San Mateo Adult and Career Education prepares adults from diverse backgrounds and educational needs for success in college, career, and community engagement. Our programs provide equitable opportunities to access and acquire academic, workforce, life, and technology skills.
SCHOOLWIDE LEARNER OUTCOMES
• Students will set and meet academic, career and/or individual goals.
• Students will gain knowledge and apply critical thinking skills to achieve their goals.
• Students will engage with, integrate and utilize technology.
Fully accredited by the schools commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
EQUITY & ANTI-BIAS STATEMENT
The Equity and Anti-Bias Committee is searching for ways to support our school’s attempt to raise staff, teacher and student awareness regarding how race and other factors affect our behavior, thinking, curriculum and the environment at our school community. We are committed to open discussion, formulating a clear policy, providing resources and meaningful training to help all staff.
We are confident that the formulation and efforts of this committee will be an opportunity to communicate with one another and understand our own struggles and experiences surrounding bias. We are in this together. And together, we will all put our best efforts towards a common goal- to ensure that we treat others and that we are treated with the dignity and respect we each deserve.
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Greetings and Welcome to our Fall 2024 Semester! At San Mateo Adult & Career Education (SMACE), we are committed to and pride ourselves on "preparing individuals from diverse backgrounds and educational needs for success in college, career and community engagement." Begin or continue your journey with us! Whether you want to Learn English, Study for the GED, Become a Phlebotomist, or Go to College, the
opportunities are endless. Sign up for classes and take that first step to achieving your educational and career goals. Join SMACE and become part of our exciting school community! We are here and waiting to meet you!
Sincerely, Angela Taylor | Director
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CAREER EDUCATION
Through hands-on learning and extensive resources, San Mateo Adult & Career Education will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to advance your career in a high demand industry.
CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Building Trades Math Prep Program
• CERT (Community Emergency Response Team Training)
• ESL City Goverment Academy
• Professional Communications
HEATHCARE EDUCATION
• Clinical Medical Assistant Training Program
• Dental Rover: Sterilization Technician
• Dispensing Optician Course
• EKG Technician Training
• Intro to Healthcare Basics
• Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
• Pharmacy Technician Training
• Phlebotomy Technician Program
Student Voices
“This center is the best. You can learn and obtain a career in several types of fields and apply your skills to several upstanding companies as I have.” - Hope M.
Invest in yourself!
Take a class to launch a new career or climb the ladder in your current one.
BUSINESS, & FINANCE
• AWS Cloud Foundations Training
• AWS Solutions Architect Training
• Basic Data Analytics Using Alteryx
• Introduction to AI
• Intro to Accounting
• Quickbooks Comprehensive
• Computer Lab
• Google Basics
• Microsoft Excel Certification
• Microsoft Word & PowerPoint 2016
• Office 365 Cloud Essentials
Start your future today!
Scan the QR code or click to learn more and see full class descriptions.
CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Career & Professional Development courses offer the knowledge required to advance in your career or gain the skills needed to give you an advantage when entering the workforce.
Instructor:
CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SKILLS YOU NEED FOR BUSINESS & BEYOND
Get the essential communication skills you need to thrive in any workplace environment and become a confident
The
Communications course includes a voucher for certification in professional communications by Southwest Airlines.
HEALTHCARE EDUCATION
Our Healthcare programs offer certifications and hands-on training in high demand health and medical careers.
Clinical Medical Assistant Training Program
Hybrid: Online & In Person Labs
Instructor: Heidi Carmen
Dates: 9/4-12/7 (13 lab days)
Dispensing Optician Training
Hybrid: Online, In Person
Instructor: Lynnette Garcia, ABOC
T, Th 9/3-12/12 6:00PM - 8:45PM
Online
Instructor: CalRegional EKG Technician Training (Morning)
M, W
6/3-6/26 8:30AM - 12:30PM
M, W 8/12-9/4 8:30AM - 12:30PM
M, W 10/21-11/13 8:30AM - 12:30PM
Online
Instructor: CalRegional EKG Technician Training (Evening)
M, W 7/15-8/6 5:30PM - 9:30PM M, W 9/23-10/16 5:30PM - 9:30PM M, W 10/28-11/20 5:30PM - 9:30PM
Instructor: Career Training Solution T 8/20-2/28 6:00PM - 9:30PM 9:00AM - 12:30PM Sa M, Th 9/16-2/27 6:00PM - 9:30PM
Instructor: CalRegional Phlebotomy Technician Program
SMACE in Rm 41; Labs will be held offsite at a Cal Regional lab site
Student Voices
“I’m happy to say I am now dually credentialed and have a full-time job doing what I love. The staff at SMACE are ALL kind and helpful; with their guidance and support, I was able to complete my NHA and AMCA exams successfully.”
- Patricia U.
M, T, W 8/26-10/7 5:30PM - 9:30PM Sa 8/17-11/23 8:00AM - 5:00PM M, T, W 10/14-11/21 5:30PM - 9:30PM Scan the QR code or click to get started. Are you ready to enroll?
Our courses are taught by caring, supportive instructors.
AWS Academy
AWS Academy provides curriculum that prepares students to pursue industry-recognized certifications and in-demand cloud jobs. The two courses we offer help students stay at the forefront of AWS Cloud innovation so that they build the skills they need to get hired in one of the fastest-growing industries. Please check website for updates.
Francis Reyes
Instructor: Francis Reyes
In Person, Mercury in SMART Center
Instructor: Anthony Garcia Introduction to AI (Artificial Intelligence)
W 9/9-10/16 6:00PM - 8:00PM
EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
Student Voices
“The San Mateo Smart Center is state-of-the art. Each student is assigned to an individual computer terminal and full working software is installed, thus providing hands-on experience. I would highly recommend these courses.”
- Kenneth S.
FINANCE CLASSES
Basic finance knowledge and skills are important tools for almost any profession and business. These courses will help anyone interested in a career in accounting, bookkeeping, finance or owning a business.
Instructor: Demetrius Booker Intro to Accounting
Hybrid: Online, In Person at Mercury in Smart Center
Hybrid: Online, In Person at Mercury in Smart
Instructor: Demetrius Booker
The last part of the Intro to Accounting course includes an introduction to Quickbooks, setting you up for the next step in your finance career.
Comprehensive meets all the objectives of the QuickBooks
Scan the QR code or click to view course times, days, and fees. Register now!
CLASSES
Both Intro to Accounting and Quickbooks Comprehensive are offered at no cost, and a free, one-year trial of QuickBooks Online is available for students.
COMPUTER CLASSES
We offer essential computer classes to help students thrive in any workplace environment.
San Mateo Adult School, EOF
Instructor: Dimon Computer Lab
M, W, Th 8/21-12/13 12:30PM - 3:30PM
GET CERTIFIED
San Mateo Adult School, EOF
Instructor: Dimon Google Basics
T 8/20-12/12 12:30PM - 3:30PM F 8/23-12/13 8:30AM - 12:30PM
Microsoft Excel Certification Part 1
San Mateo Adult School, EOF
Instructor: Dimon
T, Th 8/20-8/12 5:30PM - 9:00PM
Microsoft Excel Certification Part 2
San Mateo Adult School, EOF
Instructor: Dimon
*Must complete Excel Certification Part 1 to register. M, T 8/19-12/10 5:30PM - 9:00PM
Earning a Microsoft certification can set you apart in the job market and shows employers and hiring managers that you have the necessary skills to do the job.
M-W, F 8/19-12/13 8:30AM - 12:00PM FREE FREE
Microsoft Word & PowerPoint 2016
Hybrid: Online, In Person at Mercury in Smart Center
Instructor: Booker W, T 8/21-12/13 5:30PM - 9:00PM
Hybrid: Online, In Person at Mercury in Smart Center
WE OFFER TYPING (KEYBOARDING) TESTS
Typing tests and certificates for employment and personal purposes are available for a fee of $20. For appointments or questions, please contact Career Education at SMAS_CTEinfo@smuhsd.org. Walk-in hours are Wed or Thurs, 12:30 - 2:30pm.
COMMUNITY CLASSES
Community Classes are meant to encourage skill development and socialization. Learn a new language or take a music class. Courses are open to adults of all ages.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
• Spanish Level 1
• Spanish Level 2
• Conversational Italian
San Mateo Adult Career and Education offers Italian and Spanish classes for working adults to improve their foreign language skills for their personal benefit and/or career.
Student Voices
“Tiziana's Conversational Italian class is my favorite part of the week. Her class is bringing the language to life for me and is wonderful if you are new to the language and or want to refresh your memory and skills.”
- Daniell C.
MUSIC APPRECIATION
• Afternoon at the Opera: Women in Opera
• West Bay Community Band
We currently offer two different community courses that celebrate the joy of music. Both courses are a great way to learn about and appreciate music.
Foreign Language Classes
Take the time to learn practical Spanish and Italian including vocabulary, grammar, and conversation.
Spanish Level 1
Online
Instructor: Mary Weng
W 9/18-11/20 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Spanish Level 2
Online
Instructor: Mary Weng
F 9/20-11/22 12:30PM - 2:00PM
Conversational Italian Level 1
Instructor: Tiziana Balestra
Online
M 9/16-11/25 6:30PM - 8:30PM
In Person, Foster City Community Center
M 9/16-11/25 10:00AM - 12:00PM
No class on 11/11
*These classes are also part of our Programs for Active Adults.
Music
Appreciation
Designed to teach students how to interpret music and understand the creative process behind musical productions.
Instructor: Washburn West Bay Community Band*
Mills High School
M 9/16-11/25 7:00PM - 9:00PM
No class on 11/11
Afternoon at the Opera: Women in Opera*
Hybrid: Online, In Person at Millbrae Rec Center
Instructor: Deborah Rosengaus
M 9/9-10/7 2:30PM - 4:00PM
Take an in-depth look at some of the lady composers and performers who made waves in the genre of Opera. We'll look at what it was to be a woman in the performing arts through the centuries and the legal/economic challenges they faced that changed the rights of women in society.
PROGRAMS FOR ACTIVE ADULTS
These are classes for mature adults designed to encourage the pursuit of knowledge through life-long learning. Whether it’s learning to speak a foreign language, improving your health and fitness, or researching your family history, there’s a class for you!
APPLIED ARTS & MUSIC
• Drawing and Painting
• Drawing for Beginners Level 1
• Drawing for Beginners Level 2
• Fundamentals of Art
• Watercolor
• Afternoon at the Opera: Women In Opera
• West Bay Community Band
HEALTH
& FITNESS
CURRENT EVENTS, MEMOIRS AND STORIES
• Current Events
• Move, Stretch, & Strengthen
• Small Group Tai Chi for Better Balance
• Tai Chi 103: Advanced • Fall Prevention 1 • Fall Prevention 2
• Memoirs and Stories
• Tai Chi 101: Beginner
Yoga for Health • Pilates & Yoga Fusion
CONSIDER GETTING A GUEST PASS
Guest Passes are a great way to try out a class! Purchase a pass at the Adult School office or in class from your instructor. Passes are good for most classes in Health & Fitness, Current Events, and Music Appreciation.
Scan the QR code or click to view more class details and get enrolled today. Try something new!
Foster City Community Center in the Sail Room
Instructor: Matt Crane Drawing and Painting
Th 9/5-10/3 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Th 10/10-11/7 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Drawing for Beginners Level 1
San Mateo Senior Center, Assembly Room
Instructor: Matt Crane
T 9/3-10/8 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Drawing for Beginners Level 2
San Mateo Senior Center, Assembly Room
Applied Arts
Enhance your art skills in drawing and painting! Class sizes are kept small so each student receives personal instruction.
Instructor: Julie Paladino Fundamentals of Fine Art T 9/10-11/26 9:30AM - 11:30AM T 9/10-11/26 12:30PM - 2:30PM
Foster City Community Center
San Mateo Senior Center
Instructor: Matt Crane Watercolor Painting
Th 9/5-11/21 9:30AM - 12:00PM
Student Voices
San Mateo Adult & Career Education is a wonderful place with amazing people who work there!
- Frida V.
Music Appreciation
Take a class where you can join the West Bay Community Band or learn about the amazing women in the genre of opera.
*These classes are also part of our Community Classes Program.
Instructor: Washburn West Bay Community Band*
Mills High School
M 9/16-11/25 7:00PM - 9:00PM No class on 11/11
NO AUDITION REQUIRED
If you’ve been itching to play again, come join the West Bay Community Band! Our band has over 40 fun-loving musicians who enjoy playing music of all styles and periods, performing, and appreciate being part of an ensemble.
For more information, contact Erinn Washburn at erinnwashburnschool@ gmail.com.
MORE THAN JUST A CLASS!
Community Classes help you meet people who share your interests and offer an inexpensive way to try something new!
Afternoon at the Opera: Women in Opera*
Hybrid: Online, In Person at Millbrae Rec Center Instructor: Deborah Rosengaus
M 9/9-10/7 2:30PM - 4:00PM
Take an in-depth look at some of the lady composers and performers who made waves in the genre of opera. We'll look at what it was to be a woman in the performing arts through the centuries and the legal/economic challenges they faced that changed the rights of women in society.
Health & Fitness
These classes provide learning opportunities to optimize physical and mental fitness.
Instructor: Jeri McGovern Fall Prevention 1
Millbrae Recreation Center
T 10/1-10/29 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Instructor: Jeri McGovern Fall Prevention 2
Millbrae Recreation Center
T 11/5-12/3 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Move, Stretch & Strengthen M Returning Spring 2025 9:30AM - 10:30AM W Returning Spring 2025 9:30AM - 10:30AM
Millbrae Recreation Center Instructor: Jeri McGovern
Foster City Community Center
Instructor: Debbie Au Small Group Tai Chi for Better Balance
A Health & Fitness class not only keeps your mind sharp and your body moving, but it can also increase your confidence, improve coordination, and give you a feeling of well being.
Want to give it a try? Visit our website to see which classes accept Guest Passes and get ready to try something new!
ACTIVE ADULTS PROGRAM
Pilates & Yoga Fusion
San Bruno Senior Center
Instructor: Juliet Martine
M 8/12-12/9 2:30PM - 3:30PM
No class on 9/2, 11/11
Millbrae Recreation Center, Senior Gym
Instructor: Debbie Au Tai Chi 101: Beginner
W 8/14-12/11 2:00PM - 3:00PM
No class on 9/18, 11/27
Small Group Tai Chi 103: Advanced
Foster City Community Center
Instructor: Debbie Au
Th 8/15-12/12 9:00AM - 10:00AM
No class on 11/28
Online
Instructor: Juliet Martine Yoga for Health - Online
M 8/12-12/9 12:30PM - 1:30PM
No class on 9/2, 11/11
Contact Active Adults Program Coordinator Jeri McGovern for more information.
(650) 535-3766
Yoga for Health - In Person
In Person, Foster City Community Center, Port Rm.
Instructor: Juliet Martine
Instructor: Daniela Scott
T 8/15-12/12 10:30AM - 11:30AM Martine
Th 8/13-12/10 10:30AM - 11:30AM Scott
No class on 11/26, 11/28
San Bruno Senior Center
Instructor: Juliet Martine
Instructor: Daniela Scott
M 8/12-12/9 4:00PM - 5:00PM Martine
Th 8/15-12/12 10:15AM - 11:15AM Scott
No class on 9/2, 11/11, 11/28
Give it a try!
Scan the QR code to learn more and get registered today!
Current Events
Instructor: Judi Leff
T 8/13-12/10 1:30PM - 2:30PM No class on 11/26
Memoirs and Stories
This online class is small and intimate, and focuses on providing a safe, private, and supportive place to explore putting your life story into words.
Writing: Memoirs and Stories
Online
Instructor: Judi Leff
F 8/16-12/15 10:00AM - 12:00PM
F 8/16-12/15 1:00PM - 3:00PM No class on 11/29
Give it a try!
Scan the QR code or click to view more class details and visit our website.
CHECK OUT OUR LOCATIONS
We have several locations located around San Mateo. See a map of our main campus and other locations on pages 22 and 23 to find which one is closest to you.
ADULT SECONDARY EDUCATION
Having a High School Diploma or GED opens up a world of opportunities that may otherwise be unavailable to people who haven’t finished high school or a high school equivalent.
High School Diploma & GED Programs
Scan the QR code or click to learn more and enroll today!
With a high school diploma or GED, you can:
Increase job opportunities
Help you prepare for better career opportunities
Prepare you for community college
Qualify you for financial aid to further your education
Student Voices
“SMACE provides a sense of community and belonging. Through class lessons and school activities, students develop skills and abilities to be productive and successful.”
-Katherine G.
High School Diploma Program
The Adult Learning Center at San Mateo Adult & Career Education provides the opportunity for adult students to earn credits toward a high school diploma. Instruction is individualized, so each student works on the specific courses he or she needs. Courses are textbook and computer-based. Teachers are always available to work one-on-one with students. Goal setting, skill building, and career and life planning are incorporated into the classes.
(In-Person)
9:00AM-12:00PM
4:00PM-8:00PM
HOW TO REGISTER
To enroll in the High School Diploma Program, you must first attend a mandatory orientation session. Please bring an official copy of your most recent high school transcript to the orientation or email your transcripts to Carlota Zuniga czuniga@smuhsd.org. (Contact the registrar at your most recently attended high school to request an official transcript.)
ATTEND AN ORIENTATION
San Mateo Adult & Career Education
Morning Session: Aug. 14 & 19, 10:00AM
Evening Session: Aug. 13 & 20, 6:00PM
Introducing Spanish GED Orientations:
Morning Session: Jul. 2, 10:00AM
Evening Session: Jul. 1, 6:00PM
Still have questions? Scan the QR code or click to visit our website and see FAQ.
SCHOOL DIPLOMA & GED
GED Preparation Program
We recommend our GED program to students who need more than 30 credits. They will complete classwork and GED practice tests to prepare for the official GED exams. We also offer Spanish GED classes.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER CLASSES (ESL)
San Mateo Adult and Career Education's FREE ESL classes teach English vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing, and technical skills.
COURSES OFFERED:
• ESL All-Skills Classes
• ESL Listening/Speaking Classes
• ESL Computer Lab
• Reading Improvement
• Citizenship
• Writing
• Pronunciation
Orientation & Placement Information
FOR NEW STUDENTS
In-person registration takes two days and you must attend both days. You’ll need a Gmail account to register.
• 50 Students will be selected by lottery to register.
• The lottery starts at 8:45AM and 5:45PM.
• Don’t be late! (No need to arrive more than 15 minutes early.)
Visit our website to view registration dates.
FOR RETURNING STUDENTS
If you attended an ESL class between 2017 and Fall 2023 and want to return, please email your name, date of birth and your preference for a morning or evening class to SMAS_ESLinfo@smuhsd.org by December 15th and we will contact you with information about registration.
