It matters

A successful career is possible in many ways but fulfillment and happiness come with education.

High School and Academic Programs
Courses in the academic programs help students improve basic skills, and/or earn a high school equivalency certificate or complete a high school diploma.
Earning a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate can open doors for future employment and provide students with the skills and confidence to pursue bigger goals. Our certificated academic teachers are committed to ensuring that students master college and career readiness skills including critical thinking; problem solving; and reading, writing, and speaking effectively.
For all academic courses, orientation is required as a first step. An assessment and academic advising appointment ensure that students are enrolled in courses that meet their needs and support them in achieving their goals.

Academic programs are FREE and designed to assist students in meeting college and career goals. Students can:

  • complete a high school diploma
  • prepare for high school equivalency, TEAS, ASVAB, or other entrance exams;
  • improve reading, writing, and math skills for success in workplace or college.

Many classes are designed to encourage co-enrollment in CTE programs, college classes, or other workforce preparation programs for students who want to accelerate progress toward their goals.

To get started:

1. Register for Academic Orientation

  • Online registration required – click ‘Registration’ in the menu above.
  • 1.5 hour class on Mondays at Foothills Adult Education Campus, includes introduction to programs and student support services
  • See website for times and availability.
  • If available times don’t work for your schedule, please call 619 588-3500 or visit Foothills Adult Campus for alternative options.

2. Complete Academic Advising

  • Sign up for appointment times during Orientation
  • 1.5 hour appointment includes skills assessment, transcript evaluation, and one on one advising session to select classes.

No matter what you are looking for, we can help.

Contact our Transition Services team directly if you are interested in learning more about:

  • Transcript Evaluation
  • Transcript Conversion
  • High School Diploma / High School Equivalency
  • Dual-Enrollement
  • Career Education
  • Support Services
  • English Language Studies

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Student Success 
We are proud of our students and the work we do in supporting our students and employers. Take a look at how we are working with our students.

“I came back to school to enrich my math and writing, so I could pursue an electrician’s apprenticeship and enhance my college studies.” – William S.

It's never too late

I am thinking about my future and will continue to study using the skills that I have learned in school.

Goals

  • Graduate
  • Learn for personal enjoyment

Welding is my passion

Teachers encouraged me to attend classes; I am refreshing and developing my skills in order to be successful in the future.

Goals

  • Refresh math and reading skills
  • Attend welding school

The opportunities are endless

I am pursuing goals I have always wanted to pursue, and now my dream is within reach.

Goals

  • Sharpen skills
  • Earn a college degree

Learn and Have A Better Life

I have completed my ESL classes and I am almost done with my High School Diploma! I am celebrating life!

Goals

  • Attend college
  • Be self-sufficient

“It’s never too late to get your diploma and succeed in life; I am finishing up my diploma to pursue my goal to get into financing.” – Kassidy C.

I am doing this for myself

After raising four children – all of them university graduates – I want to do more for myself. I will be an interpreter.

Goals

  • Attend college
  • Become an interpreter
  • Improve my English (always)

Serving the community - Serving myself

Coming from Afghanistan, some changes were harder than others.

Goals

  • Support my family
  • Go to college
  • Study English