ADULT SECONDARY EDUCATION - HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM This program offers regular classroom, individualized study lab, and home study instruction. Students may study High School Diploma/GED subjects and/or Adult Basic Education. Classes are offered at Ramona Center during the day and evening hours.
Regularly Scheduled Classes
A variety of regularly scheduled classes are offered each quarter. Most subjects are offered in a classroom setting with a teacher. Check our Web site for a current schedule of classes. All students entering the High School Diploma Program must see a counselor and take assessment tests prior to enrolling.
High School Diploma Classes The following High School Diploma Center (Course descriptions follow): Algebra I Part I Algebra I Part II Art Appreciation Basic Education Biological Science I Biological Science II Drama Economics English I English II English III English IV
Adult Basic Education Classes
Adult Basic Education classes are designed for students who would like to strengthen their reading, writing, and math skills before entering the High School Diploma Program. All students entering Adult Basic Education must see a counselor and take assessment tests prior to enrolling. The results of these tests determine which program/class is most appropriate. Call 626.258.5837 for additional information.
classes are offered at the Ramona
GED Testing
Fine Arts Health Math Review Physical Science I Physical Science II Pre-Algebra Speech U.S. Government United States History I United States History II World History I World History II
The counseling staff recommends students first take the GED Practice/ Diagnostic Test. A period of about three hours is needed to complete the test. After scoring the test, the school can suggest an individualized course of study for each student. GED test preparation is offered with the use of computer software and teacher assistance.
Requirements for the High School Diploma 1. Counselor approval 2. Completion of the coursework listed below 3. Ten (10) credit residency requirement 4. Pass the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)
Coursework
Credits
English Algebra I Mathematics Biological Science/Physical Science (including both disciplines) World History and Geography I & II U.S. History I & II American Government Economics Fine Arts or Foreign Language Electives Total Credits
Credit
40 10 10 20 10 10 5 5 10 60 180
Each five (5) credit course requires a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours of attendance and successful completion of assignments and tests. Students may take vocational courses for elective credits. A student may apply previously earned high school credits toward the diploma (official transcripts are required). Elective credits may be granted for verified satisfactory full-time work experience or military service. Ten (10) credits per year with a maximum of forty (40) credits may be earned. Students must complete one course in career/vocational preparation and one computer-based education course.
4 El Monte-Rosemead Adult School
The El Monte-Rosemead Adult School administers the General Educational Development (GED) test. The GED test includes the following sections: Language Arts Writing, Language Arts Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The requirements are: 1. Must be 18 years old at the time of application 2. Must be a resident of California 3. Must have DMV identification (Social Security number recommended, but not required) 4. Must NOT be enrolled in any regular high school
The fee for the actual GED test, payable at the time a testing appointment is arranged, is $125. This fee includes the $40.00 required by the State of California for processing and maintaining permanent records. There is a $30 fee to retest in any section that is not passed. A $75 per quarter fee will be charged to out of-district-students and $25 per quarter fee for in district students who require coursework to prepare for the GED test. At the conclusion of the test, the adult school will send the tests to Educational Testing Services for scoring. The state GED office will issue the High School Equivalency Certificate and mail official records to your home in approximately four to six weeks. Students interested in the GED test can see a counselor to obtain more information.
CAHSEE Exam All high school graduates must pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). The purpose of the CAHSEE is to assess whether students who graduate from high school can demonstrate grade level competency of the state content standards for reading, writing, and mathematics. The CAHSEE has two parts: English-Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics. The ELA part addresses state content standards through grade ten. In reading, this includes vocabulary, decoding, comprehension, and analysis of information and literary texts. In writing, this covers writing strategies, applications, and the conventions of English (e.g. grammar, spelling, and punctuation). The mathematics part of the CAHSEE addresses state standards in grades six and seven and Algebra I. The exam includes statistics, data analysis and probability, number sense, measurement and geometry, mathematical reasoning, and algebra. Students are also asked to demonstrate a strong foundation in computation and arithmetic, including working with decimals, fractions, and percents. The exam will be scheduled at various times throughout the year.