General Information

NON DISCRIMINATION NOTICE

The Huntington Beach Union High School District and the Huntington Beach Adult School do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual orientation), handicap, or age in any of its policies, procedures, or practices, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights of 1964 (pertaining to race, color and national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (pertaining to sex, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (pertaining to handicap) and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (pertaining to age). Copies of the complete policies and complaint procedures are available in the Adult School office.

Admission

Courses are open to any person 18 years of age or over who can profit from instruction. There is open enrollment in most classes. High school students may arrange to take adult education courses through their high school. Adults are given priority enrollment in all Adult Education classes.

Fees

Fees may be charged for classes. Refer to specific class for information.

Refund Policy

No refunds will be made to students who withdraw unless a written request with the receipt attached is received by the Adult School no later than three working days before the class begins (unless an earlier date is specified in the class description for a class requiring guaranteed enrollment to be held). A $20 processing fee will be charged except for classes cancelled by the Adult School. Please allow 4-6 weeks for refunds to be processed.

Returned Check Fee

The Adult School charges a fee of $25 for checks returned to us for insufficient funds.

Enrollment Confirmation

The Adult School does not usually send confirmation of enrollment in a class. If you would like confirmation to be sent to you, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with the registration form, or call the department one week prior to the start of the class.

Publicity and Photo Release

As a student in the Huntington Beach Adult School, you may be photographed or filmed for campus or district (Huntington Beach Union High School) displays and for other publicity and public relation purposes. Signature on the registration form indicates your agreement for these purposes. If you feel otherwise, please submit a letter to the Adult School Administration.

Parking

Please park in marked spaces only, and do not park in Staff Parking (yellow). Park in green spaces no more than 20 minutes. Temporary parking permits may be required at some campuses.

Dress Code

Appropriate clothing is required. Hats, gang affiliated attire and revealing clothing are prohibited. Clothing advertising alcohol or drugs is not permitted. Shoes must be worn at all times in the classroom and on campus.

Attendance

A specific number of students is required to start a state-supported class, and it may be closed if attendance falls below limits; therefore, students have an obligation to each other to attend regularly. In some programs, students will be dropped after the 4th absence.

Zero Tolerance

The Huntington Beach Union High School District has a "zero tolerance" policy towards weapons or violent acts on our campuses. Possession of any firearm, knife, explosive or other dangerous object is not allowed, nor are disabling devices such as mace and pepper spray.