The Alabama Non-Traditional High School Diploma Option (HSDO) is an alternative to the GED high school equivalency, designed for students who have completed all of the required credits for graduation but failed the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE), or students who have dropped out of the traditional high school setting.
Option 1
For an adult who attended an Alabama high school and earned enough credits to graduate, but did not pass the high school graduation exam.
Am I Eligible For Option 1?
- Participant must have all 24 credits required to graduate from a traditional high school, or the number of credits established by the local school system that the participant last attended
- Must be at least 19 years of age.
- Did not pass the Alabama High School Graduation Exam
Option 2
For an adult who earned 10 or more credits from an Alabama high school and requires additional credits for high school completion.
Am I Eligible For Option 2?
- Participants must have at least 10 credits of the 24 credits required to graduate from a traditional high school in Alabama
- Must be at least 19 years of age.
- Participants must assess on the TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education)
Locations
Both the Decatur and Huntsville campuses offer HSDO ONLY classes.
Tuesday/Thursday
1pm – 4pm
Adult Education Building, Room 118 (Building 9)
Tuesday & Thursday
8:30am – 11:30am
Sparkman Building Room 54
You must meet with a Coordinator before attending class.
HSDO FAQ’s
My last high school was out of state, can I still be a part of the HSDO program?
Your last school of record must be an Alabama high school.
If I complete this program do I get a certificate or an actual diploma?
You will receive a diploma from your high school. Note: The date of graduation will be this year.
How long will it take me to complete the program?
We don’t like to estimate your time in the program simply because every student is an individual.
To register for the Non-Traditional High School Diploma Option Program, please attend one of the following PAIRS of orientation/registration sessions:
Calhoun Community College
Our next enrollment sessions for the Decatur and Huntsville campuses are listed below. Enrollment consists of two 3-hour sessions. Attendance at BOTH sessions is required to begin your course. No need to register now, simply show up for the pair of enrollment sessions you wish to attend.
Bring to Orientation: Valid Photo ID, SS card, proof of residence. Under 18 students please call 256-890-4793 or 256-306-2536 for additional paperwork required. You will not be allowed to register without correct documents.
Enrollment Session Locations
Decatur Campus: 6250 Hwy 31 North Tanner, AL 35671
Building #9 – Testing Center & Adult Education Room 119
Huntsville Campus: 102 Wynn Dr., NW Huntsville, AL 35805
Sparkman Building 1st Floor – Room 55 Enter at Door 10
Enrollment Sessions Schedule
Attend one set of sessions:
- Please call 256-306-2830 or 256-890-4793 for more information on upcoming enrollment sessions.
Contact
If you would like more information or to request an appointment please contact:
Please download the HSDO Audit Form and have it completed by your High School