Adult Secondary Education (ASE)

Adult Secondary Education High School Diploma Program

Need to earn your high school diploma?  Acalanes Adult Education (AAE) offers a **free program** (No Fee Policy) designed to assist you with reaching your educational and professional goals.

AAE awards an Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD) diploma to Guests enrolled in the high school diploma program who successfully complete graduation requirements.  Prior-earned credits, which meet the AUHSD requirements, may be included in the completion of units.  Prospective Guests 18 years of age or older and having completed four years of high school without earning a diploma 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.

We can transfer eligible credits earned in other accredited high schools, adult schools, colleges, or technical schools.

What is the difference between a high school diploma and a high school equivalency exam (GED)?

Most employers will accept either, but some employers look more favorably on a high school diploma.  A high school diploma shows the time and effort Guests have been committed to attending and completing classes.  Many Guests are actually closer to earning their high school diploma than they think.

What is the Adult Education High School Diploma Program?

An adult education high school diploma program is a flexible pathway for adults 18 years of age and older to earn a fully accredited high school diploma. The Acalanes Adult Education High School Diploma Program is an online learning option and self-paced, allowing adults to balance education with other responsibilities.

Target Audience: Adults 18 years of age and older who did not complete their high school program and are wanting to now earn a high school diploma for reasons such as: personal fulfillment, improved skills, career advancement, or college applications.

How long will it take me to get my high school diploma?

• The high school diploma program is self-paced and individualized.
• For the diploma, it depends on the number of credits you need, how often you attend class, meeting grade standards, and how quickly you complete your work.
• Guests are encouraged to develop, with the assistance of staff, a timeline based on their weekly schedule to complete required course(s) in an efficient and timely manner.

What is Cyber High?

The high school diploma program offered through Acalanes Adult Education is via Cyber High. Cyber High is a comprehensive electronic high school that is available to Guests with internet access. The Cyber High curriculum is aligned with the Content Standards and Frameworks of California. All courses are currently accredited through the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools of which Roosevelt High School in Fresno, CA is the sponsoring entity. Many courses meet the College Prep A-G requirements for the University of California system.

Cyber High, although aligned with the Content Standards and Frameworks of California, provides computerized instruction that includes links to various web pages, short clips, and primary resources to enhance learning. Cyber High is a self-motivated and self-paced program.

How do I get started?

To enroll in the AAE high school diploma program, prospective Guests must first send and email to adulted@auhsdschools.org for more information and schedule a pre-test at the Del Valle Education Center, when offered.

Credit Requirements

Guests who would like to earn their Acalanes Adult Education high school diploma must earn the following credits:

Subject Area	Credits Required
English 1	10
English 2	10
English 3	10
English 4	10
Algebra 1	10
Mathematics	20
Physical Science	10
Biological Science	10
World History/Geography	10
US History	10
US Government	5
Economics	5
World Language/Tech Ed	20
Visual/Performing Arts	10
Health	5
Electives	65
Total	220