October 2013

Happy Halloween!

Dear teachers and students,

It has been two weeks since the Distance Learning Program initiated the new school year and we have been busy getting students registered. If you were our student last semester, please contact the office so we can get you started at (210) 397-7562. This year both new and returning students must attend orientation in order to participate in the program. This week will be the last dates we will offer orientation sessions for October. We are eager to assist you in achieving your goals and making this school year a success.

Is Distance Learning for you?

Distance learning is not for every student. It requires the learner to be responsible for completing coursework and assignments in a timely manner without the instruction of a teacher. Students must have basic computer skills and knowledge.

If this is the right program for you read about the requirements by clicking on the page titled “Distance Learning Registration Process”

Distance Learning Hours

Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. To 6 p.m.

Friday: CLOSED

Saturday 9 a.m. To 1 p.m.

Holidays DL Closed

October 14, 2013, Columbus Day

October 19, 2013, Teacher Conference

GED Practice Test Dates                                                                  

NISD Learning Center Building B 

Friday November 8^th & Saturday November 9th

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.

For further information, please call 210-397-8109

Last day to take current GED test is December 21, 2013


Test dates available at NISD Testing Center:
November: 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, and 23
December: 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 19, and 21

September 2013

Welcome Back to school! 

Hopefully everyone had a restful and fun summer. We have an exciting 2013-2014 school year coming up. New and returning student registration for distance learning in now open, please call the office at (210) 397-7562 to make an appointment.

Our Fall hours are:
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday-CLOSED
Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

GED INFORMATION
Our previous GED testing center is now closed and the new one will open in September. GED testing information can be found on the GED page on the right hand side of this blog.

August 2013

Distance Learning Office

CLOSED for the summer (check back for fall hours)

Lab Hours

For GED Academy students only
Monday-Wednesday 10-2 p.m. 
Portable 9 A

Face-to-Face Class Registration

GED: August 21st 9 a.m. or 2 p.m.and August 22nd 1 p.m. or 6 p.m.
          Location: Northside Learning Center
                           6632 Bandera Road, Building B
                           San Antonio, TX 78238
                           (210) 397-8109
*Allow for up to 3 hours for registration process

ESOL: August 26th & 27th 9 a.m. and August 28th 5 p.m.
             Location: Northside Activity Center
             7001 Culebra Road
             San Antonio, TX 78238
             (210) 397-8109
*Allow for up to 4 hours for registration process
**No children at any registration location please

Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer!

Distance Learning Lab will open on Monday July 15th for GED Academy students only.
Lab hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Important dates for July:

GED Registration
July 29th 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
July 30th 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Testing dates for August are the following:

August 6th 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
August 7th 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
August 13th 4:30 and 7:15
August 14th 4:30

Fall Graduation August 15th

WHAT DEFINES SUCCESS?

What Defines Success What is the journey to success? Success is not gained by defeat. Success does not occur over night. Success can emerge at any age. Success is working to full potential. Success is courage. Success is lending a hand. Success is not listening to negativity. Success is being positive. Success is living your life instead of the life of others. Success is being proud. Success is overcoming obstacles. Success is striving. Success is listening to your heart. Most of all success is accepting. What you have accomplished. Alisha Ricks We are proud of all our success stories in April. Congratulations to everyone who completed their GED! Woohoo! Many of you are getting ready to test within the next few weeks. We are cheering and celebrating each of you. Talk to your teacher regarding information on our transition program (PACCT). The PACCT program will get you on the right road to success in higher education and/or your next career move. For more information on PACCT or meet with a PACCT counselor (Jessica Dunlap. Call 210-397-8109. Let's make this happen together! I am proud to welcome two new teachers to our Distance Learning Team: Felicia Penn and Miguel Avila. Welcome, we are honored to have both of you in Adult Education. HERE ARE SOME MAY DATES TO REMEMBER: May 02 New Student Orientation, 4 PM - 7 PM May 03 New Student Orientation, 9 AM - 12 PM May 07 Conversation Club, 1 PM - 2 PM May 08 Math Workshop, 1 PM - 2 PM May 09 Writing Workshop, 1 PM - 2 PM May 28 GED Registration May 29 GED Registration ~Margo

Conversation workshopapril from mhernandez186

Mathapril workshop from mhernandez186

Writing Resume Practice from mhernandez186

APRIL SUCCESSES

Hello Everyone,
Happy Spring time!  This is a wonderful time of year.  Everything begins anew.  We dust off the winter blues and look forward to warmer days. It is a time of year when we renew our goals and focus on the future.  We want you to not only think about completing your goals, but what you will do once you have that wonderful diploma in your hand.  How do you plan on making it work for you? It becomes a piece of paper, unless you use it to move on to higher goals and dreams.  Talk to your teacher about how you can use your GED to move into a career, further your skills in the workforce and/or go to college.  At Northside Adult Education, we want you to not only get your GED, it is our mission to help you move beyond your GED into a great career.  We look forward to speaking with each of you on how we can assist you in your future goals.
Here are some important April 2013 dates to remember:
April 1   -    Adult Education and Distance Learning classes resume normal schedules
April 4   -    Distance Learning New Student Orientation, 4 PM - 7 PM
April 5   -    Distance Learning New Student Orientation, 9 AM - 12 PM
April 9   -    ESOL Conversation Workshop, 1 PM - 2 PM
April 10 -    GED Math Workshop, 1 PM- 2 PM
April 11 -    GED Writing Workshop,  1 PM - 2 PM
April 15 -    TAX RETURNS Due
April 19 -    GED Official Practice Test, 9 AM -11 PM - Bldg F
April 20 -    GED Official Practice Test, 9 AM - 11 PM, Bldg F
April 22 -     Earth Day
April 26 -     Battle of Flowers - Distance Learning Closed
April 27 -     Fiesta Begins - Distance Learning Closed
April 29 -     GED Registration 10 AM - 5 PM
April 30 -     GED Registration 11 AM - 6 PM

Have a wonderful Spring season! We look forward to speaking with you!
~Margo
Margo Hernandez
AE Distance Learning Supervisor

Spring is Around the Corner!

Hello Everyone,

It is nice to be moving into Spring 2013.  Spring is a wonderful time of year for new beginnings.  I am proud of all GED students who have passed their test (or parts) this Winter.  Many students are on the road to completing their goal of getting a GED, and you should be one of them!  Distance Learning Teachers work hard to help every student obtain their goal(s).  We have heard many great stories from our students about how determination, drive, and (sometimes) outright stubborness got them through their GED courses.  It is not an easy task but once you have accomplished this first step in your career, the world opens up to you!  Please continue to share stories with us, let us know your goals and dreams, and work with us to help make it happen for you.  Spring 2013 a new beggining.

Here are some important dates for this month:
March  5         DL Conversation Workshop
March 6          DL Math Workshop
March 5-6       GED TESTING - FAST TRACK
March 7          DL Writing Workshop
March 8          New Student Orientation  9 AM - 12 PM
March 11- 16   DL Closed - Spring Break
March 18- 19    DL Closed - Teacher Professional Development
March 20         DL Closed - GED Registration for Regular Classes
March 21- 28    DL Open - by Appointments ONLY
March 29 - 30   DL Closed - Easter Break
April 01           Last Day for New ESOL Student Registration in DL

Review the  Writing and Conversation Workshop Powerpoints below.  We have begun the Math Workshops for GED students.

We hope everyone has a successful month.  Stay focused and work hard.  We are here for YOU!

~Margo
Margo Hernandez
Distance Learning Supervisor