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Montgomery Adult School COUNSELOR CORNER Montgomery Adult School offers free academic programs
to help students who are interested in completing their GED or High
School Diploma or improving reading, writing and math skills. Counselors
are available to assist you with your options. The counseling center is located next to main office. More detailed information
about the GED and High School Diploma programs follow along with
a description of how to get enrolled. Lastly, two programs that
are offered through our school, career and college counseling through
the Educational Opportunity Center and the Family Resource Center,
are described. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM INFORMATION COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES
How do I enroll? It is a very simple process. Just call the counseling center at 628-3173 to make an appointment for the new student orientation. Orientations are held every Tuesday at 12:45 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. All high school diploma, GED and basic skills classes are free.
Classes are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings Monday through Friday.
Our class schedules are flexible. You may attend whenever you are available to attend.
No, you do not need a social security number to take any of the classes at Montgomery Adult School.
Adult Basic Education classes are offered to help students review their basic reading, writing and math skills. These classes are especially helpful for students who have been out of school for a while or for students who are preparing for an exam.
Counselors are available to assist you with your options.
They will evaluate your transcripts and go over your future goals
to help you decide which option is best for you. The following is
a description of both the GED and High School Diploma programs.
The GED is the equivalent of a high school diploma for people who did not finish high school. The letters "GED" stand for General Education Development or Graduate Equivalency Diploma.
It is very hard to get a job without a high school degree or a GED. People who have a GED or high school diploma make more money than those who don't.
Almost all colleges accept GED graduates just like high school graduates. If you have your GED you can apply for federal financial aid to pay for college.
What subjects are on the GED Test?
The five subjects are writing, math, social studies, science, and reading. You can take the tests one at a time and once you have passed all five tests and met the average required you will receive your GED.
Your GED teacher will give you pre-tests and advise you when you are ready to sign-up to take the official tests. You can work at your own pace to prepare for the tests. The teacher will provide a plan for you with what you will need to do to pass the five tests and will be there to assist you as you go along. There is a math lecture available for students who attend in the morning.
Yes, the test costs $70.00 which includes all five subject tests and the certificate but you don’t pay until you are ready to take tests. The preparation classes offered here are free. If you prefer, you can pay for the tests one at a time.
Yes, the GED and High School Diploma graduates from
all four adult schools have a large graduation at Southwestern College
in June of each year. Graduates wear caps and gowns and can invite
as many people as they like to attend. Scholarships are available
to those who are going to continue their education. They are given
at an Awards Ceremony preceding graduation each year.
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM INFORMATION
Adult School offers a High School Diploma program that allows you to complete the classes that you did not finish when you were in High School. To begin you will need a transcript that lists the classes you have taken and the grades you received so that we can give you credit for them. If you don’t have a transcript we can request one for you.
42 credits are required
Students complete work in class in individualized instruction programs. Teachers are available to answer all questions and to help you stay on track.
Specific tests and/or academic requirements must be completed and passed. Approximately 60 hour of actual class attendance is required. Classes can be completed within 3 to 6 weeks.
Grades from a school outside of the United States may count. Students need to bring in their school records that list the classes that they completed and the grade that was received.
Yes. We have an Independent Studies program that allows you to do the work at home. You will be scheduled to meet with a teacher once a week to review your work, answer questions and to take exams.
Yes, many students choose to take GED tests to satisfy some of the 42 required and elective credits needed to complete the diploma. You still receive a high school diploma.
You can receive credit for work experience, household management, GED tests, college credits, military service, etc. Is there a graduation?
URBAN CENTERS
ACADEMIC NETWORK
Our UCAN/EOC advisor, Miguel Lopez is prepared to assist students with an array of services that will help clients take advantage of educational opportunities. Listed below is a partial listing of services offered by the UCAN/EOC program: - College & Career Counseling
To speak with Miguel Lopez, come by when he is scheduled to be in his office or call or e-mail him. His contact information is below. Monday: by appointment
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