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History of HSC in Arlington

Since its inception in 1929, the High School Continuation Program has offered students an alternative way to earn a high school diploma.  Although students are responsible to the same course requirements, numbers of credits, and SOL assessment verification as students in the comprehensive high schools, the program offers flexibility in the way and timeframe in which students can earn a high school diploma.  Important information includes:

  • Students are able to earn six or seven credits in a year.
  • The program is divided into two semesters, and students may take one, two, or three two-hour classes each semester.
  • The comprehensive high school may refer students. Students looking to transfer to Langston from Wakefield, Washington Liberty, and Yorktown, must have a referral form filled out by a school counselor or administrator.
  • Students must be at least 16 years of age to enter the HSCP; there is no upper age limit.
  • Langston is a relatively small program, with approximately 120 students.