further my educational and career goals for that I am forever thankful. - Vini, Diploma Graduate

Everything I learned in class prepared me for a successful career. The program is outstanding and set me up for a fun and

exhilarating career in the medical field! - Amanda, CMA Graduate