ABC Adult SchoolStudent Guide

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School in Cerritos, CA. Operating on a semester system.

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Cerritos, CA
16K+ students
@abcadultschool.edu
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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for ABC Adult School

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Semester 2026
Campus terms
6
Local details
8

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 11, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

9 entries
  1. First Quarter 2026
  2. First Trimester 2026
  3. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  4. Second Quarter 2026
  5. Second Trimester 2026-2027
  6. Third Quarter 2027
  7. Spring Semester 2027
  8. Third Trimester 2027
  9. Fourth Quarter 2027

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Campus language

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6 terms

A

ASAP
The Advanced Student Administrative Program, which students use as the primary online portal for registration and records.

C

CTE
Career Technical Education, the vocational training department offering certificates in fields like pharmacy tech and accounting.

E

ESL
English as a Second Language, the largest department serving students learning English.

H

HSD
High School Diploma program for adults seeking to complete their secondary education.

I

IET
Integrated Education and Training, a program that allows students to learn vocational skills and English simultaneously.

W

WIOA
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, often used to refer to federally funded student support services and programs.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

8 details
Caballero
The main campus located at 12254 Cuesta Drive (often referred to by its proximity to Caballero Blvd).
CASAS
The mandatory standardized assessment system used for placement and tracking progress in ESL and ABE classes.
CEC
The Cerritos Education Center, an auxiliary location for specific adult education programs.
CTEC
The Career Technical Education Center campus where most vocational and trade classes are held.
HiSET
The High School Equivalency Test, one of the two main exams (alongside the GED) offered for the state equivalency certificate.
Orientation
A mandatory session for new students to learn about school policies and program requirements.
Post-test
The required follow-up assessment taken after a set number of instructional hours to prove academic gains.
Pre-test
The initial assessment every student must take before being allowed to register for most programs.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 11, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
6 approved campus terms and 8 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Cerritos for ABC Adult School Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Cerritos.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$1,066

Cost of Living Index

155

Student Population

9,000

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

50

Public Transit

Cerritos On Wheels, Long Beach Transit, Norwalk Transit, Orange County Transportation Authority, Los Angeles Metro

Nearest Airports

Long Beach Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean

Avg Annual Temp

64°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Cuesta Campus Main Lot

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Includes designated spaces for Staff and 20-minute Visitor parking.

Cabrillo Lane Campus Lot

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Free parking for students and visitors.

Campus News

Latest updates from ABC Adult School

ABCUSD High Schools Ranked Among Best in State for 2026-2027

U.S. News & World Report published the 2026-2027 rankings, placing district high schools, including Whitney and Cerritos High, among the top performing schools in California.

Oct 15, 2026

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Artesia High School Instructor Named National Finalist for Teaching Excellence

Automotive instructor Marty Supple was named a finalist for the 2026 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence.

Oct 14, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at ABC Adult School

Winter Trimester Begins (ESL)

November 2, 2026

ABC Adult School Campuses

Start of the 2026-2027 Winter Trimester for English as a Second Language (ESL) courses.

Veterans Day - No School

November 11, 2026

All ABC Adult School Campuses

School closed in observance of Veterans Day.

Fall Break - No School

November 23, 2026

All ABC Adult School Campuses

Fall break period; no classes in session from November 23 through November 27, 2026.

Parent Workshop: Navigating Schools of Choice

December 2, 2026

Cabrillo Lane Campus, 20122 Cabrillo Lane, Cerritos, CA

Free workshop for parents and caregivers to learn about school choice options within the district. Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at ABC Adult School

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

3 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Des Plaines Hall

Room types: double

Hoops Hall

Room types: double

McCarrell Hall

Room types: single

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@abcadultschool.edu

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