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Concord High School

Adult Diploma Program

Krystin Cooney

 

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Adult Diploma Graduates – June 2025

 

HiSET Information (High School Equivalency): Second Start Adult Diploma Program

The Adult High School Diploma Program offers classes to earn credits to complete adult high school requirements and earn a diploma. Students must be ages 16 and older and live or work in N.H to register for an Adult Diploma class with the Concord Adult Diploma Program.  New students will be asked to provide a transcript for review and meet with the Director to create a plan for completing the required classes for graduation.

The Adult Diploma Program (ADP) provides high school students with the opportunity to work towards graduation through a variety of completion pathways.

Courses are offered throughout the school year. Each semester will offer a variety of classes at Concord High School or virtually.

Requirements

An Adult High School Diploma requires the completion of 20 specific credits. These credits are a combination of those earned at a traditional high school, those earned in Adult Diploma courses, and those earned through alternative credit avenues such as Extended Learning Opportunities.

ADP Graduation Requirements (20 credits)

  • 4 English
  • 3 Social Studies (1 US History, .5 Civics, .5 Economics, and 1 Social Studies Elective)
  • 2 Math
  • 2 Science
  • .5 Computer Literacy
  • 8 .5 Elective credits

Students must successfully complete at least one Adult High School Diploma course to be eligible to graduate with a Concord School District diploma.

Students may also earn up to 2.0 credits for working full-or part-time. (Students will complete a course including a reflection and proof of employment for credit earning)

Enroll

High School Students – please contact your school counselor.

Adults

  1. Request transcript from previous schooling.
  2. Complete the following registration: Adult Diploma Registration Portal