ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT

Placement TestingGEDHigh School Diploma
Independent StudyAdult Secondary Education (ASE)

Must register in person for these classes
NOTE: There is a $35 registration fee for Academic Dept classes

General Academic Program Information

Placement Testing for High School Diploma and GED Classes
Placement testing (academic assessment) takes place:
Tuesday mornings: registration/payment 8:30-9:25am, testing begins at 9:30 in Room 21, or
Tuesday evenings: registration/payment 6:00-6:25pm, testing begins at 6:30 in Room 201
Students must arrive on time. Late entry is not permitted. Registration fee is $35. For additional information, call the Adult School counselor at 510.644.8962.

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 (CAHSEE) to receive a High School Diploma. See below for high school diploma and CAHSEE testing info.

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 more information.

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.


GED Preparation and Testing

GED (General Education Development) TEST PREPARATION - Sonfield / Taylor / Polk
Students are provided with individualized help in reviewing reading, mathematics, writing, social studies and science. Practice tests are given by the teacher to assess each student's progress and readiness for the GED test.
Code
Title
Time
Day
Dates
Room
02-210-102
G.E.D. Test Prep
9:30am - 12:30pm
M-F
Ongoing
110
02-210-302
G.E.D. Test Prep
1:00-4:20pm
Tu/W/Th
Ongoing
110
02-210-282
G.E.D. Test Prep
6:00-9:00pm
Tu/Th
Ongoing
103


ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE) - Hoben / Taylor
This class provides individualized instruction in basic reading, writing, and mathematics. Limited high school credit is available. Upon successful completion of this course, students may enter the high school and GED programs.
Code
Title
Time
Day
Dates
Room
01-200-102
ABE Reading/Writing
9:30am - 12:30pm
M/W/F
Ongoing
117
01-200-202
ABE Math
9:30am - 12:30pm
Tu/Th
Ongoing
117


GED TESTING - Pre-registration is required before the day of the test
Berkeley Adult School is an official GED (General Education Development) Testing Agency. You do not have to be a student at BAS to take the GED exam at BAS. Those who successfully pass the test will receive a high school diploma equivalency certificate.

Testing Fees
For current BAS students, the five-part test is $125, and each retake is $15.
For those who are not BAS students, ask about fees in the high school office, or call 510.644.8963.

Note
A minimum of 15 students is required per test, or the test may be canceled.
Pre-registration is required before the day of the test. There is no online registration. Students must register in person in the school office.
Students must arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled test. Photo ID is required.
Students must choose which tests to take on a given test date.
Accommodations available upon request for students with disabilities. Please call 510.644.8962 during open office hours (Mon-Thurs 8:00am-3:45pm and 6:00-8:00pm, Fri 8:00am-2:00pm).

Saturday Test Dates (1 session) in Room 210
• Jun 1
Sign-in 7:30am, testing 8:00am-5:00pm
Call or visit the office to confirm room number and time

Thursday Test Dates (2 sessions) in Room 21
• Jun 6 & 13
Sign-in 8:30am, testing 9:00am-1:00pm
Call or visit the office to confirm room number and time

High School Diploma Requirements

Berkeley Adult School's High School program is designed for adults who wish to earn a high school diploma. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Required courses are offered in the fields of science, mathematics, social science, and language arts.
Students may also choose to take elective classes from BAS’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses and pay the required fees.
Students need 180 semester credits (not including physical education) to graduate. A minimum of 10 credits must be earned at Berkeley Adult School to receive a BAS diploma.
Students must pass the CAHSEE exam (see below).


California High School Exit Exam Schedule

CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)
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.

CAHSEE TEST DATES (Tue English, Wed Math) Room 21
• (Sorry, not more dates for this school year. Check back in August for Fall 2013 dates.)
Sign-in is 8:30am, Testing is 9am-1pm


Independent Study

Join us in Independent Study to earn your high school credits. All applicants (18 or older) must take the academic assessment test at least a week before attending class. The Independent Student Program is for highly motivated students who are able to work away from school and meet with an instructor once a week. Eligible students must already have earned 120 high school credits. Call 510.644.6914 for orientation dates. For more information, visit Room 104.

To Enroll
Students must take the academic assessment test, submit an official high school transcript, and then meet with the high school counselor.

Independent Study Faculty
Evelyn Fujimoto (Coordinator), James Schroeder, William Moore, Cristina Taylor, Wendy Hoben, Gale LaCourt


Adult Secondary Education (ASE) Classes

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE) - Hoben / Taylor
This class provides individualized instruction in basic reading, writing, and mathematics. Limited high school credit is available. Upon successful completion of this course, students may enter the high school and GED programs.
Code
Title
Time
Day
Dates
Room
01-200-102
ABE Writing/Reading
9:30am-12:30pm
M/W/F
Ongoing
117
01-200-202
ABE Math
9:30am-12:30pm
Tu/Th
Ongoing
117
01-200-282
ABE Reading/Writing/Math
6:00-9:00pm
Tu/Th
Ongoing
103


BASIC ENGLISH REVIEW - English Language Arts (ELA) - LaCourt
This course provides a review of basic grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and writing skills such as sentence and paragraph structure. It also includes a review of literary forms: short stories, poetry, and novels.
02-219-102
Basic English Review
9:30-10:30am
M-F
Ongoing
103


ENGLISH FORUM/CAHSEE ELA - English Review/Writing Proficiency - LaCourt / Taylor
This course studies grammar, literature, and vocabulary. It also covers beginning essay structure, including brainstorming, organizing and outlining a formal essay; business and personal letter writing. In addition, it covers skills needed for passing the CAHSEE exam. (English 1,2,3,4)
02-220-102
English Review
10:30am-12:30pm
M-F
Ongoing
103
02-220-202
English Review
6:00-9:00pm
M/W
Ongoing
103


LIFE SKILLS CLASS or All You Ever Wanted to Know About... - Schroeder, Counselor
Job skills, budgeting, health, relationships, housing, social services, child-care, as well as legal, gender, and immigration issues. This class is for high school students working towards a diploma and is open to ESL students.
02-245-192
Life Skills
1:00-3:00pm
M-F
Ongoing
102


MATH FORUM - Ratchford / Ward
The Mathematics Forum is designed to assist students with basic math skills, Algebra I, Geometry, and CAHSEE preparation, based on individual student skill levels. The Forum will enable students to work at their own pace. Textbook required.
General Math
02-230-102
General Math
9:30am-12:30pm
M-F
Ongoing
102
02-230-282
General Math
6:00-9:00pm
Tu/Th
Ongoing
102
Geometry
02-232-102
Geometry
9:30am-12:30pm
M-F
Ongoing
102
02-232-282
Geometry
6:00-9:00pm
Tu/Th
Ongoing
102
Algebra I
02-231-102
Algebra I
9:30am-12:30pm
M-F
Ongoing
102
02-231-282
Algebra I
6:00-9:00pm
Tu/Th
Ongoing
102


SCIENCE FORUM - Conneally
Biology
Biological science covers the structure and function of the cell, tissues, and organs, systems of the human body, nutrition, evolution, genetics and ecology.
02-240-192
Science - Biology
8:30-10:30am
M-Th
Ongoing
102


SOCIAL SCIENCES FORUM - Reamon
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.
Economics
02-260-102
Economics
1:00-3:30pm
M-Th
Ongoing
102
02-260-272
Economics
6:00-9:00pm
M/W
Ongoing
102
U.S. History I
02-261-102
U.S History I
1:00-3:30pm
M-Th
Ongoing
102
02-261-272
U.S History I
6:00-9:00pm
M/W
Ongoing
102
U.S. History II
02-262-102
U.S History II
1:00-3:30pm
M-Th
Ongoing
102
02-262-272
U.S History II
6:00-9:00pm
M/W
Ongoing
102
American Government
02-263-102
American Govt
1:00-3:30pm
M-Th
Ongoing
102
02-263-272
American Govt
6:00-9:00pm
M/W
Ongoing
102
World History
02-264-102
World History
1:00-3:30pm
M-Th
Ongoing
102
02-264-272
World History
6:00-9:00pm
M/W
Ongoing
102



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