High School Diploma

  • The High School Diploma Program (HSD) is for students earning credits towards a Folsom Cordova Unified School District, Adult Education Diploma. Students need 200 credits to obtain an Adult Education Diploma. The Adult School conducts a formal commencement ceremony every May. Students who graduate early may still participate in graduation.

    Obtain your official transcript/s and send a copy of it to the registrar, Leanna Miller, before your registration appointment. The transcript/s should be in a sealed unopened envelope and also brought to your appointment. lmmiller@fcusd.org

    In-person and Independent Study classes are available.

    Option #1:  In-Person Seat Time

    Students attend class in-person two days per week but may attend up to four days a week if needed.  Homework assignments are completed in class and at home.

    • Tues/Wed/Thurs 9:00 AM- 11:30 AM
    • Tue/Wed/Thurs  6:00 PM-8:30 PM

    Option #2:  Independent Study

    Students meet with their teacher in-person one day per week, by appointment.  Homework is completed at home.

    Daytime and evening appointments are available. A CASAS Reading score of 239+ is required. 

    Mathematics and Algebra Bootcamp 

    Day/Times: TBD

    Math Lab--In-Person

    • Tues/Wed 6:00pm-8:30pm

    New Student Orientation--virtual

    • Thurs 2:30-3:00pm (every other week)

    Students are expected to attend every class session. There are no excused absences. Hours missed because of illness, tardiness, etc. are all considered absences. Please consult the course syllabus for specific information on the attendance policy for your class.

    Pacing Requirement

    Adult Education requires a minimum of 15-20 hours of homework to be completed and turned-in each week. Please see the class syllabus for specific pacing requirements.

    Advising

    All students are welcome to meet with the advisor for educational, college, or career planning.

     

Graduation Requirements

  •  Course  Credits   Required
     English  40 credits
     U.S. History  10 credits
     World History/Cultures  10 credits
     Government   5 credits
     Economics   5 credits
     Health   5 credits

     Fine Arts OR Foreign Language OR

     Career Technical Education

    		  10 credits
     Algebra  10 credits
     Advanced Mathematics  10 credits
     Life Science  10 credits
     Physical Science  10 credits
     Electives   75 credits
     Total  200 credits
    Credits towards meeting the graduation requirements may be awarded for the following:

    1. Units transferred from colleges.

    2. Credits transferred from public or private secondary schools.

    3. Credits transferred from other Adult Schools.

    4. Credits earned through dual enrollment in college classes (please see school counselor for more information).

  • HSD

  • Transcript Request

    To request a copy of your FCAS transcript please contact the registrar.

    Leanna Miller

    lmmiller@fcusd.org

    (916)294-9106 ext. 840131

  • Fees

    Classes are FREE. There is no registration fee for the High School Diploma program.