ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT
(Fall 2009 class information will be posted in July)

Placement Testing :: GED :: High School Diploma
Independent Study :: Adult Secondary Education (ASE)

(Must register in person for these classes)

Placement Testing for High School Diploma and GED Classes
Placement testing for Spring 2009 has ended. Registration for high school returning students will continue until Friday, May 15.

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
02-210-103
G.E.D. Prep
Moore
8:30 - 11:30am
M-F
Ongoing
105
No
02-210-203
G.E.D. Prep
Sonfield
9:30am - 12:30pm
M-F
Ongoing
110
No
02-210-383
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
01-200-103
Adult Basic Ed
Hoben
9:30am - 12:30pm
M-F
Ongoing
117
No
01-200-203
Adult Basic Ed
Sonfield
9:30am - 12:30pm
M-F
Ongoing
110
No
01-200-383
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 (1 session)
XMay 2 • (No Saturday GED testing in June)
Testing Schedule (Call or visit the office for room number and to confirm times)
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

Weekday Test Dates (2 sessions)
xMay 7 & 14 (Thurdays) • June 1 & 8 (Mondays) • June 3 & 4 (Wednesday/Thursday)
Testing Schedule (Call or visit the office for room number and to confirm times)
California High School Exit Exam Preparation and Testing

CAHSEE PREPARATION CLASSES (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.

LANGUAGE ARTS EXIT EXAM PREP CLASS
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-223-103
Language Arts Exam Prep
Taylor
1:30 - 3pm
M-F
Call for dates
103
No
02-223-203
Language Arts Exam Prep
Taylor
1:30 - 3pm
M-F
Call for dates
103
No

MATHEMATICS EXIT EXAM PREP CLASS
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-235-103
Mathematics Exam Prep
Ratchford
12 - 1:30pm
M-F
Call for dates
105
No
02-235-203
Mathematics Exam Prep
Ratchford
12 - 1:30pm
M-F
Call for dates
105
No

CAHSEE TEST DATES (Room 21)
Sign-in is 8:30am, Testing is 9am - 1pm
English
xCall for future test dates
Mathematics
xCall for future test dates
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
All applicants (18 or older) must take the academic assessment test at least a week before attending an orientation. After testing, students must attend an orientation and be able to meet with an instructor once a week. Orientations are given on the first Wednesday of the month, and start promptly at 9 a.m. in Room 104. For more information, visit Room 104 between 8:30am and 12:30pm, Monday - Friday.

Orientation Dates
xMay 6 • Jun 6
Orientation starts promptly at 9am in Room 104. Be sure to bring your high school transcripts to the orientation session, and don't forget to take an assessment test before the orientation session (see first paragraph at top of page).

Independent Study Faculty
Evelyn Fujimoto, Coordinator, Gale LaCourt, Bill Moore, Jim Schroeder, Wendy Hoben, Cris Taylor
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
01-200-103
Adult Basic Ed
Hoben
9:30am - 12:30pm
M-F
Ongoing
117
No
01-200-203
Adult Basic Ed
Sonfield
9:30am - 12:30pm
M-F
Ongoing
110
No
01-200-383
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, mixedmedia 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
02-250-133
Art Workshop
Kirkmire
12:15 0 3:15pm
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
02-219-103
English Review
LaCourt
9:30 - 10:30am
M-F
Ongoing
103
No
02-220-103
English Review
LaCourt
10:30am - 12:30pm
M-F
Ongoing
103
No
02-220-273
English Review
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. NOTE: Students can register in the main office and do not need to take an assessment test for this class.
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-245-103
Life Skills
Schroeder
1 - 3pm
M-F
Ongoing
101
No
02-245-283
Life Skills
Schroeder
5:30 - 7:30pm
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
02-230-103
General Math
Ratchford
9am - 12pm
M-F
Ongoing
102
No
02-230-283
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
02-231-103
Algebra I & II
Ratchford
9am -12pm
M-F
Ongoing
102
No
02-231-283
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
02-232-103
Geometry I & II
Ratchford
9am -12pm
M-F
Ongoing
102
No
02-232-283
Geometry I & II
Ward
6:20 - 9:30pm
Tu/Th
Ongoing
102
No

MATH FORUM - TRIGONOMETRY
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-233-183
Trigonometry
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
02-240-193
Science - Biology
Omolayo
8:30 - 10:30am
W/Th/F
Ongoing
101
No
02-240-223
Science - Biology
Omolayo
6:00 - 9:00pm
Tu
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
02-241-183
Science - Physical
Omolayo
8:30 - 10:30am
M/Tu
Ongoing
101
No
02-241-213
Science - Physical
Omolayo
6:00 - 9:00pm
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
02-260-103
Economics
Reamon
1 - 3pm
M-F
Ongoing
102
No
02-260-333
Economics
Reamon
5:20 - 9:30pm
W
4/15 - 6/10
102
No

SOCIAL SCIENCES FORUM - U.S. HISTORY I
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-261-103
U.S History I
Reamon
1 - 3pm
M-F
Ongoing
102
No
02-261-333
U.S History I
Reamon
5:20 - 9:30pm
W
4/15 - 6/10
102
No

SOCIAL SCIENCES FORUM - U.S. HISTORY II
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-262-103
U.S History II
Reamon
1 - 3pm
M-F
Ongoing
102
No
02-262-333
U.S History II
Reamon
5:20 - 9:30pm
W
4/15 - 6/10
102
No

SOCIAL SCIENCES FORUM - AMERICAN GOVERNMENT/CIVICS
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-263-103
American Gov/Civics
Reamon
1 - 3pm
M-F
Ongoing
102
No
02-263-333
American Gov/Civics
Reamon
5:20 - 9:30pm
W
4/15 - 6/10
102
No

SOCIAL SCIENCES FORUM - WORLD HISTORY
Code
Title
Instructor
Time
Day
Dates
Room
Fee
02-264-103
World History
Reamon
1 - 3pm
M-F
Ongoing
102
No
02-264-363
World History
Reamon
5:30 - 9:30pm
W
4/15 - 6/10
102
No