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,
Fully accredited by the schools commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
• 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.
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.
Greetings and Welcome to our 2025 Summer 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 toward 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
Scan the QR code or click to get started. Start your future today!
Community Classes are meant to encourage skill development and socialization. Courses are open to adults of all ages.
Enroll in a Community Class and become a lifelong learner! You can learn Spanish or work on your Italian in a foreign language class, join the West Bay Community Band (no audition required!), or check out our Afternoon at the Opera class, taught by the knowledgeable mezzo-soprano Deborah Rosengaus!
• Spanish Level 1
• Spanish Level 2
• Conversational Italian Level 1 - Online
• Conversational Italian Level 1 - In Person
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.
• Afternoon at the Opera: How Opera Grew Up*
• 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.
*These classes are also part of our Programs for Active Adults.
“Studying and volunteering at SMACE has helped me learn and get more involved in the San Mateo community, attend other courses in and out of school. Thanks to SMACE, I was able to find a sense of belonging.”
- Claudia A.
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Take the time to learn practical Spanish and Italian including vocabulary, grammar, and conversation.
Spanish Level 1
Online
Instructor: Mary Weng
W 5/7 - 7/9 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Spanish Level 2
Online
Instructor: Mary Weng
F 5/9 - 7/18 12:30PM - 2:00PM
No class 7/4
Conversational Italian Level 1
Instructor: Tiziana Balestra
Online
M Returns Fall 2025 6:30PM - 8:30PM
In Person, Foster City Community Center
M Returns Fall 2025 10:00AM - 12:00PM
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
Fee: $140
M 5/5 - 7/7 7:00PM - 9:00PM
No class 5/26
Afternoon at the Opera: How Opera Grew Up*
Hybrid: Online or In Person at Millbrae Recreation Center
Instructor: Deborah Rosengaus
Fee: $125
T 5/6 - 6/3 2:30PM - 4:00PM
Learn how fashion, religion, and politics have helped opera evolve over its 400-year history.
These are classes for adults age 50+ and are designed to encourage the pursuit of knowledge through lifelong learning. Whether it’s developing a passion for painting, learning how to draw, improving your health, or researching your family history, these classes have wonderful benefits for adults.
There’s probably a class near you! Active Adult classes can be found at eight different locations in San Mateo, Millibrae, San Bruno, and Foster City.
• Small Group Drawing and Painting, Level 1
• Small Group Drawing and Painting, Level 2
• Fundamentals of Fine Art
• Watercolor Painting
• Afternoon at the Opera: How Opera Grew Up*
• West Bay Community Band*
*These classes are also part of our Community Classes.
• Fall Prevention 1
• Fall Prevention 2
• Move, Stretch, & Strengthen
• Pilates & Yoga Fusion
• Small Group Tai Chi for Better Balance
• Small Group Tai Chi 101: Beginner
• Small Group Tai Chi 103: Advanced
• Yoga for Health - Online
• Yoga for Health - In Person
• Current Events
• Memoirs and Stories Scan the QR code to view more class details and get enrolled Try something new!
All skills levels are welcome in our Fundamentals of Fine Art class! Learn about drawing, color, shape, form, value, perspective and texture while working with a variety of art mediums, such as graphite, watercolor, color pencils, water soluble colored pencils, pastels, portraiture, and scratch board. Enhance your art skills and personal style in a judgment-free zone!
Curious about what materials you need for these classes? Email Program Coordinator Jeri McGovern at jmcgovern@smuhsd.org for a material's list.
Enhance your art skills in drawing and painting! Class sizes are kept small so each student receives personal instruction.
Small Group Drawing and Painting Level 1 Th 5/15 - 6/12 1:30PM - 3:30PM
San Mateo Adult School, Rm. 23
Instructor: Matt Crane
Fee: $110
Small Group Drawing and Painting Level 2
San Mateo Adult School, Rm. 23
Instructor: Matt Crane
Fee: $110
Th Returns Fall 2025 1:30PM - 3:30PM
San Mateo Adult School, Rm. 23
Fee: $150
Instructor: Julie Paladino Fundamentals of Fine Art W 5/7 - 7/16 1:30PM - 2:30PM T 5/6 - 7/15 12:30PM - 2:30PM
Watercolor Painting Th 6/12 - 7/17 9:30AM - 12:00PM
San Mateo Senior Center
Instructor: Matt Crane
Fee: $75
Take a class where you can join the West Bay Community Band or learn about the amazing women in the genre of opera.
Community Classes help you meet people who share your interests and offer an inexpensive way to try something new! ITʼS MORE THAN JUST A CLASS!
West Bay Community Band* M 5/5 - 7/7 7:00PM - 9:00PM No class 5/26
Mills High School
Instructor: Washburn
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.
Purchase a Guest Pass for Afternoon at the Opera: How Opera Grew Up and drop in on a lecture for only $26! EXPERIENCE THIS CLASS WITH A GUEST PASS!
Afternoon at the Opera: How Opera Grew Up (The History of Operra)* T 5/6 - 6/3 2:30PM - 4:00PM
Hybrid: Online or In Person at Millbrae Recreation Center
Instructor: Deborah Rosengaus
Fee: $125
Learn how opera has evolved from its conception during the 1600s in the courts of Italian nobility through its troubled teen years seeking popularity across Europe, all the way to its reinvention in the 21st century. Hear musical excerpts from the greatest composers and video clips of incredible productions from prestigious opera houses around the world.
These classes provide learning opportunities to optimize physical and mental fitness, helping to improve your functional balance and overall agility.
Did you know that taking a Health & Fitness class not only keeps your mind sharp and your body moving, but it can also increase your confidence, improve coordination? Gain a feeling of well being and improve your overall health today by enrolling in one of our classes!
Fall Prevention 1 T 5/6 - 6/3 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Millbrae Recreation Center
Instructor: Jeri McGovern
Fee: $60
Millbrae Recreation Center
Instructor: Jeri McGovern Fall Prevention 2 T 6/10 - 7/8 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Fee: $60
Move, Stretch & Strengthen M 5/5 - 7/14 9:30AM - 10:30AM W Returns Fall 2025 9:30AM - 10:30AM
Millbrae Recreation Center
Instructor: Jeri McGovern
Fee: $75 No class 5/26
Pilates & Yoga Fusion M 5/5 - 7/14 2:30PM - 3:30PM No class 5/26
San Bruno Senior Center
Instructor: Juliet Martine
Fee: $75
Ready to enroll?
Scan the QR code to learn more and register for a class today!
Small Group Tai Chi: for Beginners
Millbrae Recreation Center, Gym
Instructor: Debbie Au
W 5/7 - 7/16 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Small Group Tai Chi: Advanced
Foster City Community Center, Starboard Rm
Instructor: Debbie Au
In Person, San Bruno Senior Center
Instructor: Juliet Martine
Fee: $60 M 6/16 - 7/14 4:00PM - 5:00PM
Small Group Yoga M 5/5 - 6/9 4:00PM - 5:00PM No class 5/26
Yoga for Health - In Person
San Bruno Senior Center
Fee: $75
Th 5/8 - 7/18 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Fee: $125 No class 6/19
Small Group Tai Chi for Better Balance
Foster City Community Center, Starboard Rm
Instructor: Debbie Au
In Person, Foster City Community Center, Port Rm.
Instructor: Juliet Martine
Fee: $75
Instructor: Daniela Scott Th 5/8 - 7/17 10:30AM - 11:30AM Martine T 5/6 - 7/15 10:30AM - 11:30AM Scott
Th 5/8 - 6/5 10:15AM - 11:15AM
Th 6/12 - 7/17 10:15AM - 11:15AM
Fee: $75 Online
Fee: $75 No class 6/19
Instructor: Daniela Scott Th 5/8 - 7/17 10:15AM - 11:15AM Scott No class 6/19 No class 6/19
Fee: $75
M 5/5 - 7/14 10:15AM - 11:15AM
Instructor: Juliet Martine Online Yoga: A Gentle Effective Practice No class 5/26
“Becoming a staff member from a student, I have seen increase in the number of students, the different types of the teaching methods, deepening of cooperation with communities and expansion of career training.” -Bei X.
In this a small, intimate online class, get all the tips, support, and encouragement you need to explore the art of writing. Work on memoir, poetry, creative nonfiction, fiction, or personal essays in a reflective class that will sharpen your writing skills and tell your story. Whether you have never written a word, or are a long-time scribbler, your instructor and fellow writers will help you hone your writing and storytelling skills.
Connect with other adults who enjoy engaging in thought-provoking, lively conversations about the world in which we live. New topics weekly, drawn from local, national, and global events. Keep your mind sharp through engagement!
Fee: $110
Fee: $85
789 East Poplar Ave. San Mateo, CA 94401
(next to San Mateo High School)
San Mateo Adult & Career Education
789 E Poplar Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Central Park Recreation Center
50 E 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Belle Air Elementary School
450 3rd Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066
Foster City Community Center
1000 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
Foster City Recreation Center
650 Shell Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
Mills High School
400 Murchison Dr. Millbrae, CA 94030
Millbrae Recreation Center
477 Lincoln Circle, Millbrae, CA 94030
San Bruno Senior Center
1555 Crystal Springs Rd, San Bruno, CA 94066
San Mateo Senior Center
2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 535-3766 SMAS_info@smuhsd.org SanMateoAdultEd.org Scan the QR code to visit the San Mateo Union High School District website
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