Placement Testing for High School Diploma and GED Classes
Are you interested in a High School Diploma or the GED classes? You must take the academic assessment test given on Tuesdays in Room 21 at 9:30am. Call 510.644-6130 or visit the Main Office to sign up.

Getting a GED Certificate
Those who successfully pass the GED test will receive a high school equivalency certificate. BAS is authorized to give the GED exams, and has GED test preparation classes. See below for exam dates and cost.

Getting a High School Diploma
Students are required to pass the California High School Exit Exam to receive a High School Diploma. See below for exam dates (no cost).

Independent Study
Highly motivated students can study independently to earn high school credits. An orientation session is necessary to explain the program. See below for sign up dates and orientation dates.

Adult Secondary Education (ASE)
These supportive classes provide individualized instruction in reading, writing, math and other basic skills. Instruction may include the use of computers, maps, history and science texts, and other materials. Limited high school credit is available. Upon successful completion, students may enter the High School or Independent Studies programs.
GED Preparation and Testing

GED (General Education Development) TEST PREPARATION (No fee)
Students are provided with individualized help in reviewing Literature, Mathematics, Writing, Social Science and Science. Practice tests are given in class by the teacher to assess each student's progress and readiness for the GED Test.
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-210-101
G.E.D. Prep
Moore
8:30 - 11:30am
M-Th
Ongoing
105
No
02-210-201
G.E.D. Prep
Sonfield
9:30am - 12:30pm
M-Th
Ongoing
110
No
02-210-381
G.E.D. Prep
Taylor
5:20 - 9:30pm
Tu/Th
Ongoing
103
No


ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE) AND GED
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
01-200-101
Adult Basic Ed
Hoben
9:30am - 12:30pm
M-Th
Ongoing
117
No
01-200-201
Adult Basic Ed
Sonfield
9:30am - 12:30pm
M-Th
Ongoing
110
No
01-200-381
Adult Basic Ed
Taylor
5:20 - 9:30pm
Tu/Th
Ongoing
103
No


GED TESTING (Fee: $120)
Berkeley Adult School is an official GED Testing Agency. Those who successfully pass the test will receive a high school diploma equivalency certificate. The five-part test costs $120. Each retake costs $10 additional. A minimum of 15 students is required per test.

Note: Pre-registration is required. Students must register in the school office (no online, mail-in, or fax). Students must arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled test. ID is required.

Saturday Test Dates
Jun 7 :: Jul 19
Saturday Testing Schedule (1 session, Room 210)
Sign-in
Writing
Science
Social Studies
Break
Reading
Math
7:30am
8 - 10am
10:20 - 11:40am
11:50am - 1pm
1 - 1:45pm
2 - 3:05pm
3:15 - 4:45pm

Two-Session Test Dates
Jun 3/4 (Tue-Wed) :: Jul 10/17 (Thu)
Testing Schedule (2 sessions, Room 21)
Session #1
Sign-in
Writing
Math
Session #2
Sign-in
Science
 Social Studies Reading
8:30am
9 - 11am
11:15am - 12:45pm
8:30am
9 - 10:20am
 10:30 - 11:40am 11:45am - 12:50pm


California High School Exit Exam Preparation and Testing

CAHSEE PREPARATION CLASSES
Students are required to pass the California High School Exit Exam in order to receive a High School Diploma. The test is divided into two sections, English and Math, taken over a two-day period. See test dates listed below. Students are allowed to take each exam up to three times per year. Students taking the test must have at least 12 hours of attendance at BAS. Pre-registration is required.

LANGUAGE ARTS EXIT EXAM PREP
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-223-101
Language Arts Exam Prep
Taylor
1:30 - 3:30pm
M-Th
7/7 - 7/24
103
No

MATHEMATICS EXIT EXAM PREP
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-235-101
Mathematics Exam Prep
Ratchford
12 - 1:30pm
M-Th
7/7 - 7/24
105
No

California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Test Dates (Room 21)
Sign-in is 8:30am, Testing is 9am - 1pm
English Tue Jul 29
Mathematics Wed Jul 30
Independent Study

Join us in Independent Study to earn your high school credits. Work at home with short-term classes. For the highly-motivated adult who is ready to complete course work for the High School Diploma.

To Enroll
Students must sign up in the Independent Study Office (Room 104) to attend an orientation. Sign up available at 9:00am until approximately 10:00am. It is important to be present at 9:00am since space is limited.

After attending an orientation students must be able to meet with an instructor once per week. Evening appointments are available. For more information, visit Room 104 between 8:30am and 12:30pm Monday throught Thursday, or call 510.644-6914 for additional information.
Sign Up Date
 (Room 104)
for Orientation Date
(9:00am, Room 104)
Wed, May 28
Thu Jun 12


Adult Secondary Education (ASE) Classes

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE)
These supportive classes provide individualized instruction in reading, writing, math and other basic skills. Instruction may include the use of computers, maps, history and science texts, and other materials. Limited high school credit is available. Upon successful completion, students may enter the High School or Independent Studies programs.
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
01-200-101
Adult Basic Ed
Hoben
9:30am - 12:30pm
M-Th
Ongoing
117
No
01-200-201
Adult Basic Ed
Sonfield
9:30am - 12:30pm
M-Th
Ongoing
110
No
01-200-381
Adult Basic Ed
Taylor
5:20 - 9:30pm
Tu/Th
Ongoing
103
No


ARTS FORUM - FINE AND APPLIED ARTS WORKSHOP (Limited to 10 students)
Includes Visual and Performing Arts. Get an overview of the arts and enhance your understanding and appreciation
of creativity. Examine the meaning of art through a hands-on, interdisciplinary, mixed-media workshop. Most art materials provided. Students can enroll and earn extra credit through independent projects. ESL students welcome with permission of instructor. Open enrollment. Students can attend all or part of the Workshop.
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-250-131
Art Workshop
Kirkmire
12 - 3pm
W
Ongoing
201
No


ENGLISH FORUM - ENGLISH REVIEW/WRITING PROFICIENCY
Grammar: Parts of speech, punctuation & capitalization. Literature: short stories, poetry, dramas, and films/videos. Vocabulary: defining, spelling and using beginning level to SAT level vocabulary words. Basic (beginning) essay structure including brainstorming, organizing and outlining a formal essay. Business and personal letter writing. Also, review skills for passing the Exit exam. (English 1,2,3,4)
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-219-101
English Review
LaCourt
9:30 - 10:30am
M-Th
Ongoing
103
No

ENGLISH - BASIC ENGLISH
English Language Arts. Refresh your English skills. Review of basic grammar, vocabulary enrichment and spelling, mechanics (punctuation). Review literary forms: short stories, poetry, novels, film. Writing skill review: sentences, paragraphs, beginning formal writing, creative writing.
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-220-101
Basic English
LaCourt
10:30am - 12:30pm
M-Th
Ongoing
103
No
02-220-271
Basic English
Taylor
5:20 - 9:30pm
M/W
Ongoing
103
No


LIFE SKILLS CLASS or ALL YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT...
Sex/Sexual Health, Gender/Sexuality, General Health, Mental Health, Relationships, Job Skills, Housing, Social Services, Childcare, Legal Issues, Immigration Issues, Monday/Budgeting. Open to all BAS students, including upper level ESL. Information, referrals, high school credit.
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-245-101
Life Skills
Schroeder
1 - 3:10pm
M-F
Ongoing
101
No


MATH FORUM
The Mathematics Forum is designed to assist students with Basic Math skills, Algebra I & II, and Geometry I & II, based on individual student skill levels. The Forum will enable students to work at their own pace. Instruction is in compliance with the State Model Standards and competencies. Textbook required.

MATH FORUM - GENERAL MATH
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-230-101
General Math
Ratchford
9am - 12pm
M-Th
Ongoing
102
No
02-230-281
General Math
Ward
6:20 - 9:30pm
Tu/Th
Ongoing
102
No

MATH FORUM - ALGEBRA I, II
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-231-101
Algebra I & II
Ratchford
9am -12pm
M-Th
Ongoing
102
No
02-231-281
Algebra I & II
Ward
6:20 - 9:30pm
Tu/Th
Ongoing
102
No

MATH FORUM - GEOMETRY I, II
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-232-101
Geometry I & II
Ratchford
9am -12pm
M-Th
Ongoing
102
No
02-232-281
Geometry I & II
Ward
6:20 - 9:30
Tu/Th
Ongoing
102
No

MATH FORUM - TRIGONOMETRY
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-233-181
Trigonometry
Ward
6:20 - 9:30pm
Tu/Th
Ongoing
102
No

MATH FORUM - PRE-CALCULUS
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-234-181
Pre-Calculus
Ward
6:20 - 9:30pm
Tu/Th
Ongoing
102
No


SCIENCE FORUM - BIOLOGY
This course covers life, from cells to whales, with use of videos, filmstrips, discussions and specimens. Topics include animals, plants, genetics, dinosaurs, and systems of the human body.
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-240-191
Biology
Omolayo
8:30 - 11am
M/W
Ongoing
101
No
02-240-221
Biology
Clemetson
5:20 - 9:30pm
W
Ongoing
101
No

SCIENCE FORUM - PHYSICAL SCIENCE
The non-living world is introduced by use of videos, filmstrips, discussion and specimens. Topics include chemistry, heat, light, sound and energy. Also earth, rocks and the planets will be discussed.
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-241-181
Physical Science
Omolayo
8:30 - 11am
Tu/Th
Ongoing
101
No
02-241-221
Physical Science
Clemetson
5:20 - 9:30pm
M
Ongoing
101
No


SOCIAL SCIENCES FORUM
This class offers an integrated overview of World History and Geography, United States History I & II, American Government, and Economics. Students will examine these subjects from the perspective of their historical development. The purpose of the course is to address fundamental issues in the social sciences, and to prepare students for further studies in these disciplines. Students will acquire a foundation of pertinent knowledge, build a vocabulary of related terms and concepts, and develop appropriate discussion, research and writing skills. This class fulfills the California high school diploma requirements in American Government, Economics, United States History I & II, and World History & Geography, and is also offered to the general public.

SOCIAL SCIENCES FORUM - ECONOMICS
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-260-101
Economics
Reamon
1 - 3pm
M-Th
Ongoing
102
No
02-260-231
Economics
Reamon
5:20 - 9:30pm
M/W
Ongoing
102
No

SOCIAL SCIENCES FORUM - U.S. HISTORY I
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-261-101
U.S History I
Reamon
1 - 3pm
M-Th
Ongoing
102
No
02-261-231
U.S History I
Reamon
5:20 - 9:30pm
W
Ongoing
102
No

SOCIAL SCIENCES FORUM - U.S. HISTORY II
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-262-101
U.S History II
Reamon
1 - 3pm
M-Th
Ongoing
102
No
02-262-23
U.S History II
Reamon
5:20 - 9:30pm
W
Ongoing
102
No

SOCIAL SCIENCES FORUM - AMERICAN GOVERNMENT/CIVICS
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-263-101
American Gov/Civics
Reamon
1 - 3pm
M-Th
Ongoing
102
No
02-263-231
American Gov/Civics
Reamon
5:20 - 9:30pm
W
Ongoing
102
No

SOCIAL SCIENCES FORUM - WORLD HISTORY
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-264-101
World History
Reamon
1 - 3pm
M-Th
Ongoing
102
No
02-264-231
World History
Reamon
5:20 - 9:30pm
W
Ongoing
102
No