Adult High School Diploma (AHSD)

Admission Requirements

In order to enroll in the AHSD program at Clackamas Community College, you need to:

• meet with college contact person to find out if the program is right for you.
• be at least 16 years old or have a referral or release from compulsory attendance from your district high school.
• upon request submit an evaluation request form and official transcripts to the AHSD program. These will be evaluated by a Specialist in the Registrar's Office.
• take the college placement tests (reading, writing, and math). The results of these tests will be used to place you in the appropriate classes.

Advising and scheduling

All AHSD candidates must schedule an intake appointment to determine coursework, scheduling options and program placement. Contact the Campus Learning Center at
503-657-6958, ext. 2595 to schedule an appointment.

How are credits earned?

High school credits can be earned in the following ways:

• credit transferred from high school
• credit for Adult Secondary Education classes
• credit for college classes
• credit for work/life experience
• Graduation requirements

All AHSD candidates must successfully complete 24 high school units in the following areas:

Specific credit needs are determined through evaluation of your high school transcripts.

Career Competencies

Personalization of the Diploma

• Education Plan and Profile
• Career Related Leaning Standards
• Career Related Learning Experience
• Extended Application

Essential Skills

Students will graduate with the skills they need to succeed in the world.  Essential Skills are process skills that are infused throughout the curriculum and applied in a variety of settings.

Competencies

All AHSD candidates must have a 9th grade reading level or better and demonstrate minimum competency in reading, writing, and math.

In addition to the credit and competency requirements, students must maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. at the college and successfully complete at least 12 college credit hours or two high school units through Clackamas Community College.

How long will it take and how much will it cost?

How long it takes depends on how many credits need to be earned and how many credits are earned each term. The cost generally depends upon length of program, courses needed and referral from school district. Adult Secondary Education classes carry only high school credit. A materials fee per high school class is charged. Since college classes earn both high school and college credit, college tuition/fee rates are charged.

Graduation

All Adult High School Diploma graduates are invited to participate in the formal cap and gown commencement ceremonies held each Spring Term (June).

Students expecting to graduate must apply for graduation. Petitions may be obtained from the AHSD instructors, who will document competencies, and the Registrar's Office will verify that all requirements have been met.

For more information

Contact the AHSD Program in the Campus Learning Center, 503-657-6958, ext. 2595.