GED/Diploma Preparation
Classes begin July 1, 2008

Career Prep

CAHSEE Test Prep

GED Test Preparation

FastForWord

Independent Study

High School Diploma

Diploma Requirements



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GED Test Preparation

No fee class -- Flexible Schedule -- Open Entry/Open Exit

018600 M, W, Th 8:00-3:00 pm Hoopes OAE 113 Free Open entry
018600 Tues 8:00am-8:15pm Hoopes OAE 113 Free Open entry
018600 Fri 8:00-11:00am Hoopes OAE 113 Free Open entry

NOTE:  The following summer hours in effect from 7/7 through 8/21/08

M, W, Th -- 8:00am - 3:00pm Tues -- 8:00am-8:00pm Friday -- 8:00-11:00am

Enroll today and let our staff help you gain the skills you need to pass this test!  Official GED practice tests help you target the areas in which you need to improve. This class is designed to assist students prepare for the exam and is offered at no charge. Open entry/open exit. Students may enroll  at any time.

Those ready to take the GED exam may contact the test sites for test dates and costs.

Fairview High School -- Chico
(530) 895-4182

Marysville Adult School
(530) 749-6143

FastForWord

To improve language and reading skills, developed by Scientific Learning to "re-wire" the brain for improved reading and comprehension ability, FastForWord is an intensive computer series that can increase reading ability by 1 to 2 grade levels. Over eighty computers at the Adult School are equipped with this remarkable program. The course is offered at no charge to adults and low fees for students grades 3-12. Find out for yourself! Take the series for 90 minutes a day, 6-8 weeks and see! (Open enrollment/flexible hours--days or evenings.) For more information, call 538-5350.

7/1-1/18 M-Fri 50-90 min/day Varies (Min 8-10 wks) Staff Varies Varies Free

 

Job Readiness/Career Preparation
(Adult Career Education Services
Job Development Resources)
No fee -- Open to the Public

This 2-credit class is completed in modules. On-site counselor works with students to provide academic and career counseling services: Administration and interpretation of career assessments; helping students establish short and long term academic and career goals; assisting students to develop functional career documents (résumé, references, cover letter, application); providing interview workshops; referring students to needed resources; conducting individual counseling sessions to help student minimize obstacles to educational progress. Counselor on-site three days per week. Sign up to get started in the front office.

COPS, CAPS & COPES Assessment
COPS, CAPS & COPES Interpretation
Career Prep/Job Search
Job Prep Packet
Resume Workshop
Interview Workshop
Credit Completion Meeting

Counseling/Career or High School Diploma
On-site counselor, Autumn McIntosh, works with students to provide academic and career counseling services. Counseling available by appointment. Call 538-5350 to make an appointment.

 

High School Diploma -- (Independent Study Option)

Don’t  let  the  lack of a High School Diploma keep you from the jobs you want.  For those who qualify,  a High School Diploma can be earned through Oroville Adult Education by meeting with a teacher weekly and completing the assignments at home. Independent Study is a continuously voluntary, student education option. Students may enroll  at any time. Call 538-5350 and make an appointment to see what you need to do to get started. Day or evening appointments possible.

A refundable book deposit of $25 is required. There must be a written request for refund within 90 days after the student either withdraws or graduates.

 Instructors:
 Len Findlay --  Robert Bonnifet
Miriam Otto -- Mel McLaughlin -- Pam Moran

Hours:    Flexible (including some evenings)

High School Diploma – (Classroom option--Open entry)

Don’t  let  the  lack of a High School Diploma keep you from the jobs you want. For those students who  work best in a more traditional classroom, a High School Diploma can be earned through the classroom option at Oroville Adult Education. Students may enroll at any time.   Flexible hours to meet your needs. Friendly and knowledgeable staff are there to help you. A refundable book deposit of $25 is required. Hours starting 8/16/08.

010000 M,W,Th 8:00-3:00pm Hoopes OAE 113 Free/Open Entry
010000 Tues 8:00am-8:15pm Hoopes OAE 113 Free/Open Entry
010000 Fri 8:00-11:00am Hoopes OAE 113 Free/Open Entry
Note:  the following Summer hours in effect from 7/7 through 8/21/08
M, W, Th -- 8:00am-3:00pm Tues -- 8:00am-8:00pm Friday -- 8:00-1:00am

High School Diploma classes above require a $25 refundable book deposit.

Diploma Requirements

English

40 Credits

Math (incl. 10 credits of Algebra 1)

20 Credits

Science

20 Credits

Health

5 Credits

Economics

5 Credits

Geography

5 Credits

World History

10 Credits

U.S. History

10 Credits

Government

5 Credits

Fine Arts/Foreign Lang.

10 Credits

Career Technical Education

8 Credits

Job Readiness/Career Prep

2 Credit

PE (Some students are exempt)

(10) Credits

General Electives

30-40 Credits

CAHSEE Passing Score in English and Math
Academic Assessment Score 236 minimum
Total Credits Required

180 Credits

 

Diploma Requirements

High School Students
These are some of the classes you can take for credit:

Computer Repair
Welding -- Ceramics
Photography -- Nursing
Electronics -- Typing
Computer education
and more!

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