High School+

Yes, a fully online high school diploma option is available for students. You’ll meet with an advisor to create an individualized plan to complete your high school credits. Please note that while your daily coursework is entirely online, you are required to attend an in-person initial orientation, as well as in-person CASAS testing at the beginning and end of each quarter.

Online courses are available in three areas:

• Online Portfolio: Earn high school credit in subjects such as social studies, science, art, health, physical fitness, and electives.
• Online Math: Earn high school math credit in subjects such as Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Personal Finance.
• Online English: Earn all four years of high school English credit while building your reading and writing skills.

• Earn a valid Washington state high school diploma that meets requirements for employment and military service
• Help with finacial aid eligibility
• Get credit for your life or work experiences that meet the required competencies
• Have the opportunity to earn college credit and/or prerequisites while completing your high school diploma
• Learn from teachers who care about your success
• Get help planning for further education or career training

Students who are 18 and older are eligible for High School+. Students currently enrolled in local high school and international students are not eligible.

Fill out the School of Academic Foundations Interest Form. Students on the enrollment list will be contacted shortly via phone or email to complete important college paperwork.

Your classes and graduation time both depend on your skill level, credits, and life experience prior to enrolling. Typically students earn their diploma in 1-4 quarters, but some take up to three years.

Our high school diploma is based on 19-24 credits in a variety of subject areas. You will meet with an advisor to determine which classes are best for you. We have classes available day, evening, and fully online.

Yes, students who have college-level skills may take college classes to earn high school and college credits simultaneously. If you don’t have college-level skills, you still may be able to take college classes through the I-BEST program.

You must pay tuition for college classes, but you may be eligible for a discount while in a high school program or while participating in I-BEST.

In most cases, a GED® or high school diploma is required to receive financial aid, but speak to your advisor about exceptions.

It is not necessary to obtain a high school diploma if you have a GED®. GED® and high school diplomas are equivalent for Financial Aid as a high school credential. Yes, you can pursue your high school diploma if you have already earned a GED®.