Berkeley Adult School has moved!
New Location! Beginning in Fall 2024, classes will be held at 2020 Bonar Street (corner of University Avenue) in Berkeley. Orientation & CASAS testing is held at 1939 Ward Street, Berkeley (enter on Milvia Street).
Thank you for your interest in continuing your education at Berkeley Adult School.
At BAS, we have some classes that meet only in person, some classes that meet only online, and some classes you can attend in person or via Zoom. The important thing is that we want to do everything we can to enable you to attend!
There are two main paths to completing High School. You can:
Both High School Diploma classes and High School Equivalency classes are free. Our counselor will help you decide which path is right for you.
Please call the High School Office with any questions about Registration and Enrollment if the registration period is closed.
Phone: (510) 644-8963 or (510) 981-9150
Email: betseyhoyt@berkeley.net
When do classes start?
Questions when Registration is closed? please contact Joanne Rivera or Betsey Hoyt.
BAS Spring Schedule
SPRING Term 1: January 13, 2025 – March 21, 2025 – Classes begin Monday 1/13/25.
SPRING Term 2: March 24, 2025 – June 5, 2025- Classes begin Monday 3/24/25.
How to Register & Enroll in Four easy steps:
- Step 1: REGISTER (New Students Only)
Registration Intake testing closed from 2/3/25 – 2/17/25. Intake testing resumes 2/18/25.
New students need to complete the Academic Registration Form. Returning students can “sign in” with your USERNAME & password. Please contact the HS office if you need assistance. Click on the Academic Registration Form button then click the “Register Now” button.
After you complete the online Registration form, you will receive an email receipt with links to the Math Placement and the Writing Sample with goals assessment (the sender of the email is no-reply@asapconnected.com).
NOTE: Students can also come to the Office to complete the Registration form. Monday through Thursday: 8:30am – 1 pm and 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (closed for lunch 1 – 2 pm) and Friday 8:30 am – 12 noon.
Returning Students (from Spring 2024) please contact the High School Office to get enrolled in classes (510) 644-8963 or (510) 981-9150 or betseyhoyt@berkeley.net.
Note: Returning students may not need to take the Assessments or attend the orientation. Talk to the counselor to determine which assessments are needed for you.
- Watch this short video.
Click on the Academic Registration Form button then click the “Register Now” button.
- Step 2: Orientation & CASAS READING Assessment
NEW LOCATION!
Berkeley Adult School, 1939 Ward St., Berkeley, enter on Milvia Street). CASAS testing in Room B.
Come to BAS to attend the Orientation & take the CASAS Reading placement test. Please allow up to 3 hours.
Orientation will be in Room B – No appointment required.
Spring Term 1 & 2 Orientation & CASAS Reading Dates
| Spring Term 1 | 9:00 AM sharp | 6:00 PM sharp |
| Tuesday | 12/17/24 | |
| Wednesday | 12/18/24 | |
| Tuesday | 1/7/25 | 1/7/25 |
| Wednesday | 1/8/25 | 1/8/25 |
| Spring Term 2 | 9:00 AM sharp | 6:00 PM sharp |
| Tuesday | 3/4/25 | |
| Tuesday | 3/11/25 | 3/11/25 |
| Tuesday | 3/18/25 | 3/18/25 |
| Wednesday | 3/19/25 | 3/19/25 |
NOTE:
CASAS Reading assessment can be taken on alternate dates if needed. Please check in with the main office prior to taking the assessment.
Mornings: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8AM-9AM
Thursday and Friday from 8:00 AM-10:30 AM
Evenings: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 6 PM-6:30
- Step 3: Take TWO More Placement Tests
Math Placement Test & Writing Sample with Questionnaire. These are required of all NEW students to help us place you in classes that are at the right level for you.
In your meeting, you will:
- Create your Education Plan and establish your goals: 1. Discuss the three paths to finishing high school. 2. Review your transcript and the credits you still need
- Enroll in classes: Receive your schedule with classroom locations and/or Zoom links
By finishing high school you show your family how important education is to you. Being a high school graduate can help you get a better job, succeed in job training, and transition to college. We’re proud of you for wanting to finish high school!
WHO MAY ENROLL:
BAS’ programs are designed for people who live in Berkeley and the surrounding communities. Funding for high school classes comes from the State of California. We cannot serve people who live outside of California.
