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Teaching and Support Staff

Teaching and Support Staff HomeTeaching and Support Staff Teaching Staff Vanessa Aguilar Dental Assistant vanaguilar@dusd.net Scott Alexander ESL scalexander@dusd.net Veronica Alvarado Clinical Medical Assistant valvarado@dusd.net Michelle Ando Court Reporting mando@dusd.net Aderonke Bankole Vocational Nursing abankole@dusd.net Lina Bocanegra Dental/Ortho lbocanegra@dusd.net Rosa Burns Dental Assistant rburns@dusd.net Matthew Carstairs EMT mcarstairs@dusd.net Patricia Chew Parent Education pchew@dusd.net Christina Ciatti…

Medical Assitant & Phlebotomy Hybrid – Orientation

Please register for a mandatory Medical Assistant & Phlebootmy orientation. Once regisgtered for an orientation, you will recive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

Medical Biller Coder Program

The Medical Biller & Coder program prepares students for a career in the medical billing industry. Students completing the program can test to receive national certification. Medical Billers and Coders are employed by clinics, physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), mental health care facilities, nursing homes, insurance companies, consulting firms, health data organizations and information…

Medical Biller Coder Program -Orientation

Please register for a mandatory Medical Biller Coder orientation. Once registered for an orientation, you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

Medical Biller Coder Online – Orientation

Orientation is mandatory and will be held online. This orientation is ONLY for students who will receive instruction online. Upon registration, the instructor will email you a link to join the orientation at a specified time and date.

Medical Biller Coder Online

The Online Medical Biller & Coder program prepares students for a career in the medical billing industry. Students completing the program can test to receive national certification. Medical billers and coders are employed by hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), mental health care facilities, nursing homes, insurance companies, consulting firms, health data organizations…

Medical Terminology – Online

Online medical terminology courses teach students an in depth view of medical terminology, physiology, and anatomy. After successful completion of Medical Terminology I and Medical Terminology II, students will receive a Certificate of Completion. Students who earn an online medical terminology course certification can expect to find work as medical terminology experts, medical clerks, medical…

Notary Public Seminar

California needs additional professional notaries. Become a more valuable employee or own your own business. This Community Education course is designed to provide students the knowledge to become a California Notary Public and prepare you for the state’s examination. State proctor will administer the Notary examination at the end of the class. Valid social security…

Paralegal Online Program

This intensive, nationally acclaimed program is designed for beginning as well as advanced legal workers. All classes are online. Students will be trained to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law, and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation. The instruction is practice-oriented and relates to those areas of the…

Paralegal Orientation – Online

Please register for mandatory online orientation. Instructor will email you details.

Parent Education through Parent Child Participation-2

TWO-YEAR OLDS. This class provides parents with a forum to discuss the many developmental demands of parenting the two-year old. Discussion topics include: Social, Emotional and Cognitive Development, Routines, Building Early Math and Literacy Skills, Sensory Play, Potty Training, and more. Toddlers participate in circle time, outdoor play and various hands-on activities based on the…

Parent Education through Parent Child Participation-3

THREE-YEAR OLDS. This unique program allows parents to observe and interact with their preschooler in class each Tuesday. Discussion topics focus on: Three-year old ages and stages, discipline, reading readiness, self-esteem, safety, and more. Thursday lab classes provide an opportunity for children to work in small groups, develop independence, engage in creative and sensory play,…

Parent Education through Parent Child Participation-4

PRE-K ENTERING KINDERGARTEN IN 2024: This invaluable Pre-K program closely models the Downey Unified School District’s kindergarten experience for the child and will facilitate a smooth transition into kindergarten the following year. Class curriculum for the children aligns with DUSD’s commitment to 21st Century Learning. For the parent, it allows a unique opportunity to partner…

Pharmacy Technician Orientation

Please register for a mandatory Pharmacy Tech orientation. Once registered for an orienation, you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

Pharmacy Technician w/Externship

Students will learn the basic concepts of Pharmacology, knowledge of practice settings, standards and ethics, federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations, basic pharmacy calculations, drug dosages, route and forms, conversion tables, recordkeeping, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling of drug products. Students will be given hands-on experience to perform in a pharmacy setting through their…

Phlebotomy Orientation

Please register for mandatory online orientation. Instructor will email you details. Please note that this course is open only for those who currently work in the medical field. Must currently be employed at medical type office with valid CliA#, and venipunctures are performed. With a minimum of 40 hours worked. No externship will be necessary.…

Phlebotomy Technician

This program meets all California requirements for students to become a California licensed phlebotomist (CPT1). Must currently be employed at medical type office which has a valid CliA#, and venipunctures are performed. With a minimum of 40 hours worked. No externship will be necessary. Your employment is your externship. This course will prepare students for…

VN Day Program

This full-time, 12 month program offers both theory and practical hands-on training necessary to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse. The program will cover medical/ surgical, gynecology, pediatrics, pharmacology, psychology, geriatric nursing, and rehabilitation along with other fundamentals. Upon completion, you will be eligible to take the state examination with the Board of Vocational Nursing (NCLEX-PN).

VN Entrance Exam Prep Course

This, optional, preparatory course will provide students with a review in the areas of English, math, and reading comprehension. Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions and details. Non-refundable.

VN Entrance Exam

Pre-regisgtration is required and available online. Due to limited number of tests, not all applicants will be accepted and same-day registration may not be available. CASAS exam will be administered. CASAS exam includes math and reading with competitve results. All students wishing to enroll in the VN program must take the CASAS exam. Entrance exam…

Legal Terminology

The primary goal of this course is to acquaint students with the history and development of the American legal system, the structure and fuctions of the state and federal court systems, the basics of civil and criminal law and procedure, the concepts of various areas of substantive law, and to familiarize them with the legal…

Transcript Preparation

Court Reporting Transcript Preparation

Case CATALYST Software

Court Reporting Case CATALYST Software

Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant Program will prepare students in acquiring entry-level employment as a Clinical Dental Assistant, Dental Front Office Coordinator or Dental Biller. Students will learn the basic skills and knowledge in the field, such as infection control standards, exposing and developing dental radio-graphs, dental instrumentation, four-handed dentistry, chair-side dental assisting and operating dental practice…

Dental Assistant – Orientation

Please register for a mandatory Dental Assistant orientation. Once registered for an orientation, you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

EKG/ECG

This is a 50 hour ECG Certificate Program designed for ECG Monitor Technician and other allied health personnel. The program prepares the students to take the National Certification exam by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) and the National Health Career Association (NHA). This course will include practice and background information on anatomy and…

EMT Course – Emergency Medical Technician

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is an entry level patient care provider in emergency medical services. EMTs care for the sick or injured in emergency settings. The course prepares students to provide pre-hospital assessment and care for patients of all ages. Course emphasis is on patient assessment, communication, ambulance operations, and patient care in accordance…

EMT-Orientation

Please register for an Emergency Medical Technician Orientation. Once registgered for an orientation, you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

ESL – Beginning/Principiante

Learn English from the beginning! This class will focus on speaking, listening, reading and writing. Grammar is also incorporated to assist you in understanding the structure of the English language. The teacher will provide you with books you will use in class. ~ Aprenda Inglés desde el principio! Este nivel se enfocará en la habilidad…

ESL – Intermediate/Advanced Combination

Do you lack confidence to speak English outside the home? If so, you can continue to develop your fluency in English in a fun and friendly environment. You will have the opportunity to practice reading, writing, and your conversational skills in routine social situations with other students in the class. This course will help prepare…

GED – Learning Center

Downey Adult School offers a self-pace/self-study preparation course through our Learning Centger and at home. Preparation and testing for the GED/HiSET is available in both English and Spanish

GED Direct Instruction

This class is strictly online. This course will help you prepare for the GED. This course will review various course subjects such as English, writing, reading, math, social sudies and science. This course includes practice GED exams, computer-assisted programs, individual tutoring and counseling sessions

High School Diploma

Students can complete their coursework in our Online Learning Center Lab that offers students online courses and unlimited access to resources needed to complete their program successfully. The Learning Center also provides students a quiet learning environment that is free from distractions. Students have the freedom to work at their own pace and instructors are…

Keyboarding Certification Test

Keyboarding Certification Test – No refunds/transfers.

Loan Document Signing Specialist

California’s real estate industry needs notaries who would like to become Loan Document Signing Specialists. In this class, your instructor will present information on the duties and responsibilities of the Notary Public entering the loan industry as a Loan Document Signing Specialist. Required study material fee: $49 (cash or money order/cashier’s check made payable to…

Massage Therapy

Downey Adult School presents a 600-hour massage therapy program designed to teach students through an in-depth 25 or 32 week curriculum. Upon completion, our students will have learned the necessary skills to work and succeed in an ever changing field with possible career opportunities in chiropractic offices, spas, hospitals, physical/sports therapy offices, health and wellness…

Massage Therapy Orientation

Please register for a mandatory Massage Therapy Orientation. Once registered for an orientation, you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

Medical Assistant & Phlebotomy

Clinical medical assistants manage phone calls, schedule appointments and greet patients. They take pulse, respiration, temperature, blood pressure, administer injections, apply bandages and dressings and record electrocardiograms (EKG). They sterilize surgical instruments and learn the steps for suture removal. The cost of the course includes Word, medical terminology, keyboarding, electronic health records, and externship. (660…

Medical Assitant & Phlebotomy – Orientation

Please register for a mandatory Medical Assistant & Phlebootmy orientation. Once regisgtered for an orientation, you will recive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

Medical Assistant & Phlebotomy – Hybrid

The Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Hybrid program includes both on campus and online teaching modalities.Clinical medical assistants manage phone calls, schedule appointments and greet patients. They take pulse, respiration, temperature, blood pressure, administer injections, apply bandages and dressings and record electrocardiograms (EKG). They sterilize surgical instruments and learn the steps for suture removal. The cost…

Advanced Private Security Academy

This two week, 80 hour course is a comparative examination of the technical and hands on aspects of physical activity, as well as the relationship of the criminal justice system and physical security. It provides overviews of the administrative, personnel, and physical asepcts of the security field. Additionally, the course provides hands on training with…

Advanced Private Security Academy – Orientation

Please register online for a Security Academy Orientation

BLS (Basic Life Support) for Health Care Providers

The American Heart Association now offers Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers. This class is designed for most participants who provide health care to patients in a board diversity of medical settings; as well as individuals operating a childcare facility or applying for childcare licenses, and most public school personnel. At the end…

CNA + Certified Nursing Assistant

The Certified Nursing Assistant Program will prepare students to provide basic nursing care in the health care facilities as a CNA. Students will learn basic nursing skills, medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, ethics, nutrition, rehabilitation, and safety & emergency care. Instruction includes both classroom and clinical training. Upon successful completion, student will be qualified…

CNA + Certified Nursing Assistant – Orientation

Please register for a mandatory CNA + Certified Nursing Assistant orientation. Once registered for an orientation, you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

CNA + Phlebotomy

This program combines all Certified Nursing Assistant instruction with Phlebotomy instruction and training. This program meets all requirements for students to become a California licensed phlebotomist (CPT 1). The program will introduce students to the field of phlebotomy and provide them with basic and advanced skills in both theory and clinical practice, and prepares student…

CNA + Phlebotomy – Orientation

Please register for a mandatory CNA + Phlebotomy orientation. Once registered for an orientation, you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

Clinical Medical Assistant

Clinical medical assistants manage phone calls, schedule appointments and greet patients. They take pulse, respiration, temperature, blood pressure, administer injections, apply bandages and dressings and record electrocardiograms (EKG). They sterilize surgical instruments and learn the steps for suture removal. The cost of the course includes Word, medical terminology, keyboarding, electronic health records, and externship. (660…

Clinical Medical Assistant Orientation

Please register for a mandatory Clinical Medical Assistant orientation. Once registered for an orientation, you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

Clinical Medical Assistant – Hybrid

The Clinical Medical Assistant Hybrid program includes both on campus and online teaching modalities. Clinical medical assistants manage phone calls, schedule appointments and greet patients. They take pulse, respiration, temperature, blood pressure, administer injections, apply bandages and dressings and record electrocardiograms (EKG). They sterilize surgical instruments and learn the steps for suture removal. The cost…

Clinical Medical Assistant – Hybrid Orientation

Please register for a mandatory Medical Assistant-Hybrid orientation. Your instructor will email you details of the orientation after registration.

Court Reporting

The Court Reporting Program prepares students to become a licensed Certified Shorthand Court Reporter in the State of California. The skill of writing on a stenograph machine is unique and in high demand. Court Reporters can choose to work in the legal community as a deposition reporter or in the courthouse, provide CART services for…

Court Reporting – Orientation

Please register online for a Court Reporting orientation. Once registered for an orientation you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

Court Reporting – Online

Court Reporting Online Classes. New Students start every January, April, and August. DAS has a free practice lab with computers, wireless printing, and Internet access.

Court Reporting Voice Writer

Voice writing is the process of speaking into a mask with high-powered microphones. Voice writers repeat words verbatim using a software called “Dragon” along with a CAT (computer-aided transcription) software. The mask filters out sound and uses speech to allow text to translate into real-time testimony. Voice writers use a different method than machine writers,…

Court Reporting Voice Writer – Orientation

Please register online for a Court Reporting orientation. Once registered for an orientation you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

Court & Deposition Procedures

This course is designed to instruct students in legal terminology which will be applicable to them as court reporters and to introduce them to certain Federal codes and statutes, all in preparation for the California State Certified Shorthand Reporters examination. Instructors will further promote students’ understanding of the California State civil and criminal legal system.…

Criminal Law & Procedures

This course provides students with an introduction to the skills and instruction they will be aquiriing in their pursuit of a place in the legal world as a professional court reporter. It will extensively cover civil law and procedures in the legal field.

CSR Lab

Court Reporting Lab. New Students start every January, April, and August. DAS has a free practice lab with computers, wireless printing, and Internet access.

CSR Preparation

This course prepares students to take the Certified Shorthand Reporters written examination.

Court Reporting Voice Writer

Court Reporting Voice Writer HomeCourt Reporting Voice Writer Downey’s Court Reporting Program prepares students to become licensed Certified Shorthand Court Reporters as a Voice Writer or a Steno Machine Writer in the State of California. The skill of writing words on a stenograph machine or repeating words verbatim is unique and in high demand. Voice…

HEERF Reporting (1st Quarter 2022)

HEERF Reporting (1st Quarter 2022) HomeHEERF Reporting (1st Quarter 2022) The U.S. Department of Education Funding Certification and Agreement directs each institution applying for Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF), the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II), and the American Rescue Plan (HEERF III) of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act,…

HEERF Reporting (4th Quarter 2021)

HEERF Reporting (4th Quarter 2021) HomeHEERF Reporting (4th Quarter 2021) The U.S. Department of Education Funding Certification and Agreement directs each institution applying for Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF), the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II), and the American Rescue Plan (HEERF III) of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act,…

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant HomeCertified Nursing Assistant CNA + Certified Nursing Assistant The Certified Nursing Assistant Program will prepare students to provide basic nursing care in health care facilities as a CNA. Students will learn basic nursing skills, medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, ethics, nutrition, rehabilitation, and safety & emergency care. Instruction includes both classroom…

HEERF Reporting (3rd Quarter 2021)

HEERF Reporting (3rd Quarter 2021) HomeHEERF Reporting (3rd Quarter 2021) The U.S. Department of Education Funding Certification and Agreement directs each institution applying for Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF), the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II), and the American Rescue Plan (HEERF III) of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act,…

HEERF Reporting (2nd Quarter 2021)

HEERF Reporting (2nd Quarter 2021) HomeHEERF Reporting (2nd Quarter 2021) The U.S. Department of Education Funding Certification and Agreement directs each institution applying for Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) and the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA) to comply with Section…

HEERF Reporting (1st Quarter 2021)

HEERF Reporting (1st Quarter 2021) HomeHEERF Reporting (1st Quarter 2021) The U.S. Department of Education Funding Certification and Agreement directs each institution applying for Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF), the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II), and the American Rescue Plan (HEERF III) of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act,…

HEERF Reporting (2nd Quarter 2020)

HEERF Reporting (2nd Quarter 2020) HomeHEERF Reporting (2nd Quarter 2020) The U.S. Department of Education Funding Certification and Agreement directs each institution applying for Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) to comply with Section 18004(e) of the CARES Act and to post the following information after the institution receives funding under Section 18804(a)(1) as of…

Sitemap

Sitemap HomeSitemap PagesHomeAcademic Programs & Program InformationAnnual Security ReportAnnual Security Report & Clery Act Crime StatisticsCampus Safety and SecurityCollege NavigatorCompletion, Placement, and Licensure Rates (CPL)Constitution DayConsumer InformationCopyright InfringementCost of AttendanceDAS Golf TournamentDisabled Student Programs and ServicesDowney Adult School Accessibility StatementSatisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)Emergency Financial Aid – CARES Act & Higher Education Emergency Relief (HEERF)Emergency InformationFamily…

CTE Orientations

CTE Orientations HomeCTE Orientations Attending an orientation is a mandatory pre-requisite for enrollment into a CTE program. Registration is online, free of any charges, and required. Once registered for an orientation, you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information, link, and details.  Advanced Private Security Academy https://www.das.edu/advanced-private-security-academy/ Please call (562) 940-6200 for further information…

HEERF Reporting (1st Quarter 2020)

HEERF Reporting (1st Quarter 2020) HomeHEERF Reporting (1st Quarter 2020) The U.S. Department of Education Funding Certification and Agreement directs each institution applying for Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) to comply with Section 18004(e) of the CARES Act and to post the following information 30 days after the institution receives funding under Section 18804(a)(1)…

Emergency Financial Aid – CARES Act & Higher Education Emergency Relief (HEERF)

Emergency Financial Aid – CARES Act & Higher Education Emergency Relief (HEERF) HomeEmergency Financial Aid – CARES Act & Higher Education Emergency Relief (HEERF) APPLICATION NOW CLOSED Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III) GRANT APPLICATION due 6/17/2022 We are pleased to announce that Downey Adult School (DAS) received our third round of Higher Education…

Veterans Educational Benefits

Veterans Educational Benefits HomeVeterans Educational Benefits Hours Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pmFriday 8am – 4:30pm Veterans I’m a veteran or a Dependent of a veteran, how do I enroll? Attend a free CTE orientation. (Visit www.das.edu for dates and times.) Visit DAS’s Main Office or email DASVeterans@dusd.net to request an appointment with a School…

Home Health Aide – Home Health Aide Advanced

Home Health Aide – Home Health Aide Advanced HomeHome Health Aide – Home Health Aide Advanced A Home Health Aide provides basic medical and personal care to patients in a clinical setting and home setting. Essential duties and responsibilities often include the following: Taking and recording of vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, etc)Directs patient in…

DAS Golf Tournament

DAS Golf Tournament HomeDAS Golf Tournament

School Activities

School Activities HomeSchool Activities Downey Adult School – Career & Education Center (DAS) has an annual Summer Picnic Day for all students. Typically held in June, the annual Summer Picnic Day allows for students to participate in various sporting events and teambuilding activities. Lunch is provided to all participants without charge.

College Navigator

College Navigator HomeCollege Navigator The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has designed, and maintains, a free informational tool designed to help students, parents, and counselors research schools and provide data about those schools. To access information regarding Downey Adult School – Career & Education Center on the NCES website, please visit: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=DOWNEY+ADULT+SCHOOL&s=all&id=371690

Student Complaint Process

Student Complaint Process HomeStudent Complaint Process Downey Adult School – Career & Education Center (DAS) is part of the Downey Unified School District (DUSD). As such, DAS adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination regarding race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical handicap, mental condition, or age, and complies with the requirements of Title…

Constitution Day

Constitution Day HomeConstitution Day Downey Adult School – Career & Education Center (DAS) will hold a Constitution Day 2022 online celebration on Saturday, September 17th. Email with information and activities will be sent to all registered students. Each year, this celebration appropriately commemorates Constitution Day by hosting representatives from such organizations as the League of…

Completion, Placement, and Licensure Rates (CPL)

Completion, Placement, and Licensure Rates (CPL) HomeCompletion, Placement, and Licensure Rates (CPL) Downey Adult School – Career & Education Center produces an annual report to the Council on Occupational Education Accrediting Agency with information specific to student completion/graduation, student employment placement, and student licensure (if required by educational program).  The annual report covers a reporting…

Voter information & Registration

Voter information & Registration HomeVoter information & Registration Voter information & Registration Downey Adult School – Career & Education Center makes a good faith effort to provide voter registration forms for all students who are eligible to vote and haven’t yet registered or for students who have moved, changed names, or wish to change party…

Emergency Information

Emergency InformationHomeEmergency Information Downey Adult School – Career & Education Center (DAS) is committed to the safety of all students and employees. DAS has developed set guidelines and procedures addressing various types of emergencies. In ongoing efforts on how to respond to emergency situations, DAS conducts emergency drills (earthquake, fire, and lockdown) annually, at a…

Title IX

Title IXHomeTitle IX Downey Adult School – Career & Education Center (DAS) is part of the Downey Unified School District (DUSD). As such, DAS adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination regarding race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical handicap, mental condition, or age, and complies with the requirements of Title IX in its…

Copyright Infringement

Copyright Infringement HomeCopyright Infringement Use of Copyrighted Materials Downey Adult School – Career & Education Center (DAS), respects copyright laws and expects all faculty, staff, and students, to comply with and uphold copyright law. Downey Adult School agrees that any creative material such as written works, films, and recordings are protected by copyright unless specific…

Vaccination Policy

Vaccination PolicyHomeVaccination Policy Students at Downey Adult School – Career & Education Center (DAS) are not required to provide proof of immunization for general admission to the school.  However, students admitted in the Career Technical Education programs listed below must meet the program’s specific requirements regarding immunizations.  Please click on the program to view those…

Textbook Information

Textbook Information HomeTextbook Information All information (edition, ISBN, etc.) regarding textbooks are presented at the program-specific orientations. Downey Adult School – Career & Education Center (DAS ) does not have a bookstore, however, detailed information is given to students as to where they may purchase their textbooks.

Campus Safety and Security

Campus Safety and Security HomeCampus Safety and Security Emergency Drills & Procedures Downey Adult School – Career & Education Center is committed to the safety of all students and employees. Emergency drills (earthquake, fire, and lockdown) are conducted annually, at a minimum.For emergency routes and specific procedures, please click here.

Program Accreditation, Approval, or Licensure

Program Accreditation, Approval, or Licensure HomeProgram Accreditation, Approval, or Licensure Downey Adult School – Career & Education Center (DAS) proudly holds dual accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and from the Accrediting Commission for Schools Western Association of School and Colleges (ASC WASC). These accreditations are school-wide. In addition to dual, school-wide, accreditations,…

Institutional Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation HomeInstitutional Accreditation Downey Adult School – Career & Education Center (DAS) proudly holds dual accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and from the Accrediting Commission for Schools Western Association of School and Colleges (ASC WASC). To effectively maintain accreditation, DAS undergoes an extensive accreditation visit and study. The most recent completed…

Transfer of Credit Policies & Articulation Agreements

Transfer of Credit Policies & Articulation Agreements HomeTransfer of Credit Policies & Articulation Agreements Any new student enrolling in a Career Technical Education (CTE) program at Downey Adult School – Career & Education Center (DAS) and wishing to transfer credits for courses completed at a different school must meet the institution’s credit transfer requirements: The…

Annual Security Report

Annual Security Report HomeAnnual Security Report Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act This report has been produced in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and is available in electronic format by visiting: https://www.das.edu/annual-security-report-crime-stats/Hard copies are available at the Downey Adult School…

Net Price Calculator

Net Price Calculator HomeNet Price Calculator The Net Price Calculator allows prospective students to find out what students like themselves paid to attend Downey Adult School – Career & Education Center (DAS) in the previous year, after taking student aid into account. Net Price is the amount a student pays to attend DAS in a…

Student Verification

Student Verification HomeStudent Verification Federal regulations (34 CFR 668, Subpart E) require all institutions that administer the Title IV program to verify the information and data submitted by students through their FAFSA.  In accordance with federal regulations, Downey Adult School Career and Education Center (DAS) is required to verify and verifies all FAFSA applications which…

Academic Programs & Program Information

Academic Programs & Program Information HomeAcademic Programs & Program Information Downey Adult School – Career & Education Center is pleased to offer a variety of courses and programs to our diverse community which include English as a Second Language (ESL), High School Diploma or High School equivalence (formerly known as GED), and Career Technical Education…

Return to Title IV (Returning Financial Aid Funds)

Return to Title IV (Returning Financial Aid Funds) HomeReturn to Title IV (Returning Financial Aid Funds) Federal student aid recipients who withdraw or are dropped are subject to the regulations regarding the Return of Title IV funds.  Title IV funds are awarded under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period…

Return to Title IV

Return to Title IV HomeReturn to Title IV Returning Financial Aid Funds Federal student aid recipients who withdraw or are dropped are subject to the regulations regarding the Return of Title IV funds. Title IV funds are awarded under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the student…

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) HomeSatisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) According to Federal regulations, (34 CFR 668.169(e), 34 CFR 668.32(f), 34 CFR 668.34 and institutional regulations, financial aid recipients must meet all Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards prior to the awarding and/or disbursing of any federal student aid funds. A review of SAP…

Leave of Absence and Other Allowable Absences

Leave of Absence and Other Allowable Absences HomeLeave of Absence and Other Allowable Absences Leave of Absence Policy Medical Leave of Absence Petition Military Leave of Absence Petition COVID-19 Leave of Absence Petition Other Allowable Absences Student attendance is fundamental in achieving student success and program/course completion. Students are expected to attend classes as assigned,…

Federal Student Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations

Federal Student Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations HomeFederal Student Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations Regulatory Citation: Higher Education Act, Section 484(r) 34 CFR 668.40 A federal or state drug conviction can disqualify a student for Federal Student Aid (FSA). For detailed information within Downey Adult School – Career & Education Center’s DAAPP, please…

Requirements for Withdrawals

Requirements for Withdrawals HomeRequirements for Withdrawals Dismissals A withdrawal is considered “official” if a written request to withdraw is received by the school from the student. If the student cannot submit a written request, they may submit the request by way of mail, email, or fax. The request must be approved by a school official.…