- Programs
- Adult Basic and Secondary Education
- Authorized Pearson Vue Testing Center
- Career and Technical
- Citizenship / Ciudadania
- Community Education / Fee Support
- Driver's Education and Driver's Training
- Integrated Education & Training (IET)
- English Learners (EL)
- Foreign Languages
- Health Care
- MS Office Applications w/ Spanish Support
- WASCAE Course List
Our Counselor
Josie Morales 831-296-0553
Make an appointment
https://calendly.com/josie_morales
Transition Specialist
Julie Madrona 831-295-5275
For next steps, make an appointment https://calendly.com/julie_madrona
Julie Madrona 831-295-5275
For next steps, make an appointment https://calendly.com/julie_madrona
Green Valley Center
294 Green Valley Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 786-2160
294 Green Valley Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 786-2160
Monday - Friday:
8:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon
Monday - Thursday:
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday:
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Santa Cruz Center
319 La Fonda Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3966
319 La Fonda Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3966
Monday - Friday:
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Monday - Thursday:
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Adult Basic and Secondary Education
Achieve Your Goal!
Achieve Your Goal!![]()
Achieve Your Goal!
Programs: Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education offers instructional programs in English and Spanish to assist students in completing their secondary education. The programs are:
• High School Diploma (English only) fully accredited program for students wishing to complete a high school diploma. Graduates must be within 30 credits of finishing. Classes offered include: Applied Art, English, Health, Social Studies, Math, Science. Fine art other than english, and electives.
• High School Equivalency (HSE) (English or Spanish) Preparation program for students studying for the GED and the HiSET equivalency test.
• Transitions...Pathways to Employment or College (English ONLY) offered to students near completion of their GED/HiSET or HSD who are ready to transition to college or a specific career technical skill based program. By appointment with a counselor.
• Credit Recovery (English only), a program designed for high school students (see below for further details) (Green Valley Center ONLY )
• WorkKeys Curriculum (English only), a program designed to teach students what they need to know to pass the WorkKeys exam. The WorkKeys exam is offered at the Green Valley Center,
An individualized course of study based on assessment, schedule, and goals will be designed for each student enabling students to earn their high school diploma or pass the High School Equivalency exams while improving their skills for college or career training. Courses are offered in teacher-directed classrooms with a blend of online, direct and individualized instruction. Online distance learning is available in combination with classroom instruction.
Program Requirements : All students (except credit recovery) must meet the following criteria to enroll in classes and maintain ongoing enrollment:
• Attend an orientation, complete assessments and attend one to one counseling appointment before beginning class.
• Maintain attendance:
- Morning classes 12 hours per week minimum attendance with demonstrated progress
- Evening classes 6 hours per week minimum attendance with demonstrated progress
• Sign and adhere to our School Code of Conduct and Internet Use Policies
Spanish GED/GED en Español
Spanish GED/GED en Español![]()
Spanish GED/GED en Español

Prepárese para tomar los cuatro exámenes de GED: Matemáticas, Artes del Lenguaje, Estudios Sociales, y Ciencias.
Institute of Language and Culture (ILC), Room 4, 320 Rodriguez Street, Watsonville.
Lun, Mar, Mie 6:00PM - 8:30PM Pozo
Section 99701 Aug 14 - Dec 20
Section 99701 Aug 14 - Dec 20
*Donations Appreciated/Se Aprecian Donaciones*
Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education is an equal opportunity provider and accomodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Please see the front office or call (831) 786-2160.
Do You Need A High School Diploma or a High School
Equivalency Certificate GED/HiSET?
Equivalency Certificate GED/HiSET?
Do You Need A High School Diploma or a High School
Equivalency Certificate GED/HiSET?![]()
Do You Need A High School Diploma or a High School
Equivalency Certificate GED/HiSET?
Equivalency Certificate GED/HiSET?
NEW STUDENTS - Sign Up For Orientation
Ongoing Enrollment -Begins one week before first day of classes.
Students attend orientation at location where they will attend class.
Bring a copy of last high school transcripts to the orientation if possible.
♦Location : Green Valley Center, and Santa Cruz Center
♦Mornings Schedule: 9AM-12PM Mon-Fri Fine
Aug 14 - Dec 20
♦Evenings Schedule: 4PM - 8PM Mon-Thu Fine
Aug 14 - Dec 20
♦Mornings Schedule: 9AM-12PM Mon-Fri Fine
Aug 14 - Dec 20
♦Evenings Schedule: 4PM - 8PM Mon-Thu Fine
Aug 14 - Dec 20
Jobs 101
Jobs 101![]()
Jobs 101
Students now registered at Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education in combination with your present academic goals (high school diploma, GED or HiSET) are invited to attend our 21st Century Careers learning lab. Get the help, guidance and career coaching you’ve been waiting for.
Green Valley Center (GVC), Room 5, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville
Thu 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Madrona
Section 409 Aug 17- Dec 14 FREE for current students
Topics Include
• Career planning activities • Job search • Resume • Letter of Introduction • Mastering soft skills for workplace success • Build your resume vocabulary • Changing jobs • Keeping Jobs • Clear decision making techniques • I want to be the boss
• Understanding the people at work • Who’s hiring now • Get ready for that interview • How to ask for more money • Am I a good employee? • Interest Inventory • Goal setting/time management • Internships • Transferable skills • Career assessments
*Donations Appreciated/Se Aprecian Donaciones*
CONTINUING STUDENTS WELCOME BACK! - Register in Class!
CONTINUING STUDENTS WELCOME BACK! - Register in Class!![]()
CONTINUING STUDENTS WELCOME BACK! - Register in Class!
Green Valley Center, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville
If you attended WASCAE in the last two (2) semesters, you do not need to attend orientation. Register directly in your Green Valley Center and begin attending class.
Santa Cruz Center, 319 La Fonda Avenue, Santa Cruz
If you attended WASCAE in the last two (2) semesters, you do not need to attend
orientation. Register directly in your Santa Cruz class, and begin attending class.
orientation. Register directly in your Santa Cruz class, and begin attending class.
*Donations Appreciated/Se Aprecian Donaciones*
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS![]()
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
(Green Valley Center ONLY )
Students currently enrolled in a high school seeking to make up credits, may enroll in adult school on a space available basis. The courses are offered in an individualized electronic format facilitated by a credentialed teacher. The following items are required for registration.
•Meet with your high school counselor and your parent or guardian
•Complete a Student Release form and obtain all required signatures with a transcript
•Register in the office at 294 Green Valley Road
**DONATIONS APPRECIATED**
*Donations Appreciated/Se Aprecian Donaciones*