Whittier Adult School has been providing educational and
vocational training opportunities to the Whittier community for over eighty
years. We are proud to offer classes for both adults and concurrent high school
students in the Whittier Union High School District.
Our academic programs for adults include English as a Second
Language (ESL), adult basic education (ABE), and graduation equivalency diploma
preparation (GED). We are fully accredited by the Western Association of
Schools and College to award high school diplomas.Each year we recognize our adult students in
our June graduation ceremony held in the Whittier High School Vic Lopez Auditorium.
Our Career Technical Education programs offers career path
training in the areas of Accounting, General Office, Medical Front Office and
more. Computer Repair classes prepare students for the Computer A+ Exam. Our
Job Developer works with the local community businesses to help place students
upon completion of their programs.
The Parent Education program serves approximately 300
families. The program offers 13 classes, from Parenting the Infant to Parenting
the Pre-kindergarten Preschooler.In
all classes parents are given tools for successful parenting, especially in the
areas of discipline, child development, family relationships, health and school
readiness.Additionally, parents are
able to share ideas with other parents, and many longtime friendships have been
established between families.
Our guitar class meeting once a week and is open to all.
Whittier Adult School is committed to Enriching and Empowering
the Community. Our objective is providing timely and relevant educational programs
for all our students. Our dedicated teachers
stand ready to support you in meeting your personal and educational goals. I encourage you to join us.
