The East Area Edge - East Area Adult School

March
2015
The East Area Edge
Volume 5
Number 5
300 E. Bridgers Ave., Auburndale, FL 33823
Ph: 863.965.5475
Fax: 863.965.5477
Web: www.eastareaadult.com
Facebook.com/EastAreaAdultSchool
Did you know…
East Area Adult School offers English classes and GED prep classes during both day and evening hours at several locations throughout Polk County? In addition to the English (ESOL) class featured below taught by Ms. Sydney Swanson,
the Gause Riverside campus in Ft. Meade has another English class taught by Ms. Sherri Brownkatz and a GED prep
class taught by Ms. Melanie Sullivan. Day classes are held Monday through Friday from 8am to noon. Evening classes
are on Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm-9pm. East Area Adult also offers classes in Eagle Lake, Frostproof, Lake
Wales, Winter Haven, Haines City, and Davenport. Our main campus in Auburndale offers day and evening classes in
both GED prep and English, as well as a Citizenship class. Who do you know that could benefit from our services? Call
today for more information and let us help you get started on your path to success.
At left, ESOL teacher Sydney Swanson facilitates an activity from the Burlington English
program with students José, Enriquetta, Juana.
Above, ESOL students Raul, Jose, and Jorge
work in the Ventures workbook to improve
their English skills.
Above, ESOL student Jose Santiago proudly shares his writing.
Above, Students Jose and Javier practice their
English and enjoy a meal with teacher Sydney
Swanson at Ruby Tuesday.
In the Spotlight ~ March 2015
Congratulations to Alex Rivera, East Area Adult’s Student of the
Month for March. Having grown up in New York, Alex struggled
with learning disabilities and passing the New York Regents exams.
Once in Florida, he had the same problem before enrolling at East Area
Adult School. He entered the school as an ABE student and worked his
way up to the GED level. Since entering the GED class, he has passed
three of his four GED tests, and will be completing his last test in the
next few weeks. Getting his diploma was a dream he almost gave up
on! Now, Alex plans to become both a barber and a chef.
Alex’s GED teacher, Ms. Hagerty, proudly says, “Alex’s attitude
has always been positive. He is respectful, kind and well-liked by his
peers. I have enjoyed him immensely as a teacher and look forward to
him becoming a success in his chosen fields of study.”
After earning his GED, Alex plans to attend Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. His goal is to one day open his own fine dining
restaurant. With diligence and perseverance, Alex will make this
dream a reality.
East Area Adult would like to welcome our newest staff
member, Mrs. Kari Seeley. Mrs. Seeley is the new
teacher for the ABE/GED class at Bethune Neighborhood Center in Haines City. The daughter of missionaries, Kari and her three brothers grew up in Tanzania.
She attended Southeastern University in Lakeland, earning her Bachelor’s degree in ESOL and her Master’s degree in Human Services. Kari and her husband Brian also
began a ministry to help employ the homeless. Welcome
Kari! It is a pleasure to have you on the East Area Adult
School team!
Important Dates
Early Release Wednesday Mar. 25, 2015
ESOL Recognition ceremony (evening students) - May 21
Spring Break March 30 - April 3, 2015
ESOL Recognition ceremony (day students) - June 3
Adult Graduation ceremony Wednesday, May 27 at George Jenkins High School Auditorium
STUDENTS: To honor your success, we have celebrations for our English students and graduation for our GED students. We also strive to include pictures of students who pass the GED test and who are moving on to post-secondary
education. Please keep us informed! Thanks!
The School Board of Polk County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national
origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment. To file
concerns, you may contact the Office of Equity & Compliance in the Human Resource Services Division at (863) 534-0513.
Referrals are appreciated!
Who do you know who needs to pass the GED exam or needs to learn or improve
their English skills? Having the GED or improving English skills will make a difference in their job search and in their ability to move forward in their current job.
Please refer adults to East Area Adult School in Polk County. We offer classes facilitated by certified teachers on both campuses and in many communities throughout
the county. We also offer the program online for those students who qualify.
GED & English classes are held at the East Area Adult School campus at
300 E. Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale, FL 33823
Monday-Friday, 8 am - 1:30 pm OR Tuesday and Thursday, 6 pm - 9 pm
Call 863.965.5475 for information
English Classes (Clases de inglés/Klas Anglè - ESOL)
12 classes in the area, Day & Evening
Take advantage of our satellite classes
for GED preparation in the area, Day & Evening
Northeast Polk County:
Davenport
Community Campus, T/Th 6-9 pm
Haines City
Bethune Neighborhood Center, M-F 8 am-noon
Central Polk County:
Wahneta
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, T/Th 6-9 pm
Winter Haven
Polk State College-WH, T/Th 6-9 pm
Central Polk County:
Ridge Career Center, T/Th 6-9 pm
Eagle Lake
Lake Region HS, Media Center, T/Th 6-9 pm Winter Haven
Career Source Polk, M-F 8 am-noon
Wahneta
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, T/Th 6-9 pm Winter Haven
or M-F 12:30-3:30 pm
Winter Haven
Ridge Career Center, M/W 5:30-8:30 pm
Southeast Polk County:
Frostproof
Mid-High, T/Th 6-9 pm
Southeast Polk County
Ft.
Meade
Gause Riverside Academy, M-F 8 am-noon
Ft. Meade
Gause Riverside Academy, M-F 8 am-noon
or T/Th 6-9 pm
or T/Th 6-9 pm
Lake Wales
High School, M-F 8 am-noon
Lake Wales
Janie Howard Wilson Elem., M/Th 5-8pm
Lake Wales
Janie Howard Wilson Elem., M/Th 5-8 pm
Northeast Polk County:
Davenport
Four Corners Baptist Church, M-F 8 am-noon
Davenport
Community Campus, T/Th 6-9 pm (2 classes)
Poinciana
Lake Marion Creek Elementary, T/Th 6-9 pm
Online English Class:
You must attend orientation, take the CASAS
test and register through either
East Area Adult School in Auburndale or
West Area Adult School in Lakeland
Call for details.
Mrs. Lori Cabrera, Online English Instructor
Email: lori.cabrera@polk-fl.net
West Area Adult School
863.499.2835
www.westareaadult.com
East Area Adult School
863.965.5475
www.eastareaadult.com
Online GED preparation:
You must attend orientation, take the TABE
test and register through either
East Area Adult School in Auburndale or
West Area Adult School in Lakeland
Call for details.
Mr. Pete Borowski, GED Online Instructor
Email: peter.borowski@polk-fl.net
West Area Adult School
863.499.2835
www.westareaadult.com
East Area Adult School
863.965.5475
www.eastareaadult.com
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