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WELCOME The Adult Learning Center at. We can help you:. Improve math, reading, and writing skills Meet entrance requirements for further training Prepare for your GED or COMPASS Boost your skills so you can help children with their homework Improve English as a second language. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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WELCOME The Adult Learning Center
at
We can help you:
Improve math, reading, and writing skills Meet entrance requirements for further
training Prepare for your GED or COMPASS Boost your skills so you can help children
with their homework Improve English as a second
language
Adult Learning Center Staff
Donna Callahan, Director
Jody Howell, Program Assistant
Randy, Part-time Assistant
Trudi Whitmore, GED Examiner
Adult Learning Center Instructors
Kim TuschhoffLanguage Arts
Vanessa BottsMath & Evening Lab
Becki ParksMath, Reading &
ESL
Outreach CentersOpen September - May
Grangeville – Tara Rowland 208.983.0202
Moscow – Judi Fadness 208.882.2898
Orofino – Dyan Spence 208.476.5731
School Year ScheduleSeptember through May
Monday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Summer ScheduleJune through August
Monday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Requirements for Registration
Fill out intake form and complete assessments
Students under age 18: Drop slip from former school/Parent
consent Just parental consent if home schooled Picture identification for GED students
Examples include driver’s license, state identification card, tribal identification, military identification
So I’m enrolled, now what?
Attend an orientation session
Take the assessments
Make an appointment to go over results
Make a study plan based on your goals
Classes Offered
Basic math Fractions, Decimals, Percents Algebra Geometry COMPASS Prep English/GED Essay Math 010 – College Prep English 097 – College Prep Reading 096 – College Prep GED Prep (Reading, Social Studies, and Science) English as a Second Language
All for FREE!!!
Student Expectations
Attend class regularly and participate Let instructor know when you cannot
attend by phone 208.792.2238 or e-mail
Make progress toward meeting your goals
Take assessments to measure progress – 60 hours of study time
Attendance Policy Attend every class, be on time, and
be prepared to work Sign in for class with the instructor Too many missed classes may result
in being dropped from the class Inform your instructor if you will be
absent or need to change your study plan
We are here to help you!
Miscellaneous Notes Parking
Streets have 3 hour time limits Public parking lots on D Street or Brackenbury
Square
Smoke 25 ft away from building entrances
Restrooms – located at the end of the hallway on the right
Vending machines & water – down the hallway
Turn off cell phones in class
All materials are provided by the ALC
Support Services on Campus Professional Technical Ed. Center –
individual, educational and career counseling, employment workshops, assessments, advising for college, COMPASS testing (college placement exam)
Career & Advising Services – Main floor Reid Centennial Hall
New Student Recruitment – Main floor RCH college entrance process, admission, and
registration
GED Testing Battery
1 2 0 m in u tes
Tes t 1 :L an g u ag e A rts , W rit in g
5 0 q u es tion sE ssay: 1 top ic
7 0 m in u tes
Tes t 2 :S oc ia l S tu d ies5 0 q u es tion s
8 0 m in u tes
Tes t 3 :S c ien ce
5 0 q u es tion s
6 5 m in u tes
Tes t 4 :L an g u ag e A rts , R ead in g
4 0 q u es tion s
9 0 m in u tes
Tes t 5 :M ath em atics
P art I: 2 5 q u es tion sP art II : 2 5 q u es tion s
G E D C om p le te B a tte ry5 Tes ts
7 1 /2 h ou rs
Students can obtain an Idaho High School Equivalency Certificate by passing a
government test after they have completed the GED battery.
GED Testing Information Thursday mornings or by appointment only Pre-register & pre-pay by noon Wednesday Retakes allowed 3 times a calendar year Test is changing January of 2014 You have to be done by the end of
2013!!!! ……..or start all over in 2014
Cost $100 ($20 each test) retakes $25 for each test
GED testing here at the center Valid picture identification required & arrive early
GED Scoring 410 is a passing score on an individual
test 800 is a perfect score An overall average of 450 is needed to
pass Most colleges require an average of 500
Receiving Scores Test scores are available online with an access
code or the following Monday in the office Scores are mailed or given to you in person
We cannot release scores over the phone
GED Graduation
Ceremony each year for our graduates Families and friends are welcome Ceremony held in the LCSC Activity Center
with reception following
Friday, May 3, 2013
COMPASS
Reading, Math, and English placement
$15 ($5 for each test) They are not a timed test & do not
have to be taken all at once. Retakes
Math allowed twice a year Referral from Adult Learning Center
Bridge Classes
Any questions?
Let us Help You Reach Your Goals!
Contact us:
Adult Learning Center 400 Main Street
208.792.2238
www.lcsc.edu/afe
Successful GED Holders
• Wally Amos – Founder of “Famous Amos” Cookie Company
• Mary J. Blige – Singer• Ben Nighthorse Campbell – U.S. Senator• Bill Cosby – Comedian and Actor• Michael J. Fox – Actor• Peter Jennings – Journalist and Network TV Anchor• Marshall Mathers (Eminem) – Rapper• Judge Greg Mathis – Retired District Court Judge and TV
Judge• John Michael Montgomery – Country Singer• Tommy Nunez – NBA Referee• Danica Patrick – Race Car Driver• Katy Perry – Singer• Mary Lou Retton – Olympic Gold Medalist• Chris Rock – Comedian and Actor• Ringo Starr – Drummer for “The Beatles”• Gretchen Wilson – Country Singer