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Or, have you dropped out and want to find a way to finish highschool so you can get a job, go to college or enter the military?  \nThere are a number of options to get your highschool diploma or an equivalent certificate. These programs allow you to catch up on credits, take specialized classes to match your interests or take tests to finish school like the GED.  \nDual/concurrent enrollment:  \nWhile attending a regular high school, you can earn extra credits by enrolling in classes at an adult school or community college. You should talk with your guidance counselor or a counselor at adult education or community college about these programs to help you with referrals.  \nSome examples are:  \n􀀄 Venice Adult Community School 310.577.4230 [veniceadultschool.org](veniceadultschool.org)  \n􀀄 Los Angeles City College  \n323.953.4000 ext. 2104 [lacitycollege.edu](lacitycollege.edu)  \n􀀄 Los Angeles Trade Tech College  \n213.763.5560  \n[lattc.edu](lattc.edu)  \n􀀄 West Valley College 408.867.2200 [westvalley.edu](westvalley.edu)  \n􀀄 Antelope Valley College  \n[avc.edu](avc.edu)  \n TIP:  Students in high school may not be able to get financial aid to pay for their community college classes, but if you are under 18 years old and enrolled in general education, the school district may pay for the classes.  \nAB 167: [cfyetf.org](cfyetf.org) (AB 167 Frequently Asked Questions)  \nBecause foster youth are moved around a lot, sometimes they have to switch schools and it gets in the way of graduating on time. There is a law, commonly called “AB 167” that says: if foster youth are moved when they are in the 11th or 12th grade and that results in changing schools, then the new school must review the youth’s progress towards graduation. If the youth cannot graduate on time because he cannot “reasonably complete” all the required credits, then the youth and their education rights holder have the right to request that the student graduate under AB 167. This means they have to meet state requirements instead of school district graduation requirements. However, the youth still has to pass  theCalifornia High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) and pass specific classes required by the State of  California.  \nSome myths about AB 167:  \n􀀄 MYTH: Since I’m a foster youth, I don’t have to take all the classes that other youth take in order to graduate.  \nFACT: AB 167 does not apply to all foster youth. The only foster youth that are eligible are ones that moved foster homes or group homes in the 11th or 12th grade and had to change schools because of the move.  \n􀀄 MYTH: Since I’m a foster youth, I only need 130 credits to graduate.  \nFACT: Just because you have completed/passed 130 credits does not mean you are eligible for graduation under AB 167. You must complete specific classes, which may add up to  \n130 credits. You also have to pass the CAHSEE.  \n􀀄 MYTH: If I graduate with an AB 167 diploma, I am not eligible to go to a Cal State or a UC college.  \nFACT: The issue with applying to a four-year college is not the fact that you earned a diploma under AB 167. The problem is that to be eligible for a four-year college, you have to take specific classes. Those classes are not required under AB 167. So, you may not have taken all the classes you need to apply to a four-year school. You should have no problem applying to a community college.  \nGED (General Education Development Test): 916.445.9438, [www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/gd](www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/gd)[ ](www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/gd)[The GED test is for a student over 17 years old and tests your knowledge on five subjects: Language](The GED test is for a student over 17 years old and tests your knowledge on five subjects: Language)[ ](The GED test is for a student over 17 years old and tests your knowledge on five subjects: Language)[Arts-Reading](Arts-Reading), Language Arts-Writing, Ma","cbCaiu055erXUMod","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiu055erXUMod","pdf",198236,"English","# High School Graduation Alternatives\n## Dual/concurrent enrollment\n## AB 167 (Foster youth provisions)\n## GED (General Education Development Test)\n## GED Plus/Diploma-Plus","[{\"question\":\"What options can students use to earn a high school diploma or equivalent certificate?\",\"answer\":\"Students can pursue dual/concurrent enrollment, AB 167 (for eligible foster youth), GED testing, or GED Plus/Diploma-Plus programs depending on credits and eligibility.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is eligible for graduation under AB 167 and what requirements still apply?\",\"answer\":\"AB 167 eligibility is limited to foster youth who moved during 11th or 12th grade and had to change schools. Even then, the student must still pass the CAHSEE and complete state-required specific classes.\"},{\"question\":\"What does passing the GED allow, and what are important limitations?\",\"answer\":\"Passing the GED earns a California high school equivalency certificate, not a high school diploma. It may help qualify for jobs requiring a diploma and supports financial aid eligibility for some programs, but some employers and military branches may not accept it the same way.\"}]","High School Graduation Alternatives | PDF"]