CAPA - Adult Diploma Program
Overview
Our adult diploma program is focused on helping students earn credits to complete their Jeffco high school diploma. Our population is made up of students aged 17.5 and up. While the program may look like a comprehensive high school schedule, it is flexible enough to accommodate students’ work and family obligations.
Students are engaged in smaller core classes that encourage a sense of community and belonging and allow for personalized support in instruction. Day students are required to attend at least three core classes Monday through Friday over a six-week grading period. Night students attend two classes per night on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. These periods are condensed, allowing for the recovery of a semester’s worth of credit in six weeks.
The Adult Diploma program is designed to emulate a work environment in that students learn the soft skills necessary to be successful in today’s job market. Students in the day program are expected to complete an induction course called Discovery to prepare them for their core academic classes. Through Discovery, students learn skills like collaboration, effective communication and self-advocacy. In addition, they have the opportunity to explore career, technical and higher education pathways.
The Adult Diploma program facilitates the skill acquisition necessary for students to be successful in their academic, personal and professional endeavors. This approach encourages and supports students in taking ownership of their direction so their paths will carry them wherever they wish to go.
Why Choose McLain’s Adult Diploma Program?
ADULT DIPLOMA SCHEDULING:
- You decide how much time you dedicate to gaining credits toward graduation.
- Day or evening options: choose up to two classes per night (Mon., Tues., Wed.) or up to three classes per day (Mon. through Fri.)
- Accumulate credits every six weeks!
ADULT DIPLOMA SUPPORT:
- Receive in-person support and personalized guidance.
- Day and evening scheduling options.
- Receive career preparation and support through coaching, classes, tours, workshops and internships.
- Receive guaranteed college scholarships once you have demonstrated readiness.
- Childcare available while attending class for 0-3 year-olds during day program and 0-13 year-olds during evening program.
How the Adult Diploma Program Works
- Submit interest form.
- Register in EnrollJeffco.
- Attend mandatory orientation.
Orientation dates for 2025/26:- Friday, 7/25/25 at 2pm
- Tuesday, 8/5/25 at 4pm
- Monday, 9/8/25 at 6pm
- Monday, 10/20/25 at 6pm
- Monday, 12/8/25 at 6pm
- Monday, 2/2 at 6pm
- Monday, 3/16/26 at 6pm
- Meet with a counselor to devise a plan that works for you.
- Commit to excellent attendance and begin in-person classes in an evening or daytime program.
- Take advantage of career and college support to help guide life goals after graduation.
- Graduate and embark on your life path with confidence.
Contact Us
đź“ž Call 303-982-7462 or Email: tanika.martinez@jeffco.k12.co.us
đź“Ť Visit Us: McLain Community High School: 13600 West 2nd Place, Lakewood Colorado 80228
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FAQ for Adult Diploma Program
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- Is there an online option?
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- How much does it cost?
- Is there homework?
- What’s the difference between the GED and diploma program?
- How many terms per year and how long are they?
- What will my schedule look like?
- Can someone review my transcripts and help me figure out how much time I have left?
- How do I apply?
- When do I start?
- What is the attendance policy?
- How can McLain help with childcare?
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