Registration Fee: $50 (Same book used from 1A)

This is the second half of a beginning level 1 course in conversational Spanish. It focuses on casual oral communication and useful daily conversation. You will also learn the basics in grammar, present and past tense verb conjugation, how to ask questions, vocabulary, and idioms.

063202      T/Th      6 - 9 pm      12/3-3/5      Enriquez      Sunset/302

Testimonial
Vista Adult School is my second home for getting and improving my career. All the staff at VAS are magnificent. They build caring relationships will all the students. Mrs. Enriquez is an outstanding teacher. I recommend taking her classes. She is the best!!! Gracias Senora Rosa Linda.
Ruth A.

Registration Fee: $30
(6 Week Class)

If you want to master the keyboard, but have not done so yet, this is the course for you. Keyboarding skills are a must have for personal use and career development; or just for fun. This course focuses on helping students gain data entry skills, accuracy, speed, and correct use of keyboarding techniques.

060937     M/W     6:00-9:00pm     12/2-1/22     Schulthess     Sunset/202

​Registration Fee: $35 (Materials Required)

This course is specifically designed and developed to meet the needs of adults who need to learn technology at a slower rate.  You will be introduced to learning basic techniques of computers usage from discovering how to start up the machine, operate the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and printer.  You will learn how to use Windows operating system, Microsoft Word, how to create, edit and save useful documents.  We will also cover Internet search tips and how to send emails and attachments, and ways to keep your computer virus free.  This is a very practical course directed to beginning computer users and what they need
to know. 

061701     TH     1:00-4:00pm     12/5-3/5     Wallner     Sunset/204

Testimonial:
I’m a single parent looking for a better job to support my daughter. Vista Adult School is giving me the tools needed to get that job. My instructor (Mary Ann Wallner), goes the extra mile to help EVERY student be successful in much needed computer skills. She’s one of those teachers I will never forget. She really cares about all of her students. She seems to make us all feel smart in a class that can be hard for most students.
Bonnie B.

​Registration Fee: $35 (Materials Required)

This course was designed for students who already have a working knowledge on a PC but would like to know more about some of its special features either because they need to learn additional skills for their job or to generally expand their skills.  This class is for the adult who needs to learn at a slower rate.  The primary purpose is to help you master the basic skills and then to advance you to gain the confidence to create visually appealing documents such as newsletters, tables, or special invitations.  In addition, it will be helping you move further along what you need to know about word processing including mail merge, using WordArt, and pictures as well as creating and editing different types of files.  

If time allows, you will also explore creating a budget in Microsoft Excel. 

061702     T     1:00-4:00pm     12/3-3/3     Wallner     Sunset/204

CURSO EN ESPAÑOL 
Fee: No Cost

This Saturday course, presented in Spanish, will teach you computer basics and computer terminology. The course covers an introduction to Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint, internet, email, attachments, and how to save and retrieve your projects. The projects include letters, flyers, spreadsheets, slide show presentations and more. The class is fun and will teach you skills similar to those you will be able to use for work and personal use.

Cuota de registracion: Gratis. El curso le enseñará los componentes básicos de la computadora y terminología básica de computación. El curso cubre introducción a los programas de Microsoft Office: Word, Excel y PowerPoint, y uso de internet, correo electrónico y adjuntos, y como archivar sus proyectos. Los proyectos incluyen cartas, volantes, hojas de cálculo, presentaciones y más. La clase es divertida y le enseñará habilidades similares a los que se puedan usar en el trabajo y personal.

060343     Sábado     9:00am-12:00pm     12/7-3/7     Schulthess     Sunset/202

Registration Fee: $30
(6 Week Class)

This course is a basic introduction to the applications of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in a Microsoft environment.  You will learn the basics of creating a Word document, an introduction to the power of Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint for creating presentations. 

060941     M/W     6:00-9:00pm     1/27-3/4     Schulthess     Sunset/202

​Registration Fee: $30
(6 Week Class)

This is a comprehensive course providing real life, business, and office skills in Microsoft Word.  Through the use of personal computers students will use Word to create business letters, professional documents, and reports.  In addition, they will learn navigating around Word, formatting, printing, creating tables and forms, and an introduction to applying fields. 

Pre-requisite: Must type 20 wpm and have a basic understanding of computers.  Flash drive required the first day of class.

060925     M/W      6-9pm    12/2 - 1/22     Enriquez     Sunset/201

Registration Fee: $30
(6 Week Class)

In this fast paced, business oriented class we will expand your use of MS Word to advanced complex documents which include: Hyperlinks, columnar documents, prepare a mail merge efficiently and utilize for multiple operations, endnotes, templates, layout techniques, and working with pictures and illustrations.  You will create specialized current documents proficiently and effectively which will prepare you for a professional position. 

Pre-requisite: Computers 1, Word Intermediate or equivalent.  

060125     M/W      6-9pm      1/27-3/4     Enriquez     Sunset/201

Testimonial:
My experience at VAS has been great! I’m currently enrolled in Microsoft Word Advanced after completing Microsoft Word Intermediate. My instructor, Rosa Enriquez is very thorough and attentive. I have already applied many of the skills I’ve learned here at my current job. I will definitely enroll in her Excel classes as I have experienced the benefits I will gain to help advance my career.
Victor S

​Registration Fee:  $30
(6 weeks class)

This is a comprehensive course providing real life, business, and office skills in Microsoft Excel. Through the use of personal computers students will use Excel to enter information, cut, copy and paste information, format worksheets, create spreadsheets, produce charts and graphs, work with formulas, explore relative, mixed and absolute references, produce financial reports, and print workbooks. Pre-requisite: Must have a basic understanding of computers and file management. Flash drive required for first day of class.

060927     T/Th        9-12      12/2-1/23     Enriquez     Sunset/201

​Registration Fee:  $30
(6 weeks class)

In this fast paced, business oriented class we will expand your use of MS Excel to advanced complex spreadsheets which consist of utilizing tables, sorting and filtering data, linking spreadsheets, hyperlinks, complex formulas, financial worksheets graphics and protecting worksheets. This course will prepare students for successful completion of QuickBooks and accounting coursework. Excel is mandatory in most job descriptions so come learn from the pros and be job ready in 6 Weeks. Pre-requisite: Computers 1, Excel Intermediate or equivalent.

060126     T/Th    9-12    1/28-3/5    Enriquez     Sunset/201

It’s fun and exciting to learn new things. I enjoy being in the class. Excel is pretty fun to learn. We have a great teacher. I’m looking forward to taking more classes in the future.
Nick C.