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GED TEST PREPARATION LITERACY (ORIENTATION A AND B) This program supports students working to Orientation classes offer English instruction obtain an official high school credential. Students with additional learning supports for students enter the GED program with a wide range of who require intensive instruction. Content educational backgrounds. Through the Plazas covered includes learning the English alphabet, Comunitarias Carlos Rosario Program, students phonological skills, and the production of are able to earn elementary and middle school sounds, words and sentences. certificates thanks to a partnership with the Mexican Consulate. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) COURSES (LEVELS 1–8) ESL classes with integrated life skills instruction provide students with the knowledge needed to gain employment; pursue higher education; advocate for personal and family needs; and become more confident, involved members of society. Content ESL classes in health and family literacy CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION This class ensures eligible students will be able to pass the official naturalization test with confidence, covering topics such as U.S. history, government, the Constitution, the democratic process, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. offer topic-specific language instruction. TECHNOLOGY ESSENTIALS The Computer Literacy class focuses on computer skills such as how to use an email account and the basic features of Microsoft “I have been able to pass my GED Word, PowerPoint, and Excel as well as how to test, and will be able to pass the navigate the internet. In the Microsoft Office Applications class students gain more advanced skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, test for my U.S. citizenship.” - Adrian, GED graduate and Access) to enhance their ability to excel in the workplace. CARLOS ROSARIO INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL / 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 11