High School Diploma

A student can earn credit and receive a high school diploma through Bakersfield Adult School. Among students we serve are those 18 years and older who have dropped out of school or graduated from a high school in another country and are now seeking a high school diploma in English from a U.S. high school.

Fees

Diploma classes are provided free of charge to all students enrolled.

Transcripts

When you come to assess and enroll, it is essential to provide official transcripts from your last high school to determine which credits you still need to complete. Failure to provide transcripts at the time of enrollment can result in delays to your enrollment or graduation, or even duplication of classes. If you attended a school within the Kern High School District after 2013, our counselors should be able to access your transcript when you enroll. However, if your last school of attendance was outside the Kern High School District or you last attended a Kern High School District school before 2013, you must request an official transcript from your previous school or using a third party such as KCSOS, LAUSD or Parchment. If your school is not listed on the Parchment website, please contact the school directly for instructions on how to obtain your transcript.

BAS residency, attendance, and graduation requirements can be found here.

Please get in touch with Sandra Paz at [email protected] for the evaluation of foreign transcripts. Additional time may be required for foreign transcript evaluation.