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High School Diploma

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM
INDEPENDENCE ADULT CENTER
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East Side Adult Education awards high school diplomas to students who meet Board of Education and WASC accreditation requirements. Our program offers a standards-based curriculum tailored to adult learners, with in-person, hybrid, independent study, and distance learning options. Classes feature state-of-the-art technology, including Wi-Fi, computer labs, Chrome carts, and laser projectors. Students learn through self-paced and small-group instruction, earning five credits per completed course. Credits from accredited secondary or foreign schools may be accepted. ESAE students can also take courses at local community colleges and access tutoring, counseling, school psychology, and transition specialist services.

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If you’re interested in earning a high school equivalency credential through the GED or HiSET exam, click here to learn more.

Graduation requirements for Adult Ed are 150 credits (not including PE)
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Required Courses (offered every semester)/ Credits
  • English/ 40
  • Math / 10
  • Algebra/10
  • Biological Science / 10
  • Physical Science / 10
  • World History / 10
  • U.S. History / 10
  • Government, Civics / 5
  • Economics / 5
  • Fine Arts or Foreign Language / 10
  • Digital Literacy/ 5
  • Financial Literacy/ 5
  • Work Readiness/ 5
  • Other Electives / 15
TOTAL: 150

Classes Offered
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English:
  • English Language Arts
  • English Composition
  • English 1AB
  • English 2AB
  • Communications A or B
Math:
  • Integrated Math 1 (Semesters)
  • Integrated Math 2 (Semesters)
  • Intermediate Math (Elective credit)
  • Advanced Math (Elective credit)
  • Introduction to Integrated Math A/B
Social Science:
  • World History A/B
  • U.S. History A/B
  • U.S. Government
  • Economics
 
 
General Science:
  • Life Science A/B
  • Physical Science A/B
 
 
Fine Arts:
  • Fine Arts A/B
  • Art History A/B
 
 
Life Skills:
  • Financial Literacy
  • Work Readiness
  • Digital Literacy
Labs:
  • Transitional English
  • Reading
  • English Lab (1A/B - 4A/B)
  • Mathematics Lab
  • Social Science Lab
Electives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
For more information, contact:
 
625 Educational Park Drive
San Jose, CA 95133
Phone: 408-928-9300
holtk@esuhsd.org