Academics

This program targets youth and young adults (ages 16 – 24) who have exited high school. AC²T offers educational opportunities leading to a high school diploma or equivalency certificate. Students graduate in a realistic time frame, college-prepared and career ready.

AC²T…

…is valuable – get job training
…is A-G approved – counts for college
…is the first step to getting back on track!
…is open enrollment – start anytime
…is independent study – work at home
…is self-paced – work at your own speed
…is flexible – fits your schedule
…is personal – one-on-one instruction

Interested students, and their parents or caretakers should contact AC2T for specific details about testing and orientation times. Although enrollment is taken throughout the year, acceptance is based on available space at the individual study centers.

San Pedro AC²T

950 W. Santa Cruz Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Contact Ms. Pineda, M-F between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM at (310) 221-4651

The Adult High School Diploma Program is for adult students (18+) with varying educational needs.  Instruction is designed to:

✓  Prepare for a high school equivalency test (HiSET®, GED®, TASC®)
✓  Earn high school diplomas
✓  Prepare for college
✓  Prepare for career training
✓  Prepare for employment

Prerequisite:
Reading, Math, and Writing assessment prior to enrollment. Students that need to advance their skills in reading, writing, or mathematics based on assessment outcomes or other identified needs may enroll in targeted subject areas in Adult Basic Education classes. Following assessment counselors review student transcripts and provide options for earning a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate. Students may obtain a high school diploma by completing 170 required credits that can be completed by the following three options:

What is a High School Equivalency (HSE) Credential?

The High School Equivalency Exam is a certificate that means that, through testing, you can demonstrate you have the same skills and knowledge as a high school graduate. It is not a high school diploma. Before taking the test, we highly recommend enrollment into a HiSET Preparation class. Please see class schedule for times.

Who Can Take a High School Equivalency Exam?

High school equivalency (HSE) exams are designed for out-of-school youth and adults without a high school diploma. Eligibility requirements are: • Age: Minimum age is 17 years + 10 months. • Residency: Proof of California residency must be verified, both at the time of registration and before admittance to the testing room. • Identification: You must verify your identity and age with current photo identification when you register and before admittance to the testing room. The identification must include your name, birth date, signature, photograph and address. Acceptable identification includes: driver’s license or identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, military identification, identification card issued by the United States or a foreign government, passport issued by the United States or a foreign government, tribal identification card.

Test Schedule and Fees

Due to the current COVID-19 closures, on-site testing is not available at this time. During non-COVID closure Harbor OC is an official HiSET test site. • On-site testing is done every Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Dates subject to change. • Students must register in the Harbor Occupational Center main office, no later than 72 hours before a scheduled test. • The fee for computer-based testing is $150.00/Subtest $25.00. • We offer the HiSET in English and Spanish.