New Haven Adult School
| New Haven Adult School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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600 G Street , 94587-2400 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°35′59″N 122°01′13″W / 37.5998°N 122.0202°W [1] |
| Information | |
| School type | California Adult School |
| Established | 1967 [2] |
| School district | New Haven Unified School District |
| Director | Nancy George |
| Age range | 17-any |
| Enrollment | approximately 2,500 |
| Average class size | 20 to 30 |
| Slogan | Pathway to Success |
| Website | adsweb |
New Haven Adult School is an adult education program in Union City, California. As part of the New Haven Unified School District, the school serves approximately 2,500 community members annually.
History[edit]
New Haven Adult School was established in 1967 as Logan Adult School, a program of James Logan High School.[2]
Campus[edit]
In September 2000, the school moved into the newly remodeled former Decoto School building.
Curriculum[edit]
New Haven Adult School offers courses for a broad range of the local community:
- High school diploma completion and GED preparation courses;[3]
- English language-learning courses[4] and a citizenship class;
- Certificate programs for health care, office, and service occupations;
- Community courses in computer use, health and fitness, and job preparation;
- Various classes for adults over age 55;
- Driver's education and traffic school; and
- Even Start, a broadly-targeted program for qualifying families with children under age 7.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "New Haven Adult School". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-07-04.
- ^ a b "Starting years of Adult Schools in California". California Adult Education History. Sacramento, CA: Outreach and Technical Assistance Network.
- ^ "Dropouts can drop in". San Jose Mercury News. 1987-01-21.
Throughout the day, private counseling about how to get a diploma will be provided to dropouts on a walk-in, no- appointment basis... For more information, contact Fremont Adult School ... or New Haven Adult School
- ^ "Center helps Hispanics interpret US culture". San Jose Mercury News. 1990-09-26.
Last year, New Haven Adult School in Union City made an effort to help those like the Tijeros. The school, which offers English as a second language classes...
- ^ Tat, Linh (2007-11-02). "District's literacy program on track". The Daily Review. Hayward, CA.
While the children are in preschool or a similar program... the parents enroll in the New Haven Adult School and take classes...