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Open Doors (GED)

Open Doors Youth Reengagement

  • Who it serves: Students ages 16–21 who have left school or are not on track to graduate by age 21 (must be at least 16 and under 21 as of September 1).
  • Goal: Help your student finish high school, prepare for the GED, earn credits, or attend the local skills center through flexible, individualized support.
  • What students receive: Case management, academic instruction matched to their skill level, and school/district support services such as:
    • Special education and 504 services
    • English Learner (EL) support
    • Onsite childcare
    • Assessment assistance
    • Computer lab access
  • Eligibility: Student is 16–20 years old (under 21 by Sept. 1), has not yet met graduation requirements, and is credit deficient or referred by a case manager, juvenile justice, school staff, or a community education agency.
  • Requirements: weekly communication with a case manager, attend 2 hours weekly in person or via zoom, make an “Indicator of Academic Progress” every 3 months

A Typical Day

Open Doors students attend in-person school at the Harbor Learning Center for 2 hours each week. Instead of the regular Monday–Friday schedule (7:45 AM–2:45 PM), students are asked to come for a two-hour study session. They may attend additional time if they are able and wish to do so.

If a student attends all day, they will join the GED-specific class periods for extra help in those subjects:

  • Social Studies — 2nd period
  • English — 3rd period
  • Math — 5th period
  • Science — 6th period

Please note: Open Doors students are part of a different program and typically do not attend in-person art, PE, or CTE classes at Harbor Jr./Sr. High. For these classes, assignments will be provided and students may complete their work in the GED room.

What is an IAP?

An IAP (Indicator of Academic Progress) shows a student is making required progress. For HLC students, an IAP can be:

  • passing a GED test,
  • significantly improving a GED pretest score,
  • advancing one iReady grade level, or
  • completing 0.25 credit in a class.

Students must earn an IAP every three months to stay enrolled.