McAllen ISD launches new program for adults to earn high school diploma

McAllen ISD is now offering a free diploma completion program for adults.

Called the Step-up Program, it is designed specifically for adults aged 18 to 26 who left school before graduating. The program accommodates flexible scheduling, allowing students to attend in the morning or afternoon, Monday through Friday, to match their personal commitments and to proceed at their own pace.

The program is planning to launch with approximately 50 students early this fall.

These students will be housed separately at McAllen ISD’s Lamar Academy (1009 N. 10th St.). It is a free, flexible, and effective pathway to earning a high school diploma – not a GED.

Students will attend in four-hour sessions. Their specific schedule will be determined by the credits they lack and their availability.

The district assists by reviewing transcripts, identifying missing credits and enrolling students in the courses they need.

Prospective students do not need to have attended McAllen ISD schools. Whether young adults are looking for a better job or want to go to college, the Step-up Program can get them on their way.

The Step-up Program will be funded through the state’s Average Daily Attendance Program, which is calculated through student attendance.

For more information, the public may call 956-687-MISD (6473).

More information can be found at the Step-up Program web page.