Antelope Valley School District

FAQ

High School Diploma Program

  1. I need help with ordering my official transcripts so I can enroll in your diploma program.

We will need your official transcripts from all high schools, adult schools, community colleges, and other schools you attended during or after high school where you earned credits or units. If you do not provide all official transcripts, you run the risk of completing duplicate credits at Antelope Valley Adult Education. Please turn in all transcripts together at once. Do not turn them in individually.  

We have provided links below to some of the school districts in our local area. If you are unsure how to order transcripts, please contact the last high school you attended for assistance.

Antelope Valley Union High School District:
https://www.parchment.com/students/order-status/

Los Angeles Unified School District:
https://lausd.scriborder.com/

Orange Unified School District:
https://www.orangeusd.org/departments/educational-services/student-community-services/school-recordstranscripts#:~:text=Students%20who%20graduated%20or%20attended,obtain%20personal%20copies%20for%20yourself.

Anaheim Unified School District:
https://www.auhsd.us/District/Department/14429-Request-Records

  1. What if I earned high school credits in a Los Angeles County juvenile court or community school?

Please visit this website:
https://www.lacoe.edu/LACOE-Schools/Student-Records 

  1. What if I earned educational credits at a California Department of Corrections, California Youth Authority, or a Department of Juvenile Justice facility?

Please visit this website:
https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/rehabilitation/request-transcripts-and-certificates/ 

  1. Should I provide my college transcripts when enrolling in the diploma program?

Yes, please provide your official college transcripts at the same time you provide your official high school transcripts to us. We will review the transcripts to determine whether we can accept the classes.

You can request your official transcripts on any California community college or university website. Below are some local college websites:

Antelope Valley College: https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/34993/institution

College of the Canyons: https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/32163/institution

CSU Northridge: https://www.csun.edu/current-students/records-transcripts/order-transcripts
 

  1. Should I provide my transcripts from all schools I attended?

You may provide official transcripts for all schools you attended from 9th grade and higher. We will review the transcripts to determine whether we can accept the classes.

  1. What do you mean by “official” transcript? We can accept official transcripts that have been:

  • Signed, stamped, and placed in a sealed envelope by the school Registrar, OR

  • Emailed directly to our AV Adult Education staff from the school or by the school’s transcript service.

    • Palmdale: Belem Godinez bgodinez@avhsd.org 

    • Lancaster: Katana Bryant  kabryant@avhsd.org

    • Rosamond:  Tania Callahan-Bashor  tcallahan-bashor@avhsd.org 

High School Equivalency Program

  1. Do I need to provide transcripts if I am enrolling in the equivalency program to take the GED or HiSET?

No, we do not need your school transcripts for you to enroll in the equivalency program.

  1. How do I check whether I passed a GED or HiSET test and if the test still counts?

GED: Go To GED.com

HiSET: https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/24172917/institution

3. What are the differences between the GED and HiSET?

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  • Can be taken in English or Spanish

  • Cost = $157 Retakes are $14 

  • Test is made up of 5 subtests

    • Reading – 65 min

    • Writing – 120 min

    • Math – 90 min

    • Science – 80 min

    • Social Studies – 70 min

  • Subtests can be taken up to 3 times in calendar year

  • Pass criteria: Subtests – 40%; Essay – 33%; Total 45%

  • Can be taken on computer or on paper

  • Accepts US Passport, Military ID, Government issued ID, Driver’s License, temporary license, or National ID card

  • If student has out of state ID that they need to provide proof of residency

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  • Can be taken in English or Spanish

  • Cost = $150 Retakes are $10

  • Test is made up of 4 subtests

    • Language Arts (Reading and writing together) -2.5 HOURS

    • Math – 115 min

    • Science – 90 min

    • Social Studies – 70 min

  • Subtests have no limit however, after the 3rd attempt, you would need to wait 60 days before trying again

  • Pass Criteria: 75% on each of the subtests

  • Must be taken on computer

  • Requires Government issued ID or Driver’s License

  • If student has out of state ID that they need to provide proof of residency