Adult Secondary Education Program
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High School Diploma
Tools for Success
Jefferson Adult Education offers a variety of options for adults to complete their secondary education. Students may complete units to receive a Jefferson Union High School District Diploma or pass the GED test. Jefferson Adult Education is an official GED testing center.
Location: 699 Serramonte Blvd., #111, Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 550-7891 Fax: (650) 550-7963
GED (General Education Development) Certificate
Employers and educational institutions accept the GED certificate from the California Department of Education as the equivalent of a high school diploma..
| GED Center Schedule | Registration and Orientation |
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Days: Monday-Thursday: Evenings: Tuesday-Thursday: Saturdays: 10:00 am-1:00 pm Spanish only GED:
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New student Registration
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| Testing Information |
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Testing Fee (Non-Refundable): Retests: $10 per test.
Valid ID: CA ID card or driver's license or Under 18: You must have a letter of request from a prospective employer, training program or educational institution.
Test Duration: Social Studies-70 min., Science-80 min., Mathematics-90 min., Language Arts Writing-2 hours, Language Arts Reading-65 min. Note: To earn a GED Certificate, a minimum score of 410 points in each subject area and an average of 450 points overall is required. Retest Policy: Demonstration of adequate mastery of subject area is required before approval to retest is granted. |
The GED Center Provides Quality Instruction
- Credentialed teachers provide individualized instruction in Language Arts, Writing, Social Studies, Science and Math using a variety of GED test preparation materials.
- GED instruction is available in English and Spanish.
- Tutors are assigned to qualifying students for one-on-one assistance.
- Young students may be selected for the Tools for Success Program. See Tools for Success under Students in the menu bar.
Online GED Course available. For login information, contact:
Kay Johnson at 650-550-7910
Online Study Resources
- Math Practice (Khan Academy)
- McGraw Hill GED Practice:
GED Math | GED Reading | GED Writing | GED Social Studies | GED Science - GED Test Practice
- Ged Resources Sign in using: jefferson. Your password is also jefferson. There are videos and study materials on this site.
- Using Websites to Teach Math
- Moodle: Algebra 1: Log in required
- Hippocampus
- NROC
- BBC Skillwise: Math and English Tutorials
High School Diploma
This course is an individualized program for students 18 years of age or older who are within one year of graduation. In order to qualify for a Jefferson Union High School Diploma, students need to complete the required courses and units for graduation and pass the CAHSEE test. Credit may be granted for previous high school courses and approved correspondence courses, work experience, technical and military courses.
All students must pass the English Language Arts and Mathematics sections of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). Jefferson Adult Education provides CAHSEE preparation classes. For more information call: (650) 550-7948 or (650) 550-7871.
| Steps to Take |
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Submit official transcripts of prior coursework to the Director of Adult Education at 699 Serramonte Blvd., #111, Daly City, CA 94015 Call (650) 550-7871 for a consultation and to make an appointment with the director. Pass the CAHSEE. CAHSEE preparation classes and testing dates TBD. |
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DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULTS |
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English |
40 units |
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Mathematics |
30 units |
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Science |
20 units |
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World History |
10 units |
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U.S. History |
10 units |
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U.S. Government |
5 units |
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Economics |
5 units |
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Parenting Topics for Adults |
5 units |
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Electives Including 10 units of art and /or a foreign language |
60 units |
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Total Credits |
185 units |
