High School/GED Programs

Important information for all potential high school graduates:
The High School Exit Exam is mandated by the State of California as a condition for graduating from a California public school. If you have any questions about the California High School Exit Exam or about your graduation status, please call the MVLA Adult School High School Diploma Program at (650) 967-7919.

High School Diploma Program

Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District offers a high school diploma program for persons 18 years of age and older who want to complete their high school credits. Students may choose to obtain a traditional, seat-time high school diploma class.++ In Independent Study, students are assigned a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of school work per week. They meet individually with their instructor at least one hour a week at regularly scheduled day or evening appointments to review and evaluate their work and to obtain new assignments.* Enrollment is open entry/open exit. For additional information call John Mittan, Program Coordinator, at (650) 940-7817 or (650) 967-7919. All diploma programs meet district and state requirements.

Instructors: Jessica Lucas, Leslie King, Will Maffini, Marcia Smythe, Jo Anne Thompson, Ly Nguyen, Kim Bonk and Tu Nguyen.

M-FOpen Enrollment  By appt.*AEC/104Free
M-FOpen Enrollment  8:45AM-12:00PM++  AEC/106Free
M-TuOpen Enrollment  6:30PM-8:30PM++AEC/106Free


Concurrent Enrollment
MVLA Adult School offers part-time high school coursework to Mountain View High School, Los Altos High School, and Alta Vista High School Students. Students MUST BE at least 16 years of age and attending MVHS, LAHS, AVHS or Middle College full-time. All concurrent classes are conducted on an independent study basis after their regular school schedule. Students must first consult with their high school counselors to ensure that independent study is the appropriate program for achieving their goals.



High School    High School Graduation

Independent Study Courses

  • Algebra
  • Art History
  • Child Development
  • Civics
  • Economics
  • English
  • Foods
  • Geometry
  • Health
  • Literature & Composition  
  • Psychology
  • Science - Life & Physical
  • Sociology
  • U.S. History
  • World Studies
All diploma programs meet district and state requirements.

G.E.D. Test Preparation Classes

Individualized instruction, as well as group discussion, is offered to students in subjects such as literature, writing, math, social studies and science as they prepare to pass the series of five G.E.D. tests. The teachers provide a place to study and additional learning resources. Enrollment is open throughout the school year depending upon space availability. For additional information call John Mittan, Program Coordinator, at (650) 940-7817 or (650) 967-7919. Instructors: Sharon Freitas and Kim Bonk.
M-FOpen Enrollment  8:45AM-12:00PM*  AEC/106Free
M-TuOpen Enrollment  1:00PM-3:30PM*AEC/106Free
M,Tu,WOpen Enrollment  6:30PM-8:30PM*AEC/106Free

CAHSEE Preparation

This class is designed to assist students in reviewing basic language arts and computation skills in preparation to take the California High School Exit Examination. All students who receive a high school diploma are required to pass the CAHSEE in addition to completing course requirements. It is recommended that all high school diploma students take this course before taking the CAHSEE. You may take both classes concurrently. Attendance is mandatory for five weeks or seventy-five hours of instructions. Instructors: Staff. For further information, call High School Diploma Program at (650) 967-7919.
M-FOpen Enrollment  8:45AM-12:00PM*AEC/106Free
M-TuOpen Enrollment  6:30PM-8:30PM*AEC/106Free

Young Parents Program (YPP)

Pregnant? Parenting? Join other teens or young adults in finishing your high school diploma or preparing for the G.E.D. test. You may earn credits in child development or parenting while you complete your academic classes or obtain the skills you need to pass the G.E.D. Support groups meet weekly. On-site childcare for infants and toddlers is available on a limited basis for students attending the program. Enrollment is open entry/open exit. For more information call John Mittan, Program Coordinator, at (650) 940-7817 or (650) 967-7919. Instructor: Linda Mackenzie.
M-ThOpen Enrollment  12:30PM-3:30PMAEC/106Free

G.E.D. Testing

The Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School is an official G.E.D. Testing Center. The G.E.D. Testing Program offers adults an opportunity to demonstrate that they have acquired the skills required to obtain a G.E.D. certificate. The test is a norm-referenced battery of five comprehensive examinations in the areas of writing, social studies, science, literature and the arts, and mathematics. Each examination takes 1 to 2 hours. You must be at least 18 years of age without a U.S. high school diploma and not be enrolled in a secondary school.

As of January 7, 2008, the G.E.D. testing fee is $105 CASH, Mastercard or Visa. This fee is NOT refundable or transferable. A current government-issued picture identification with birth date and signature is required each time you take a G.E.D. test. Tests are given Monday through Thursday evenings. To help ensure that you can test on a particular day, you should arrive at 5:30PM. First time test takers will need to attend an orientation session to complete a detailed demographic survey before they will be allowed to test. Call (650) 940-1333 for more information. Upon successful completion of the tests, a G.E.D. certificate will be issued by the State Department of Education.

Special editions of the G.E.D. tests along with accommodations for testing candidates with documented physical and/or learning disabilities are available if requested. For more information, please call (650) 940-1333 and ask for Laura Stefanski, Chief Examiner. The following testing accommodations are available upon request: colored transparent overlay, clear transparent overlay and highlighter, temporary adhesive (post-it notes), earplugs, large print test, magnifying glass and straightedge.

More GED Testing information

It's never too late to complete your High School Diploma or G.E.D. Please call (650) 967-7919 for more information.