ABSENCES (Return to General Information List)
It is the teacher's responsibility to notify the Fairfax Adult School Office as far in advance as possible of any expected absences. Since the office does not open until 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, teachers with early morning assignments should call Vera Jarrett, the Administrative Assistant at (626) 331-4172 before 6:30 a.m. When calling to report an expected absence, be prepared to state: the reason for the absence the anticipated length of the absence instructions for the substitute location of emergency lesson plan (to be left a school) Upon your return to duty, you will complete one of the following Absentee Payment Cards: Certification of Bereavement Absnece Certification of Illness or Injury Certification of Personal Necessity Absence Occupational Illness or Injury A signed Payroll Absentee Card must be on file for the principal to authorize payment. Unpaid absences do not require a signed certificated card.
It is the teacher's responsibility to notify the Fairfax Adult School Office as far in advance as possible of any expected absences. Since the office does not open until 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, teachers with early morning assignments should call Vera Jarrett, the Administrative Assistant at (626) 331-4172 before 6:30 a.m.
When calling to report an expected absence, be prepared to state:
Upon your return to duty, you will complete one of the following Absentee Payment Cards:
A signed Payroll Absentee Card must be on file for the principal to authorize payment. Unpaid absences do not require a signed certificated card.
ABSENTEES (Return to General Information List)
Students who are absent for a brief time may be embarrassed to return. Those who do not return to class after two consecutive meetings should be contacted personally by telephone or mail. See the office staff for post cards or to use a phone.
ACCIDENTS (Return to General Information List)
It is essential that all accidents be reported to the Main Office immediately. The school is responsible for reporting even the slightest accident. The following information is necessary: name, age, address or ionjured party, description of accident and injury, medical treatment, and names of any witnesses. Accident report forms may be obtained from the Administrative Assistant. In case of a serious accident or illness, call the Paramedics at 911, and notify the Principal, an assistant principal, or Administrative Assistant immediately. DO NOT call private hospitals or doctors. It is not advisable for teachers to transport sick or injured students. The District does not provide liability insurance for you or your vehicle.
ACCREDITATION (Return to General Information List)
Fairfax Community Adult School is accredited by the Western Assoociation of Schools and Colleges, and by the State Department of Education.
ASSAULT AND BATTERY (TEACHERS AND STAFF) (Return to General Information List)
It is the employee's responsibility to report to the site administrator any incident in which the employee may have been the victim of an assault and/or battery. The incident must also be reported immediately to the School Police Department (213) 625-6631). Failure to file a detailed report with a law enforcement agency is a misdemeanor. The employee also must contact a physician who is on the District's Emergency Medical Plan or a private physical (prior notification on file required) for an examination and treatment of any injury or illness which has occurred. A completed Employee Report of Incident or Injury on the Job (Form 1884) must be submitted to the school Administrative Assistant within two working days after the occurrence. All related leave requests require an Attending Physician's Statement (Form 8239) which have been attached to a completed Request for Leave of Absence (Form 1065) and submitted to the school Administrative Assistant. The employee must report to Employee Medical Services before returning to work. (Personnel Division Bulletin, 6/8/81).
ASSIGNED HOURS (Return to General Information List)
Teachers on an hourly rate are required to teach for the entire number of hours assigned. Adult schools DO NOT operate on a 50-minute class hour. Board of Education regulations require that teachers be in classrooms ten minutes prior to the beginning of an assignment. Class rooms must be supervised by a credentialed teacher at all times. NEVER leave the class room or students unsupervised. Article IX, Section 3.3 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement states that teachers "shall be at their assigned duty station at least 20 minutes before the first daily class begins." Needless to say, being in your classroom early and greeting your students as they arrive, promotes punctuality. Since our funding is dependent on student attendance, it is important the we encourage our students--by our good example--to attend early and often.
AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT (Return to General Information List)
Cassette players can be checked out from the Financial Manager. Teachers with locked storage in their rooms may check out a cassette recorder and keep it under lock for the term. VCR/TV monitors are available in the Main Office on first floor and in the AV storage room on the second floor of the Main Building. At Temple Beth El AV equipment is stored in the room near the Teacher's Workroom. Sign-up in advance to reserve the machines. Negotiate with collegues if necessary. All classrooms should have an overhead projector. Please advise your subject supervisor if you don't have one in your room. If your equipment is broken, please report it to the office. Teachers are responsible for all equipment assigned to them. Notify the office of any loss or damage as soon as it is detected. Equipment training is also available. As your subject supervisor.
BELLS (Return to General Information List)
The adult school does not have bells indicating arrival or departure time. Bells on the Main Campus ring at the beginning and end of each fifteen minute period. For emergency purposes, the following have special bell signals: 1 bell: Principal 2 bells: Plant Manager 3 bells: Security 4 bells: Assistant Principals
The adult school does not have bells indicating arrival or departure time. Bells on the Main Campus ring at the beginning and end of each fifteen minute period. For emergency purposes, the following have special bell signals:
1 bell: Principal 2 bells: Plant Manager 3 bells: Security 4 bells: Assistant Principals
BOOKSTORE (Return to General Information List)
Main Campus: Monday-Thursday: 3-4:40 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Most textbooks are available at the Adult School Book Store on the Main Campus. Students at branch sites should consult the instructor.
BREAKS (Return to General Information List)
Catering trucks serve the Main Campus Monday-Thursday from 7:45 - 8:00 p.m. (down stairs outside the cafeteria) and in front of Temple Beth El from 9:45 - 10 a.m. Vending machines are available at the Main Campus and in the Student Lounge at the Temple Beth El Branch. Encourage students to return to class promptly when the bell rings. Inform studdents that food and drink are not to be taken into the classroom. Smoking is not allowed on the school campus.
BRANCH LOCATIONS (Return to General Information List)
Country Villa Wilshire, 855 N. Fairfax Avenue, LA 90046, (213) 653-1521 Fairfax Senior Citizens Center, 7929 Melrose Avenue, LA 90046, (213) 653-1824 Farmer's Market, 6333 Third Street, LA 90036, (213) 933-9211 Freda Mohr Center, 330 N. Fairfax Avenue, LA 90036, (213) 937-5901 Guardian Convalescent Hospital, 533 S. Fairfax Avenue, LA 90036, (213) 931-1061 Melrose Avenue Elementary School, 731 N. Detroit Street, LA 90046, (213) 938-6275 Partners, 7362 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hollywood, LA 90046, (213) 883-0330 Park La Brea, 6200 W. Third Street, LA 90036, (213) 549-5433 Art Center, 432 S. Curson Ave. Community Center, 340 S. Hauser Ave. Activity Center, 530 S. Burnside Avenue Classroom, 386 S. Burnside Ave., Basement #2 Classroom, 351 S. Fuller Ave., Basement #2 Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., W.H. 90046, (213) 848-6530 Sharon Care Center, 8167 West Third Street, LA 90048, (213-655-2023 Temple Beth El, 1317 N. Crescent Heights Blvd., W.H. 90046, (213) 848-9825 West Hollywood Park, 647 San Vicente Blvd., W.H. 90069, (213) 938-2531 West Wilshire Senior Center, 141 S. Gardner Ave., LA 90036, (213) 939-0275 Westside Health Care, 1020 S. Fairfax Avenue, LA 90019, (213) 939-2451 Wilshire Retirement Center Shelby, 3340 Shelby Drive, LA 90034, (213) 837-9181
Country Villa Wilshire, 855 N. Fairfax Avenue, LA 90046, (213) 653-1521 Fairfax Senior Citizens Center, 7929 Melrose Avenue, LA 90046, (213) 653-1824 Farmer's Market, 6333 Third Street, LA 90036, (213) 933-9211 Freda Mohr Center, 330 N. Fairfax Avenue, LA 90036, (213) 937-5901 Guardian Convalescent Hospital, 533 S. Fairfax Avenue, LA 90036, (213) 931-1061 Melrose Avenue Elementary School, 731 N. Detroit Street, LA 90046, (213) 938-6275 Partners, 7362 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hollywood, LA 90046, (213) 883-0330 Park La Brea, 6200 W. Third Street, LA 90036, (213) 549-5433
Art Center, 432 S. Curson Ave. Community Center, 340 S. Hauser Ave. Activity Center, 530 S. Burnside Avenue Classroom, 386 S. Burnside Ave., Basement #2 Classroom, 351 S. Fuller Ave., Basement #2
Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., W.H. 90046, (213) 848-6530 Sharon Care Center, 8167 West Third Street, LA 90048, (213-655-2023 Temple Beth El, 1317 N. Crescent Heights Blvd., W.H. 90046, (213) 848-9825 West Hollywood Park, 647 San Vicente Blvd., W.H. 90069, (213) 938-2531 West Wilshire Senior Center, 141 S. Gardner Ave., LA 90036, (213) 939-0275 Westside Health Care, 1020 S. Fairfax Avenue, LA 90019, (213) 939-2451 Wilshire Retirement Center Shelby, 3340 Shelby Drive, LA 90034, (213) 837-9181
BULLETINS (Return to General Information List)
Read aloud to the students the announcements in the Fairfax Adult School Weekly Bulletin that are for their benefit and interest. Please read any special bulletins promptly. Items for the Weekly Bulletin should be submitted to the Administrative Assistant or the principal by Thursday of each week.
CHILD AND ELDER ABUSE (Return to General Information List)
State law requires that an employee who knows or reasonably suspects that a child or elderly person has been the victim of abuse MUST report the incident to a protective agency (Police or Sheriff Department, County Probation Department or a County Welfare Department) immediately by telephone and send a written report of the incident to the same agency within 36 hours. All District employees must comply with the law regarding procedures whenever they have knowledge of or observe a child or elderly person in the course of their employment who they know, or reasonably suspect, to have been the victim of abuse. Although it is not mandatory to report child or elder abuse cases to an administrator, any of the Fairfax CAS management team will gladly assist teachers and staff in reporting or documenting.
CLASS FEES (Return to General Information List)
Certain fees are subject to a nominal materials fee for special supplies. Although certain groups are exempt from registration fees, they are NOT exempt from paying class fees.
CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT (Return to General Information List)
Leave the classroom in an orderly condition. Inform students that paper, food wrappers, and beverage containers are to be disposed of outdoors in the appropriate receptable. Before dismissing class, make sure all windows and doors and closed and locked. Also, return borrowed chairs, tables, etc. Try to leave the room as you found it. Remember that you share classrooms with other teachers.
COLLECTION OF MONEY (Return to General Information List)
Money collected by branch teachers must be submitted to the school accounting clerk regularly. All students (except concurrent students, the handicapped, and students in convalescent homes) are expected to purchase student body membership cards which are good for any class for the whole school year. Branch teachers are responsible for obtaining and accounting for student body cards and registration fee cards (if a class charges a fee). NEVER leave money in the classroom, not even in locked drawers or cabinets.
CONCURRENT STUDENTS (Return to General Information List)
A concurrent student is a student who simultaneously attends classes in day high school and adult school, or is completing day high school and adult school. Please remember that no fees are charged to concurrent students; registration in classes or labs are sponsored by the adult school must be approved by signature of a parent and the day school counselor. A conference with the Assistant Principal of Adult Counseling Services and a five-week Unsatisfactory reports are mandatory for all concurrent students and minors whose attendance and/or progress is "unsatisfactory." In individual instruction labs, less than six hours attendance per week is "unsatisfactory" regardless of performance or progress.
COUNSELING SERVICES (Return to General Information List)
Inform students that appointments for guidance about high school and eighth grade diplomas, DACE vocational schools and programs, colleges, academic testing, and GED tests may be made by calling or visiting the Counseling Office on the Main Campus. Office hours are 1 to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Fridays. A counselor is also available at Temple Beth El from 1-2 p.m. on Thursdays.
COURSE OUTLINES/DESCRIPTIONS (Return to General Information List)
Course Outlines/Descriptions and the Catalog of Authorized Courses are kept in the Main Office. As the Administrative Assistant or an office clerk for assistance. Please plan ahead to renew your credential in a timely fashion. It is your responsibility, and you will not be allowed to work without a valid credential.
CREDENTIALS (Return to General Information List)
All certificated employees are required to have a valid California Teaching Credential on file in the Adult School Office. Make sure you give copies of all new or renewed credentials to the administrative assistant.
CREDITS (Return to General Information List)
Many students are working to earh credits toward graduation from high school. Credits may be earned in vocational as well as academic classes. Procedures for determining credits and properly recording them will be furnished by the Assistant Principal, Adult Counseling Services.
EARTHQUAKES DRILLS AND EMERGENCIES (Return to General Information List)
Consult the Emergency Handbook for information about fire and earthquake drills. (Copies are available in the Main Office.) Procedures for Emergency Drills are posted in each class room. Please familiarize yourself and your students with the contents of the Handbook. In case of a serious accicdent, illness, or emergency, notify an administrator immediately. For more serious problems call the Paramedics (911), not a private doctor or hospital. The student is responsible for any charges involved. In no case should teachers offer to transport sick or injured students in their cars. (See Fire Drills and Evacuation Routes.)
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) (Return to General Information List)
This is a confidential resource and referral service available to all LAUSD employees. If you or a family member need help dealing with a personal problem or you just need someone to talk to--call. It's free, its convenient and all contact is strictly confidential. (800) 95-LAUSD.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (Return to General Information List)
All educational and vocational opportunities are offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, handicap or sexual orientation. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in educational and vocational programs.
EQUIPMENT (Return to General Information List)
Teachers are responsible for all equipment assigned to them. Notify the office of any loss or damage as soon as it is detected. (See Audio-Visual Equipment.)
FACULTY ASSOCIATION (Return to General Information List)
Membership in the Faculty Association with minimum dues ($10) is voluntary. These funds are used to defray the cost of cards, gifts or flowers for bereavements, illness and special occasions. Give your dues to the Financial Manager, Administrative Assistant, or the Principal.
FAX NUMBER (Return to General Information List)
Adult School Main Office FAX number is (213) 658-6077.
FIELD TRIPS (Return to General Information List)
Submit one request for an educational field trip to the Main Office at least one week prior to the planned trip. (Photocopy the form on pages 27-28.) Teachers are advised to meet their classes at the destination and not to offer transportation. The School Board does not provide insurance or arrange for student car pooling.
FIRE DRILLS (Return to General Information List)
In accordance with Board of Education regulations, the fire drill signal is: an intermittent bell for ten seconds, five seconds of silence, the bell for ten seconds; repeating for one minute. The signal to return to the building is one long bell for30 seconds. Fire drill instructions are posted in each classroom. Please become familiar with these instructions and acquaint your students with them. It is recommended that each teacher conduct a "dry run" to show the students what they should do and where they should go in case of a real fire. Classes that are held at branch locations must cooperate with the procedures of the school or facility or fire and other fire drills. (See Evacuation Routes on pages 11 and 12).
FOOD AND DRINK (Return to General Information List)
Inform students that food and drink are not to be taken into the classroom. Also stress that smoking is not allowed on the school campus. Vending machines are available at the Main Campus and in the Student Lounge at the Temple Beth El Branch. Catering trucks serve the Main Campus Monday-Thursday from 7:45-8 p.m. (downstairs outside the cafeteriak) and at Temple Beth El from 9:45-10:00 a.m.
GUEST SPEAKERS (Return to General Information List)
You are encouraged to invite guest speakers to yur class. However, guest speakers must be approved by the Principal.
KEYS (Return to General Information List)
Keys for all locations must be checked in and out at the Main Office. Keys are checked out to instructors for the entire school year. Keys may not be duplicated without the permission of the Principal. Keys may not be lent to students at any time.
LESSON PLANS (Return to General Information List)
Article IX, Section 4.1 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement states that "lesson plans or evidence of planning shall be furnished by each teacher upon request from the teachers' immediate administrator. No special format for a lesson plan shall be required."
LOST AND FOUND (Return to General Information List)
Lost or found found items are kept in the Adult School Office at the Main Campus and at the Temple Beth El Branch. Some items may also be kept in the High School Main Office. Ask a clerk for assistance.
MAILBOXES (Return to General Information List)
All administrators, teachers, and support staff have mailboxes in the Adult School Main Office. Branch teachers, except for Temple Beth El, have mail boxes at the Main Campus. Please remove the contents regularly. Please do not use your box for storage.
MENTOR TEACHERS (Return to General Information List)
A Mentor Teacher is an experienced teacher who is selected by her/his peers through a comprehensive selection process and who is assigned to assist other teachers. Mentor Teachers can provide counsel and assistance. Contact the Principal or the on-site Mentor Teachers for assistance with this program.
OFFICE HOURS (Return to General Information List)
Fairfax Adult School Main Campus: (213) 653-4085 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday Please note that money transactions are not conducted after 9 p.m. Temple Beth El Branch: (213) 848k-9825 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday
Fairfax Adult School Main Campus: (213) 653-4085
9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday Please note that money transactions are not conducted after 9 p.m.
9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday
Please note that money transactions are not conducted after 9 p.m.
Temple Beth El Branch: (213) 848k-9825
8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday
PAID HOLIDAYS (Return to General Information List)
Part-time teachers get eight paid holidays during the school year. Tenured teachers get an additional three weeks of paid holiday time (two weeks at winter break and one week at spring break).
PARKING (Return to General Information List)
Park in the Faculty/Student parking lot at the corner of Fairfax and Melrose AFTER 3:15 p.m. Do NOT park there when the high school is in session. Use the small Faculty Parking lot located directly in front of the school on Melrose Avenue. Please note that it is illegal to enter the parking lot at Ogden Street. Enter through Genesee Avenue to the west (across from Pic 'N' Save).
PAYROLL PROBLEMS (Return to General Information List)
Teachers are paid every four weeks. This does not agree with the school month (it may seem that you are getting paid a week early), which is the reason for getting absence cards in promptly--payroll reports go in sooner than you think. If, for any reason, you feel that a mistake has been made, contact the office immediately. Only the payroll person in the office can rectify the matter. Unfortunately, the correction may take time and there is no way for the local office to hurry payroll procedures. If a teacher has more than one assignment with the School District and has received in incorrect check for a given payperiod, the problem cannot be handled on an emergency basis. Over-payment should be reported as the error will eventually be found, and the money will re reclaimed. There are four salary steps in adult education. (See Salary Steps ). It takes 156 hours of teaching (excluding summer school) to advance from one step to the next. Instructors reach the fourth step after 10 years of service.
Teachers are paid every four weeks. This does not agree with the school month (it may seem that you are getting paid a week early), which is the reason for getting absence cards in promptly--payroll reports go in sooner than you think.
If, for any reason, you feel that a mistake has been made, contact the office immediately. Only the payroll person in the office can rectify the matter. Unfortunately, the correction may take time and there is no way for the local office to hurry payroll procedures. If a teacher has more than one assignment with the School District and has received in incorrect check for a given payperiod, the problem cannot be handled on an emergency basis. Over-payment should be reported as the error will eventually be found, and the money will re reclaimed.
There are four salary steps in adult education. (See Salary Steps ). It takes 156 hours of teaching (excluding summer school) to advance from one step to the next. Instructors reach the fourth step after 10 years of service.
PERSONNEL DATA (Return to General Information List)
The office should be notified immediately of any address or telephone changes. Payroll checks will not be forwarded, so please discuss other arrangements with the administrative assistant.
PHOTOCOPYING (Return to General Information List)
Photocopy machines are available to instructors at the Main office and at Temple Beth El. If you wish materials such as handouts to be duplicated for you, please fill out the appropriate form and leave your request in the Adult School Office. The handouts will be duplicated by the clerical staff. No more than four sheets should be turned in at a time. Please plan ahead. LAUSD and all its employees are subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act of 1976. The District does not sanction illegal use or duplication in any form. Employees who willfully violate the District's copyright policies do so at their own risk and may be required to reimburse the District in the event of loss due to litigation. Please refer to Bulletin No. 43, Office of the Associate Superintendent, Ins truction, dated September 17, 9660, for compliance policies.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (Return to General Information List)
Information concerning professional organizations will be posted and/or put in mailboxes. Meetings and conferences are noted in the Weekly Bulletin. Teaches are strongly encouraged to participate in educational organizations to keep skills and knowledge current.
PUBLICITY (Return to General Information List)
All publicity is released to the media through the Principal. A continuous attempt is made to publicize your class. If you have suggestions or ideas for publicity, discuss them with an administrator.
RECORDKEEPING (Return to General Information List)
Adult school teachers' salaries depend on state reimbursement to the local district based on student attendance (ADA: Average Daily Attendance). The teachers' records must be accurage, prompt, and inclusive. Rosters are turned in at the end of the last class session of the week. Ask questions if you are unsure of the procedures. An adult school SIS clerk will be happy to meet with any instructor to review how to fill out the rosters.
REFUNDS (Return to General Information List)
Refunds for class fees are subject to a $5 drop fee per transaction. Registration fees can only be refunded prior to the third session following enrollment. No refunds can be given without a receipt.
REGISTRATION (Return to General Information List)
Branch teachers, except for ESL, may registeter students in class. The office provides registration forms which every student must fill out. Branch teachers collect fee money and enters the receipt numbers on the form. The teacher keeps the yellow copy of the form to aid in filling out the rosters and returns the white copies to the office each week along with the roster.
REGISTRATION FEE EXEMPTIONS (Return to General Information List)
Classes: Citizenship, Elementary Subjects (ABE), English as a Second Language, some classes for older adults, classes for the disabled, and Parent Education. Individuals: Concurrently enrolled high school students, High school Diploma Plus Students, senior citizens (60 years or older), retired LAUSD Board employees, handicapped persons, and students demonstrating evidence of certain public assistance.
Classes: Citizenship, Elementary Subjects (ABE), English as a Second Language, some classes for older adults, classes for the disabled, and Parent Education.
Individuals: Concurrently enrolled high school students, High school Diploma Plus Students, senior citizens (60 years or older), retired LAUSD Board employees, handicapped persons, and students demonstrating evidence of certain public assistance.
RESTROOMS (Return to General Information List)
On the Main Campus restrooms for the faculty are located on every floor. Student restrooms are located on the second floor on the north and south sides of the facility. Room keys open the faculty restrooms. Restroom keys are also kept in the Main office. Ask a clerk to show you where they are kept.
ROSTERS (Return to General Information List)
Attendance rosters are due each week. Any student whose name is written in must have their pink sheet attached to their roster when handed in to the SIS personnel. If you have never done a roster before, please make an appointment with someone from the SIS office during your first week at school. It is advisable to photocopy the roster and any registration forms you submit each week.
SAFETY AND SECURITY (Return to General Information List)
Review safety and security procedures in your pre-school package. Instructions are responsible for the safe evacuation of their class in case of emergencies. Contact the main office in case of emergencies. There is one police officer, one security guard, and parking lot attendant assigned to the security of the school in the evening.
SAFETY TESTS (Return to General Information List)
Students enrolled in most vocational classes must pass a sfety test before they can participate in classroom activities. Tests are available in the office and should be kept on file by the teacher.
SALARY STEPS (Return to General Information List)
There are three steps and one career increment in the salary table for adult and occupational teachers. Year Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 10 Years+ 1997-1998 $34.48 $36.07 $37.88 $38.38 1998-1999 $35.16 $36.78 $38.63 $39.13 1999-2000 $35.86 $37.52 $39.40 $39.90 Teachers move to a new step annually until they reach Step 3, where they remain until they have taught ten consecutive years. At the tenth year, they are given a .50 cent career increment.
There are three steps and one career increment in the salary table for adult and occupational teachers.
Year
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
10 Years+
1997-1998
$34.48
$36.07
$37.88
$38.38
1998-1999
$35.16
$36.78
$38.63
$39.13
1999-2000
$35.86
$37.52
$39.40
$39.90
Teachers move to a new step annually until they reach Step 3, where they remain until they have taught ten consecutive years. At the tenth year, they are given a .50 cent career increment.
SCHOLARSHIPS (Return to General Information List)
Graduates of the Academic and ESL programs are awarded scholarships at the graduation ceremony every year. Scholarships vary from $25 to $500. Recipients must be sponsored by a teacher. Contact the Counseling Office for more information and nominating forms. Several fund-raising events, such as dances, are held throughout the year. Profits from the sale of See's candy bars in the Main Office and Bookstore go in the scholarships fund.
SHARING A CLASSROOM (Return to General Information List)
Try to avoid conflicts before they arise. When you are first assigned to a classroom, introduce yourself in person to your day counterpart if possible, or leave a friendly note introducing yourself. Assure the day teacher that you will keep the room neat and orderly and ask that he or she do the same for you. As long as you maintain a cooperative relatiolnship, you will be less likely to encounter conflicts. You are entitled--to a certain extent--to make use of bulletin boards, cabinets, etc. However, negotiate this use with your day counterpart. If a conflict does arise, don't fight it out on your own. Maintain copies of all notes exchanged between you and your counterpart, and turn the situation over to your immediate administrator with a written explanations of the conflict. The principals of both schools are responsible for resolving these problems.
SHARED DECISION MAKING COUNCIL (Return to General Information List)
The Shared Decision Making Council's basic goal is to improve the operation of the school so that teachers can become more effective teachers and students can become successful learners. The council is made of the following elected members: 8 teachers, including the UTLA representative, a member of the classified staff, at least one student, 5 community members and the principal. The Principal and UTLA chapter chair are the co-chairs of the council. Meetings are held monthly. Those interested are welcome to attend.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT (Return to General Information List)
District policy explicitly prohibits discrimination and sexual harassment of any kind. Copies of pertinent policies and Uniform Complaint Procedures are available in the Adult School Office. "What to do in a Sexual Harassment Emergency," from the Comissio for Sex Equity, offers the following suggestions KNOW: If something that is said or done to you makes you feel uncomfortable. SAY: Simply tell the person, "What you are doing makes me uncomfortable;" FIND: Obtain a definition of sexual harassment, circle the part that describes what the harasser is doing, and leave it in the harasser's mailbox; (See Uniform Complaint Procedures book in the office). TELL: Your co-workers should be told what is happening to you, because most harassers have more than one victim. REPORT: Report the indicent to a school administrator.
District policy explicitly prohibits discrimination and sexual harassment of any kind. Copies of pertinent policies and Uniform Complaint Procedures are available in the Adult School Office.
"What to do in a Sexual Harassment Emergency," from the Comissio for Sex Equity, offers the following suggestions
KNOW: If something that is said or done to you makes you feel uncomfortable.
SAY: Simply tell the person, "What you are doing makes me uncomfortable;"
FIND: Obtain a definition of sexual harassment, circle the part that describes what the harasser is doing, and leave it in the harasser's mailbox; (See Uniform Complaint Procedures book in the office).
TELL: Your co-workers should be told what is happening to you, because most harassers have more than one victim.
REPORT: Report the indicent to a school administrator.
SIGN-IN AND SIGN-OUT (Return to General Information List)
Teachers must sign in before class and sign out at the end of clss. Your attendance must be posted daily. Do not sigh inand out at the same time. Branch teachers are to call in thier students' attendance or enter the numbers themselves on the daily attendance log (near the time cards).
SMALL CLASSES (Return to General Information List)
The Administration reserves the right to close a class if insufficient numbers of students enroll or if the attendance falls below standards set by the Board of Education. According to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, classes must average a minumum of 20 students inattenance or they be subject to closure. Please encourage students to attend regularly.
SMOKING (Return to General Information List)
Smoking is prohibited on any LAUSD campus. Eating and beverages are also prohibited in school buildings. (See Breaks).
STUDENT ID CARDS (Return to General Information List)
A student body card is $1. It kis payable at the time of enrollment and is not refundable. A picture identification card is available for $6. Ask the financial manager for more informatio or assistance.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL (Return to General Information List)
The Student Leadership Council meets on the first Tuesday of each month on the Main Campus from 8-9 p.m. and at Temple Beth El from10-11 a.m. Check the Weekly Bulletin for each dates. One students and one alternate are elected from each class. Encourage students to attend.
SUBSTITUTES (Return to General Information List)
Tell your subject supervisor or by making your wishes known in writing. Any qualified and credentialed teacher may sub at any adult school in the Division; however, priority for assigning substitutes is given to the teachers who are regularly assigned to the site. Teachers are ranked on the sub list, and offered both short and long-term positions by their longevity at the school. For further clarification, refer to Article XXI, Section 9 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
SUPPLIES (Return to General Information List)
The office staff dispenses office supplies and other classroom items. Special supplies may be ordered. As a member of the clerical staff for assistance. Anticipate your needs for the year; order early in the semester. Orders are to be submitted to your subject supervisor and approved by the Principal.
TELEPHONE CALLS (Return to General Information List)
Use the phones in the office for school business only. Calls are monitored monthly. Anyone found making long-distance calls will be asked to reimburse the school. A public telephone is located in the southwest hall facing the High School's main office. Publicphones are also located at the Temple Beth El. Use of school phones by instructors is for emergencies or for calling students. Personal calls should be kept to a minimum.
TESTING AND EVALUATION OF STUDENTS (Return to General Information List)
Testing and evaluation of students for our High School Diploma Program/GED are available in the Counseling Office on the Main campus, Monday through Thursday, from 1-9 p.m., and on Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A counselog is also availalbe at Temple eth El on Thursday from 1-2 p.m. ESL students are tested and evaluated Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Temple Beth El, and from 5:30-8 p.m. Send students needing basic literacy skills evaluation to Susn Wilson, Monday-Thursday, from 6:15 to 9 p.m. in the Reading Lab, in Room 102.
TEXTBOOKS (Return to General Information List)
Textbooks for classes at the Main Camput and at Temple Beth El may be purchased in the Adult School Bookstore. Student books and workbooks are made available to the students at branches through the teacher. All money collected and textbooks in the teacher's possession should be returned to the Financial Manager as soon as possible.
TRANSFERRING OF STUDENTS (Return to General Information List)
Teachers must send the student to be transferred to the Adult School Office with the appropriate form (available in the office) filled out and a copy of the registration skil marked "Drop."
WAITING LISTS (Return to General Information List)
Enrollment must be confirmed at the first class meeting, otherwise, vacancies may be filled immediately from the waiting list. A waiting list may be established for each class that is closed. As vacancies occur, students should be contacted in the waiting list order. A waiting list is only valid for the current semester. Some classes may be full prior to registration dates due to the pre-registration ofcontinuing students.