Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED® Preparation
ABE/GED® students receive instruction in reading, math, and language.
Students are assigned to classes based upon TABE (Tests of Adult Basic Education) test scores.
Classes are offered on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday. If
you select a morning schedule, classes meet from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon.
If you select an evening schedule, classes meet from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
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Classes are provided at no cost to the student, but regular attendance and progress are monitored to assure that
students are meeting the requirements necessary to achieve their goals.
At the end of each quarter, students with the required classroom hours are
post-tested.
How To Register
For admission into the Adult Basic Education and GED® Preparation classes you must do the following:
- Fill out a Registration form. (State-issued ID is preferred, please check with us for other acceptable
documents.) Students must be 16 years of age to attend Adult
Basic Education and GED® Preparation classes. It
is mandatory that all students who are 16 and 17 years of age
take classes before registering for the GED® test. All 16 and 17 year old students
need a withdrawal form from the last school they attended and must schedule
a counselor appointment in order to register.
- Receive an appointment to take the TABE
placement exam (a 2 day test)
- Attend an Orientation session, receive
test results and class placement.
- Begin classes as space permits.
COBB LOCATION:
Students may register for Cobb Center ABE and GED® classes in the
Cobb Student
Services Office on:
- Monday - Thursday from 8:30 A.M. until 1:30 P.M. and 2:30 P.M .until
8:30 P.M.
- Friday hours are 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M.
- Contact the Cobb location by:
PAULDING LOCATION:
Students may register for Paulding Center ABE and GED®
classes in the Paulding Student Services Office on:
- Monday - Thursday from 9:30 A.M. until 12:00 P.M., and 6:00 P.M. until
8:00 P.M.
- Contact the Paulding location by:
Admissions Testing (TABE)
The TABE admissions test is required for all students who register and wish to attend the Adult Education program. This test evaluates
reading, math, and language skills and is necessary for accurate class placement.
Upon completion of registration, a student is assigned his/her test dates.
In Cobb, this test is offered both mornings and evenings. Students must attend
both days, Monday and Tuesday, in the same week. Testing is scheduled, mornings from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM or evenings from 5:00 PM -
9:00 PM. Upon completion of the test on Tuesday, the student receives his/her test results and participates in an Orientation program.
Students enter classes as space permits.
In Paulding, this test is
typically scheduled from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on designated Fridays.
Upon completion of the test, the student receives his/her test results and participates in an Orientation program.
Students enter classes as space permits.
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