Enrollment Information

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All Programs Require Testing for Enrollment

In order to enroll in either an Academic, English as a Second Language (ESL), or Career Technical Education (CTE) program, students are required to take a Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) exam at the time of registration. The purpose of this pre-enrollment assessment is one of the following:

1) To ensure a student is properly placed into the correct ESL level.

2) To ensure a student is prepared for the academic rigors of a career technical or academic program.

3) To learn what academic gaps exist for students so that the school can provide support to address those gaps.

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Career Technical Entrance Requirements

Requirements for IET Healthcare Programs

AtTo further support student success, MCAS is enhancing its career technical education entrance requirements to ensure students begin their programs with a strong and sustainable academic foundation. For its Integrated Education and Training (IET) healthcare programs, MCAS utilizes initial placement assessments to identify students who may benefit from targeted English language support. By providing these essential resources early on, we address potential challenges proactively, promote student achievement, and help ensure all participants are well-positioned to reach their education and career goals.

Assessments Administered and Required Minimum Scores for IET Healthcare Programs

Pre-Certification Nurse Assisting - CASAS Reading 6th grade / CASAS Listening 6th grade
Medical Assisting* - CASAS Reading 9th grade / CASAS Math 9th grade
Pharmacy Technician* - CASAS Reading 9th grade / CASAS Math 9th grade
*Students must also pass a computer literacy assessment or enroll in a computer support course.

Students who do not meet the established entry requirements, may be eligible to enroll with additional academic support through co-enrollment in complementary programs. Depending on individual assessment results, students may also be required to complete Literacy and Healthcare Bridge courses to build essential skills, strengthen academic preparedness, and support successful program completion.

Other MCAS CTE programs require the CASAS 130 for entry. Below are the levels required.

A+ Certification - ELA 9 / Math 9
Construction - ELA 6 / Math 6
Home Care Aide - ELA 5 / Math 5
Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialis - ELA 9 / Math 9
Security - ELA 6 / Math 6

Programs that require HS Diploma or equivalency

Medical Assisting, Peer Support Specialist, Pharmacy Technician and Armed Security.
The above programs require participants to possess a high school diploma (HSD) or high school equivalency (HSE) to meet applicable licensure or certification requirements. Students who have not yet earned an HSD or HSE may be eligible to co-enroll in an MCAS HSD/HSE program provided they demonstrate the academic readiness necessary to successfully participate in both programs concurrently.

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Steps to Enroll

English as a Second Language Enrollment

1. Come in person to the Mountain Avenue Campus and register at the front office.

2. Take the CASAS entrance test.

3. Meet with Testing Team after your exam and receive your ESL Level assignment.

4. Return to front office, get enrolled in the correct ESL Level course, and receive your schedule.

Matrícula de Inglés Como Segundo Idioma (ESL)

1. Venga en persona a la escuela por la calle Mountain Avenue Sur y regístrese en la oficina principal.

2. Realizar la prueba de acceso CASAS.

3. Reúnase con el administrador de ESL después de su examen y reciba su asignación de nivel de ESL.

4. Regrese a la oficina principal, inscríbase en el curso y nivel de ESL correcto y reciba su horario.

英語班註冊手續

1. 親身來到位於山道 (Mountain Ave) 成人學校的前台事處註冊。

2. 參加入學前的英語程度測試。

3. 測試後跟英語班負責老師面談，與及接受英語班的指派。

4. 回到前台辦事處，完成英語班的註冊手續，與及領取課程表。

HS Diploma / HS Equivalency / Basic Education Enrollment

1. You must call and schedule an appointment for testing.

2. For the HS Diploma program only, before you call to schedule your appointment, you will need to obtain an official copy of your high school transcript.

3. On the date and time of your appointment, register in person at the Mountain Avenue Campus front office.

4. Take the CASAS exam(s) for Academic program.

5. Meet with the Counselor and create an Individualized Academic Action Plan.

6. Counselor will enroll you into your classes and the front office will provide you with an enrollment packet.

7. Complete Academic Lab, ABE Lab or HiSET orientation and get started in the lab or in your class!

Career Technical Enrollment

1. You must call and schedule an appointment for testing.

2. On the date and time of your appointment, register in person at the Mountain Avenue Campus.

3. Complete CASAS entrance exams.

4. After exams, meet with an MCAS Counselor. In the meeting, the Counselor will:

• Discuss your employment and career goals.
• Explain the MCAS Enrollment Contract and have you sign it.
• Explain the America's Job Center of California (AJCC) financial aid progress: the application to be completed and the documentation to be gathered if eligible.

5. If you are eligible for aid, you may be assigned an AJCC at this meeting.
(To receive No Cost financial aid, MCAS expects students to gain employment in the program area for which they are training within 30 days of completion.)

CTE Financial Aid

The MCAS Counselor will provide a more detailed To Do List for each student, but below are general steps for all students:

1. Register on CalJobs website: https://www.cal.jobs.ca.gov

2. Upload resume on CalJobs

3. Gather following documents:

a. Passport OR CA ID and Social Security Card
b. Proof of address (utility or insurance bill)
c. Birth certificates of any dependents
d. Status Letter from selective service (males only)
e. Layoff or termination letter, if applicable
f. Proof of Unemployment, EBT, etc., if applicable
g. Last paystub, if unemployed

4. Await further instructions from Counselor