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WELCOME The Adult Learning Center at

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.

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WELCOME The Adult Learning Center at

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  1. WELCOME The Adult Learning Centerat

  2. 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

  3. Adult Learning Center Staff Jody Howell, Program Assistant Donna Callahan, Director Randy, Part-time Assistant Trudi Whitmore, GED Examiner

  4. Adult Learning Center Instructors Becki Parks Math, Reading & ESL Kim Tuschhoff Language Arts Vanessa Botts Math & Evening Lab

  5. Outreach CentersOpen September - May • Grangeville – Tara Rowland 208.983.0202 • Moscow – Judi Fadness 208.882.2898 • Orofino – Dyan Spence 208.476.5731

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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!!!

  11. 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

  12. 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!

  13. 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

  14. 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 Support Services on Campus

  15. GED Testing Battery Students can obtain an Idaho High School Equivalency Certificate by passing a government test after they have completed the GED battery.

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. Any questions?

  21. Let us Help You Reach Your Goals! Contact us: Adult Learning Center 400 Main Street 208.792.2238 www.lcsc.edu/afe

  22. 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

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