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High School Diploma and High School Equivalency (ASE)

Students

Are you interested in earning your high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate (HiSET® or GED®)? Do you need to work on your skills for career training or employment? With our Adult Secondary Education (ASE) program, students can complete a-g approved* high school courses in traditional classes (learn with a class), individualized labs (learn at your own pace), or independent study classes (learn at home). DACE counselors review student transcripts and provide options for earning a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate. Click here to see the Diploma Plus Program requirements.

Learn

Academic reading skills (determining point of view, analyzing arguments, evaluating evidence)
Academic writing skills (structuring essays, developing arguments, citing evidence)
Academic math skills (Algebra 1, Geometry)
Academic habits of mind
Test-taking skills

Our Adult Ed Students

Prepare for a high school equivalency test (HiSET®, GED®)
Earn high school diplomas
Make up missing high school credits
Prepare for college
Prepare for career training
Prepare for employment

We offer online and in-person classes.

Evans offers all courses required for a California high school diploma. Our high school program uses a college preparation curriculum, offering challenging courses that will enable our students to develop their critical thinking skills, knowledge, and study habits needed to succeed in post-secondary education.

You have four options to earn a high school diploma:

OPTION 1 - Students may take the full 170 credits required for a high school diploma, OR
OPTION 2 - Students may take any of the high school equivalency exams (HiSET®, GED®) in English + 50 credits in specific subjects, OR
OPTION 3 - Students may take any of the high school equivalency exams (HiSET®, GED®) in Spanish or French + 70 credits in specific subjects.
OPTION 4 - Our Adult Basic Education Program (ABE) prepares students to take the examinations for a High School Equivalency Certificate, which can be earned by passing any of the following tests: HiSET® or GED®.

Each successfully completed class counts for 5 credits or units of study.

Students may be granted credits from courses previously taken at another accredited secondary or foreign school equivalent to high school level. Credits may also be granted for some paid work experience and for military service.

Students need to have a computer tablet and the internet access at home to be able to participate in our online classes. Smartphones are not recommended for online high school classes. You are required to download or bookmark these websites/apps to participate and access online class materials.