COMPTON ADULT SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Compton Adult School is to provide all students a challenging, broad based, high-quality program of academic and career technical education programs, with concern for personal growth and development, emphasizing skills acquisition in a culturally diverse environment.
EL PROPOSITO DE LA ESCUELA PARA ADULTOS DE COMPTON
El propósito de la Escuela para Adultos de Compton es proveer a los estudiantes un programa de instrucción académica y vocacional estimulante, extenso y de alta calidad para el desarrollo y crecimiento personal enfatizando la adquisicion de destrezas en un ambiente de diversidad cultural.
General Information
Para información en Español llame al (310) 898-6490, (310) 898-6473
The COMPTON ADULT SCHOOL operates under the auspices of the Compton Unified School District for the purpose of offering adults in the community opportunities to: earn a high school diploma; prepare for or retrain for a vocation; learn to speak English; upgrade academic skills; engage in meaningful leisure-time activities; prepare for U.S.
COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE
Counseling and guidance services are available at all of the major sites listed in this Schedule of Classes during the hours the site is open. Call (310) 898-6473 for more information.
CALWORKS - By REFERRAL ONLY
Designed to increase the quality and quantity of services available to parents and homemakers. In particular, the Department of Vocational Education is committed to working with other federal, state and community-based groups to provide effective employment, training and support services. Call (310) 898-6475.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/ PARENT EDUCATION
Clients will need to submit a copy of the Court Docket or "Terms and Conditions of Probation" which states the number of classes the client is ordered to attend. Fee: Sliding Scale Note: NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED, CASH OR MONEY ORDERS ONLY, call (310) 639-4321 Ext. 55781.
Office Hours
Main Office Compton Adult School - (CH)
1104 E. 148th Street Compton, CA 90220
Monday thru Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday thru Thursday 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Phone: (310) 898-6473
(310) 898-6470 - Administration
Registration Hours
Monday - Thursday . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Monday - Thursday . . . . . . . . . 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am - 11:00 amat any time!
Calendar 2009 - 2010
2nd Session
September 14, 2009 .... Monday .................. Instruction Begins
November 11, 2009 ..... Wednesday........ .Veterans Day (Holiday)
November 14, 2009 ..... Saturday................. End of 2nd Session
3rd Session
November 16, 2009 ..... Monday ..................Instruction Begins
November 26, 2009 ..... Thursday ..... Thanksgiving Day (Holiday)
November 27, 2009 ..... Friday ........................ Local Holiday
December 21, 2009 ..... Monday .............. .Begin Winter Recess
January 2, 2010 ......... Saturday ............. End of Winter Recess
January 4, 2010 ......... Monday ............. .Instruction Continues
January 18, 2010 .........Monday ................. MLK Day (Holiday)
January 30, 2010 ........ Saturday .................End of 3rd Session
4th session
February 1, 2010 ....... Monday................. Instruction Begins
February 8, 2010........ Monday....................... Local Holiday
February 15, 2010 ...... Monday.......... President's Day (Holiday)
April 1, 2010 ............ Thursday..... Cesar Chavez Day (Holiday)
April 2, 2010............. Friday............... Good Friday (Holiday)
April 3, 2010 ............ Saturday................ End of 4th Session
April 3, 2010 ............ Saturday.............. Begin Spring Recess
April 10, 2010 ........... Saturday............. End of Spring Recess
Note: Session 4 will be nine weeks with the PM HSD Classes on Monday,
Beginning Feb. 22, 5:00 to 9:00 pm to make up hours for Monday Holidays.
5th Session
April 12, 2010............ Monday...................Instruction Begins
May 31, 2010............. Monday............ Memorial Day (Holiday)
June 12, 2010............ Saturday................. End of 5th Session
June 14, 2010............ Monday...............Begin Summer Recess
July 03, 2010............. Saturday........... .End of Summer Recess
Adult School Administrators/Support Staff
Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saundra T. Bishop
Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thomas E. Alexander
Administrator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Melanie T. Prince
Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delores Adams
Day Counselor (CH) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anne Strickland
Evening Counselor (CH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juan Ball
ABE/ESL Counselor (JE). . . . . . . . . Ricardo P. Reyes
Resource Teacher (EAC). . . . . . . . . . .Renee Pittman
Resource Teacher (Accountability). . . Lauren Corralez
Resource Teacher (ESL/ABE/CBET).Engracia Luna-Sosa