Support the lifelong learning Program at Berkeley Adult School

Finish Your High School Diploma/High School Equivalency

Thank you for your interest in continuing your education at Berkeley Adult School!

BAS has classes in person, online, and independent study courses. Click here to see the class schedule.

We offer two paths for High School completion.  Your counselor, Betsey Hoyt, can help you choose the path that is right for you.

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Both High School Diploma classes and High School Equivalency classes are free.

Please call or email the High School Office with any questions about Registration and Enrollment.

Phone: (510) 644-8963

Email: betseyhoyt@berkeley.net or joanneriverabalino@berkeley.net

Location: 2020 Bonar Street, Room 116, Berkeley, CA 94702.

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 3:45 pm, and

Friday, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm.

When do classes start?

How to Register & Enroll

Four Easy Steps
Step 1: Register

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.

Step 2: Complete Orientation and CASAS Reading & Math Assessments

NOTE: Orientations are over for Fall Term 1 classes. However, we are still enrolling in certain classes for fall term 1.

You must take the CASAS assessments and schedule your enrollment appointment with the counselor.

For Fall Term 2 enrollment:

Attend the Orientation and take the CASAS Reading and Math placement tests. Please allow up to 3 hours for testing.

CASAS Reading & Math Assessment Schedule

Location: 1939 Ward Street (entrance on Miliva); Main Office. Arrive during these time frames

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

8-9 am

8-9 am

8-9 am

8-10:30 am

8-10:30 am

   

12:45- 1 pm

 

6-6:30 pm

6-6:30 pm

6-6:30 pm

  

Stop by the main office to get an ASE “Blue Card” with your student ID #, then head to the testing room.

Choose a day and arrive during those time frames. No appointment necessary. The main office phone number is 510-644-6130.

*Schedules may be subject to change due to staffing or other circumstances.

Step 3: Take ONE More Placement Tests

Writing Sample with Questionnaire. This step is required of all new students to help us place you in classes that are at the right level for you.

After you have completed steps 1, 2 & 3…

Step 4: Get enrolled in classes
You must meet with the counselor to enroll in classes.

In your meeting, you will create your Education Plan and establish your goals:

    • Discuss and choose your path to finishing high school.
    • Review your transcript and the credits you still need.
    • Enroll in classes: Receive your schedule with classroom information.

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.

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