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WELCOME The Adult Learning Center

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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