Spring classes have ended. We will be offering summer Distance Learning classes to students who were registered in Spring 2011. Registration for the summer will take place until the last week of May. Please call us if you have any questions regarding GED or ESOL Distance Learning summer classes.
Office hours beginning May 30th:
Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday and Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Students currently enrolled in the DL Program will continue through the summer. If you plan on taking a long vacation, and will not actively be working on the DL website, please notify the Teacher so you are not dropped from the program. If an account goes inactive for 3 or more weeks, we are obligated to offer the website "seat" to another student. Teachers will be calling to make appointments for progress testing and tutoring sessions.
We look forward to a long and rewarding summer with all our students, but remember to take relaxing vacation time with family and friends!!
Margo Hernandez
DL Supervisor
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
The Sights and Sounds of May
The sights and sounds of May are wonderful. Spring is whispering to us, rainfall will prepare us for the long summer, and winds allow us to fly kites with the ones we love. The sounds of your teachers getting ready for summer are just as exciting. We are preparing to keep our office open over the summer for your enjoyment. The advantages of on-line learning is the ability to work at your leisure from home, and know that you have support at every step, leap and bound. It is our job to make sure you are progressing through the program, and you are being given the highest opportunities to make that progress. It is your job to work on the programs and give it your best. Together, teacher and student, we make an awesome team.
As many of you have experienced in April, we started calling students in to take Progress test. The progress test given serve several purposes. First, it allows us an opportunity to see that you are achieving the skills you need to move forward in your studies. Second, you are able to see areas of strengths and weaknesses, where you need to focus your learning. Lastly, it is required by the State of Texas that we give these progress test, and you make gains in order for us to remain open, funded, and here for you. Without testing we would not be able to keep our doors open. We will continue calling you in over the summer to do testing. It is done by appointment only, so be prepared.
I would like to welcome three new teachers to our Distance Learning Program: Erica Lopez will be teaching USA Learns, Joe Becht, who will also be teaching USA Learns and Noemi Nelson, GED Connections. It is an honor to have them on our Distance Learning Team.
Thank you for being a part of Distance Learning,
Margo Hernandez
DL Supervisor
Please review the following information for your calendar:
May 5th and 6th: Aztec students will not meet with teachers. Teachers will be in Austin for Professional Development.
May 14th: Graduation for PACE Students
May 14th: Regular Adult Education classes end for the year
May 18th: Distance Learning office will close at 3:00pm for Teacher Appreciation Dinner
May 24th: Tumaini Graduation
May 30th: Office Closed, Memorial Day
August 18th: GED Summer Graduation Ceremony
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Students...Important April Updates
Dear Students; Some important updates for all of you this mid-April. As I said at the beginning of this month, it goes quickly.
I know many of you have had problems with your computer programs. We apologize. The circumstances are beyond our control. AZTEC is doing major upgrades on the whole AZTEC system. They are adding programs to the GED sites and to the Workforce site to better serve the student's needs. I know it is an inconvenience now, but the upgrades will help your learning needs in the future.
ITTS is still having issues. We are working with the district and company to get the system back on-line. Gloria DeLeon has done an outstanding job getting students registered and working on another on-line program in the interm. Please call her if you have not been set up to work on the new program.
Please remember we will be closed April 15th for Battle of Flowers and April 22nd and 23rd for the Easter Holiday. Hope you have a wonderful April, and contact us if you need our assistance in any way.
Respectfully yours, Margo Hernandez Supervisor, Northside Distance Learning Program
Friday, April 1, 2011
In like a Lamb..out like a Bear...April
The old saying goes; if the month comes in like a Lamb, it will go out like a Bear. So far, we have had cool weather, but very mild. We will see if the old tale is true. Welcome to April everyone! March flew by us so fast, if you are like the teachers, it came and went in a blink.
Please welcome four new teachers who have joined the Distance Learning Team: Frances Mejias, AZTEC;
Erica Lopez, USA Learns; Noemi Nelson, GED Connections; Christina Montoya, Crossroads. We also have a new Instructional Assistant, Heidi McGrath. These teachers will work hard to make sure your goals are met. If you have not met your new teacher, or made an appointment, please call the office. We have to say goodbye, sadly, to two of our teachers: Joseph Labar, Crossroads and Natalia Holmes, USA Learns. They will be missed.
We have had several GED Graduates in March. Many of you have taken parts of your GED test, and passed. I am proud of every person who is a part of Distance Learning, and who has passed any portion of their test. Great Job!! Many more of you have set goals on graduating by the end of June. We will do our best to help you make those dreams come true.
In the month of March, we had several students in ESOL promoted to another Distance Learning Program. Those who have worked hard, taken responsibility for their learning, and sets goals made progress. Congratulations to all you for your hard work.
April will come and go in a flash, just as the other months have...so prepare yourselves. A few dates to keep in mind for April:
01 April..........April Fool's Day
01-03 April....Poteet Strawberry Festival, get out and enjoy the Spring
04 April..........New Student Registration for GED, contact Joyce Hopper, Chief Examiner 397-7569
05-06 April....Returning Student Registration for GED, contact Joyce Hopper, Chief Examiner 397-7569
14, 19-20, 28 April....GED Testing Dates
15-16 April...Official GED Practice Test Dates @ Northside Learning Center, 397-8109
15 April........No School, Battle of Flowers Parade
15-22 April..Fiesta Week
22-23 April........No School, Good Friday
Have a wonderful April, and please contact us if we can help you.
Respectfully, Margo Hernandez, NISD Distance Learning Supervisor
Please welcome four new teachers who have joined the Distance Learning Team: Frances Mejias, AZTEC;
Erica Lopez, USA Learns; Noemi Nelson, GED Connections; Christina Montoya, Crossroads. We also have a new Instructional Assistant, Heidi McGrath. These teachers will work hard to make sure your goals are met. If you have not met your new teacher, or made an appointment, please call the office. We have to say goodbye, sadly, to two of our teachers: Joseph Labar, Crossroads and Natalia Holmes, USA Learns. They will be missed.
We have had several GED Graduates in March. Many of you have taken parts of your GED test, and passed. I am proud of every person who is a part of Distance Learning, and who has passed any portion of their test. Great Job!! Many more of you have set goals on graduating by the end of June. We will do our best to help you make those dreams come true.
In the month of March, we had several students in ESOL promoted to another Distance Learning Program. Those who have worked hard, taken responsibility for their learning, and sets goals made progress. Congratulations to all you for your hard work.
April will come and go in a flash, just as the other months have...so prepare yourselves. A few dates to keep in mind for April:
01 April..........April Fool's Day
01-03 April....Poteet Strawberry Festival, get out and enjoy the Spring
04 April..........New Student Registration for GED, contact Joyce Hopper, Chief Examiner 397-7569
05-06 April....Returning Student Registration for GED, contact Joyce Hopper, Chief Examiner 397-7569
14, 19-20, 28 April....GED Testing Dates
15-16 April...Official GED Practice Test Dates @ Northside Learning Center, 397-8109
15 April........No School, Battle of Flowers Parade
15-22 April..Fiesta Week
22-23 April........No School, Good Friday
Have a wonderful April, and please contact us if we can help you.
Respectfully, Margo Hernandez, NISD Distance Learning Supervisor
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
SPRING TIME IN MARCH...+
I hope everyone is ready for Spring 2011!1 I know we are at the NISD Distance Learning office. There is plenty of news for you this Spring.
First, we are expecting to have a successful GED Graduating Class of Distance Learning students. We hope that everyone will participate in the June Graduation Ceremony for NISD. It is exciting, and we are very proud of everyone!!
Second, ESOL students are making such great strides. We have had more than a dozen students who have moved into the GED program, and/or English for All program (the highest ESOL level offered). We congratulate you on all your hard work. We are here to help you achieve your goals, whatever those may be!!
Lastly, BREAK TIME!! As many of you know, we were open all December, even Christmas Eve. We never stopped teaching those of you who needed our help in keeping up with your studies. We have been open and available to our students everyday since we opened in September 2010, now the Distance Learning Lab will be taking an official Spring Break Vacation. We would like everyone to take a breather, "unplug" as our Adult Education Coordinator, Nancy Dunlap stated.
Thanks to everyone for their hard work and commitment.
Margo Hernandez
NISD Adult Education
Distance Learning Supervisor/Teacher
These are the important dates for March:
March 01 and 02:
Registration New GED Student Test Takers
(visit: http://nisd.net/ace/programssp2011.htm)
March 08, 09, 10:
GED Testing, office will be close at 3:00 p. m. on these days
March 14 - 20:
SPRING BREAK, All offices at Northside Learning Center will be closed, Distance
Learning teachers will be on Break these days. Please get your homework before the
break.
March 21:
All offices will open, 1st Day of Spring!!
Regular Office Hours:
Monday - Tuesday (9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) by appointment only
Wednesday - Thursday (9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p. m.) by appointment only
Friday - Saturday (9:00 a.m. -3:00 p. m.) walk-ins are welcomed
**Please remember; if you are coming in to use the
Computer Lab ONLY, you do not need an
appointment. Check out our Blog for teacher's schedules,
email addresses, and contact information
First, we are expecting to have a successful GED Graduating Class of Distance Learning students. We hope that everyone will participate in the June Graduation Ceremony for NISD. It is exciting, and we are very proud of everyone!!
Second, ESOL students are making such great strides. We have had more than a dozen students who have moved into the GED program, and/or English for All program (the highest ESOL level offered). We congratulate you on all your hard work. We are here to help you achieve your goals, whatever those may be!!
Lastly, BREAK TIME!! As many of you know, we were open all December, even Christmas Eve. We never stopped teaching those of you who needed our help in keeping up with your studies. We have been open and available to our students everyday since we opened in September 2010, now the Distance Learning Lab will be taking an official Spring Break Vacation. We would like everyone to take a breather, "unplug" as our Adult Education Coordinator, Nancy Dunlap stated.
Thanks to everyone for their hard work and commitment.
Margo Hernandez
NISD Adult Education
Distance Learning Supervisor/Teacher
These are the important dates for March:
March 01 and 02:
Registration New GED Student Test Takers
(visit: http://nisd.net/ace/programssp2011.htm)
March 08, 09, 10:
GED Testing, office will be close at 3:00 p. m. on these days
March 14 - 20:
SPRING BREAK, All offices at Northside Learning Center will be closed, Distance
Learning teachers will be on Break these days. Please get your homework before the
break.
March 21:
All offices will open, 1st Day of Spring!!
Regular Office Hours:
Monday - Tuesday (9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) by appointment only
Wednesday - Thursday (9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p. m.) by appointment only
Friday - Saturday (9:00 a.m. -3:00 p. m.) walk-ins are welcomed
**Please remember; if you are coming in to use the
Computer Lab ONLY, you do not need an
appointment. Check out our Blog for teacher's schedules,
email addresses, and contact information
Monday, January 24, 2011
February News
Time flys when you are busy, and if you are a Distance Learning student you are busy! We have many students getting ready to take their GED test in the month of February, and many others preparing for the Spring testing. We look forward to everyone being successful!! Each one of our students have worked very hard, and we believe they will be the best and achieve all they deserve. Please visit our Adult Education website for testing dates; http://www.nisd.net/ace
ESL students have begun their new Crossroads program this semester. Joseph Labar will be teaching this program, and it should prove to be helpful to our students crossing over into conversational English.
Please keep a few dates in mind for February:
04 February, Early Release Day for Elementary Schools
14 February, Valentine's Day
21 February, Staff Development Day-Schools Closed
Teacher Schedules:
Gloria DeLeon: Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays 9-4p
Dorthy Martinez: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10-2p
Hugo Salcedo: Fridays and Saturdays, 8-2p
Natalia Holmes: TBA
Linda Grimm: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 9-1
Joseph LaBar: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 4-6p
Should you need to meet with your teacher at another time other than what is available, please call the office to make arrangements.
If you have questions on how to enroll in Distance Learning contact us at 210-397-8982.
We hope you have a lovely February, and Happy Valentine's Day!!
The Distance Learning Team
ESL students have begun their new Crossroads program this semester. Joseph Labar will be teaching this program, and it should prove to be helpful to our students crossing over into conversational English.
Please keep a few dates in mind for February:
04 February, Early Release Day for Elementary Schools
14 February, Valentine's Day
21 February, Staff Development Day-Schools Closed
Teacher Schedules:
Gloria DeLeon: Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays 9-4p
Dorthy Martinez: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10-2p
Hugo Salcedo: Fridays and Saturdays, 8-2p
Natalia Holmes: TBA
Linda Grimm: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 9-1
Joseph LaBar: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 4-6p
Should you need to meet with your teacher at another time other than what is available, please call the office to make arrangements.
If you have questions on how to enroll in Distance Learning contact us at 210-397-8982.
We hope you have a lovely February, and Happy Valentine's Day!!
The Distance Learning Team
Monday, January 10, 2011
Spring 2011
NEW NEWS...Students will be able to register for Distance Learning Classes this spring by calling the Distance Learning Office @ 210-397-8982.
New student are required to complete orientation prior to beginning website classes. All students should make arrangements to meet with their teacher by appointment once a week while in the Distance Learning Program.
Registration for regular spring classes is as follows:
ESOL registration will be held January 7th; 3:00pm to 6:00pm, January 8th; 9:00 am to 12:00pm and January 10th; 9:00am to 12:pm. GED registration will be held on January 19th, 9:00am or 2:00pm.
January 17th: no class on Martin Luther King Holiday.
January 21st: office will be closed until 2:00pm
New student are required to complete orientation prior to beginning website classes. All students should make arrangements to meet with their teacher by appointment once a week while in the Distance Learning Program.
Registration for regular spring classes is as follows:
ESOL registration will be held January 7th; 3:00pm to 6:00pm, January 8th; 9:00 am to 12:00pm and January 10th; 9:00am to 12:pm. GED registration will be held on January 19th, 9:00am or 2:00pm.
January 17th: no class on Martin Luther King Holiday.
January 21st: office will be closed until 2:00pm
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