Adult High School Credit Diploma Program
The New London Board of Education has made available a New London Adult High School Diploma to residents who meet certain requirements.
Eligibility
- Students must be at least 17 years of age and officially withdrawn from school.
- Students under the age of 18 must present a withdrawal document with a parental/guardian signature.
- Students must reside in New London, Waterford, Montville, Groton, or Lyme-Old Lyme.
How to Register
Registration for classes is by appointment only! Please contact the Guidance Counselor at (860)437-2385 for more information.
Required Credits
Credits are conferred for the completion of classes. Credits may also be awarded for documented work, occupational, volunteer, and military experiences. The program requires satisfactory completion of 25 total credits of the following:
- 4 credits in English
- 4 credits in Mathematics
- 3 credits in Science
- 3 credits in Social Studies (1 credit must be in U.S. History and .5 credit in Government)
- 1 credits in Vocational Education, Art and Technology
- 10 elective credits
Schedule of Classes
- Class Location: New London Adult Education, Three Shaw’s Cove
- Day Classes: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
- Evening Classes: 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Below is a partial listing of class schedules for the EVENING ONLY. Please check our current catalog or contact the Guidance Counselor at (860)437-2385, ext. 109 for a complete listing of classes.
English
Designed for high school credit. Course designed to cover the basics of grammar, writing, speaking, and literature.
- Wednesday, 6–9 pm
- Begins January 11, 2023
- New London Adult Education
General Science
This class is designed for high school credit and covers lecture and lab experiments that deal with the basic principles of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Science.
- Thursday, 6–9 pm
- Begins January 12, 2023
- New London Adult Education
Topics in American Government and History
Topics cover a range of important areas from the Colonial Period in U.S. History to Contemporary Issues.
- Monday, 6–9 pm
- Begins January 9, 2023
- New London Adult Education
Integrated Math
This is a multi-level mathematics class covering topics ranging from basic arithmetic through algebra.
- Tuesday, 6–9 pm
- Begins January 10, 2022
- New London Adult Education
Introduction to American Cinema
This course charts the evolution of cinema, from silent movies to sound, black and white to color, and widescreen to 3D. Students will view an array of genres, discuss the content, write and edit comprehensive critiques.
- Monday, 6-9 pm
- Begins January 9, 2023
- New London Adult Education