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Welcome to the ESL Orientation

Welcome to the ESL Orientation. Counseling Services in ESL. Academic Advising General Orientation Student Services and Programs Educational Plans. Three Programs of Study at Palomar College. Certificate Program Associate of Arts Degree (60 units)

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Welcome to the ESL Orientation

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  1. Welcome to the ESL Orientation

  2. Counseling Services in ESL • Academic Advising • General Orientation • Student Services and Programs • Educational Plans

  3. Three Programs of Study at Palomar College • Certificate Program • Associate of Arts Degree (60 units) • University Transfer Program (56 – 60+ units)

  4. College Tuition Fees • Residents • $20 per unit • One class is usually 3 units = $60 Non-Residents • $179 per unit • The same class of 3 units = $537 + $60 = 597

  5. Other College Fees • Mandatory Fees • Health Fee $17 • Parking Permit $40 • Books and/or Materials $10-200+ • Student Center Fee $1 per unit ($10 max) • Optional Fees • Student Activity Card $15 • Student Representation Fee $1

  6. U.S. Residency: Permanent Resident Card (green card) OR Naturalization Papers OR U.S. Passport OR Immigration Services Letter Application has been “received” or “approved” Dated 12 months prior to starting of semester California Residency: Physical presence of one year and one day California driver’s license or California ID AND California Vehicle Registration AND California State Income Tax (CA 540) Proof of Residency CA

  7. Qualifications: Attended a California high school 3 years AND 2. Graduated from a California high school. Requirements: 1. Sign affidavit stating you will: Provide information on all high schools you attended AND Apply to legalize your immigration status as soon as possible. 2. Pay college fees. Exemption for Nonresident High School Students (AB 540)

  8. Financial Aid • BOGW (Board of Governor’s Waiver) • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) • EOPS (Extended Opportunity Program and Services) • TRIO (Federal Funded Program) • CARE/CalWORKs (Receiving Federal Assistance) • Scholarships

  9. ESL Department Programs • General • Academic • Special Topics • Vocational ESL • Citizenship • INEA (Spanish Literacy) ESL

  10. Academic ESL • Advanced Writing • ESL 101 • ESL 102 • ESL 103 • Advanced Reading • ESL 130 • ESL 131

  11. Special ESL Classes • Strengthen English Skills • ESL 9 English Pronunciation I • ESL 10 English Pronunciation II • ESL 15 Grammar for ESL Writers I • ESL 16 Grammar for ESL Writers II • ESL 20 Academic Speaking for ESL • ESL 30.1 Computer Literacy for ESL I • ESL 30.2 Computer Literacy for ESL II • ESL 40 Introduction to Academic Reading & Writing

  12. Options or Alternatives • VESL (Vocational ESL) • Non-credit ESL Summer Semester • ESL 34 • ESL 35 • ESL 36 • ROP (Regional Occupational Programs)

  13. Vocational ESL Program (VESL) • Develop: • Specific vocabulary • Workforce skills • Vocational goals • Computer skills • English • Individualized lessons • Credit or noncredit • Level 34 or higher

  14. Vocational ESL Program VESL) • Courses • Office Systems • Cosmetology • Auto Technology • Dental Assisting (Fall 2009) • Graphic Communications • Electronics • Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration

  15. Additional Saturday Classes • San Marcos Campus • Conversation, Reading & Writing (levels 2 – 34) • Citizenship (all levels) • Escondido Center • Conversation, Reading & Writing (levels 2 – 34) • Computer Skills (levels 2+) • Citizenship (all levels)

  16. Learn to read and write in Spanish Obtain your Certificado de Primaria or Secundaria (SEP) Open registration Locations Escondido Pala Ramona San Marcos Vista INEA Program

  17. ROP (Regional Occupational Program) • Free courses • Adequate English (level 34+) • Available to everyone (16 years of age) • 545 training programs in San Diego County

  18. Student Services • Career Center • Academic Assessment Center • Counseling Center • Tutoring Center • Health Center • Disability Resource Center • Childcare Services

  19. “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” B.B. King Questions Or Comments

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