High School Diploma

We are excited you are interested in getting your high school diploma!

Classes are an independent study model of instruction. Students will learn required skills and knowledge to earn 150 credits required for graduation. Each individual learning path is developed with the school counselor based on review of each student’s previous educational transcripts.

Class Hours:

Monday or Wednesday: 9:00am-12:00pm

Tuesday or Thursday: 5:30-8:30pm

Enrollment and Assessment

To enroll in our High School Diploma program, all students must attend an orientation session and take an assessment.

Step 1: Order official transcripts from any high school and/or colleges attended.

If you recently attended a Santa Clara Unified School District high school: Santa Clara High School, Wilcox High School, New Valley, Kathleen MacDonald High School or Wilson High School, you do not need to obtain an official transcript. Instead, email counselor, Katie Bennett directly at [email protected].
Please have international transcripts evaluated and translated.

Step 2: Register for Orientation/Assessment

Orientations are Tuesday mornings from 9:00-11:30am in Room D3. For dates click link: Orientation/Assessment
High School Diploma students will need to bring an official sealed transcript.

Step 3: Attend Orientation and take an assessment.

Step 4: Intake Meeting with Counselor

Step 5: Start attending class

How many credits do I need to graduate?

One-hundred and fifty (150) credits are required for graduation.

English/ 40
Math/ 10
Algebra / 10
Health/ 2.5
Life Science / 10
Physical Science / 10
Fine art or World Language / 10
Social Science / 30
Electives / 27.5

Total: 150

Graduation Ceremony

We hold a graduation ceremony at the end of each school year to recognize our graduates! More information is available from your instructor. Make this the year you celebrate your graduation with friends and family!

Diploma