High School Diploma and GED Resources - Beyond Emancipation

High School Diploma and

GED Resources

A Guide for Transition Age Youth

Alameda County, California

and surrounding counties

Beyond Emancipation

April 2014

Beyond Emancipation

675 Hegenberger Rd., Suite 100 Oakland, CA 94621

ILSP Hegenberger Partners

Alameda County ILSP Beyond Emancipation (B:E) Fred Finch Youth Center

Youth Advocacy Program (YAP) WestCoast Children's Clinic Foster Youth Alliance (FYA)

Services and support are available at our Hegenberger office for current and former foster youth, as well as youth who lived in group homes or residential treatment programs. Youth from both the child welfare and probation systems are welcome to check with us to discuss their goals and needs and to learn about the services and resources that are available to help them.

BUS:

The 45 and 73 AC Transit bus lines stop right in front of the building.

BART:

BART to the Coliseum station, catch the 45 or 73 bus or walk eight min- utes across San Leandro St. west up the entrance ramp to 675 Hegenberger Road.

About This Guide

This guide is intended to help TAY (transition age youth) and suppor- tive adults to make informed decisions about programs designed to help them succeed in obtaining their high school diploma or GED cer- tificate. Services and fees vary from one program to the next and are outlined in this guide. To make this process easier, this guide ad- dresses common questions one may have when deciding on a pro- gram, such as, do they offer the GED test or the CAHSEE exam? Does this program offer GED prep classes? How much is the GED test? And so much more!

All services are available for transition age youth, however, if you are a current or former foster youth, or a youth from the juvenile proba- tion system, you may be eligible to have your registration and test fees covered by Alameda County Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP).

Disclaimer and Acknowledgement

This booklet is not a comprehensive guide to all of the GED and High School Diploma providers in and around Alameda County. The guide presents organizations that Beyond Emancipation (B:E) has worked with or researched. Please note that the guide is updated twice a year and you can contact B:E to request the most recent version. You can also find this in PDF format online at:



If you feel as though an organization has been left out or that information is inaccurate or outdated, please contact us with your suggestions (cralph@).

Thanks to the staff at the adult schools and organizations listed in this guide for their commitment to providing services to transition age youth and perse- vering during a time of economic crisis. Most of all, thanks to the transition age youth for their courage and determination.

Created & Edited by Courtney Ralph November 2012

Table of Contents

GED and HS Diploma programs are listed by community.

What you should know and ask ...............................................................1

Alameda County

Alameda ...................................................................................................2

Berkeley ................................................................................................ 2-3

Castro Valley .............................................................................................3

Fremont .....................................................................................................4

Hayward ....................................................................................................4

Livermore ..................................................................................................5

Newark ......................................................................................................5

Oakland ...............................................................................................6-10

Piedmont ................................................................................................ 11

Pleasanton ..............................................................................................11

San Francisco ..........................................................................................12

San Leandro ............................................................................................12

San Lorenzo .............................................................................................13

Union City ................................................................................................13

Contra Costa County ..............................................................14-15

Antioch

Pittsburg

Brentwood

Richmond

Concord

Walnut Creek

Martinez

Sacramento County .....................................................................15

Sacramento

San Francisco County .............................................................15-16

San Joaquin County .....................................................................16

Manteca

Stockton

Tracy

San Mateo County .......................................................................16

Daly City

South San Francisco

San Mateo

Solano County ..............................................................................17

Fairfield

Vacaville

Rio Vista

Vallejo

What you should know...

To earn a high school diploma you must pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). If you haven't passed the CAHSEE, it can be taken at an adult school or program that offers the exam.

The GED (General Education Development) is a certificate that is

equivalent to a high school diploma. If you're interested in obtaining

your GED, you must pass all five subject tests:

Language Arts: Writing Language Arts: Reading

Social Studies

Science

Mathematics

GED prep classes are a great way to prepare for the GED exam. In most cases, classes are offered several times a week along with a GED practice test to evaluate whether you're ready to take the GED exam. GED prep classes are highly recommended prior to taking the exam to ensure successful results.

It's common for schools or the organization to require an assessment prior to starting a high school or GED prep program. The assessment allows the counselors to evaluate your reading and math skill levels.

What you should ask...

There are various fees required, such as, registration fee, textbook fee and/or test fee. Fees will vary from one program to the next, so it is important for you to ask what fees are required and how much they are. If you are a current or former foster youth, or a youth from the juvenile probation system, you may be eligible to have your registration and test fees covered by Alameda County Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP).

Choose a program at a school or organization easily accessible by public transportation. Ask for the closest bus line or BART station.

All programs require a certain amount of commitment. So you should decide if the program you're considering works well with your schedule, i.e. job, daycare, and/or school.

What's next? What would you like to do after you get your high school or GED? This is an important question that you may or may not know the answers to. The pathways can vary from going to college, a job training program, employment, military, and/or a service program. What ever pathway you choose to take, completing your high school education with a diploma or GED is the most important first step!

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Alameda

Alameda Adult School

1900 Third St. Alameda, CA

Services Provided

GED test

Yes

HS Diploma (CAHSEE Exam) Yes

GED prep classes

Yes

HS Diploma prep classes Yes

510.522.3858 alameda.k12.ca.us

Summer classes

No

GED prep in Spanish

No

GED test in Spanish

No

Independent Study

Yes

Registration is required along with a $50 fee for the GED prep classes and high school prep classes. Placements test are given prior to prep classes. GED tests are $175 for the entire series and is offered 5 times per academic year (September through June). Re-test $35 for each subject. For those interested in obtaining their HS diploma you must bring an official copy of your most recent high school transcript. The CAHSEE exam is offered multiple times per academic year and is FREE. For more information on services provided by Alameda Adult School, please call or go to the website provided.

Berkeley Adult School 1701 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, CA

Berkeley

510.644.6130 bas.

Services Provided

GED Test

No Summer classes

No

HS Diploma (CAHSEE Exam) Yes GED prep in Spanish

No

GED prep classes

Yes GED test in Spanish

Yes

HS Diploma prep classes Yes Independent Study

Yes

Registration is required along with a $35 fee and students must bring their valid ID. Placements test are given prior to prep classes on Tuesdays (call for times). GED tests are $135 for the entire series and is offered at least 10 times per academic year (September through June). Re-test $25 for each subject. For those interested in obtaining your HS diploma you must bring an official copy of your most recent high school transcript and their CAHSEE results. The CAHSEE exam is offered multiple times per academic year and is FREE. For more information on services provided by Berkeley Adult School, please call or go to the website provided.

If eligible, Alameda County ILSP can pay your registration and test fees. For more info, please contact the Education Specialists at Beyond Emancipation.

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Multicultural Institute

1920 Seventh St. Berkeley, CA

Berkeley

510.848.4075

Services Provided

GED test

No* Summer classes

No

HS Diploma (CAHSEE Exam) No GED prep in Spanish

Yes

GED prep classes(Span. Only) Yes GED test in Spanish

No*

HS Diploma prep classes No Independent Study

No

* Referred to Berkeley Adult School

Registration is required along with a $50 fee & $20 textbook fee, Students must bring their valid ID. Please call for registration dates & times. The GED prep class is a 3-week intensive course offered four times per academic year. Please call for class dates & times. Students interested in taking the GED test in Spanish are referred to Berkeley Adult School. For more information on services provided by Multicultural Institute, please call or go to the website provided.

Castro Valley

Castro Valley Adult School

4430 Alma Ave. Castro Valley, CA

Services Provided

GED test

Yes

HS Diploma (CAHSEE Exam) Yes

GED prep classes

Yes

HS Diploma prep classes Yes

Summer classes GED prep in Spanish GED test in Spanish Independent Study

510.886.1000

Yes No Yes Yes

Registration is FREE (A $50 refundable deposit required for materials may be required). students must bring their valid ID. Placement tests are NOT given. Please call for dates and times for GED prep classes. GED tests are $140 for the entire series and is offered 4 times between September and December. Re-test $35 for each subject. Please call for registration dates & times. For those interested in obtaining your HS diploma you must bring an official copy of your most recent high school transcript and their CAHSEE results. The CAHSEE exam is offered multiple times per academic year and is FREE. For more information on services provided by Castro Valley Adult School, please call or go to the website provided. Test can be taken up to 3 times, anyone who does not pass, must wait 60 days before re-taking the test.

If eligible, Alameda County ILSP can pay your registration and test fees. For

more info, please contact the Education Specialists at Beyond Emancipation.

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Fremont

Fremont Adult School

4700 Calavares Ave. Fremont, CA

Services Provided

GED test

Yes

HS Diploma (CAHSEE Exam) Yes

GED prep classes

Yes

HS Diploma prep classes Yes

510.793.6465 fremont.k12.ca.us/face

Summer classes

Yes

GED prep in Spanish

No

GED test in Spanish

No

Independent Study

Yes

Registration is required no fee per quarter and students must bring their valid ID. Placements test are given prior to GED prep and high school classes. Please call for dates and times for GED prep classes. GED tests are $140 for the entire series and is offered 10 times between August and December. Re-test $35 for each subject. Students interested in obtaining their HS diploma must bring an official copy of their most recent high school transcript and their CAHSEE results. The CAHSEE exam is offered multiple times per academic year and is FREE. For more information on services provided by Fremont Adult School, please call or go to the website provided.

Hayward

Hayward Adult School

22100 Princeton St. Hayward, CA

Services Provided

GED test

Yes

HS Diploma (CAHSEE Exam) Yes

GED prep classes

Yes

HS Diploma prep classes Yes

Summer classes GED prep in Spanish GED test in Spanish Independent Study

510.293.8595 has.edu

No No Yes Yes

Registration is required prior to orientation. Orientation is free, Students must bring their valid ID when they register. Assessment tests are given prior to GED prep classes. Students will be required to pay the $95 processing fee, including 2 convenience fees for the 17 week long GED class. GED tests are $140 for the entire series and is offered every week during the school year. Re-test $35 for each subject. For those interested in obtaining your HS diploma you must bring an official copy of your most recent high school transcripts. The CAHSEE exam is offered multiple times per academic year and is FREE. For more information on services provided by Hayward Adult School, please call or go to the website provided.

If eligible, Alameda County ILSP can cover your registration and test fees. For

more info, please contact the Education Specialists at Beyond Emancipation. 4

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