General Information

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 seniors may arrange to take adult education courses through their high school counselor. Hayward Adult School provides access to all qualified disabled persons.

Books

The bookstore is located on the Sunset Campus. Books may be purchased by enrolled students at the school sites. No refunds on books.

Complaint Procedure

The HUSD Board of Education has established a policy for filing complaints concerning school personnel. Contact the Hayward Adult School office to obtain a copy of the policy.

Counseling

Counseling services are available for students in the High School Diploma Program and for any other student needing assistance with scheduling. Appointments with the counselor, can be arranged in the Registration Office or by calling 510-293-8595.

Equal Opportunity

The Hayward Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, mental or physical handicap, age or sex in any of its policies or procedures related to admissions, employment, financial aid, educational services, programs or activities.

Official Records

All official records of the Adult School are held as confidential and no record information regarding a student will be released without prior written authorization from the student.

Please select your classes carefully. Full refunds are given only when a class is canceled. Students who request a refund before the first class is held may receive a refund minus a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be made after the class begins. There are no refunds on books.
NOTE: The $2.95 online transaction fee will not be refunded.

Transportation

Take bus #84 or Bart Bus "U" to Laurel Center.
Take bus #85, #90 or #93 to Sunset Center.
BART Castro Valley Station is 1/2 mile from Laurel.
BART Hayward Station is near Sunset.

Career Technical Education Student Guidance

Orientation and career assessment for educational and career planning are offered to students in the Registration Office. Student orientations and assessments are offered Monday & Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. The career adviser will facilitate the orientation and career assessment services on a volunteer basis. Students can schedule an appointment by coming into the Registration Office or by calling (510) 293-8595.