Kaplan Aspect Highline

Classes start again on Monday 12/29!

2008-12-24T11:29:00.001-08:00

Classes start again on Monday, December 29!

Please check this schedule so you know where to go.

Monday, December 29 through Wednesday, December 31: CLASS!

9:00 to 12:15

Elementary/Lower Intermediate/Intermediate* Room 23-111

Higher Intermediate/Advanced/TAE* Room 23-308

1:15 to 2:45

Workshop (something new each day!) Room 23-308

Thursday, January 1: NO CLASS! (Kaplan offices will be closed!)

Friday, January 2: CLASS!

9:00 to 12:15: same as above

*Did you pass the level test on December 11? If so, congratulations! You will begin your new level on Monday, December 29. If you have any questions, please ask Eva.

Kaplan will be closed on Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26. From all of us, have a very Merry Christmas!

Eva Bach

Academic Coordinator

Designated School Official (DSO)

Kaplan Aspect -- Highline Center

2400 South 240th Street

Des Moines WA 98198

Tel: 206-870-3740

Fax: 206-870-0938

E-Mail: Eva.Bach@kaplan.com

Wednesday 12/24: Staff out of office

2008-12-24T09:05:00.001-08:00

It's still snowing! The Kaplan staff will not be in the office today, but Eva will be reachable by email until 2 pm: eva.bach@kaplan.com .

Kaplan offices will be closed completely from Thursday, December 25, through Sunday, December 28. Classes resume on Monday, December 29, at 9:00 AM.

Eva Bach

Academic Coordinator

Designated School Official (DSO)

Kaplan Aspect -- Highline Center

2400 South 240th Street

Des Moines WA 98198

Tel: 206-870-3740

Fax: 206-870-0938

E-Mail: Eva.Bach@kaplan.com

Kaplan Reopens 10 AM Tuesday 12/23

2008-12-22T16:47:00.000-08:00

Highline Community College and Kaplan Aspect Highline will re-open at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 23.

There are no classes this week, but the full-time staff will be available in the office to assist with any questions or problems.

Eva Bach

Academic Coordinator

Designated School Official (DSO)

Kaplan Aspect -- Highline Center

2400 South 240th Street

Des Moines WA 98198

Tel: 206-870-3740

Fax: 206-870-0938

E-Mail: Eva.Bach@kaplan.com

12/22/08: Kaplan Aspect Highline Center Offices Closed

2008-12-21T17:32:00.001-08:00

Due to current weather conditions, Highline's campus operations will be suspended on Monday, December 22nd. Kaplan Aspect offices will be closed and staff will be available via email or phone.

If you have questions or need immediate assistance, please contact:

Jon Dietzen at 253-441-8121or at jonathan.dietzen@kaplan.com

Thank You,

Jonathan Dietzen

English Program Manager

Designated School Official (DSO)

Kaplan Aspect English Programs

Tel: 206-870-3740 Fax: 206-870-0938

E-Mail: jonathan.dietzen@kaplan.com

Skype: Kaplan_Highline_Jon Dietzen

Friday 12/19: NO CLASSES

2008-12-18T21:37:00.001-08:00

Highline Community College and Kaplan Aspect Highline will be closed on Friday, December 19, due to poor weather conditions.

There will be no classes, and all offices will be closed.

Eva Bach

Academic Coordinator

Designated School Official (DSO)

Kaplan Aspect -- Highline Center

2400 South 240th Street

Des Moines WA 98198

Tel: 206-870-3740

Fax: 206-870-0938

E-Mail: Eva.Bach@kaplan.com

Thursday 12/18: Early Campus Closure

2008-12-18T13:17:00.001-08:00

Due to the poor weather conditions, Highline Community College will close at 2 PM today (Thursday 12/18). Kaplan Aspect classes at Highline are cancelled for this afternoon.

Weather updates for Friday 12/19 will be posted by 7:00 AM.

Eva Bach

Academic Coordinator

Kaplan Aspect -- Highline Center

2400 South 240th Street

Des Moines WA 98198

Tel: 206-870-3740

Fax: 206-870-0938

E-Mail: Eva.Bach@kaplan.com

Thursday, 12/18/08: Kaplan Classes on Regular Schedule Today

2008-12-18T07:13:00.000-08:00

Kaplan Classes will be on regular schedule today.

Classes beginning at 9am!

Jonathan Dietzen

English Program Manager

Designated School Official (DSO)

Kaplan Aspect English Programs

Tel: 206-870-3740 Fax: 206-870-0938

E-Mail: jonathan.dietzen@kaplan.com

Skype: Kaplan_Highline_Jon Dietzen

Kaplan Late Start Today: 12/17/08

2008-12-17T06:20:00.001-08:00

Kaplan classes at Highline will be 1 hour late today due to snow/icy conditions. Students should report to classes at 10am and expect the following schedule today:

10-11:15: Integrated Skills

11:15-11:25 BREAK

11:25-12:15 Integrated Skills

12:15-1:15 LUNCH

1:15-2:45 Workshops

Our office will be open starting at 10am today. We will watch the weather closely throughout the day and adjust our schedule as necessary to ensure safe travelling for everyone.

Jonathan Dietzen

English Program Manager

Designated School Official (DSO)

Kaplan Aspect English Programs

Tel: 206-870-3740 Fax: 206-870-0938

E-Mail: jonathan.dietzen@kaplan.com

Skype: Kaplan_Highline_Jon Dietzen

School in Session!!!

2008-12-15T10:20:00.001-08:00

Despite some inclimate weather, we will be having school on Monday, December 15th: 9-12:15pm (Integrated Skills Classes), 1:15-2:45 (Special Workshops, if you haven't already signed up-come to the Kaplan Offices).

Keep checking the blogspot for updated information regarding classes/class closures due to snow/icy conditions.

Jonathan Dietzen

English Program Manager

Designated School Official (DSO)

Kaplan Aspect English Programs

Tel: 206-870-3740 Fax: 206-870-0938

E-Mail: jonathan.dietzen@kaplan.com

Skype: Kaplan_Highline_Jon Dietzen

Bad Weather? Emergency Closure?

2008-01-24T12:21:00.001-08:00

Bad Weather? Emergency Closure?

Check any of the following resources for status of Highline Community College. (Note: information is not the same as Highline School District):

http://schoolreport.org
(Sign up for email and/or pager alerts from School Report)
KOMO TV or KING web sites
Radio stations KOMO, KING, KIRO, KMPS, KIXI, KLSY, KSTW, or KJR

Check local traffic cameras to see road conditions:

I-5 and SR 516 Interchange (exit for main campus)
I-5 and S. 320th St. Interchange (exit for Federal Way campus)
Full list of statewide traffic cameras

Check out campus conditions via the HCC Web Cam which shows the west side of HSU (building 8).

This has also been added as a Handy link on the Blog!

Telephones in the United States

2008-01-17T15:08:00.000-08:00

Get a Cell Phone
Many companies offer cellular service, and you can purchase inexpensive prepaid phones at most grocery and convenience stores.

If you do not have a Social Security Number, you have to pay a security deposit when you sign a long-term contract with a cellular phone company for service. The security deposit will often be fully refunded when your contract is over one year, but it depends on the cell phone company.

This site: ConsumerSearch.com gives reviews of many plans and phones. Most students choose to wait until they arrive in the United States to buy a phone.

TIP: T-Mobile in Federal Way has an employer who speaks Korean. The Sprint store near South Center Mall has an employer who speaks Japanese.

Buy a Phone Card for Long Distance Calls:
If you want to make an international long-distance call, you may purchase a calling card from Highline (on the second floor of the student union building, next to the ATM) or at a grocery store, a convenience store, a shopping mall or cell phone shop.

Sprint International Prepaid Phone Card is available at the Sprint Shop in Southcenter Mall. Here is a sample of their rates for calls from Seattle:
Japan 6 cents/ minute
Korea 30 cents/ minute
China/ Taiwan 25 cents/ minute
Colombia 33 cents/ minute

Call using the Internet:
Students with computers can get the cheapest rates using Internet Phones such as Skype or the Gizmo Project

Make an International Phone Call:
To call outside America, you will need to dial the international calling code (011), then the country code of where you are calling (to check country codes look online at: http://kropla.com/dialcode/htm) and then dial the number you are trying to call. [Note for Japanese: If your area code has 0, you have to remove 0. If your phone number is (052) 123-4567, then dial 011-81-52-123-4567]

Sometimes you will see a telephone number that uses the Alphabet instead of numbers. To call these numbers, look at the numbers on a touch-tone phone. You will see the letters and can push a number for each letter. For example, 1-800-SEATTLE is means 1-800-732-8853. You can also use this as a guide:
2... ABC 3...DEF 4...GHI 5...JKL 6...MNO 7...PQRS 8...TUV 9...WXYZ

Useful Telephone Terms:
Area Code: A three-digit prefix for phone numbers. For example, “425” in 425-123-4567 is the area code. You do not need to dial the area code when making a local call.

Toll Free: In America, if a phone number begins with 800, 877, or 888, it is free call. For example, 1-800-123-4567 or 1-888-123-4567 are free.

The Pound Key: If the operator or automatic voice instructs you to enter a number “followed by the pound key,” it means to dial the number and then press the “#” key.

There's Jazz In the Air-The Blend Performance Today

2008-01-16T08:54:00.001-08:00

Student Program invites you to…
The Blend

What is The Blend?

The blend is a bi-weekly lunchtime coffeehouse program where different music performers are featured to perk up the atmosphere and provide relaxing environment for the students to socialize as well as doing homework.

When is The Blend?

The Blend is every other Wednesday from 10:30am – 12:30pm

January 16, 2008

10:30am – 12:30pm

Where is the Blend?

The Blend is in building 8 also known as…

Student Union,

Fireside Bistro on 2nd floor

Who is going to be performing?

There's jazz in the air, so come prepare

To hear the retro sounds of modern jazz,

By The Saxman.

How will The Blend work?

Just show up for The Blend and sit and relax with a cup of coffee :-)

Got any questions? E-mail or call…

Noory Kim
Noory Kim

Events Planning Consultant

Student Programs-Center for Leadership and Service

Highline Community College

nkim@highline.edu

(206)878-3710 x 3537

Local Hotels and Apartments

2008-01-10T16:09:00.000-08:00

Hotels are plentiful near Highline Community College, due to the proximity to the Airport.

Please use the following resources for Hotel that are nearby:

Go to Seattle Southside Visitors Service: http://www.seattlesouthside.com/stay/
Seattle Southside is a program offered jointly by the Cities of Tukwila, SeaTac, Kent and Des Moines for visitors who wish to explore South King County and Western Washington. Make your hotel reservations online by visiting the link above and take advantage of many travel promotions and packages or call them at 1-877-885-9452 for personal assistance.

Other options are Kayak.com and Hotwire.com (but with Hotwire, the name of the hotel is hidden until you reserve, and you cannot cancel under any circumstance)

Transferring to Highline in Spring?

2008-01-10T11:08:00.001-08:00

Are you wondering about what classes

you must take when you get to Highline?

Are you worried that you don’t know

how to register for classes on-line?

Worry no more!

Be there at the:

CLASS SELECTION SEMINAR

for New Kaplan Transfers

(Spring Quarter 2008)

February 7^th, 2008 (Thursday)

Building 3 Room 102

4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

This seminar is required

to begin your studies at Highline.

2008-01-10T10:31:00.001-08:00

Welcome New Students!

2008-01-03T13:41:00.000-08:00

Kaplan Aspect at Highline is excited to welcome our newest students! Coming from countries around the world, there will be a cultural cornucopia at Highline!

If you are a new student, please come to the 5th Floor of the Library for our Orientation. We begin at 10:00, but there will be Tea at 9:45.

Please bring your:

Passport, with I-94 attached (Piece of paper you will receive upon arrival to the USA
Course Payment/Voucher, if available
Your USA address
Proof of Health Insurance (if you did not purchase Kaplan insurance)
Form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility), if required
$50 for book deposit (Credit Card, Cash, and Check)
Lunch, or $5-7 for the Cafeteria

The Orientation will last until approximately 3:00 in the afternoon.

We look forward to welcoming you to Kaplan Aspect!

Only a few days until School!

2007-12-26T17:51:00.001-08:00

I hope you are enjoying your Holiday Break! We are looking forward to welcoming you back to Kaplan Aspect on January 2nd. Please go to your Classroom at 9:00, and we will be having an orientation and party in the mid-morning!

Happy New Years!