High School Completion
Credit Diploma Program
Credit Diploma Program
The Credit Diploma Program offers participants the opportunity to earn a high school diploma for free through the Naugatuck Board of Education.
Students may earn credits through evening classes, independent- study courses and documented life experiences. Credits may also be transferred from previously attended high schools. A total of 25 credits is necessary for graduation (a minimum of two credits must be earned in the Naugatuck Adult Education Program apart from transferred credits) which includes:
- English: 4 credits
- Math: 4 credits
- Social Studies: 3 credits (must include one U. S. History and one half civics credit)
- Science: 3 credits
- Vocational Arts: 1 credit
- Electives: 8 credits
Anyone wishing to enroll should bring a copy of his/her previous high school transcript so counselors can review transfer credits. To enroll in a diploma program, students must be 17 years of age or older and formally withdrawn from day school. Students 17 years of age must present documentation which shows withdrawal with parental permission. Proof of age and residency is required.
All credit diploma classes are held in the evenings at Naugatuck High School.
Credit Diploma Program Registration
Location: Naugatuck High School Adult Education Office Rm N 144 (across from the cafeteria)
Registration takes place in the fall (late August and early September) and winter (November, January and February). Please call the office at 203-720-5282 for registration appointment.
Please call the office at 203-720-5282 if you wish to register after these dates.
Class Schedules
Credit Diploma Classes are held in the evenings only. Each class meets two times per week (either Monday/Wednesday, or Tuesday/Thursday) and classes are available Monday through Thursday from 6-9 p.m.
Credit Diploma classes are trimester based and follow the schedule below:
- Trimester 1: August - November
- Trimester 2: November - February
- Trimester 3: March - May
Adult Basic Education / GEDⓇ
General Education Development Diploma Program (GED®)
Free GED® Preparation Classes
The GED® Preparation Program is another diploma option offered through Naugatuck Adult Education separate from the Credit Diploma Program. GED® classes prepare a student to take the state-sponsored GED® Examination to earn a Connecticut State High School Diploma. The GED® diploma is based upon passing this examination, not earning credits. GED® classes provide individualized instruction. Our classes prepare students for each section of the exam. The four content areas - literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies - will measure a foundational core of knowledge and skills that are essential for college and career readiness. The minimum age for enrollment in adult education is 17 years of age. Students must document school withdrawal with parental permission.
GED® preparation classes are offered in both daytime and evening classes at Naugatuck High School.
To register for GED preparation classes, please see our latest brochure for registration dates. Please call the office at 203-720-5282 for registration appointment.
GED® preparation classes are offered in both daytime and evening classes at Naugatuck High School.
To register for GED preparation classes, please see our latest brochure for registration dates. Please call the office at 203-720-5282 for registration appointment.
ABE/GED Registration
Location: Naugatuck High School Adult Education Office Rm N 144 (across from the cafeteria)
Registration takes place in the fall (late August and early September) and winter (November, January and February). Please call the office at 203-720-5282 for registration appointment.
ABE/GED Class Schedules
Evening Schedule:
Each class meets two times per week (either Monday/Wednesday, or Tuesday/Thursday) and classes are available Monday through Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Daytime Schedule:
Daytime classes meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
ABE/GEDⓇ Classes are semester based.
- Semester 1 September - December
- Semester 2 January - May
National External Diploma ProgramⓇ
Naugatuck Adult Education offers the National External Diploma Program (NEDP®). This option has students earning their high school diploma independently through the successful completion of a series of online assignments which demonstrate mastery of life skill competencies, as well as an additional demonstration of an individualized competency (occupational, vocational, or specialized skill). Upon successful completion of these competencies, the student is awarded a high school diploma through the Naugatuck Board of Education.
The National External Diploma Program (NEDP®) is an applied performance assessment system that assesses the high school level skills of adults and out-of-school youth. The NEDP® evaluates the reading, writing, math and workforce readiness skills of participants in life and work contexts.
- Assesses high school level skills awarding a traditional diploma so graduates can meet their academic and career goals.
- Designed for self-directed youth and adults with life and work experiences and a general familiarity with the computer.
- Offers flexible scheduling and confidentiality.
- Evaluates competencies in ten content areas including Financial Literacy, Health Literacy, Civic Literacy, Geography, History, Science, and Twenty-First Century Workplace.
- Evaluates competencies that are based on skills outlined in the Common Core College and Career Readiness standards.
Depending on your skill level at enrollment, and how many reviews of basic skills are needed, most students complete the program in six to nine months.
When all work is completed with 100% accuracy, your portfolio is reviewed by an assessor for verification. Each student must meet with an advisor weekly for a minimum of two hours to demonstrate your mastery of certain competencies through the completion of assignments.
Both daytime and evening hours are offered for this program. For more information, please contact us at (203)-720-5282.
National External Diploma ProgramⓇ Registration
Location: Naugatuck High School Adult Education Office Rm N 144 (across from the cafeteria).
Registration takes place in the fall (late August and early September) and winter (November, January and February). Please call the office at 203-720-5282 for registration appointment.
Class Schedules
NEDPⓇ is an individualized program.
Appointments will be made with your advisor/assessor. Both daytime and evening appointments are available.
For more information, please call the office at 203-720-5282.