Adult High School
Program Requirements * Diploma/Credit Requirements
I. Number of Credits Required:
Students need to complete 19 - 19.5 high school credits in specific subject areas and electives. A High School Completion adviser will evaluate high school transcripts to determine what classes are needed to complete a high school diploma.
II. Difference Between High School and College Credits:
High school credits and college credits are not evaluated in the same way. Five college credits (quarter hours) are equivalent to 1 high school credit. Three college credits (quarter hours) are equivalent to .5 high school credits. Some exceptions to this rule do apply. A 2.0 cumulative GPA in classes taken at Edmonds Community College is required for graduation.
III. Credit for Experiences Outside the Classroom:
Students may apply for credit from experience outside of school. Some areas include job training, work experience, military experience, homemaking, parenting and community service.
IV. College Classes for High School Credit:
Students who read and write at the college level may take college level classes instead of (or in addition to) high school completion classes. These classes count toward both a high school diploma and a college degree. Students wishing to pursue this option will need to fill out an Admissions form at Enrollment Services in Lynnwood Hall, and pay the $18.80 fee to take the Accuplacer placement test. For more information on this process, contact Enrollment Services at 425-640-1458, or talk to your High School Completion advisor.
V. High School Completion Credit Requirements:
Below are guides to credits required for a high school diploma. A High School Completion advisor will evaluate a student's prior high school transcripts to determine exactly what courses a student needs to graduate with their high school diploma at Edmonds Community College.
For anyone who entered the 9th grade BEFORE Fall 2004:
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Courses
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High School Credits
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College Credits
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English
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3.5 credits
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18 credits
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Mathematics
|
2 credits
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10 credits
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| *Social Studies | 3 credits | 15 credits |
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Science
|
2 credits
|
10 credits
|
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Health, Safety or P.E.
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2 credits
|
10 credits
|
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Occupational
|
1 credit
|
5 credits
|
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Electives
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4.5-5 credits |
23-25 credits
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Fine Arts |
1 credit
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5 credits
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TOTAL
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19-19.5 credits
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95-98 credits
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*Social Studies credits must include courses in U.S. History, Contemporary World Problems, and Washington State History.
For anyone who entered the 9th grade in Fall 2004 and AFTER:
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Courses
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High School Credits
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College Credits
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English
|
3.5 credits
|
18 credits
|
|
Mathematics
|
2 credits
|
10 credits
|
| *Social Studies | 3 credits | 15 credits |
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Science (must include 5 credit lab class) |
2 credits
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10 credits
|
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Health, Safety, P.E.
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2 credits
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10 credits
|
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Occupational
|
1 credit
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5 credits
|
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Electives |
4.5-5 credits |
23-25
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Fine Arts |
1 credit
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5 credits
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| Culminating Project/High School and Beyond Plan | ---- | 2 credits |
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TOTAL
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19-19.5 credits
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98-100 credits
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*Social Studies credits must include courses in U.S. History, Contemporary World Problems and Washington State History.
**To graduate, students must also pass the reading and writing WASL tests. Students who have not passed the math WASL must take an additional credit of math.
Questions?
Contact: Developmental Education Division
Location: Mukilteo Hall, room 403
Email: devediv@edcc.edu
Phone: 425.640.1593
