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Stockton School for Adults
1525 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7455
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Principal: Brian Wright
Stockton School for Adults offers courses that allow adult learners to earn a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate. Classes are open to individuals 18 years of age and older.
Entrance Procedures
To be eligible for an adult high school diploma, students must complete Algebra I and the required course of study with passing grades.
Some credits may be earned through military experience, college coursework, or previous work experience. Physical education credits do not apply toward adult graduation requirements.
A School for Adults counselor will help determine specific requirements. A minimum of five credits must be completed at Stockton School for Adults.
GED Test
The GED Certificate is earned by passing four subtests: Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, and Language Arts.
Stockton School for Adults is an approved Pearson VUE Test Center and offers GED preparation classes and official testing services.
Students may test if they are within 60 days of their 18th birthday and/or their high school class graduation date, provided they are not enrolled in a high school.
Adult High School Diploma Course Requirements
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| English | 40 |
| World History | 10 |
| U.S. History | 10 |
| American Government | 5 |
| Economics | 5 |
| Physical Science | 10 |
| Biological Science | 10 |
| Mathematics | 20 |
| Visual/Performing Arts, World Language, or Career Technical Education | 10 |
| Electives or Other, excluding Physical Education | 40 |
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