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Class & Facilities Information The school is approximately 20,000 total square feet and housed in modern, centrally air-conditioned facilities that are wheelchair accessible. The Carson campus is conveniently located near the business district of the city of Carson with easy access to major freeways and bus stops. ATA affords students easy MTA accessibility and is near many restaurants, a park and community areas. There are seven administrative offices, six classrooms, a library, computers, student lounge, and lunchroom. The classrooms are between 350 to 1,000 square feet and used for lecture and/or lab training; and each has a maximum seating capacity of 30 students. The library is open to students during all hours of operation with internet access to assist with job placement efforts. To afford students a real -world work environment, the school has an indoor and air- conditioned laboratory shop area comprising approximately 5,500 square feet with residential, commercial and industrial mock-up structures for practical skills training. The school has all the necessary equipment for lecture and laboratory practice, including installation, cabling and line testing equipment; power meters; laser fault identifier; LAN certification testers; wire map tester; fusion splicer; specialty and fiber inspection scope. There are also standard hand tools, ladders, optical time domain reflectometer, audio/video, security CCTVs, satellite equipment televisions, surround equipment for installation and set-up, and overhead projectors. Laboratory equipment in the shop area consists of the type and variety found in business residential, commercial, and industrial mock-ups. Whether students wish to learn anew trade or upgrade their skills, ATA has developed a curriculum that provides hands-on training on state-of-the-art equipment. The facility and equipment comply with all federal, state, and local ordinances and regulations, including those requirements for safety, building safety, and health. With secure, ample no cost parking, as well as having handicapped and visitor available parking. Maintaining and preserving the school's facilities and equipment is an obligation of all members of the institution: faculty, staff, and students. Students are expected to treat facilities and equipment with care and will be held liable for the destruction of school property. Smoking is prohibited within the school. Lecture and Lab Classes: All programs have a maximum ratio of 25 students to 1 instructor. CLASS SESSIONS AND SCHEDULES ATA offers year-round enrollment for all programs. Start dates occur on Monday, but if school is closed on Monday for a recognized holiday, the start date will be on Tuesday. The beginning of a module offers an opportunity to join the program. Broadband Cable Technician (DAY): Classes are held Monday -Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Private Security Guard and Private Security Guard with Taser and Firearm (DAY): Classes are held Monday -Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. All Other Programs (DAY): Classes are held Monday -Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm All Programs (EVG): Classes are held Monday -Thursday from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. IMEN419ANIMA The American Trade Academy does not hold classes on the following holidays: New Year's Day; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; President's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veterans' Day; and Thanksgiving. In addition to these holidays, school will be closed for summer and winter break, as follows: Summer Break 2019: 1 July 1 2019 —July 12 2019 (Classes resume on July In Winter Break 2019: 1 December 24 2019 — January 3 2020 (Classes resume on January 6th) When school is closed for a holiday, make-up of hours must be done on either Friday or Saturday depending on the program and/or module. (Refer to the Academic Calendar at the end of the catalog for start/end dates and holiday schedule.) American Trade Academy School Catalog Page 3