Welcome to MiraCosta College’s
Adult High School
Overview of Orientation
 About the Adult High
School
 Diploma requirements
 Ways to earn AHS credits
 Course schedule
 Course descriptions
 MiraCosta College catalog
 Enrolling in AHS classes
 Your first day of class
 Academic and student
support services
 Step into higher education
About the Adult High School
Adult High School classes are held at the Community Learning Center
(CLC), located at 1831 Mission Avenue in Oceanside. Courses are taught
in a traditional format and require attendance.
To earn our diploma:
Students must complete 170 credits,
(20 credits in residence) and must
demonstrate competency in English
and mathematics. Students receive 5
credits for each successfully
completed class.
Courses are tuition-free;
however, books must be purchased or rented, and there are also parking fees.
Diploma Requirements
Credit Requirements – 170 high school credits which must include:
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English 40
Science 20*
Mathematics 30**
U.S. History 10
American Government 5
Economics 5
World History & Geography 10
Humanities 10
Electives 40
*Must include biological and
physical sciences.
**Students must complete 5 credits
of Algebra Essentials, Geometry
Essentials, Contemporary
Mathematics 1 or 2, or equivalent.
Residency Requirements
 Any student planning to receive an Adult High School diploma from MiraCosta College must
complete 20 high school credits in residence, either in Adult High School or in college credit
classes.
Proficiency/Competency Requirements
 In compliance with state law, students must demonstrate competence in English and
mathematics skills. In order to assess the student's level of proficiency, tests and assignments
are administered in classes. Additional options to demonstrate competency are also available,
and students are encouraged to discuss those options with a counselor.
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Options for Satisfying Competency Requirements (PDF)
Ways to Earn AHS Credits
Most students earn credits by
enrolling in AHS or college level
courses at MiraCosta.
Click here to view the list of
MiraCosta College courses that fulfill
AHS requirements.
Additional options to earn credits
are available, and you are encouraged
to discuss those options with a
counselor after your transcripts have
been evaluated.
Additional ways to earn credits:
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Transfer credits from accredited high schools
and colleges.
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Receive elective credits for basic training,
military schools, and work experience.
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Earn up to 130 credits through General
Education Development (GED) tests in the areas
of English, math, science, and electives.
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Write a foreign language essay to satisfy the
Humanities credit requirement.
Course Schedule
Adult high school classes meet for a minimum of 49.5
instructional hours, and every class is worth 5 high school credits.
There are two 8-week terms in the fall and spring semesters:
 Day Classes: M/T/W/TH, approximately 1 ½ hours each day
 Evening Classes: 2 Evenings (M/W and T/TH), approximately 3 hours each evening
The summer term is 6 weeks long, and meeting times are
adjusted to accommodate the shorter term.
Click here to view the course schedule.
Enrolling in AHS Classes
Students initially enroll in classes
with the assistance of a counselor
during the registration session.
Students may enroll themselves
into most classes in future terms
using SURF.
Classes that require a counselor signature to
enroll include English 4 and all math classes
with the exception of Basic Skills Math 1.
SURF also allows you to add
and drop classes, view grades,
and print an unofficial
transcript.
Your SURF ID is your student
ID number, with the leading
zero replaced with a “W”.
Student ID: 07000001
SURF ID: W7000001
Counselors are available to discuss course selections with you.
Appointments are strongly recommended.
Course Descriptions
Course descriptions and
additional information about
the Adult High School are
available in the online college
catalog.
Course descriptions may
also be viewed by using the
SURF online course catalog.
Click here
The MiraCosta College Catalog
In addition to course descriptions, the
catalog contains information about:
• Academic programs and services
• Academic policies
• College calendar
• Credit and noncredit courses/programs
• Degrees and certificates
• Rights and responsibilities
• Student Services
• And more!
Academic and Student Support Services
Students may take advantage of the many academic and student support services that
are offered at MiraCosta’s three campuses.
The following services are available at
the Community Learning Center:
 Counseling
 Academic Support Center
 Tutors in all high school subjects
 Outreach librarian
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Community Learning Lab
Placement Testing
Student Ambassadors
Workshops and Events
Read “The Connection” newsletter to learn about scheduled activities at the CLC.
Your First Day of Class
Attend 1st Class: If you don’t attend the first class meeting you
may be dropped from the class, since many classes have
waiting lists.
Books: Bring money for books – you will be given homework!
No Smoking: MiraCosta College is a smoke-free campus.
Smoking on campus is only allowed in personal vehicles.
Parking: Campus Police do not write parking tickets during the
first two weeks of classes, but be sure to purchase a parking
permit before the start of the third week. Day passes are also
available.
Step Into Higher Education
AHS students have the option of
using college coursework to satisfy
high school requirements and to
get a head start in college. Regardless
of whether or not you choose this
option, we want you to seriously
consider continuing your education at
MiraCosta College (or elsewhere). It’s
never too early to discuss your
future with a counselor!
Anyone who has earned our diploma can be successful in college!