AHSEP Youth HSE Program

This program is one of several alternative high school education programs (AHSEP) in the district that help students obtain a high school diploma. Our district's priority is supporting students through pathways to a high school diploma with the HSE program being a final option for those who need it. Students who come to our program are first supported to ensure their reading and math levels are at a high school level. The program then supports students with the GED curriculum, so that they will be able to pass the online GED Exam.

Students who come to our program must be:

• 17 years or older
• In their senior year cohort (2024-2025 or earlier)
• Be credit deficient (7 credit hours or less)
• Be a Syracuse Resident.
• Approved to be part of the program by the district.

Just like the school district, Youth GED Students:

• Receive free breakfast and/or lunch.
• Support from a school nurse when not feeling well.
• Updates and implementation of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and 504 plans.
• Opportunities to participate in senior events and walk their stage with their high school.

Students and Parents/Guardians who believe this may be an opportunity for success should:

1. Contact their high school principal and their counselor to explain the interest. 
2. Students who moved to the City of Syracuse and meet the same requirements above should reach out to SCSD Central Registration to schedule an appointment to be enrolled.