High School Completion/GED Test Prep
Registration for the High School Completion/GED Test Prep program 2024-25 school year is closed. Registration information for the 2025-26 school year will be available on this webpage in early-July. If you would like to receive an email when High School Completion/GED Test Prep registration opens, please click on this link High School Completion/GED Prep Interest Form for 2025-26 to provide us your contact information. We will send you an email later in the summer once registration for 2025-26 begins.
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.
Our programs have continuous enrollment throughout the school year. Students will be placed into classes after the registration process is complete.
All High School Completion (diploma) and GED Test Prep Classes are FREE!
High School Completion (Diploma)
Course Description
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, 130 credits in the following specified subject areas:
- Science 20 units
- English 30 units
- Mathematics (10 units must be in Algebra I, Integrated Math 1, or higher) 20 units
- U.S. History 10 units
- American Government (Civics) 5 units
- World History 10 units
- Social Studies Elective 5 units
- Economics 5 units
- Fine Arts/Foreign Language 10 units
- Electives 15 units
Total 130 units
NOTE: Students must meet the residency requirement which is a minimum of 5 credits earned from San Juan Adult Education.
Transcripts
Transcripts are only needed for high school completion (diploma); not for GED test prep classes. If you are interested in high school completion (diploma), please email your unofficial high school transcripts from the last high school(s) you attended: Click here to email transcripts.
Transcripts will be evaluated by our academic counselor to determine your academic needs and class placement.
GED Test Preparation Classes
Course Description
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).
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High School Diploma |
GED |
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What is it? |
An official high school diploma. |
A certification of high school academic skills accepted by most employers. |
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Completion Requirements |
130 credits of high school work in specific academic areas. |
Passing all four sub-tests of the GED test. |
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Subject areas |
Students must meet the residency requirement which is a minimum of 5 credits earned from San Juan Adult Education. |
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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
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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. |
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For more information |
Talk with an Adult Education Counselor |