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
Sincerely, Angela Taylor | Director 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!
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
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 Centerr
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 101: Beginner
• Tai Chi 103: Advanced • Fall Prevention 1 • Fall Prevention 2 • 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.
• Memoirs and Stories
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!
M 9/9-10/7 2:30PM - 4:00PM NEW!
Afternoon at the Opera: Women in Opera*
Hybrid: Online, In Person at Millbrae Rec Center
Instructor: Deborah Rosengaus
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. QUESTIONS?
(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.
