FALL 2021 te of classes! full sla ur school.com th o yadult wi owa track w.p Get back on ww Director’s Message Welcome to the Poway Adult School 2021 Fall Quarter! Like many of you, we are more than ready to get back into the normal swing of things this fall and we have great news; our full slate of courses is back! At Poway Adult School, we take great pride in providing you with a diverse blend of courses to meet your personal and professional goals. This fall, we are pleased to introduce 20 new teachers in expanded locations throughout our community. We have a broad array of over 200 courses, both in online and on-campus formats, that we hope will appeal to almost everyone! That class you have been seeking may now be here! Why not go back to school this fall? Our incredible and enthusiastic teaching staff is eager to help you achieve your career, wellness, artistic, and personal enrichment goals. Highlighted below are just a few of the new classes we’re offering … and don’t worry, we are also bringing back many of your favorites! • Career Certifications • Seasonal Floral Design • Soul Line Dancing • Parent Education Series • Astrology • Glass Etching • Seasonal Cake Decorating and so much more … Register now and take the first step to enrich your life. Our staff members are ready to assist you to find the course that will best fit your passions. See you in class! Kathleen Porter Executive Director Mission Statement To provide adults with exemplary learning opportunities by offering timely and relevant courses, programs, and services that are responsive to our community’s needs. Poway Adult School works with students to identify and reach their individual goals, including career advancement, college preparation, and life enrichment. POWAY ADULT SCHOOL Office Hours (Twin Peaks Center) Monday through Thursday: 8AM to 7:00PM 13626 Twin Peaks Rd Friday: 8AM to NOON Poway, CA 92064 August 11, 2021 Tel 858.668.4024 Published Quarterly www.powayadultschool.com Issue No. 95 What’s Inside Career Technical Education ............................... 5 Business & Finance ...........................................................7 Application Technology ........................................................8 Career and Educational Support .................................................9 Broadcast Journalism ........................................................10 Social Media ...............................................................10 Health Science & Medical Technology ...........................................10 Real Estate ................................................................11 Arts, Home Arts and Design .............................. 12 Art Appreciation .............................................................12 Ceramics ..................................................................12 Craft Arts ..................................................................12 Drawing and Painting ........................................................13 Fiber Arts ..................................................................16 Floral Design ...............................................................17 Interior Design ..............................................................18 Photography and Editing ......................................................19 Culinary Arts. 21 Cake Decorating ............................................................21 Desserts ...................................................................21 Cooking ...................................................................22 Instant Pot ® Cooking ........................................................23 Healthy & Active Lifestyle ................................ 24 Dance ....................................................................24 Belly Dancing ...............................................................25 Pilates and Yoga ............................................................25 Fitness ....................................................................27 Tai Chi and Qigong ..........................................................29 Healing Arts ................................................................30 Sports: Tennis, Pickleball and Soccer ............................................31 Languages ............................................ 34 American Sign Language ......................................................34 German ...................................................................34 French ....................................................................35 Italian .....................................................................36 Japanese ..................................................................37 Korean ....................................................................37 Russian ...................................................................37 Spanish ...................................................................38 Personal Enrichment .................................... 39 Astrology ..................................................................39 Automotive ................................................................39 Cybersecurity ..............................................................39 Communication Techniques ...................................................40 Gardening .................................................................40 Music .....................................................................41 Outdoor Activities ...........................................................42 Parent Education ............................................................42 Parent Education ............................................................43 Personal Finance & Planning for the Future .......................................44 Academic Classes ...................................... 45 English As A Second Language (ESL) ............................................45 Academic Skill Development ...................................................46 Adult Secondary Education (ASE) ...............................................47 Uniform Complaint Procedure ............................ 48 Maps ................................................. 49 Calendar FALL CALENDAR August 11 November 11 Adult Community and Career Technical Veteran’s Day Holiday observed, No Classes, Education Registration Begin Office Closed August 24 November 12 English as a Second Language Registration Office Closed, No Classes and Orientations Begin November 22–28 August 30 Thanksgiving Recess, No Classes, Office Adult High School Diploma and Equivalency Closed Registrations and Orientations Begin December 8 September 6 Adult Education Winter Registration Begins Labor Day Holiday, Office Closed December 11 September 7 Adult Education Fall Classes End Adult Education and English as a Second Language Fall Classes Begin December 20– January 2 Winter Recess, Office Closed September 27 Professional Growth Day, No morning Classes, Office Closed Would You Like to Teach Others? Have you ever considered teaching others? Become part of our PUSD Adult School staff. Anyone with a special knowledge, talent or skill is welcomed to contact us. Learn more about this opportunity by setting an appointment with us at (858) 668-4009 or [email protected]. We are always looking for new teachers, so bring your expertise and enthusiasm to show others how to Live And Learn! Special Events: Poway Symphony Orchestra Poway Symphonette And Performance Incarnation Choir Performance Sunday, November 21, 2021, 4:00PM Sunday, December 19, 2021, 7:00PM Poway Center for the Performing Arts Lutheran Incarnation Church 15498 Espola Rd, Poway, CA 92064 16889 Espola Rd, Poway, CA 92064 FREE Donations graciously accepted to defer costs 4 858.668.4024 CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION Self-Paced Hybrid FOLLOW A PATH Classes TO YOUR NEW CAREER... Let us help you reach your career goals with flexible scheduling to accelerate your learning. These courses have it all: ¾ Online content for anytime access ¾ Hybrid format includes online curriculum with in classroom labs for face-to-face teacher help time ¾ Start class anytime and complete at your own pace. We allow up to 12 months to complete a course. An orientation is required in-person on your first class session. Microsoft Excel 2016 Microsoft Word 2016 Level 1-The Essentials Level 1 Navigate the Excel workbook Create and edit documents, format environment, enter, edit and format text and paragraphs, insert tables and data, use formulas and create charts for graphics. analysis. 9952 $129 HYBRID 9947 $129 HYBRID Level 2 Level 2 Manage documents, modify format Create and edit tables, calculate using features, create and use templates, advanced functions, create PivotTables enhance reports with graphics, and Charts, and use Analysis tools. collaborate and customize the environment. Pre-Requisite: Excel Level 1, or knowledge of Excel Pre-Requisite: MS Word1 9948 $129 HYBRID 9953 $129 HYBRID Level 3 Level 3 This class prepares you to take the This advanced MS Word class prepared Certiport MOS Specialist Certification you to take the Certiport MOD Specialist exam for Microsoft Excel. exam for Microsoft Word. Pre-Requisite: Excel Level 1, and 2 or Pre-Requisite: MS Word 2 knowledge of Excel 9954 $129 HYBRID 9949 $129 HYBRID www.powayadultschool.com FALL 2021 5 Microsoft PowerPoint Outlook Level 1 Manage email communications, schedule Navigate, create and design presentations, appointments and meetings; manage edit and format