Thank you for your interest!
ESL spring classes will begin January 13 and finish May 8, 2025.
Free parking and free child care are available.
We offer beginner classes in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
We offer intermediate classes in the morning only.
If you need an advanced class, please visit Santa Rosa Junior College's website.
Registration for new students will be Jan. 7-9 at McDowell School in Room B3.
Please email Catherine Crotty at ccrotty@petk12.org for more info.
Daytime ESL
Monday to Thursday (4 days) at McDowell School:
9:00 - 11:45 am (Beginner and Intermediate classes)
12:30 - 2:30 pm (Additional Level 1 class only)
Evening ESL
Tuesdays and Thursdays (2 evenings) at McDowell School:
6:00 - 8:30 pm (Beginner classes)
Classes, parking and child care are FREE. You can purchase books for $20 if you wish.
Citizenship Preparation
Citizenship Preparation will begin January 22 and finish April 30, 2025.
Email Laine Gen at lgen@petk12.org to register for this class.
The class is on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm, at McDowell School.
Free parking and free child care are available.
This class is designed for people who can speak, read and write in English and are ready to apply for naturalization. To apply, you need to have your green card for at least 5 years (or a minimum of 3 years if you are married to a U.S. citizen).
Please note, to do the Citizenship interview in your native language, you must:
- Be 50-54 years old and have had a green card for 20 years or more, OR
- Be 55 or older and have had a green card for 15 years or more.
If you meet these requirements and want to take a class in Spanish, please contact Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa at (707) 308-4769.
