English as a Second Language (ESL) classes begin every three months and  classes run for 12 weeks. Morning, afternoon and evening classes are available. ESL classes require a $50 registration fee plus the cost of materials. Space is limited so sign up today! For more information, contact Irma Olea at 602.233.0017 or email iolea@arizonaschildren.org.

The Reading Club provides the opportunity to ESL students to practice and learn new vocabulary and have better skills to read to their children.  The goal of the reading club is to provide an extra class for ESL students,  participate as a volunteer in Head Start Classrooms and learn how to read in their own family.  This class is free of charge; it is open to all parents that want to read to their children in English.  For more information, contact Irma Olea at 602.233.0017 or email iolea@arizonaschildren.org.

Citizenship Classes are available to those living in Arizona as legal aliens. Classes take place on Saturdays for six weeks and require at $20 registration fee. Students will study from the INS guide, and will be provided with the tools for understanding the foundation of America. For more information, contact Irma Olea at 602.233.0017 or email iolea@arizonaschildren.org.

Computer Classes at Golden Gate teach students computer basics as well as how to use many popular programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and the Internet. Morning, afternoon and evening classes are available, and the registration fee is $40 for three months for instruction. For more information, contact Irma Olea at 602.233.0017 or email iolea@arizonaschildren.org.

Pathways to Success is a unique program funded by the Arthur M. Blank Foundation to help targeted, low-income students graduate from high school, enroll in post-secondary education and graduate from post-secondary education.  Golden Gate is joined by Carl Hayden Community High School, Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation and Chicanos por la Causa in this unique endeavor. Golden Gate is providing a College Parent Academy to educate parents about post-secondary educational opportunities, scholarships and admissions requirements, as well as ESL classes for parents and guardians of Carl Hayden Community High School students.  For more information about the Pathways to Success program, contact Brenda Serna 602.233.0017 or e-mail bserna@arizonaschildren.org.