• High School Completion (Diploma) and GED Test Prep

    Spring 2023 registration is now open.    

    2022 Grad Moving Tassels

    San Juan Adult Education offers several options to help you earn your high school diploma or your GED, so that you may continue your educational and career goals.  

    All High School Completion (diploma) and GED Test Prep Classes are FREE!

    High School

    San Juan Unified School District Adult Education Program offers high school credit courses that count toward the completion of a high school diploma.  Adult students work at their own pace in multi-subject classes under the direction of credentialed teachers, as needed.  A high school diploma is earned after successful completion of the requirements, 220 credits in specified subject areas. 

    GED Test Preparation Classes

    GED preparation classes will help you develop the skills and confidence you need to pass the General Education Development (GED®) exam. (Also available through distance learning). 

     2022 GED Completer

    Complete your Registration form today!   

    • To begin, please complete the online registration form (at the link below). 

    • After completing the online registration form you will be directed to schedule your placement test.  This process takes time.  

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    • Our programs have continuous enrollment throughout the school year.  Students will be placed into classes after the registration process is complete. 

     

    Transcripts are only needed for high school completion (diploma); not for GED test prep classes. 

    * Please email your "unofficial" high school transcript(s) from the last high school(s) you attended: Click here to email transcripts. 

     

    Transcripts will be evaluated by our academic counselor. 

     

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    Click here to complete the online registration form for High School Completion or GED Test Prep classes. 

     

    High School Completion and GED Test Prep options available through San Juan Adult Education 

     

     

     High School Diploma

    GED

     HiSET

    What is it?

    An official high school diploma.

    A certification of high school academic skills accepted by most employers.

    A California recognized high school equivalency exam that will prepare students for college or career. 

    Completion Requirements

    		 220 credits of high school work in specific academic areas.

    Passing all four sub-tests of the GED test.

    Passing all five subject tests.

    Subject areas
    • English
    • US History
    • World History
    • Math (including Algebra)
    • Fine Arts
    • Government
    • Social Studies Elective
    • Economics
    • Science
    • Electives
    • Reasoning through Language Arts (reading and writing)
    • Social Studies
    • Science
    • Mathematics Reasoning (geometry, statistics, algebra)
    • Language Arts Reading
    • Language Arts Writing
    • Mathematics
    • Science
    • Social Studies

    Advantages

    Accepted by all employers, colleges, and some branches of the military

    Can be a good choice if you have significant credits earned from prior schools. 

    Accepted by most employers, colleges, and some branches of the military

    Some testing sites offer in Spanish

     

    Accepted by most employers, colleges, and some branches of the military

     

    Disadvantages

    May take longer to achieve if you do not have many previous high school credits. 

    Not accepted by some employers. The military has some stipulations and may not accept the GED for enlistment.

    Must pass ALL tests.

    Not accepted by some employers. The military has some stipulations and may not accept the HiSET for enlistment.

    Must pass ALL four tests 

    For more information

    Talk with an Adult Education Counselor

    www.ged.com

    https://hiset.ets.org/

     

    All High School Completion and GED Test Prep classes are FREE!

     
Last Modified on January 13, 2023