Portable Assisted Study Sequence (PASS) Program

Special projects through partnerships with School Districts, Regions and the PASS Program allow students to earn PASS credits.

Please view the following forms to find out more about Special Projects.

University Residency Programs

While experiencing campus life, students study PASS curriculum and develop interactive projects. Writing, performing, and leadership academies are just some of the areas of interest pursued at these sites.

Close Up Program for New Americans

Students participate in Washington DC to experience the democratic process and tour the facilities of the seat of power of the Nation, this includes seminars, workshops, study tours. In addition, participants learn about local and state government by observing and learning about the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government.

Migrant High School Honors Program

Students have an opportunity to experience Campus life while obtaining PASS math skills. Students reside at California State University Fresno and take part in intensive math curriculum.

Pursuit Awareness through College Experience Program (PACE)

While residing at the University of California Riverside, students learn the writing process, participate in group writing projects and receive counseling regarding their career paths. Products include student skits and published booklets.

Stanford Leadership Academy

Students work in teams to develop leadership skills. Students participate in a Technology Academy which includes instruction in word-processing, graphics and presentation software.

Yo Puedo

The instructional program at University of California Santa Cruz focuses on language arts skills, communication, writing and computer literacy. Students work in small groups to develop skills in active listening and self expression.

ESL Summer Project

Students actively learn English at Monterey Peninsula College. The program provides intra- and interpersonal activities to help students become goal oriented and work as a community.

The Writing Process

A one week residential Program at the University of California, Riverside. Students reside in college dorms, attend college classes, participate in an intense writing project that allows them to explore cultural connections for writing assignments. Students also receive counseling regarding their career paths.

ESL Institute at California State University Monterey Bay: A three week residential program for high school migrant students. Students live on campus and receive intensive instruction in ESL during the day and recreation and tutorial activities are provided in the evenings.

College Preparation For Scholars

A four week residency program at the University of California, Los Angeles. The program serves as an academic bridge that sharpens and expands the intellectual skills of high-achieving and college-bound migrant students by providing rigorous academic course work supplemented with significant extracurricular enrichment activities. In addition students are responsible for completing an action plan for school or community involvement during the academic year.

Leadership For Social Change

A one week intensive classroom and experiential instruction based on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles. The curriculum includes a classroom component with recommended and required readings, writing and public speaking and leadership activities.

Student Leadership Institute

The Student Leadership Institute course consists of a four-week (4) residency program of intensive classroom instruction conducted on the campus of the University of California at Los Angeles. The program has been designed to serve as an academic bridge that sharpens and expands the intellectual skills of high-achieving and college-bound migrant students by providing rigorous academic course work supplemented with significant extracurricular enrichment activities. A primary objective of the course is to prepare students for a demanding climate that reflects the level of academic and intellectual engagement typical of a college curriculum. In addition, students are responsible for completing an action plan for school or community during the academic year. Central to the course curriculum are the following components: classroom instruction, tutorial sessions, discussion forums, specially designed workshop, and computer lab work.

Utilizing Writing Tools

Students attend 4-hour classes each morning taught by the Writing/Language Arts teachers. Curriculum addresses all aspects of the writing process and allows students to explore cultural connections for their writing assignments. Students become familiar with the Writing Process Steps to make them useful tools for all their future writing needs. The afternoons are aligned to the morning activities or special projects or presentations facilitated by PACE teachers, Mini-Corps students and other staff. Other afternoon activities include physical education, presentations on career choices, college requirements, self-esteem building and other appropriate activities, and evenings allow for supervised study. A fieldtrip to another university of California campus and the beach or a professional baseball game is also scheduled.

Advanced Computer Applications/Telecommunications

Students are introduced to a telecommunications network using such tools as electronic mail, Gopher and Netscape/Mosaic.

By the end of the course students are able to demonstrate their knowledge of Internet applications and produce a research paper utilizing graphics or a multimedia presentation.

Diner's Program

Students earn an average of 11 units while completing a variety of PASS courses at California State University Fresno. Record student attendance is noted and dinner is provided. Fifteen students also participate in a community based work study program.

Theater Arts/Los Angeles County Office of Education

After instruction in song, dance and drama, students demonstrate their new skills by cooperatively developing and performing in their own stage production.

Creative Drama Course/Los Angeles County Office of Education

Students study theater history and dramatic art while rehearsing and producing their own play. Performances focus on subjects dealing with historical events and teen problems. Students also participate in community events and school performances.

Proficiency Preparation Course/Los Angeles County Office of Education

This course prepares 9th - 12th grade students to acquire relevant skills to successfully pass district proficiency exams in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Preparation For Employment/Los Angeles County Office of Education

Students are taught the basic process of what is required to be successful in the workplace. Students learn how to develop a resume, find job leads, dress for success, develop successful interviews, obtain time management skills, use conflict resolution skills and compile a personal portfolio. The areas of focus for this course include building self- esteem, understanding employer expectations, and developing work ethics. The "Preparation For Employment" class motto is "A Job...A Better Job... A Career."

Language Experience

Students develop and enhance the integrated English Language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students develop formal as well as colloquial language and are able to distinguish between the two language forms. Students practice oral language through the use of manipulatives, skits, and games. Students listen to and react to spoken language via audio books. Students reflect on literature by writing in daily journals. Students develop critical thinking skills.

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		Special projects through partnerships with School Districts, Regions and the PASS Program allow students to earn PASS credits. Please view the following forms to find out more about Special Projects. Special Project Criteria Special Project Data Sheet University Residency Programs While experiencing campus life, students study PASS curriculum and develop interactive projects. Writing, performing, and leadership academies are just some of the areas of interest pursued at these sites. Close Up Program for New Americans Students participate in Washington DC to experience the democratic process and tour the facilities of the seat of power of the Nation, this includes seminars, workshops, study tours. In addition, participants learn about local and state government by observing and learning about the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government. Migrant High School Honors Program Students have an opportunity to experience Campus life while obtaining PASS math skills. Students reside at California State University Fresno and take part in intensive math curriculum. Pursuit Awareness through College Experience Program (PACE) While residing at the University of California Riverside, students learn the writing process, participate in group writing projects and receive counseling regarding their career paths. Products include student skits and published booklets. Stanford Leadership Academy Students work in teams to develop leadership skills. Students participate in a Technology Academy which includes instruction in word-processing, graphics and presentation software. Yo Puedo The instructional program at University of California Santa Cruz focuses on language arts skills, communication, writing and computer literacy. Students work in small groups to develop skills in active listening and self expression. ESL Summer Project Students actively learn English at Monterey Peninsula College. The program provides intra- and interpersonal activities to help students become goal oriented and work as a community. The Writing Process A one week residential Program at the University of California, Riverside. Students reside in college dorms, attend college classes, participate in an intense writing project that allows them to explore cultural connections for writing assignments. Students also receive counseling regarding their career paths. ESL Institute at California State University Monterey Bay: A three week residential program for high school migrant students. Students live on campus and receive intensive instruction in ESL during the day and recreation and tutorial activities are provided in the evenings. College Preparation For Scholars A four week residency program at the University of California, Los Angeles. The program serves as an academic bridge that sharpens and expands the intellectual skills of high-achieving and college-bound migrant students by providing rigorous academic course work supplemented with significant extracurricular enrichment activities. In addition students are responsible for completing an action plan for school or community involvement during the academic year. Leadership For Social Change A one week intensive classroom and experiential instruction based on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles. The curriculum includes a classroom component with recommended and required readings, writing and public speaking and leadership activities. Student Leadership Institute The Student Leadership Institute course consists of a four-week (4) residency program of intensive classroom instruction conducted on the campus of the University of California at Los Angeles. The program has been designed to serve as an academic bridge that sharpens and expands the intellectual skills of high-achieving and college-bound migrant students by providing rigorous academic course work supplemented with significant extracurricular enrichment activities. A primary objective of the course is to prepare students for a demanding climate that reflects the level of academic and intellectual engagement typical of a college curriculum. In addition, students are responsible for completing an action plan for school or community during the academic year. Central to the course curriculum are the following components: classroom instruction, tutorial sessions, discussion forums, specially designed workshop, and computer lab work. Utilizing Writing Tools Students attend 4-hour classes each morning taught by the Writing/Language Arts teachers. Curriculum addresses all aspects of the writing process and allows students to explore cultural connections for their writing assignments. Students become familiar with the Writing Process Steps to make them useful tools for all their future writing needs. The afternoons are aligned to the morning activities or special projects or presentations facilitated by PACE teachers, Mini-Corps students and other staff. Other afternoon activities include physical education, presentations on career choices, college requirements, self-esteem building and other appropriate activities, and evenings allow for supervised study. A fieldtrip to another university of California campus and the beach or a professional baseball game is also scheduled. *Advanced Computer Applications/Telecommunications* Students are introduced to a telecommunications network using such tools as electronic mail, Gopher and Netscape/Mosaic. By the end of the course students are able to demonstrate their knowledge of Internet applications and produce a research paper utilizing graphics or a multimedia presentation. Diner's Program Students earn an average of 11 units while completing a variety of PASS courses at California State University Fresno. Record student attendance is noted and dinner is provided. Fifteen students also participate in a community based work study program. Theater Arts/Los Angeles County Office of Education After instruction in song, dance and drama, students demonstrate their new skills by cooperatively developing and performing in their own stage production. Creative Drama Course/Los Angeles County Office of Education Students study theater history and dramatic art while rehearsing and producing their own play. Performances focus on subjects dealing with historical events and teen problems. Students also participate in community events and school performances. Proficiency Preparation Course/Los Angeles County Office of Education This course prepares 9th - 12th grade students to acquire relevant skills to successfully pass district proficiency exams in reading, writing, and mathematics. Preparation For Employment/Los Angeles County Office of Education Students are taught the basic process of what is required to be successful in the workplace. Students learn how to develop a resume, find job leads, dress for success, develop successful interviews, obtain time management skills, use conflict resolution skills and compile a personal portfolio. The areas of focus for this course include building self- esteem, understanding employer expectations, and developing work ethics. The "Preparation For Employment" class motto is "A Job...A Better Job... A Career." *Language Experience* Students develop and enhance the integrated English Language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students develop formal as well as colloquial language and are able to distinguish between the two language forms. Students practice oral language through the use of manipulatives, skits, and games. Students listen to and react to spoken language via audio books. Students reflect on literature by writing in daily journals. Students develop critical thinking skills.