High School Diploma & Equivalency (GED/HiSET) Test Prep Orientation


Class Days:

Classes are available Monday through Thursday. No school on Friday.

Class Times:

Classes are available from 3:30 to 9:00 PM


High School Diploma Program (HSD)

  • Get credits for the high school diploma.

  • Hex System: In 6 weeks, students can earn up to 2.5 credits per class.

  • Independent study: Both In-person and through Cyber High. Self-paced with teacher support


High School Equivalency (HSE) Test Preparation Program

  • Prepare for the GED or HiSET exam. The GED or HiSET exam is equivalent to getting a high school diploma.

  • We are an official test center for the HiSET exams.

  • Class is not required to take the test. Please check our Alameda Adult School website for the testing information.


Student Expectations

  • Professional Attitude: Come to class focused and prepared, put cell phones and headphones away, keep socializing to a minimum, avoid drama, disruption, disrespect, immaturity, and foul language.

  • Attendance: If a student misses 4 classes in a row, they may be dropped from their class roster. Please contact the counselor if you are planning to be out.

  • Class Resources Stay in Class: Students will be dropped if they remove books or class materials.

  • Data Sharing: Alameda Adult School may share student information with regional adult education partners that provide educational programs, and career training and placement services.

  • NO Smoking/NO Drugs: You may not smoke on or near campus.

  • Parking: You may park in the parking lot after 3:00 pm or find parking on the street.

  • NO Visitors. No exceptions.


Concurrent Enrollment with the Peralta Colleges

  • You can enroll for free at College of Alameda, Laney College, Merritt College or Berkeley City College, while you are an Alameda Adult School student (textbooks and any program/lab fees are not included).


After completing the registration form, please come in person to complete testing and enrollment.

I have read the above information and agree to abide by school policy.

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