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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. |
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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.
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.
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 |
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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). |
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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 |
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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 |
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