General Information

How to Register
There are five easy ways to pre-register for classes: in person, by mail, by phone, by fax, and online, see Registration. Courses subject to change without notice.

Locations

• Bernard Eldredge School (BE)
  207 Maria Drive
• Petaluma Adult School Office (PAS)
  200 Douglas Street
• Casa Grande High School (CGHS)
  333 Casa Grande Road
• Petaluma High School (PHS)
  201 Fair Street
• Kenilworth Junior High School (KJHS)
  800 Riesling Road
• Round Walk Village (RWV)
  745 North McDowell Blvd.
• McDowell Elementary (MCD)
  421 South McDowell Blvd.
• San Antonio High School (SAHS)
  500 Vallejo Street
• McKinley Elementary (MCK)
  110 Ellis Street
• Valley Vista Elementary (VV)
  730 North Webster Street
• Miwok Elementary (MWK)
  1010 St. Francis Drive

Complaint Procedure
The Petaluma City Schools' Board of Education has established a policy for addressing complaints concerning school programs/personnel.  Contact the Petaluma Adult School Office to obtain a copy of this policy. Phone: 707-778-4633

Tobacco Policy
All schools are non-smoking facilities.  Board Policy 4172/4272 and 5131.62.

Equal Opportunity
Petaluma City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, mental or physical handicap, age or sex in any of its policies or procedures related to admission, employment, financial aid, educational services, programs or activities. For Information call 707-778-4633.

Admission
Adult School classes are open to any person 18 years of age or over who can profit from instruction. There is open enrollment in most classes. Adult education classes are provided in handicapped accessible settings. Ed Code #52610

Books
Required books are provided for State Mandated classes (not Community Ed/Voc Ed). Ed Code #52612, 60410

Counseling
Counseling services are available for students in the Adult School Diploma classes and for any other student needing assistance with scheduling.  Appointments can be arranged by calling 707-778-5083.

Free Classes
There is no registration fee for the following state-supported classes: Elementary and Secondary Basic Skills, GED Test Preparation, Adult School Diploma Classes, English as a Second Language .

Official Records
All official records of the Adult School are confidential and no information regarding a student will be released without prior written authorization from the student. Ed Code #49062

Holiday Closures
September 1st - Labor Day
November 11th - Veteran’s Day
November 26th - November 28th - Thanksgiving Holiday
December 22, 2008 - January 5, 2009 - Winter Break

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