Welcome to SDCCE's High School Equivalency Program
Program Overview
In as little as 9 weeks you can be prepared to take and pass the GED or HiSET subject exams. We offer two High School Equivalency Certificate levels to meet your needs and get you ready to take the GED 4-subject or the HiSET 5-subject exams. Our High School Equivalency Preparation (HSEP) is offered in both English and Spanish. Classes are offered online with in-person classes being offered soon.
High School Equivalency Preparation (HSEP)
We offer two certificates of completion for our High School Equivalency Preparation program. Completion of the HSEP level 1 certificate courses prepares students for level two. Students who satisfactorily complete courses in the certificate level 2 program are ready to take and pass the HiSET or GED exams.
HSEP 1 Certificate (in English and Español)
- Reading 1
- Writing 1
- Mathematics 1
HSEP 2 Certificate (in English and Español)
- Reading 2
- Writing 2
- Mathematics 2
- Science
- Social Studies
HSEP Certificate 1 or 2?
Not sure which HSEP course is for you?
Review the course descriptions and course examples to determine your level of comfort with the content at each course level.
Course Descriptions: HSEP Certificate 1
HSEP Math 1
This course introduces and reviews basic math skills including computation of whole and rational numbers, data analysis, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Upon completion and demonstration of competence, students will be prepared to continue instruction in HSEP for Mathematics 2.
Recommended Skill level: Grade level equivalent in math of 4.0-7.9. Advisory: Foundational Math.
HSEP 400 - 90 HOUR COURSE
*Students are expected to spend approximately 10 hours of study time per week per class
Examples of math concepts likely to be covered in this class include:
Fractions
Multiply the fraction and simplify if necessary: 2 ¼ x 3 ⅕
Change the following mixed number to an improper fraction 10 ⅔
Reduce 27/45
Percents
What is 25% of 60?
What percentage of 15 is 28?
Positive and Negative Integers
-9 x 3=
Square Root
√49
HSEP Reading 1
This course introduces and reviews reading skills in the areas of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and the critical thinking needed in order to prepare for a High School Equivalency Exam. Upon completion and demonstration of competence, students will be prepared for HSEP 2 level courses.
Recommended Skill Level: Grade level equivalent in reading of 4.0-7.9
HSEP 402 - 90 HOUR COURSE
*Students are expected to spend approximately 10 hours of study time per week per class
Sample Reading Passage for Reading 1:
What do shoes, paper, and cheese all have in common? They are all solids. Solids are things that have a shape of their own. They do not flow like liquids do. Computers, trees, and soccer balls are also solids. Liquids do not keep their shape. A liquid can be poured into a container and will take the container's shape. Some examples of liquids are water and milk.
Solids and liquids have something in common. They are both states of matter. Matter is everywhere. It is anything that takes up space and has mass. Mass is a measure of how much matter is in an object. All objects are made of matter.
ReadWorks.org
1. What are solids?
A. things that have a shape of their own
B. water and milk
C. things that do not keep their shape
2. What are solids compared with in this article?
A. liquids
B. trees
C. computers
HSEP Writing 1
This course introduces and reviews writing skills. The focus is on writing, spelling, grammar, communication, and critical thinking. Upon completion and demonstration of competence, students will be prepared for HSEP for Writing 2.
Recommended Skill Level: Grade level equivalent in reading of 4.0-7.9
HSEP 404 - 90 COURSE HOURS
*Students are expected to spend approximately 10 hours of study time per week per class
Concepts covered in this class may include basic sentence structure, like parts of speech and paragraph writing.
Example-parts of speech: Identify the verb in the following sentence: Juan ran to the bus stop.
Example-paragraph writing: Write a well-developed paragraph with a topic sentence and supporting details.
Course Descriptions: HSEP Certificate 2
HSEP Math 2
The HSEP for Mathematics 2 course provides instruction in critical thinking in the context of algebra and geometry. This course is designed to prepare students to pass a high school equivalency examination in mathematics.
Recommended skill level: Grade level equivalent in math of 8.0 or above. Advisory: Math 1.
HSEP 401 COURSE HOURS 90
*Students are expected to spend approximately 10 hours of study time per week per class
Examples of math concepts likely to be covered in this class include:
Inequalities
Evaluate 5m - 4 < 26
Order of Operations
Simplify -1(2 * 3^2) / 6
Roots
2√2 + 5√8
Binomials
Simplify (x+1)(2x+3)
Transformations
Take the following points: P (2, 1), Q (5,3), and R (-6, 4). Write the new coordinates of the image after translating 2 units left and 3 units down
Solve for x
Evaluate 6(x+1) = 20 - x
Other
Two triangles to prove congruency
HSEP Reading 2
High School Equivalency Preparation (HSEP) for Reading 2 is offered as an alternative instructional approach to the High School Diploma Program; and, is designed to prepare students to pass a high school equivalency examination in reading.
HSEP 403 - 90 COURSE HOURS
*Students are expected to spend approximately 10 hours of study time per week per class
HSEP Writing 2
High school equivalency preparation (HSEP) for Writing is offered as an alternative instructional approach to the High School Diploma Program and is designed to prepare students to pass a high school equivalency examination in writing.
HSEP 405 - 90 COURSE HOURS
*Students are expected to spend approximately 10 hours of study time per week per class
Science
High school equivalency preparation (HSEP) for Science is offered as an alternative instructional approach to the High School Diploma Program and is designed to prepare students to pass a high school equivalency examination in science.
HSEP 406 - 90 COURSE HOURS
*Students are expected to spend approximately 10 hours of study time per week per class
Social Studies
High school equivalency preparation (HSEP) for Social Studies is offered as an alternative instructional approach to the High School Diploma Program and is designed to prepare students to pass a high school equivalency examination in social studies.
HSEP 407 - 90 COURSE HOURS
*Students are expected to spend approximately 10 hours of study time per week per class
Courses Offered This Semester
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