West Valley Occupational Center • GENERAL INFORMATION Registration Information West Valley Occupational Center Campus (818) 346-3540, Ext. 220
CTE (Rm. 102) Monday-Thursday Friday
8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
ESL (Rm. 104) Monday/Wednesday 8:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Academic (Rm. 102)
Monday-Thursday Friday
8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
RESEDA Adult School CAMPUS (818) 758-3700 ESL Academic
Monday-Thursday Monday-Thursday
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Van Nuys Adult School CAMPUS (818) 778-6000 ESL Academic
Monday-Thursday Monday-Thursday
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fees and Exemptions Information Fees: 1. The course fee for each individual class is noted in this catalog and the schedule of classes. 2. The annual (school year) charge for a school photo I.D. is $10. 3. Students may be required to purchase books and/or supplies. Registration is not complete until all fees are paid. The WVOC registration office accepts cash, checks and credit cards. The Reseda and Van Nuys Registration offices accept cash and checks. (A service fee of $20 will be charged per returned check.) Exemptions: Students meeting any of the following criteria are exempt from paying course fees: 1. Alternative Education Work Center (AEWC) students. 2. An individual with a disability up to age 22, with an active IEP or 504 plan. 3. Adult students in the High School Diploma program who enroll in a CTE five or ten credit course to meet a graduation requirement. Individuals eligible for an exemption must inform the Registration Office staff before registering. Registration Fee Refund Policy: 1. Requests must be made within seven calendar days after the first possible day of attendance. 2. Requests for refunds must be accompanied by a paid receipt. 3. Refunds are subject to a $20 drop fee for each transaction. 4. Refunds are sent by U.S. mail after processing. Termination Policy: Students may be dropped from a class for the following reasons: 1. Failure to attend the first class meeting at the time it is scheduled to begin. 2. Failure to meet prerequisites as printed in the catalog and schedule of classes, and as approved by the Division of Adult and Career Education. 3. B eing absent more than three consecutive class sessions in a term without contacting the instructor.* 4. Unsatisfactory progress in a course due to irregular attendance.* 5. Committing an unlawful act on school premises, violating school regulations, or disrupting the orderly operation of the school or class. 6. Continually arriving late to class or leaving early.* 7. Inappropriate behavior or failure to adhere to the West Valley Occupational Center code of conduct. * Note: Students dropped for the above reasons will have to re-register and pay full fees once again. Instructor approval may be required.
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Open Registration Dates For New Students* WVOC CAMPUS CTE and Academic Weeks of 6/6/16, 7/25/16, & 8/16/16 10/17/16 & 10/24/16 1/17/17 & 1/23/17 3/20/17 & 3/27/17 ESL for Pre-assessed Students Weeks of 6/6/16, 7/25/16, & 8/16/16 11/7/16 3/6/17 RESEDA & VAN NUYS CAMPUSES ESL and Academic Weeks of 6/6/16, 7/25/16, & 8/16/16 11/7/16 3/6/17 * Check the WVOC website or contact the campus location to confirm exact registration dates for particular programs and/or courses. Certificates: All courses are competency-based. Students will be awarded completion certificates after successfully completing all competencies. West Valley Occupational Center is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and certificate coursework is recognized by industry and surrounding local community colleges. Length of Training: The length of training varies. Your completion will depend on curriculum guidelines, your previous experience, attendance, and individual ability. Students must meet all course competencies. Registration: Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Waiting lists are valid for the current class term only. Prerequisites: Some classes have requirements that must be met before taking the course. Please see each class description to check if there are any prerequisites for the class you wish to take. Enrollment must be confirmed by attendance at the first class meeting. Under the enrollment policy, vacancies at the first class meeting may be filled immediately from the waiting list. Completion Requirements: Students must demonstrate satisfactory completion of all course competencies per the course outline. Re-Enrollment: Students may not re-enroll in a class that they have completed. Students who have not passed a class at the completion of the term will be given one opportunity to repeat the class. Upon registering for the class (space permitting), students must pay the full and regular course fee(s).