High School Program
Are you interested in obtaining your high school diploma, or passing a High School Equivalency Exam (ex. GED or HiSET)? Are you looking to improve your basic academic skills in order to advance in your career, find new employment or achieve personal growth? If so, Vista Adult School’s High School Program will help you accomplish your goals.
Classes are offered in the morning and evening; as well as through an online independent study option.
To enroll in the High School Program, students must be at least 18 years of age and attend a mandatory orientation. It is important to bring a copy of your most recent transcripts with you to orientation.
HSD Program orientations and classes are held at the VAS Sunset Campus. Space in orientations is limited; we recommend you arrive at least one hour prior to the start time. Please report to the office to begin orientation process.
Classes are offered in the morning and evening; as well as through an online independent study option.
To enroll in the High School Program, students must be at least 18 years of age and attend a mandatory orientation. It is important to bring a copy of your most recent transcripts with you to orientation.
HSD Program orientations and classes are held at the VAS Sunset Campus. Space in orientations is limited; we recommend you arrive at least one hour prior to the start time. Please report to the office to begin orientation process.
High School Diploma Requirements
A diploma for high school graduation is awarded upon completion of the following requirements. A minimum completion of a 5 credit class at the Adult School is required.
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170 Credits
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These are the minimum course requirements as identified by the Vista Unified School District for graduation. Successful completion of each course is required to receive a diploma.
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High School Equivalency Exam
Vista Adult School is a testing center for two California approved High School Equivalency (HSE) Exams - the GED and the HiSET. A HSE exam is for adults who do not have a high school diploma. Those who pass the exam will receive a California High School Equivalency Certificate. Anyone 18 years of age or older, or 17 under certain circumstances, is eligible to take a HSE exam. CA residency and acceptable ID is required to take the exam. Be sure the name you register for the exam with matches the name on your ID. In addition to being a testing center, Vista Adult School can help to prepare you to pass these HSE exams. To enroll, attend a High School Program orientation.
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GED
We are a Pearson Vue authorized testing center and offer the GED exam via computer. To sign up for the GED you must first register through www.GED.com; all registration, scheduling and payments is done through the GED website. The GED exam consists of four parts: Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science and Social Studies. The cost is $35 per exam or $140 for all four parts. More information can be found at the www.ged.com website.
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HiSET
We are an ETS authorized testing center and offer the HiSET exam via computer or paper/pencil. The State of California has recently approved the HiSET exam, which is an alternative to the GED.
To sign up you must first register through www.hiset.org; all registration, scheduling and payment is done through the HiSET website. The exam consists of five parts: Language Arts Reading, Language Arts Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. The cost of the first test is $44 (which includes the $20 State fee) and all subtests after that would be $24 each. All tests purchased include 2 retakes. More information can be found at the www.hiset.org website. |
Curso de Preparación en Español Educación General a Nivel Preparatoria / GED / Hiset:
El programa de Educación General a nivel preparatoria provee las destrezas necesarias en preparación de las diferentes materias generales equivalentes a nivel bachillerato/ preparatoria y pasar la prueba de equivalencia. Además de su tiempo en clase, usted necesitara estudiar fuera de clase con el fin de maximizar su tiempo de preparación.
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REQUISITOS: Ser mayores de edad (18 años o más), haber terminado la secundaria, asistir a una orientación de evaluación en lectura y comprensión para asesorar su candidatura de entrada al programa. HOR ARIO DE CLASES:
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Testimonials
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Vista Adult School has honestly been one of my favorite schools I’ve attended. The instructors are always checking on us and I have an amazing relationship with my teachers.
David G., High School Diploma Student |
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I enrolled with Vista Adult School to continue and complete my high school diploma. I feel that I been given the best opportunity to achieve my goal of obtaining my diploma and furthering my education.
Vincent S., High School Diploma Student |
When I first started here at Vista Adult School I was nervous to know how teachers and staff would be like, now being here a year I’ve never had a better experience in a school like I have here at Vista Adult School. I have accomplished so much since enrolling, I’ve completed 6 classes though the high school program because of the support I have from my instructors in class!
Tiana M., High School Diploma Student
Tiana M., High School Diploma Student
The Vista Adult School has helped me a lot, motivated me to be better and the teachers are amazing and always here to help.
Stephanie S., High School Diploma Student
Stephanie S., High School Diploma Student
Important! CAHSEE has been suspended.
Due to recent State Legislature changes, the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) has been suspended until further notice. That means passing the CAHSEE is no longer required to earn a diploma. The new law also states that beginning in January 2016 students who completed all graduation requirements, except for passage of the CAHSEE, may be issued their high school diploma from the school they last attended. If you did not pass CAHSEE while in high school, and were also in need of more credits, now is the time to come back to school to earn your diploma. A high school diploma will improve your chances or getting a job and qualify you for higher paying jobs. Vista Adult School will help get you on track to your diploma. We are affordable, friendly and close to home. Call or come to an orientation to learn more.
