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Escondido Adult School

The Benefit of Getting a High School Diploma/GED for You and Your Future

By
Liz Tarnof, EUHSD Public Relations Intern

Escondido Adult School has been serving Escondido and the surround- GED is the equivalent to a high school diploma. In addition, Escondido Adult
ing communities since 1968. As an integral part of Escondido Union High School staff can help if there is a need to improve reading and math skills
School District, Escondido Adult School has been meeting the academic, in our Adult Basic Education classes. Escondido Adult School knows that
vocational and enrichment needs of students through the Adult Education, everyone’s situation is unique and our counselors can help decide which
Regional Occupational Program (ROP) and community education courses. classes and options are best. It’s never too late to come back to school.
Approximately 10,000 students enroll in classes each year, which are of- Escondido Adult School students range in age from eighteen to eighty!
fered at twenty-seven locations throughout the city. To meet this need, the
Escondido Adult School program employs approximately 100 teachers and Anyone who is interested in pursuing a diploma or GED can attend
staff. a student orientation meeting offered every Monday at 1:00pm or
6:00pm. During your visit, you can take an assessment to be placed in
Escondido Adult School offers a variety of instructional delivery methods that a program that fits your needs and meet with a counselor to schedule
include open-entry/open-exit programs where students can begin classes classes. Please call us at (760) 739.7300 for more information.
at any time: Structured classes that have definite starting and ending points
and on-line learning. Whether they are looking to refresh their academic Escondido Adult School is here to help anyone in need of a high
skills, receive short –term vocational training, or just looking to have some school diploma or GED certificate. Together we can become a more
fun, Escondido Adult School/ROP is sure to have something for everybody! educated work force and a cohesive community setting an example
for future generations. Welcome to your future! If you are interested
At Escondido Adult School, there are many programs offered. One integral in obtaining a GED, learning a new skill or enriching your education,
program at Escondido Adult School is the High School Diploma/GED Certifi- contact Escondido Adult School today. Welcome to your future!
cate Program. Escondido Adult School believes it is important for community
members to achieve a high school diploma or GED certificate. Why? Not Find us on Facebook!
only does it help ensure great job opportunities, it also sets students on https://www.facebook.com/EscondidoAdultSchoolRop
the path towards a college career, if they choose. According to the Census
Bureau, 30% of adults within the Escondido community don’t have either a
high school diploma or GED. Escondido Adult School is here to help achieve
student goals by providing and implementing programs to help earn creden-
tials. Start today!

You may be wondering why attaining a high school diploma or GED is so
important. The reasons are endless! Not only do many jobs require these San Diego
credentials, but the chances of a landing a job dramatically increase when Woman
community members have a diploma or GED. They may also have the
opportunity to earn more money than they would without them. Just think,
when a community member obtains a diploma or GED, their family or friends
have someone to look up to. Become a great example for the community 45
by getting a diploma or GED. Also, while community college and/or state
college seem like an impossible goal, they aren’t! Getting a diploma or GED
is taking the journey to higher education one step further. So just remember,
high school diploma or GED equals more job opportunities, better pay, a
valuable contribution to the community and a chance at higher education.
With the cooperation and generosity of the City of Escondido and the North
County Transit Department, the Adult School is continuously reaching out
to the community to engage potential students of the educational services
available to them. You can find advertisements placed in 60 operating buses
throughout Escondido. Escondido Adult School has also utilized social me-
dia to keep their potential and current students in the know. Escondido Adult
School constantly updates their Social Media with any important events,
dates and upcoming classes. Their goal is to spread the word and educate
the community!
Escondido Adult School provides classes for both high school completion
and GED preparation Monday through Thursday from 8:30AM until 9:00PM
and on Fridays from 8:00AM to 12:00PM. The classes function on an open-
entry/open-exit basis; meaning students can enroll at any time. Instruction
is individualized and self-paced, allowing students to work as quickly as
possible or to take additional time as needed. Think of it as a customizable
diploma/GED program made just for the students! Escondido Adult School
also offers a basic skills program which includes English Language Arts and
Mathematics if students don’t feel ready to start the high school diploma
program yet. Escondido Adult School is here to help and accommodate dif-
ferent learning levels and skills.

Counseling staff can advise potential and current students how to complete
their high school diploma or to prepare for the five tests of the GED. The