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2011-2012 school year Class Schedule


HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA / GED PROGRAM
at Fairfax, Hamilton and University High School Campuses

Adults may earn a high school diploma after completing 170 credits and passing the state mandated proficiency exams -- California High School Ext Exam (CAHSEE) effective 2006. Credits previously earned through attendance at any accredited secondary school are accepted. Credits may also be granted for paid work experience and military service. See counselor for more information.

Credit Requirements for the
Adult High School Diploma
Course
Traditional
GED
English
40
10
Math
20
10
Social Studies
30
15
Science/Health
25
5
Fine Arts/Language
10
-
Personal and Career Development
10
10
General Electives
35
-
Total
170
GED + 50

For an academic course list click below.

Academic Course List

INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION

Westside Education and Career Center offers Individualized Learning Labs (Learning Centers) for high schools studetns after their regular school day at Fairfax, Hamilton, University and Pacific Palisades High Schools. The labs are open from 3:15-6:15 pm for students who are able to work independently through the use of programmed and invidualized materials. Enrollement is open and continuous.

The Individualized Instruction labs (Learning Centers) offer an opportunity to earn credits required to receive the high school diploma. The program is designed for students with varying educational needs, classes may be completed at the students' own pace. All new adult students must take a placement test before enrolling in classes. Adult students may work in the lab as many days as their schedules permit and may enroll at any time through the school year. Call (323) 370-1040 for more detailed information.

FAIRFAX CAMPUS
I.I. Lab - Monday-Thursday, 3:15 pm - 6:15 pm
I.I. Lab - Monday & Wednesday, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
I.I. Lab - Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Math Lab - Monday-Thursday, 3:15pm - 6:15 pm

HAMILTON CAMPUS
I.I. Lab - Monday-Thursday, 3:15 pm - 6:15 pm
I.I. Lab - Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 pm - 9:15 pm

UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
I.I. Lab - Monday-Thursday, 3:15 pm - 6:15 pm
I.I. Lab - Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 pm - 9:15 pm

PALISADES CAMPUS
I.I. Lab - Monday-Thursday, 3:15 pm - 5:45 pm
I.I. Lab - Friday, 3:15 pm - 6:15 pm

READING IMPROVEMENT

Basic Reading Beginning & Advanced (35-03-61/63)

FAIRFAX CAMPUS
TBA

UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:15 pm
Tuesday & Thursday, 6:15 - 9:30 pm

ADULT INDEPENDENT (HOME) STUDY

Adult Independent Study (AIS) program is available at the Fairfax, Hamilton, Palisades and University Campuses. The program is designed to permit greater flexibility for those students who are motivated to achieve educational objectives ina self-directive environment. Students interested in this program must pass an assessment test prior to enrollment.

FAIRFAX CAMPUS
Monday - Thursday, 3:30 - 8:15 pm

HAMILTON CAMPUS
Monday & Tuesday, 3:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Friday, 12:00 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
Monday & Wednesday, 3:00-9:00 pm
Tueday & Thursday, 3:00-6:00 pm

PACIFIC PALISADES CAMPUS
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 2:15-3:15 pm
Tuesday & Thursday, 1:45-2:45 pm

PARENT EDUCATION DISTANCE LEARNING

This home study program allos students to earn up to 15 high school electives credits in Parent Education. Students meet weekly with instructor to review progress and collect new materials. Non-credit English as a Second Language and Citizenship courses are also available.

FAIRFAX CAMPUS
Monday, 3:30-8:30 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday, 3:30-8:45 pm

HAMILTON CAMPUS
Wednesday & Thursday, 3:15 - 6:15 pm
Friday, 2:00 - 6:30 pm
Saturday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

SHENANDOAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Friday, 8:00-11:00 am & 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

WALT WHITMAN CONTINUATION SCHOOL
Monday & Thursday, 11:30 pm - 2:30 pm

WEST HOLLYWOOD CDS
Tuesday & Thursday, 3:00 - 5:00 pm

 

ACADEMIC COUNSELING

Need Help? Please come to the Adult School Counseling Office. Let our Counselors assist you. Call or make an appointment.

Fairfax Campus: (323) 370-1040
Monday-Thursday, 1-8 pm; Friday, 8-4 pm

Hamilton Campus: (310) 280-1536
Monday-Thursday, 1-8 pm

University Campus: (310) 914-3565
Monday-Thursday, 1-8 pm; Friday, 8-4 pm

Contact Us
 

How May We Be Of Service?
Westside Community Adult School's administrative offices are located at:

Fairfax Campus
7850 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Phone: (323)370-1040
Fax: (323)370-1055
Office Hours:

M-Th: 7:30 am - 9:30 pm

F: 7:30 am - 4 pm

Hamilton Campus
2955 S. Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone: (310)280-1536, 280-1537

Fax: (310)280-1590
Office Hours:

M-Th: 1-9:30 pm

University Campus
11800 Texas Avenue
West LA, CA 90025
Phone: (310)914-3565

Fax: (310)914-3569
Office Hours:

M-Th: 8 am - 9:30 pm

F: 8 am - 4:30 pm

West Hollywood Comm. Ctr. Branch
7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 90048
Phone: (213) 500-6955
Office Hours:
M-Th: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

 
 
 
 
Updated on September 26, 2011 1:20 PM

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