Alternative School Options

CACE- Campbell Adult and Community Education 

CACE website

West San Jose/Campbell: CACE- Campbell Center, 1224 Del Mar Ave., 408-626-3402

Students need to meet with the School Counselor at Boynton first. If a student is under 18, parent permission is required to enroll at CACE for the HiSET or High School Diploma program. 

HiSET
The Pre-High School Equivalency and High School Equivalency Programs at CACE prepare students to take the HISET tests.  These classes help students gain the knowledge and test taking skills needed to pass the five tests (Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Math, Science).  The curriculum includes both textbook and computer-based resources. Differentiated instruction includes: one-on-one, group, and whole class.  

California HiSet Proficiency Exam

Minors who have a Certificate of Proficiency must also have verified parent/guardian permission to stop attending school.

• The student must meet one of the following:
  • 16 years of age or older, or
  • Enrolled in grade 10 for one school year or longer, or
  • Will complete one school year of enrollment in grade 10 at the end of the semester during which the next regular examination will be conducted.

San Jose Conservation Corps (408) 283-7171 

San Jose Conservation Corp website
Requirements:
At least 17 ½ (no age limit)
HS Diploma students welcome
Eligible to work in the US
At least 12th grade 

San Jose Job Corps Center 

https://sanjose.jobcorps.gov/
Job Corps provides youth with the chance to learn a trade and get a high school diploma or GED, and offers youth help in getting a job. 
Be 16 to 24 years of age, U.S. Citizen or legal resident, and meet income requirements.
3485 East Hills Drive San Jose, CA 95127 (408) 254-5627