School Vision: Our school vision is to create educational pathways leading to higher education to support our students’ goals.

Mission Statement: AFOC is committed to provide its diverse student population the academic, technical and life skills needed for personal growth and/or economic potential.

September 10-15, 2018

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” –Robert Frost

AFOC STUDENT SUCCESS STORY We congratulate graduate Ramon Castro on his new endeavor. His success story was recently featured on the WEAREDACE website. Mr. Castro completed three classes: Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning 1, 2 and 3, which fulfill the I-train course entitled “Air Conditioning Technician Trainee.” The caliber of training that Mr. Castro received at Abram Friedman Occupational Center was such that he was able to not only secure immediate employment from an HVAC company, but in a span of a few months after being hired, was able to venture into establishing his own successful HVAC business. Looking back on his training at AFOC, Mr. Castro values the hands-on experience he had in class under the guidance of his instructor, Eric Pena, saying, "I read the book at home and came to class ready to learn how to handle HVAC problems in the real world.” He is also grateful to his career coach, Jessica Fuentes, of Vernon-Central WorkSource Center, who guided him through the process from start to employment. We are very proud of Mr. Castro and wish him the best.

PATRIOT DAY AND NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE

In memory of the nearly 3, 000 people

who were killed in the September 11,

2001, terrorist attacks, each year in the

United States we observe Patriot Day

and National Day of Service and

Remembrance.

MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

September 16 is Mexico's Indepen-

dence Day. On this day in 1810,

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rallied

Mexicans to rebel against Spanish

colonial rule. Mexico pulls out all the

stops to celebrate its culture, pride,

history, and, most importantly, its

independence.

CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH The National Council of Hispanic Employ-ment Program Managers (NCHEPM) announced the 2018 Hispanic Heritage Month theme: “Hispanics: One Endless Voice to Enhance our Traditions.” The theme invites us to reflect on Hispanic American's tradition, history and culture. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. The Hispanic Heritage observance began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15th. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402. Visit www.nationalhispanicmonth.org for the full article and useful resource links.

School Vision: Our school vision is to create educational pathways leading to higher education to support our students’ goals.

Mission Statement: AFOC is committed to provide its diverse student population the academic, technical and life skills needed for personal growth and/or economic potential.

September 10-15, 2018

GLOBAL LEARNER OUTCOMES

Abram Friedman Occupational Center students who complete a course of study will become:

Effective communicators who demonstrate speaking, writing, and listening skills.

Responsible individuals who demonstrate punctuality, regular attendance, and who work independently and collaboratively.

Productive individuals who utilize modern technology to acquire workforce readiness skills.

CODE OF CONDUCT WITH STUDENTS

LAUSD is committed to providing a safe

and secure learning environment for its

students; therefore; the most important

responsibility of all District employees is

the safety of our students. While the

District encourages the cultivation of

positive relationships with students,

employees and all individuals who work

with or have contact with students are

reminded that they must be mindful of the

fine line drawn between being sensitive to

and supportive of students and a possible

or perceived breach of responsible, ethical

behavior. Employees and individuals who

work with or have contact with students

are expected to use good judgment and are

cautioned to avoid the situations indicated

in the "Code of Conduct with Students."

When allegations of inappropriate conduct

or behavior are made, the District is

obligated to investigate the allegations

and, if warranted, take appropriate

administrative and/or disciplinary action.

NATIONAL ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK

The 2018 National Adult Education and

Family Literacy Week will be celebrated

September 23-29, 2018. This event raises

public awareness about the need and value

of adult education and family literacy in

order to leverage resources to support

access to basic education programs for the

36 million U.S. adults with low literacy

skills. Advocates across the country use

this opportunity to elevate adult education

and family literacy nationwide with

policymakers, the media, and the

community.

Teachers, check out the fabulous resources,

lessons, and activities at: https://

www.coabe.org

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AFOC 2018-19 SCHOOL BROCHURE

AVAILABLE NOW

We are proud to announce that the 2018-19

AFOC School Brochure is now available.

It can also be accessed on the AFOC

website at www.afoc.edu. Teachers, this

can be a valuable lesson opportunity for

our students to learn about the various

pathways offered at our school. Check it

out!

HISET® PROMOTION

The High School Equivalency (HSE)

Office sent letters to individuals that took

the HiSET last school year and did not

pass. In an effort to reach out to

potential students, a promotion has been

announced to retest for free. In order to

qualify for this limited time promotional

offer, you must do the following:

Step 1

Enroll in a preparation class at any

of the LAUSD/DACE school sites

on the attached flyer (Classes are

free). Be sure to bring this letter on

day of enrollment.

Step 2

Complete a minimum of 20 hours in

a HiSET® preparation course to earn

a Merit Certificate.

Step 3

Bring your official Merit Certificate

to make your appointment for the

HiSET® exam.

This promotion will end on Wednesday,

October 31, 2018. Teachers, please

inform your students.

CHILDREN ON CAMPUS The policy of the Division of Adult and Career Education is that children are not permitted in classes or on campus during school hours except in parent education classes. At no time are children allowed to:

(1) accompany parents to class/testing; (2) wait for parents in cars or outside of

classrooms, or (3) play on campus while their parents

attend class.

Teachers and staff are to politely ask parents accompanied by children to leave campus. When possible, refer them to speak to administrator.