MATC 2022-23 Catalog

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Adult High School Earn a high school diploma at MATC

Adult High School: 46 credits

COMMUNICATIONS .......................... 8 (One course must be a writing course) MATHEMATICS ................................. 6 (Two credits must be in algebra) SOCIAL STUDIES .............................. 6 (Two credits must be in American history/ government) SCIENCE ............................................ 6 COMPUTERS ..................................... 1 CAREER EDUCATION ........................ 1 TECHNICAL/OCCUPATION ................ 1 SUCCESS STRATEGIES ...................... 1 FINANCIAL LITERACY ....................... 1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH ...... 3 ELECTIVES ...................................... 12 TOTAL CREDITS 46

If you are age 16 or older and want to earn your high school diploma, MATC’s Adult High School is the place. Students under the age of 18 must attend a school district that has a partnership agreement or contract with MATC. Our comprehensive high school is accredited by Cognia (9115 Westside Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009; 1-888 413-3669), and o ff ers a full range of academic and student support services. Courses meet face-to-face on the Downtown Milwaukee Campus and are o ff ered online. Students with no previous high school experience complete 46 credits* of coursework. Students who have earned credits at other schools get advanced standing and complete the remaining credits needed for graduation. At least six credits must be taken at MATC. *Each Adult High School credit is equal to one-half of a Carnegie Unit, which is the credit system most commonly used by U.S. high schools. Classes are 76-80 hours per quarter or semester. See matc.edu and search Adult High School for information on getting started. Additional MATC Adult High School opportunities for teens and adults Credit recovery High school students ages 16 and older may register for classes to High school graduates who need high school credits in biology, algebra, geometry or chemistry as prerequisites for college programs can take these courses through Adult High School. Emerging Scholars program Through this program, students age 16 years or older who meet certain requirements may take classes leading to a high school diploma at MATC. For more information about the Adult High School, email communityed@matc.edu. make up high school credits. College prerequisites

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