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AFLC (Youth) Graduation Requirements:

To be eligible for graduation from Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning Center, students must meet the following requirements:

A: History/Social Science – Three years (30 credits), including one year of World History, one year of U.S. History, one-half year of U.S. Government, and one-half year of U.S. Economics  

B: English – Three years of English (30 credits) that includes frequent and regular writing, reading of classic and modern literature, and practice listening and speaking, including English 2, English 3, and English 4.  

C: Mathematics – Two years of mathematics (20 credits) that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry, including Pre-Algebra and Algebra (Three years recommended, Geometry)  

D: Science — Two years of science (20 credits) providing fundamental knowledge, including biology and physical science.  

E: Foreign Language or Performing Arts – One year (10 credits) of the same language other than English, Art or Dance.  

F: Physical Education – Two years of Physical Education (20 credits).

G: Electives – 70 credits, equivalent seven year-long courses.  

Community Service – All students are required to complete 40 hours of community service prior to graduating (5 credits)

Total: 205 credits to obtain a high school diploma

CTC (Adult) Graduation Requirements:

A: History/Social Science – Three years (30 credits), including one year of World History, one year of U.S. History, one-half year of U.S. Government, and one-half year of U.S. Economics  

B: English – Three years of English (40 credits) that includes frequent and regular writing, reading of classic and modern literature, and practice listening and speaking, including English 2, English 3, and/or English 4 with a minimum completion of English 2 and English 3.

C: Mathematics – Two years of mathematics (20 credits) that include the topics covered in Integrated Math 1 and Integrated Math 2, (three years recommended, Integrated Math 3 or Pre-Calculus).

D: Science — Two years of science (20 credits) including Biology and Physical Science.

E: Foreign Language or Performing Arts – One year (10 credits) of the same language other than English, Art or Dance.  

F: Physical Education – One years of Physical Education (20 credits).

G: Electives – 60 credits, equivalent six year-long courses.

Total: 200 credits to obtain a high school diploma

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Escuela Popular
149 North White Road

San José, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191

Escuela Popular (EP) began as a community-based grassroots school to address a growing need for English instruction in East San Jose and as a consequence, has been providing educational services since 1986. Within the first year of its operations, the demand for learning and schooling grew rapidly and EP continued to expand in numbers of students,   classes, and services to meet the growing needs. EP currently has 3 academies; K-8th grade Dual Language Academy, 9-12th Grade Youth Academy, and 9-12th Grade Adult in the PM and AM academy. Our school is open from 7 AM to 11 PM.

149 North White Road San José, CA 95127