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2026-27

Welcome! or Welcome Back!

Class Times:

8:30 am - 1:30 pm (Mon - Friday)

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Mon - Thurs)

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Mon - Thurs)

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Current state of Escondido Classes

In person classes?

Yes! We have open lab hours. All students welcome anytime lab is open.

8:30 am to 9pm (Mon-Thurs)
8:30 am to 1:30pm (Friday)

Do I HAVE to come to class?

No, classes CAN be done in a fully distance learning format
But, the lab is a good place to work in peace & quiet!
Laptop checkouts are NOT available so come in person if you don’t have a computer or WIFI at home.

What will I need to succeed?

Computer or tablet

Classes are not meant to do on your phone!

Reliable Internet connection
Self-discipline
Limited distractions

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** This year! **

Requirements for tests

NOTES are required for testing

E-notes or paper/pencil

70% or higher on the review
All students with a CASAS test in level 1 or 2 must take tests in class
All SE students must take English class tests in the classroom
You must clear a unit test within 1 week or you will be DROPPED!

Test at home is a privilege

It must be your own authentic work
No AI testing
You might be required to come in and take a test in the classroom at any point

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About Your Teacher: Tanya Ruhe

Tanya Ruhe

Tanya Ruhe has worked in the Escondido Adult School ABE/ASE program for many years! A graduate of SPHS, Palomar College, and SDSU, she is a hometown girl! Strong in math and online learning, Tanya enjoys working with adults of all ages and abilities in our high school diploma learning lab. She supports the unique needs and learning styles of adult learners from many cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds. Tanya is especially good at working with students with disabilities and serves as a liaison with the high school district’s Learning Center team. Tanya is known for building strong connections with students and is a connoisseur of college campus tours! She is excited to have you in her class and to help you transition to college or wherever life takes you!

EAS 34 years
Graduated Palomar & SDSU ~ Go Aztecs!
Specialty in HS Diploma… especially math
Strong background working with students with special needs
Wife, mom, avid reader and movie watcher!

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About Your Teacher: Angel Williams

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About Your Teacher: Josh Murphy

Josh Murphy has taught High School Diploma and HiSET/GED preparation courses for Escondido Adult School since 2009. He enjoys teaching and interacting with students from all backgrounds and age groups, focusing on student engagement using differentiated and individualized learning practices. Mr. Murphy envisions student success as facilitating the transition of each student to the next step of their career or educational journey. He also serves as a BLS CPR instructor for the school.

About Your Teacher: Josh Murphy

EAS 15 years
Graduated from UCSD
Strong background in math and writing
Wife and mom to two girls in college
Pilates enthusiast
Animal lover

Monika Konia has taught HiSET/GED preparation courses for the Escondido Adult School since 2005. She enjoys helping students meet their academic goals, whether the goal is to go to college, enter a career training program or to improve reading, writing and math skills. She attended UCSD and earned her Bachelor or Arts Degree in Political Science and Literature in 1992. She received a Designated Subjects Teaching Credential from SDSU in 2005. Ms. Konia periodically teaches a community interest course on how to become a supervised visitation monitor at the Escondido Adult school. Ms. Konia considers helping students advance to the next stage of their career/academic journey as the most fulfilling part of her work. In terms of personal interest, she enjoys cooking for her family and friends - especially food from different cultures. She also loves animals, particularly cats.

EAS 17 years
Graduated from Cal State San Luis Obispo
Specialize in different learning styles and creating individualized plans for students
Strong background working with students in writing and math.
Husband, dad to a 6 year old girl, and sports nerd.

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Rm 201 Diploma

Let’s go over the welcome sheet

2026-27 Welcome sheet

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Escondido Adult School

Diploma Landing Page

Landing page: https://sites.google.com/euhsd.org/academicprograms/diploma

Check weekly for:

Updates & Events
Student Support Services

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Sample Diploma Evaluation

175 credits to graduate

Diploma Evaluation

Attendance

5 hrs per week on Edgenuity per class minimum
Weekly check-in with teacher

Zoom by appointment, phone, text message, email
Text at our google voice numbers 760-440-5278 (Josh) 760-593-7843 (Tanya) anytime. We will get back to you within the day.

How long will a class take me?

5 hrs per week is approx. 12 weeks (2.5 months) to finish one course--minimum
12-15 hrs per week is approx. 1 month to finish one course--recommended

Can I take more than one class at a time?

1 course at a time.
Only after you have completed one course in a timely manner. Per teacher/student discretion.
Subsequent courses will be chosen with a student/teacher conference.

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Sample Diploma eval

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How Do I Log In to Edgenuity and How Does It Work?

Individual Edgenuity Login information was emailed/texted to each of you on your first day of class from your instructor.

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Plagiarism & AI Policy

Edgenuity has a built in Plagiarism/AI checker! Only your authentic work is acceptable.

All students signed the EUHSD Academic Honesty Policy
Zeros and Fs will be given for Plagiarism / AI work.

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Questions?

Ask your teacher during your individual start up meeting
Text or call your teacher anytime!

760-593-7843 Tanya
442-222-8564 Angel
760-440-5278 Josh
760-737-8025 classroom