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is to provide the High School Diploma to 2.5 million adults who lack the High School Diploma (2.5 million adults have less than 9th grade).

The need of Adult Education is clear: without serious Adult Education public and non-public jointed effort, California could become a state “with two very different populations:

One with an education sufficient to do well in the new economy, help their children succeed in school and play a leadership role in their communities and one whose lack of language proficiency, education, or basic skills, leaves them and the families beyond the reach of opportunity and on the margins of civic and social life ” (Comings et. al.)

The lack of a High School Diploma has serious consequences: men with a High School Diploma earn a median income of over $34.000 compared to less than $25.000 for those with some High School (no Diploma) and less than $21.000 for those with less than 9th grade. (NCES/2003)

The poverty, un-adaptation, failure of democracy, life level among the society, family expectations, Government performance, reduced tax collection associated with the lower incomes and greater use of health and welfare services are among others, consequences connected with the need of High School Diploma effective delivery systems.

American Hispanic School delivers the “Adult High School, Secondary Diploma program” categorized by US Department of Education Classification of Instructional programs ( 53.0105) for adults who have not finished High School or who have finished it in their native country or in the United States without earning a High School Diploma.

Complying with all applicable laws governing private schools, the academic and operational structures are adequate to the particular need of the working population, 3 hour weekly classes trough one semester at classrooms close to their home or work, and at workplaces.

Pedro A. Contreras. Director

THE ADULT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA CHALLENGE

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