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Pacific Grove Adult School Course Description
Pacific Grove Unified School District
FALL 2021
“Lighting the Path for Your Education”
September 20 - December 18
No classes held Oct. 11-16; Nov. 11; Nov. 22-27
Registration begins September 7
pgadulted.pgusd.org 831-646-6580
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Welcome to Pacific Grove Adult Education!
Our experienced supportive teachers and staff are
committed to providing you high quality, student
friendly classes and programs designed to help
you reach your personal, educational and career
goals.
Whether your goal is to attain your high school diploma or high school
equivalency, develop and strengthen your English reading, writing and
speaking skills, improve your computer skills, expand your knowledge
about effective parenting or support your health through physical
exercise, we have classes for you.
Pacific Grove Adult Education is a proud member of the Monterey
Peninsula Adult Education Consortium. As the principal of Pacific
Grove Adult Education and MPAEC team leader, I want to assure
you that we will continue to provide quality programs that serve our
community.
I am proud to be principal of Pacific Grove Adult Education and
am honored to work with our outstanding staff and community. You
can also visit our website at pgadulted.pgusd.org to access all of our
course offerings.
See you around the campus,
Barbara Martinez
Principal, Pacific Grove Adult Education
Refunds
We will refund in the event that your class is cancelled due to low
enrollment. Since classes are determined by pre-registration, early
enrollment is strongly advised. Please plan carefully, as there will be
NO REFUNDS unless the Adult School cancels the class.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACTIVE OLDER ADULT
Stretch and Yoga................................................................................ 2
Body Conditioning with Janet.......................................................... 2
Circuit Training................................................................................. 2
Lite Aerobics...................................................................................... 2
Strength and Balance with Marta.................................................... 2
Gyrokinesis®...................................................................................... 2
Cardio Conditioning......................................................................... 3
Pilates................................................................................................. 3
Balance Fitness with Chair............................................................... 3
Arthritis Exercise.............................................................................. 3
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Art...................................................................................................... 4
Foreign Language............................................................................. 6
Fitness and Recreation..................................................................... 7
Wellness and Community Interest.................................................. 8
Tech/Photography/Video.................................................................. 9
ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
Without Walls Program................................................................... 11
PARENTS’ PLACE
Parenting Classes............................................................................. 12
Wee Chant with MaryLee............................................................... 13
Strengthening Your Village Evening Parent Group..................... 13
Discovery Time................................................................................ 13
Wiggle Giggle Muisc and Movement............................................. 13
1-2-3 Sing with Me with MaryLee................................................. 13
Outdoor Monday Morning Stories................................................ 13
CO-OP PRESCHOOL
Co-op................................................................................................ 14
Dual Language................................................................................ 14
Build the Foundation and be Kinder-Ready................................. 15
ESL/CITIZENSHIP
ESL Level A...................................................................................... 15
ESL Level B...................................................................................... 15
ESL Level C...................................................................................... 16
ESL Level B Intermediate on Zoom............................................... 16
ESL Multi-Level Lab....................................................................... 16
Citizenship Preparation................................................................... 16
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Graduation Requirements............................................................. 17
Class Schedule................................................................................ 17
HiSet Exam info............................................................................. 17
ACTIVE OLDER ADULT These specially designed classes for mature adults provide learning opportunities to optimize physical and mental fitness - but adults of all ages are welcome to attend. You may register and begin class at any time throughout the session. PGUSD residents receive a $5 discount when you register in person or by phone. Discount not available for online registration. We offer a “Five-Day Workout Special” for $90 when you register for two active older adult classes. (Resident discount not applicable for Five-Day Workout Special). Hybrid Instruction: Attend live online via ZOOM or in class. In-class participation is limited. Stretch and Yoga This class balances the mind and body through stretch and yoga techniques. Emphasis is put on breathing, building strength and endurance, and lengthening muscle tissue. M, W, F 6:30-7:30 a.m. Live via Google Meet $60 J. Light Body Conditioning with Janet This class builds strength, endurance, and flexibility. Exercises include stretching techniques, strengthening the upper and lower body using weights, Dyna Bands, and exercise balls. T, TH 4:30-5:30 p.m. Live via Google Meet $50 J. Light Circuit Training Get a balanced workout combining strength, balance, and endurance in a creative and flexible routine. Circuit training is a great way to challenge your body. M, W, F 9-10 a.m. Hybrid/Meals on Wheels $60 M. Dalhamer Lite Aerobics Cardiovascular exercise with strength and stretching routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness for the first 40 minutes. Followed by 15 minutes of seated conditioning with weights. M, W, F 10-11 a.m. Hybrid/Meals on Wheels $60 M. Dalhamer Strength and Balance with Marta This class builds strength while improving your stability and coordination. The first half of the class involves standing. The second half of class involves sitting. T, TH 9-10 a.m. Hybrid/Meals on Wheels $50 M. Dalhamer GYROKINESIS® (not applicable for Five-Day Workout Special) Exercises using three-dimensional movements with corresponding breathing patterns to promote suppleness and strength in the body. T, TH 10:15-11:15 a.m. Hybrid/Multi $90 S. Beck pgadulted.pgusd.org 2 (831) 646-6580
ACTIVE OLDER ADULT Cardio Conditioning Traditional aerobics class with music from the 1950’s thru 1990’s. Emphasis on cardiovascular fitness, stretching, and abdominal conditioning. M, W, F 10-11 a.m. Hybrid/Multi $60 S. Beck Pilates Core conditioning class with emphasis on abdominals and upper back muscles. Students perform exercises developed by Joseph Pilates using a mat. T, TH 9-10 a.m. Hybrid/Multi $50 S. Beck Balance Fitness with Chair Enjoy this 45-minute class focused on balance, strength and stretching. We begin with a gentle warm up followed by focusing on stability, core and balance exercises. Exercises are performed seated and standing. Strength exercises are included (with the option of hand weights). Class ends with 5-10 minutes of stretching. Everything from your fingers to your toes are included! T, TH 9:30-10:15 a.m. Hybrid/Canterbury $50 St. Pierre Arthritis Exercise Gentle seated yoga and stretching exercises. Performed on a chair with a focus on strengthening and bringing flexibility to improve joint function and minimize arthritis pain. We use a ball and band for the gentle range of mobility. The session ends with mindfulness for relaxation. T, TH 2-3 p.m. Hybrid/Meals on Wheels $50 R. Kumar pgadulted.pgusd.org 3 (831) 646-6580
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Looking for a new dance and fitness option? Choose from Zumba, Belly Dancing,
Swimming, or Line Dancing to name a few. Maybe Spanish or French classes are on
your bucket list? We have Beginning through Advance classes for both languages. Try
one of our many art classes such as Painting, Watercolor, Colored Pencil or Mixed
Media. Join one of our Computer Tech classes or learn new skills in Photoshop,
Lightroom, or editing. Our classes in Guitar, Woodworking and Birding offer an
opportunity for personal growth and community connection.
ART
Outdoor Painting
Enjoy the beauty of the Monterey Peninsula while painting outside with others at
various locations. Individual attention given. Critique at the end of each class. Bring
your own equipment and art supplies to each class site. A locations list is given at the
first class which meets outside of the Art Room at the school.
W 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Outdoor $100 M. Gilmore
Outside Art Studio
All levels are invited to join this Outside Art Studio class. Located at safely-spaced
picnic tables on the beautiful PGAE campus, you’ll be able to work on your own
projects as well as learn new skills. Individual attention given. Critique at end of each
class. Oil and acrylic painting. Watercolors. Drawing. Mixed Media. Bring your own
art supplies to every class.
F 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PGAE Campus $100 M. Gilmore
Introduction to Color Pencil (Four weeks - begins 10/4)
Welcome Beginners. This class will fine tune your observational skills while you
are being taught to create realistic renditions of the harvest season in colored pencil.
Learn to select appropriate colored pencils and combine these selections using
layering techniques. Tips, tricks and color pencil techniques will be explored.
M 9:30-11 a.m. Live via Zoom $50 J. McKnight
Advanced Color Pencil - Fall Botanicals
Experienced artists will expand their colored pencil skills while observing and
drawing autumnal subjects. Advanced pencil techniques will be explored. Mother
Nature is her most exuberant self in the harvest season and it will be the challenge to
capture and translate that enthusiasm with color pencils. Botanical journaling will be
encouraged.
W 1-3:30 p.m. Live via Zoom $100 J. McKnight
pgadulted.pgusd.org 4 (831) 646-6580COMMUNITY EDUCATION Beginning Watercolor (Four weeks) No previous art experience is required. We will explore watercolor, and produce paintings without the need for drawing. Watercolor is fun and versatile. T 12-3 p.m. Art Room $80 D. Grindol Watercolor and Ink Watercolor is versatile. We will work with watercolor and ink as a journal and illustration technique, and use watercolor with other media to create multi-media pieces. You should be familiar with how to paint with watercolor. You are welcome to work on personal projects in this class. TH 1-3 p.m. Live via Zoom $90 D. Grindol Art: Learning from the Masters We will learn about the lives, times and styles of three master artists. We will copy one of their works in any media you choose, then create a work in their style. Masters: Winslow Homer, Vincent Van Gogh and Grandma Moses pieces. You should be familiar with how to paint with watercolor. You are welcome to work on personal projects in this class. M 1-3 p.m. Live via Zoom $90 D. Grindol Art in the Evening: Learning from the Masters Time for art. Doing art is like meditation, it’s good for you. You may work on an independent art project in any media and receive teacher input. We will look at the styles of some famous artists, then try to work in that style. This term: Paul-Emile Pissarro, Pablo Picasso, Wayne Thibaud. W 7-8:30 p.m. Live via Zoom $75 D. Grindol Fall Calligraphy (Six weeks - begins 11/3) Interested in an easy and fun paper craft? Join us for a variety of card-making techniques, using monoline lettering and watercolor. We will also include envelope art, right in time for our holiday card addresses. Simple supplies will add up to beautiful and useful projects. W 1-3 p.m. Hybrid/Room 1 $75 M. Howe pgadulted.pgusd.org 5 (831) 646-6580
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Spanish for Beginners
In this introductory course, students learn the fundamentals of Spanish with basic
vocabulary, the present tense and practical topics like food, travel, family, weather,
emotions, clothes, and household chores. Pronunciation, pair conversation and fun
activities are featured in each class.
T 1-2:30 p.m. Room 3 $80 A. McDowell
W 1-2:30 p.m. Live via Zoom $80 A. McDowell
Spanish I
Moving beyond an introductory level, this course reviews the present tense and
adds the two past tenses. Students listen to stories and discuss what has happened.
Students share about their own lives in Spanish and practice in pairs with new lists
of questions. Students improve their pronunciation and translation skills with greater
comprehension and ability to speak Spanish.
M 1-2:30 p.m. Live via Zoom $80 A. McDowell
Spanish II
Hola! Come and improve your Spanish in this interactive conversational Spanish
class. Emphasis will be on topic based conversation and grammar, with some reading
and writing. Proficiency in the present and past tense is preferred.
TH 1:30-3 p.m. Live via Zoom $80 C. Sendell
Spanish III (Eight weeks)
Join us for 8 sessions of animated conversation and cultural readings. Students will
explore present, past and future narration through paired activities and role plays.
Higher level intermediate students welcome.
T 5:30-7 p.m. Room 1 $70 L. Sanjurjo
French I
Whether you are learning French for the first time, refreshing your French from high
school or college, or maybe planning a trip to France, this class is for you! We will
learn the basics of French grammar and vocabulary, as well as common verbs in
the present tense. We will also uncover tricks to help master pronunciation, discuss
cultural facts, and develop useful travel vocabulary and phrases.
T 5:30-7 p.m. Live via Zoom $80 S. O’Neil
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French II
This is a conversational based class with intermediate level grammar structures
introduced as well as increased vocabulary building and pronunciation activities.
We’ll have fun learning and discussing French culture, current events, French songs,
and topics that are relevant and will build your conversational skills. Proficiency in
the present, near future and past tense is preferred. Advanced students welcome.
TH 5:30-7 p.m. Live via Zoom $80 S. O’Neil
French III
Voilà - nous sommes de retour! To demystify the subjunctive, practice pronunciation
(mais oui), and look at current cultural and political articles. We will read from classic
and modern literature, see what French students are having for lunch, and especially,
hear what you wish to write and say. Je vous invite: soyez dans le coup avec nous!
Intermediate to advanced students welcome.
T 5-7 p.m. Room 2 $90 J. Doby
FITNESS AND RECREATION
Zumba
Zumba is a dance fitness format that incorporates salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton
and other world music into a fun, cardio workout. Come and dance!
S 9:15-10:15 a.m. Hybrid/Multi $50 M. Kerchen
T 6-7 p.m. Hybrid/PGHS Dance $50 F. Ison
TH 6:30-7:30 p.m. PGHS Dance $50 S. Gallagher
Belly Dancing with Jamaica
Jamaica’s teaching style represents both traditional Middle Eastern and classic
American styles of belly dance. All levels welcome.
TH 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Multi $75 J. Sinclair
Line Dancing with Belle
Kick up your heels and join the fun! Beginner and Intermediate dancers welcome.
T 1-2:30 p.m. Multi $75 B. James
W 4-5:30 p.m. Meals on Wheels $75 B. James
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Adult Lap Swim
On-the-deck instructor will provide stroke technique instruction. This is an
independent “open swim” with lane space for all levels of swimmers from beginner to
advanced.
T, TH 6:30-8 p.m. PGHS Pool $85 TBD
S 9-10:45 a.m. PGHS Pool $45 Peterson
T, TH, S PGHS Pool $120 TBD
WELLNESS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST
Woodworking with Bill
Master Woodworker Bill Martin will teach the basics of shop safety, use of power
tools and provide assistance with more advanced projects. A $20 materials fee is
required.
T or TH 6-9 p.m. PGHS Woodshop $120 B. Martin
Birds of Monterey County (Five weeks)
We will learn to identify resident and migratory bird species by sight and sound on
field trips to local birding hotspots. Binoculars required. There are online homework
assignments to prepare for the field trips.
M, T, or TH 9-11 a.m. Outdoor $70 R. Carratello
Conscious Parenting
Understand the underlying reasons for your kid’s behavior and your triggers. Learn
practical tools to stop yelling, begging, and forcing them to cooperate. Build a strong
relationship with your kids on a deep level. Empower them to be self-driven.
W 6-8 p.m. Live via Zoom $90 A. Norouzi
Beginning Guitar (Eight weeks)
You will learn basic chords and we will practice playing simple songs while you
build up your finger calluses. Practice should also be a consideration. For some of our
meetings, we may go outside. Bring a jacket so we can meet outdoors in the play field
in back of the Adult School. Please bring a music stand along with your guitar.
TH 6-7 p.m. Moon Room $60 G. Hyde
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Creative Writing - Short Story/Memoir/Poetry
This creative writing course explores basic elements of narrative writing, including
scene, character development, and dialogue, as well as habits necessary to grow as a
writer.
M 10 a.m. - noon Live via Zoom Free K. Ottmar
Comparative Literature - Asian Perspectives
We will read, explore and discuss three award-winning best-sellers from Asian
authors, which include Min Jin Lee, Celeste Ng, and Haruki Murakami.
W 10-11:45 a.m. Live via Zoom Free K. Ottmar
Cinema History - Best of the Female Directors
We examine a historical sampling of the greatest films ever made by female directors.
This class will discuss various themes, techniques and ideas that might set these films,
and the directors, apart from their male contemporaries. The Thursday class is in
person while the Friday class is online only. Students can attend either class.
TH 10 a.m. - noon Rm 5 Free K. Ottmar
F 10 a.m. - noon Live via Zoom Free K. Ottmar
TECH, VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY
Mac - Doing All in New Ways (Eight weeks)
Learn about Apple’s new MI Processors, MacOS Big Sur and the brand new
MacOS Monterey. Explore the internet utilizing newly designed Safari Browser and
applications including Maps, Cloud, Photos, Search, Facetime, and Productivity. Get
even more transparency around your privacy. This course requires prior computer
knowledge. Have your Mac handy!
T 10 a.m. - noon Live via Zoom $80 R. Cassam
iPhone/iPad In Touch In the Moment (Eight weeks)
iPadOS builds on the same foundation as iOS, while offering distinct experiences
designed just for the capabilities of iPad. And now iPadOS 15 and iOS 15 push the
platforms even further, with powerful and intuitive updates to Apple apps designed
to be more personal, more intelligent and more private. Learn about the new iPad Air
and iPad Pros with the M1 Processor, and the new operating system. Discover the
iPhone 13 family and its new A15 Processor. Students should have good familiarity
with mobile devices. Have your iPhone or iPad handy.
TH 10 a.m. - noon Live via Zoom $80 R. Cassam
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TECH, VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY
Mac/PC LAB (Eight weeks)
Mac LAB is designed for beginning students seeking help or for advanced users who
need tutoring. You will work on individual projects and share your progress with
the class. Individual Q/A with group instruction and requested tutorials are included
every other week. All Apple products are included. PC users are welcome.
F 10 a.m. - noon Live via Zoom $80 R. Cassam
Learn to Take Dramatic Photos (Eight weeks)
We will first review the main buttons and menus for your camera, and then learn how
to apply these to take various types of shots. Some evenings will be outdoors and
some will be in class. A couple of locations will be off campus - at Asilomar and at
the Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf. Bring your camera, manual, cables and a jacket for
outdoor shooting.
W 6-7:30 p.m. Room 7 $80 G. Hyde
Photography in the Evening
This is an opportunity to work on your photography and get feedback and input
from the teacher. Weekly discussion and critique on images submitted by each
student. Focus will be on student needs as well as basic photographic principles and
techniques. Lightroom and Photoshop will be used for demonstration.
TH 6-8:30 p.m. Live via Zoom $90 B. Moon-Batista
Photography Walking Tour (Eight weeks)
Bring your camera or smartphone and join me at different locations for photography
and a healthy stroll in nature. Learn various camera and composition techniques while
we get in our steps. We will meet at scenic locations throughout the area.
S 2-4:30 p.m. Outdoor $100 B. Moon-Batista
Lightroom Classic Refresher Course
Review importing in the library module, editing in the develop module, catalogs,
book module, printing module. Prerequisite: Basic knowldege of Lightroom Classic.
T 6-8:30 p.m. Room 7 $90 B. Moon-Batista
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WITHOUT WALLS
About Us
Without Walls is a Community Based Day Program for adults with developmental
disabilities. A program of the Gateway Center of Monterey County, it operates in
collaboration with the Pacific Grove Adult Education.
Program Focus Entrance Criteria
Using Person Centered Practices, • Be a client of SARC (San Andreas
we support the preferences, desires, Regional Center). We also reserve a
and goals of each individual in the few openings for those who are not
areas of vocation, education, personal clients. Please call or email to inquire.
development, socialization and • 22 years or older
recreation. To achieve these ends, our • Use the restroom independently
daily focus is on: • Handle & administer medication
independently (during program hours)
• Have a desire to integrate into, or
• Community Integration
volunteer in, the community
• Relationship Building
• Able to participate safely in the
• Skill Development community at a student to staff ratio
• Hands-on Training of 3:1
Program Dates Zoom Programming Continues
(concurrent with in-person programming)
• The program follows the PGUSD
academic calendar, and is closed • 29 hours of programming are offered over
during the district’s scheduled breaks Zoom. Attend all 29 hours, or log in and out
as you wish.
(such as Spring Break, Fall Break, • Breaks are encouraged. Get up and move
etc.). around, keep a water bottle handy, and bring
• We do, however, remain open during your snacks.
the summer. • We use break-out rooms on Zoom to provide
more than one activity option at a time. This
allows us to pursue individual interests and
Home Deliveries goals.
• We maintain the 3:1 student to staff ratio
For those remaining on Zoom, we deliver online.
supplies necessary for the coming week. • There will be a live Zoom feed in the
classroom, to connect the two groups.
For Questions, or to Enroll, Contact: Program Hours
Kristin Guertin, Community Integration Coordinator M - F: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Without Walls, Gateway Center of Monterey County Closed during: President’s Day Break,
850 Congress Avenue Spring Break and Winter Break.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950 In-Person Programming
kguertin@gatewaycenter.org Resumes Monday, August 23. Contact
831-224-1003 (Text or Call) Kristin Guertin.
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PARENTS’ PLACE
Welcome to Parents’ Place! We are an award-winning Parent Education Program of
Pacific Grove Adult Education. We offer weekly Age-Related classes for Parents/
Caregivers of children birth – 3 years offering discussions suitable for their unique
developmental age and a variety of specialty classes for birth – 5 years. This is
largely attained through parent cooperation within the classrooms, reinforcing time-
tested parenting techniques and best education practices.
Age-Related Classes:
For the Fall Session, Parents’ Place is offering several hybrid (via Google Meet) and
in-person classes. All Age-Related classes include the following:
• Age-Related baby classes include a link to MaryLee Sunseri’s “Wee Chant”
(Birth – 1 year)
• Age-Related toddler classes include a link to MaryLee Sunseri’s “1-2-3 Sing
with Me” (1 – 3 years)
• In-person class times with age-appropriate activities, circle time, art exploration.
• Weekly class meetings, both in-person and virtual with parenting topics,
recommended reading, and parenting resources.
• Access to asynchronous learning via Google Classroom.
• Teacher office hours and one-on-one support.
Fees cover materials and supplies. Parent engagement curriculum free.
Day In Person Virtual Teacher Birth Date
T Last T of month 12:30-2:30 p.m. K. Stember 9/1/21 - 12/31/21
W Last W of month 1-3 p.m. C. Kershner 5/1/21 - 8/31/21
T Last T of month 1-3 p.m. C. Kershner 11/1/20 - 4/30/21
TH Last TH of month 1-3 p.m. C. Kershner 6/1/20 - 10/31/20
TH 10-11:30 a.m. 9-9:30 a.m. C. Broz 3/1/20 - 5/31/20
T 9:30-11 a.m. 12:30-1 p.m. C. Kershner 12/1/19 - 2/29/20
W 10-11:30 a.m. 9-9:30 a.m. C. Broz 4/1/19 - 11/30/19
TH 10-11:30 a.m. 9-9:30 a.m. C. Kershner 1/1/19 - 5/31/19
W 10-11:30 a.m. 9-9:30 a.m. C. Kershner 8/1/18 - 12/31/18
The cost of classes listed above are $75.
pgadulted.pgusd.org 12 (831) 646-6580PARENT ENGAGEMENT FOR STUDENT SUCCESS Strengthening Your “Village”- Evening Parent Group Join this 6 week class to form new connections, offer and receive support, and share experiences on parenting your 2.5 - 5 year-old child. Class includes a weekly evening virtual meeting for parents to discuss pertinent topics, and access to asynchronous parenting resources via Google Classroom. Session runs from 9/29-11/10. W 7-8:30 p.m. Google Meet $60 C. Kershner Wiggle Giggle Music and Movement Back for Fall Session! Participants will spend the hour with Teacher Catherine and her guitar as she creates a virtual space filled with age-appropriate songs, puppet friends, and a variety of props that encourage laughter and connection, movement and interaction! Siblings are welcome to participate, too! (Ages 3-6 years) S 9:30-10:30 a.m. Live via Zoom $60 C. Broz Discovery Time Children discover the wonder of nature and learn the cycles of life firsthand in the NEW Children’s Garden! Come plant seeds and seedlings, water, watch them grow, and care for them over time. Gardening fosters environmental awareness, nutritional knowledge, observation skills, locomotor skills, object control skills, and teambuilding. It stimulates all five senses, reduces stress, has a calming effect, and rejuvenates us. As the season changes we will explore science activities, nature crafts, art and storytelling. (Ages 2.5 - 4 years). M 12:30-2:30 p.m. Moon Room $80 K. Stember Outdoor Monday Morning Stories This class promotes language development through stories, fingerplays, and story- related art. Siblings welcomed! (Ages 1 years - 3 years) M 9:30-11 a.m. Musical Garden $60 C. Broz 1-2-3 Sing with Me with MaryLee Sing-along songs, rhythm instruments and movement. (Ages 1-3 years) M 11-11:45 a.m. Live via Zoom $60 C. Kershner Wee Chant with MaryLee Enchanting music class that promotes parent/baby bonding through multicultural songs and lullabies. (Ages Birth-12 months) F 1-1:40 p.m. Live via Zoom $60 K. Stember pgadulted.pgusd.org 13 (831) 646-6580
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CO-OP PRESCHOOL
The Pacific Grove Adult Education Co-op Preschool operates as part of the school’s
Parent Education Program. This is a parent education preschool program for children
ages three years through Kindergarten entry. Our program is designed to create
an environment that provides optimum opportunity for growth for both parent and
child. Physical, emotional and social skills are developed through developmentally
appropriate activities in art, music, science and play. Emphasis is on the development
of the whole child. It is our goal to acknowledge each child where he or she is upon
entering preschool and taking them as far as they can go. It is also paramount that
children leave preschool feeling confident, capable and knowing that school is a nice
place to be—a place where they will be safe, valued and successful.
Our goal is to continue to provide parents the support they need to help their children
be academically and socially/emotionally successful in school. We want to ensure
that all of our preschool children are ready to start Kindergarten when the time comes.
We also offer a Dual Language Parent Education Co-op class that embeds Spanish
into daily lessons, where children acquire second language skills through games,
movement, music and thematic play. Ven y explora - Come and explore!
Ages/Policies
• Children must be 3 years old by September 1 of the year they will start
• Children must be potty learned by the first day of school
• Teachers will conduct child/parent orientations prior to first day of class
• Parents are required to work one day per week in class and attend the evening
meeting once-per-month
Fees cover preschool, materials and supplies. Parent Engagement curriculum free.
Co-op Preschool
M-F 8:45-11:30 a.m. Lighthouse $200/month R. Montori
M-F 8:45-11:30 a.m. Pine $200/month J. Kite
Dual Language Co-op
M-F 8:45-11:30 a.m. Lighthouse $200/month A. Macias-Rivera
Parent Education Class (online monthly)
T 6:30-8:30 p.m. Via Zoom Free J. Kite
W 6-8 p.m. Via Zoom Free R. Montori
W 6:30-8:30 p.m. Google Meet Free A. Macias-Rivera
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Learning Through Play to be Kinder Ready
An enrichment class designed to build the foundation in early childhood for TK/
Kindergarten readiness. Help your child to “thrive by five” with a fun, age-
appropriate curriculum facilitated through center-based play that spans all areas
of development. This class promotes critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving,
social and self-help skills, emotional intelligence, and grows attention spans! Parents
volunteer in the classroom 1-2 times a month and learn how skills acquired in the
preschool years prepare young children for TK and Kindergarten while learning
lifelong parenting tools. A one-hour parenting topic will be held virtually each month
through Google Meet. (Ages 4-5 years).
T, TH 12-2:30 p.m. Lighthouse $200 C. Broz
ESL
Welcome to the Pacific Grove Adult Education English as a Second Language
Program! Our ESL classes are for all people who want to learn English or improve
their abilities in the language so that they can communicate better with their
neighbors, their doctors, their children, or anyone they might meet in their everyday
lives. Students will also acquire language skills that will help them in their current
workplaces or enable them to find better jobs. In our ESL classes, we will engage in
conversations, read stories, and learn to write sentences in every level of English.
Contact Sandra Dorantes at sdorantes@pgusd.org or call our office at 831-646-
6580 for additional information.
ESL Level A - Beginning
The ESL Level A class is an introduction to beginning students in oral and written
English. Students will learn and review the first concepts of basic English grammar,
acquire new vocabulary words, and practice how to pronounce them. Students are
given daily opportunities to converse in English with the teacher and their classmates
on a variety of topics.
M, T, W 9 a.m. - noon Rm 1 Free B. Kraus
TH 9-11 a.m. Rm 1 Free B. Kraus
ESL Level B - Intermediate
Students in the ESL Level B class will review concepts introduced in Level A and will
learn more complex grammatical structures in the English language. They will learn
to use an increased vocabulary, and fluency is developed through class discussions on
every day topics and on reading selections.
M, T 9 a.m. - noon Rm 2 Free J. Billets
W 9 a.m. - noon Rm 2 Free C. Sendell
TH 9-11 a.m. Rm 2 Free C. Sendell
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ESL Level C - Advanced
Students in the ESL Level C class will continue to study the English language at a
higher level. Included will be speaking with increased vocabulary and more complex
topics, reading more advanced articles/books, and writing paragraphs that are well
organized and use correct grammar. The class will also study American civics and
culture.
M, T, W 9 a.m. - noon Rm 3 Free W. Kraus
TH 9-11 a.m. Rm 3 Free W. Kraus
ESL Level B - Intermediate on Zoom
The ESL Level B class on Zoom will provide students the opportunity to improve
their conversational skills in English. The students and teacher will discuss a
variety of topics, including aspects of American culture. We will also encourage
in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar lessons to improve students’ listening
comprehension and speaking skills.
T, TH 1-2:30 p.m. Live via Zoom Free J. Billets
ESL Multi-Level Lab
This multi-level lab will give ESL students an opportunity to work independently at
their own level and pace. With teacher guidance, coursework will be designed to meet
students’ needs using Burlington English and other materials. This class will include
approximately 30 minutes of open discussion/conversation to improve speaking skills
and fluency. Students must be at High Beginning Level (CASAS 190) to participate.
T, TH 5:30-7:30 p.m. Room 3 Free J. Billets
CITIZENSHIP
The Pacific Grove Adult Education Center is proud to offer its Citizenship Preparation
class. You will receive materials you need to fully prepare. Each class will feature
different lessons to help you gain the knowledge and confidence you need to pass
your citizenship interview. In addition to regular class work, all class levels use the
Burlington English online program for English learners. This program provides
every student with lessons that they can complete on their computers at home or at
school. Contact Sandra Dorantes at sdorantes@pgusd.org or call our office at 831-
646-6580 for additional information.
Citizenship Preparation - Beginning
Four Weeks - 9/25; 10/30; 11/20; 12/11
This class includes basic speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is placed equally
on the questions from the N-400 application and the questions related to U.S. history
and government.
S 9:30-11:30 a.m. Room 2 Free A. McDowell
pgadulted.pgusd.org 16 (831) 646-6580HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/HiSET
Pacific Grove Adult Education offers High School Diploma/Credit Recovery and
High School Equivalency (HiSet/GED). Students are able to work at their own pace,
working from anywhere using our distance learning options. Equivalency preparation
materials are offered in English and Spanish (printed curriculum courseware available
on an as-needed basis).
Students access online classes using Edmentum Educational software and can be
utilized through PC, laptop and most larger personal devices. Courseware customized
to meet student’s needs. Students are required to log at least 3 hours study time per
week to meet online attendance minimums. Classes are free of charge. Job search
assistance, resume building, interview preparation and career planning services for
students are also available by appointment.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
To earn your High School Diploma, you must complete 200 credits:
• English: 40 credits
• Social Studies: 40 credits
• Math: 20 credits
• Science: 20 credits
• Fine Art or Foreign Language: 20 credits
• Graduation Portfolio: 5 credits
• Electives: 65 credits
HSD/HSE
Contact Eric Saavedra at esaavedra@pgusd.org for information. Program intake
and interviews will be conducted in person, by phone, Google Meet and/or Zoom as
needed.
M, T 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free TBD
W 12 - 6 p.m. Free TBD
TH 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free TBD
HiSet Exam
• This is a paper and pencil exam in a quiet, friendly setting.
• Students can take up to 2 exams in a session (excluding Math).
• Battery of 5 tests costs $140.00, or $105.00 for the first test and
$15.00 for each subsequent test. Retakes are $20.00 each.
• HiSET test fees ($140) are for all five tests and are waived for
students participating in test preparation class (minimum 12
hours in-class study, Pre and Post testing required).
• Appointment by reservation only. Call (831) 646-6580 to
schedule. Tests are conducted on Wednesdays at 5:30.
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1025 Lighthouse Ave
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Main Office: (831) 646-6580 Fax: (831) 646-6578
Office Hours
Monday and Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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