Tulare Adult School Handbook 2024-2025

Sep 14, 2026

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Tulare Adult School Handbook 2024-2025 provides students with clear expectations and procedures for participation in adult education programs. It summarizes district and site administration, the school mission, admission and office hours, course access requirements, and essential policies covering books and fees, refunds, and class cancellations. The handbook details student rights and responsibilities, rules on electronic communication devices, and guidance on conduct, harassment, complaints, dress, grooming, attendance, and grievance processes.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages14

Reading Time35 min

AccessFree to download

District and Site Administration

Mission Statement

Books, Fees, Refund Policy and Cancellation Policy

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Electronic Communication Devices Policy

Food and Classroom Visitors

Student Conduct Policy

Sexual Harassment Policy

Complaint Procedure

Dress and Grooming Policy

Attendance/Absence Policy

Community Resources

School Resources

Student Complaint/Grievance Form

Acknowledgement of Receipt of Handbook

Tulare Adult School Handbook 2024-2025 Table of Contents District and Site Administration……………………………………………………………………………………….3 Mission Statement …………………………………………………………………………………...…………………...4 Books, Fees, Refund Policy and Cancellation Policy …………………………………………………...…..4 Student Rights and Responsibilities …………………………………………………………………...…………..5 Electronic Communication Devices Policy …………………………………………………...………………...5 Food and Classroom Visitors …………………………………………………………………..……………………..5 Student Conduct Policy ………………………………………………………………………..………………………..6 Sexual Harassment Policy …………………………………………………………………..………………………….6 Complaint Procedure ……………………………………………………………………..……………………………..6 Dress and Grooming Policy ……………………………………………………………..…………………………….7 Attendance/Absence Policy ……………………………………………………………….………………………...8 TJUHSD School Calendar or 2024-2025 ……………………………………………………...………………..9 Community Resources …………………………………………………………………………………...…………..10 School Resources ………………………………………………………………………………...……………………..11 Student Complaint/Grievance Form …………………………………………………..……………..…..12-13 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Handbook .…………………………………………………..……….....14 Tulare Adult School Administration Director: Randy Clem Assistant Director: Robert Owen Counselor: Rosa Elena Vargas TJUHSD Governing Board President: Cathy Mederos Vice-President: Tyler Ribeiro Clerk: Craig Hamilton Trustee: Laura Fonseca Trustee: Kelley Nicholson TJUHSD District Administration Superintendent: Dr. Lucy Van Scyoc Assistant Superintendent Curriculum, Technology, and Assessment: Kevin Covert Assistant Superintendent Human Resources and Business: Tammy Aldaco Assistant Superintendent Student Services and Special Programs: Maria Bueno Director I, Child Welfare & Safety: Dereck Domingues The Tulare Adult School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges: WASC 533 Airport Blvd., Suite 200 Burlingame, CA 94010 (510) 696-1060 Public Notice: The Tulare Adult School does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), handicap, or age in any of its policies, procedures, or practices in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. The nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access to, treatment of, and employment in the District’s programs and activities. A copy of the policy is posted at the Adult Education Office. The policy provides complaint and follow-up procedures and remedies or appeals as appropriate. Inquiries regarding the equal opportunities policies may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Business and Human Resources, at: Tulare Joint Union High School District 426 N. Blackstone Tulare, CA 93274 TAS MISSION STATEMENT Tulpreapre Adultare adulSchots wiothl is21csot mmittedCentury to Learning Skills and empower them to become productive citizens ready for college or career. Tulare Adult School students will be prepared to become: • Effective Communicators. • Effective Independent Thinkers and Problem-Solvers. • Successful Employees. • Active Global and Community Members. Admission and Office Hours Courses are open to any person 18 years of age or over. Open enrollment is available in most classes. Most Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses require a high school diploma or equivalency certificate. The TAS office is open: Monday—Friday: 7:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday: 5:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. NOTE: The office is not open v evenings during the summer. Books, Fees, Refund Policy and Cancellation Policy Students wishing to purchase books for a class may do so in the Tulare Adult School office at 575 W. Maple Avenue in Tulare. Charges for books are based on the publisher’s price plus shipping. The price for books varies by class. All books purchased in

FAQs

What is the refund timeline for book fees at Tulare Adult School?

Book fees are only refunded within 20 days of the start of class. Refund requests require a receipt and are processed through the Business Office with up to 10 working days for mailing.

Are class registration fees refundable if TAS does not cancel the course?

Registration fees are not refunded unless the class is canceled by TAS. If TAS cancels a class, the refund is processed automatically.

Who can enroll in Tulare Adult School courses and what are the office hours?

Courses are open to any person 18 years of age or over, with open enrollment available in most classes. The office hours are Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Sep 14, 2026

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