English as a Second Language (ESL) is
designed for adults whose first language is not English and
who need to develop skills in speaking, listening, reading
and writing. Most students attend classes to learn survival
skills, personal enrichment/functional literacy skills,
pre-vocational skills or citizenship. Progressive levels of grammar
structure, reading, writing, listening, speaking and
living skills are taught to help the non-English
speaker adjust to American life and prepare the
student to enter the job market or continue his/her
education. New students will be evaluated by
the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS)
test - listening and reading -
in order to determine proper educational placement
in classes.
Citizenship: This class prepares applicants to
pass the examination to become naturalized citizens of the
United States. The class includes study of American history,
the Constitution and federal, state and local governments,
and cultural studies.
Students will participate in oral discussions, learn about
the application process and improve written language skills. Students
will be assisted toward reaching their goal of U.S.
Citizenship.
Admissions
Applicants seeking enrollment into one of ALCO's
programs must provide residency documentation, take
a placement test, pay for registration, and pay for
tuition. For more information, please see the
Admissions page.
Students are encouraged to enroll in other academic
and vocational classes upon completion of ESL
classes.
Registration
Persons enrolling for classes
should do so in the school office located at
2320 New Beginnings Road
on the ALCO campus. Enrollment in classes is based on space
availability, so it is important that you register prior to
the start
of the class. Please see the
Admissions page for
more information.
Insurance
ALCO does not carry student
accident insurance.
Adults are advised to carry their own
insurance.
Additional Costs
In some cases, lab fees or book fees
may be assessed. Payments methods: Cash, Check, Money Order, VISA,
MasterCard, Discover Card, and Debit Card.
Refunds Books—Where a book deposit is required, the deposit will be
refunded by school check at the end of the semester when the
book is returned. WE DO NOT REFUND FOR ANY OTHER BOOKS. Classes—NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS WHO VOLUNTARILY
WITHDRAW FROM THE CLASS IN
WHICH THEY HAVE ENROLLED. You will be notified only if the
class you want is full or cancelled due to insufficient
enrollment.
Beginning and Minimum Class
Size
Generally, each class must
have a beginning enrollment of 20 or more persons by
the start of the second class meeting. The administration
reserves the right to discontinue those classes dropping
below 15 in
attendance for any two consecutive meetings.
ESL Class Schedule
ALCO Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
8:00 am - 11:00 am
