SMC Bundy Campus Office of Continuing Education 3171 Bundy Drive Room 112 Nataly Gonzalez gonzaleznatalysmcedu Cristina Gutierrez gutierrezcristinasmcedu Luis Jauregui jaureguiluissmcedu ID: 759738
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Welcome to SMC Noncredit Orientation
SMC Bundy CampusOffice of Continuing Education3171 Bundy Drive, Room 112
Slide2Nataly Gonzalezgonzalez_nataly@smc.eduCristina Gutierrezgutierrez_cristina@smc.eduLuis Jaureguijauregui_luis@smc.eduNorma Torres-Gonzaleztorres_norma@smc.edu
Contact Information
Slide3ApplicationOrientationStudent Education Plan with CounselorPre-test Appraisal
Matriculation Process
Slide4SMC has three levels of ESL instruction BeginningIntermediateAdvanced
Details About
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Slide5Level of Instruction
4-5 courses offered at each level
**During the summer we do not offer Integrated Skills
Slide6This course includes listening, speaking, reading and writing basic EnglishThe class meets 6hrs per week Ex. M & W or T & ThAvailable in all levels ESL 902 – Beginning Integrated SkillsESL 903 – Low Intermediate Integrated Skills ESL 904 – High Intermediate Integrated SkillsESL 905 – Low Advanced Integrated SkillsESL 906 – High Advanced Integrated Skills
Integrated Skills
Slide7This course will focus on improvement of the student’s pronunciation and comprehension of EnglishClass meets 3hrs per weekAvailable in all levelsESL 911 - BeginningESL 913 – Intermediate ESL915 – Advanced
Listening, Speaking and Pronunciation
Slide8This course will focus on improving students’ English vocabulary, reading comprehension and writing skills. This class meets 3hrs per week Available in all levelsESL 961 – Beginning ESL 963 - IntermediateESL 965 – Advanced
Reading and Writing
Slide9This course will focus on learning basic English and begin engaging in simple dialogs and conversations that are applicable to a variety of real life situations. This class meets 3hrs per weekAvailable in all levelsESL 971 - BeginningESL 973 – IntermediateESL 975 – Advanced
Idioms, Prepositions, and Vocabulary
Slide10Prepare for the New Citizenship exam, interview and receive help with the N-400 application Continuous open enrollmentMulti-lingual teacherMW 6:30-8:30pm
Citizenship Class: ESL 902
Slide11The class is open – register for classes in Bundy Rm 112The class is closed/full – Go to instructor during the second week of class (or later) to see if there is space
How to Register for Classes
Slide12The schedule is flexible for studentsCourses are available in the morning, afternoon and Saturday. Check the current schedule for course offerings and times
Class Schedule
Slide13You can register anytime during the semester (Open Entry/Open Exit). As long as the class is openIf feel your class is not the correct level, check with your instructor or counselor about which level may be more appropriate for youGo to Bundy Campus Room 112 to make any changes
Changing Classes
Slide14SMC noncredit classes are FREE!!!You may be asked to pay for textbooks, materials, and supplies that you will need to succeed in your class.($40-$50)There is no financial aid available for noncredit courses books or supplies
Fees & Financial Aid
Slide15You will not receive a grade for noncredit courses you attendNoncredit courses do not transfer to another school or program, but they help prepare you to take credit college courses
Grades & Transfer Credit
Slide16Attendance is important for successful learning and will be taken in each classIf you miss 2 consecutive classes you will be dropped The more time and energy you put into your class, the faster you will learn English
Attendance
Slide17Walk-in tutoring is available : Fall 2018- Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12:30-1:30pm Bundy 440Tutoring can help you with: PronunciationSpeakingListeningReadingWritingIdioms/PrepositionsVocabularyIntegrated Skills
Tutoring
Slide18A counselor is available to help you select courses, define educational goals, and find the SMC services you needLocation: Bundy Campus: Room 116CCristina GutierrezNorma Torres-Gonzalez
Counseling
Slide19Student Educational Plan
Academic goalsList classes for:Current semester Updates can be madeSee a Counselor to start your planning now!
Slide20Update your Noncredit Education Plan with Counselor – Fall (September, October, Early November) Spring (March, April, Early May)Complete 40 hours of instructionComplete CASAS post-test
Noncredit Priority RegistrationSteps to Follow
Slide21Computer Lab – Room 116 ($.10 cents per copy)Free Shuttle to Main Campus Pick-up is on the south side of the Bundy Building(for SMC students and staff)
Bundy Campus On-Site Services
Slide22Santa Monica College main campus Go to the “Bursar Office”, #44 on the map (near the Counseling Office), on the side of Pearl StreetTake your registration form and a current photo IDCost $32.50 (ID Card and Activity Sticker) Intercampus Shuttle and Big Blue Bus Lines – FREE SMC event discountsOther location discountsHours of Operation – Spring 2016Mon & Thurs 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tues & Weds 8:30 am - 6:30 pmFriday 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Student Picture ID Card
Slide23Disability Resources (DSPS) (310) 434-4265AccommodationsSign Language InterpreterThe Center for Wellness and Wellbeing (310) 434-4503Need to talk to someone
Other Services at SMC
Slide24Fall 2018 date coming soon!
SMC Campus Tours
Slide25At Santa Monica College, the safety and well being of our students, faculty and staff are always first priorityLive Safe – Free App with SMC safety information and real-time notifications to your phone.If you need assistance contact Campus Police at (310) 434-4300
Security
Slide26In the Food Court area on 1st floorIn each study area on each floorOutside the buildingOnly water in closed containers is permitted in the hallways and classroomsNo food or drinks are allowed in the Computer Lab at any timeNo Smoking
Food and Drinks Are Permitted…
Slide27Parking is FREE Avoid getting a parking ticket!!Head in parking onlyYou can get a parking decal in the kiosk
FREE Parking
Slide28Noncredit ESL to …
School
Work
Employment WorkshopsResumeInterviewsCareer ExplorationVolunteer Opportunities
Noncredit Vocational Courses (some starting Fall 2018)Customer serviceBusiness EntrepreneurshipBike RepairPhysical Therapy AideHolistic WellbeingNoncredit Counseling Transition Courses(coming soon)Credit CertificateAA/ASTransfer
Slide29BUSINESS
Bicycle Maintenance Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)
1. BCYCLE NC 901 Bicycle Maintenance Level 1
2. BCYCLE NC 902 Bicycle Maintenance Level 2
Business Essentials Level 1 Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)
1. BUS NC 901 Introduction to Business Basic
2. BUS NC 902 Introduction to Business Mindset
Customer Service Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)
1. BUS NC 911 Customer Service Level 1
2. BUS NC 912 Customer Service Level 2
CSIS
Basic Computer Operations Certificate of Completion
OCC E00, Basic Computer Training
OCC E20: Using the Internet Safely
ECE
Introduction to Early Care & Education Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)
1. ECE NC 901 Introduction to Early Care & Education
2. ECE NC 902 Culturally Relevant Curriculum
3. ECE NC 903 Early Care Licensing & Workforce Readiness
HEALTH
SCIENCES & KINESIOLOGY
Rehabilitation Therapy Aide Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)
1. HEALTH NC 900 Introduction to the Career of a Rehabilitation Aide
2. HEALTH NC 902 Clinical Practice for a Rehabilitation Aide
3. HEALTH NC 904 Kinesiology for a Rehabilitation Therapy Aide
Slide30Noncredit Counseling Transition Courses & Certificate of Completion
CDCP (Noncredit Certificate of Completion)
Transition to College and Career
COUNS NC 901
Transition to College
0 units / 36 hours
COUNS
NC
902
Career and Workforce Readiness
0 units / 18 hours
Slide31Register for classes Buy BooksComplete 40 hours of instructionTake Post-TestUpdated Student Education Plan with Counselor (Fall/Spring)
Next Steps
Slide32You have completed your Orientation!If you have any questions, please call(310) 434-3400Happy Studying!!!!
Congratulations!!!
Slide33CASAS Testing Instructions
Slide34Demographic informationPractice or Test 102RPretest (1 hour test at your level)
3 steps when testing
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