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
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