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High School Diploma Requirements
Adult High School Diploma Program
Acalanes Adult Education (AAE) awards an Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD) diploma to students enrolled in the high school diploma program who complete the following graduation requirements. Prior earned credits, which meet the AUHSD requirements, may be included in the completion of units. Prospective students must obtain official transcripts for all academic courses previously completed, so that an accurate course enrollment plan may be developed to work towards a high school diploma.
Subject
Credits
English
40
Algebra 1
10
Math beyond Algebra 1
20
Life Science
10
Physical Science
10
U.S. History
10
World History
10
Government
5
Economics
5
Health
5
World Language, Arts, Technology
30
Elective Credits*
40 - 50
Total
195 - 205
*Students over 20 years of age take 40 elective credits. Students under 20 years of age take 50 credits.
High School Equivalency (GED and HiSET)
Students who do not have transcripts from their previous school(s) or who need more than 60 credits to earn their high school diploma may wish to take their GED or HiSET high school equivalency (HSE) test. The HSE comprises 5 subtests: Science, Social Science, Reading, Writing, and Math. The GED combines reading and writing into one subtest. The HSE certificate is accepted at community colleges, most career training programs, and the military.
The AAE HSE program is offered to students through online and individual support. A GED textbook is available to complement the program. While AAE is not a GED/HiSET testing center, students may register online at GED.com or hiset.ets.org/test-takers and select a test location within Contra Costa County.
Enrollment:
To enroll in the high school diploma and/or the high school equivalency program, prospective students must first attend an enrollment meeting with the Director of the Del Valle Education Center (DVEC), and/or Administrative Assistant to the Director of the DVEC. Please email adulted@auhsdschools.org
Online Program
Winter Session 1/6/25 - 3/6/25
Spring Session 3/17/25 - 5/29/25