Adult Basic Literacy Classes (ABE)
This program is designed to assist adults in basic reading, writing, and math skills. Classes are in person during the morning or evening sessions.
COST: $80 (one-time fee per school year)
High School Equivalency Diploma: GED Classes (HSED)
This program is for adults who have not completed the unit requirements for a high school diploma. Classes are provided to prepare students for the GED Exam. Classes are in person during the morning or evening sessions.
The High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) is earned in SC by passing all four subject areas of the General Educational Development (GED) test. This certification is an alternative to the South Carolina High School Diploma (HSD). Most employers and colleges require a diploma or its equivalent for employment, promotion, or admission. The HSED is accepted by all states, technical colleges, and some 4-year colleges and universities.
Anyone 17 years old or older, and not enrolled in any public or private school, who does not already have a high school diploma from an accredited school, can take the HSED test.
GED Subject Tests (more information on ged.com):
Mathematical Reasoning - 120 minutes
Reading Through Language Arts - 155 minutes
Science - 95 minutes
Social Studies - 75 minutes
COST: $80 (one-time fee per school year)
High School Diploma Program (HSD)
Adults can earn a South Carolina High School Diploma (HSD) through Adult Education. Previously earned units can be transferred from accredited high schools, but an adult must meet the same requirements currently found in regular high schools no matter when he/she was set to originally graduate. Diploma courses are computer-based and offered through Edgenuity or VirtualSC.org. Currently, the following are the 24 specific units needed for a SC High School Diploma:
Subject Area | Credits |
|---|---|
English | 4 |
U.S. History | 1 |
Economics | .5 |
Government | .5 |
Other Social Studies | 1 |
Mathematics | 4 |
Sciences | 3 |
Computer Science | 1 |
Physical Education or JROTC or Marching Band with PE | 1 |
World Language or Career and Technology Elective | 1 |
Personal Finance | .5 |
Electives | 6.5 |
COST: $80 (Enrollment fee plus cost of first two courses - due upon enrollment in A1&2 Adult Education); Each additional course needed will be $20 due at the time of enrollment into that course.
English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)
This is a non-certified program intended for adults whose native language is not English. It concentrates on teaching the student conversational English and the skills needed to function in day-to-day life. This class will assist the learner in English speaking, listening, reading, and writing. An assessment is required upon enrollment to determine the level of English spoken.
Students from all nations are welcome and attend the same class meetings. It is not uncommon to have speakers of several languages in the class at the same time.
Courses are semester-based. Students can choose either fall (starting in August) or spring (starting in January) semester.
As with all of our programs, students must be at least 17 years of age and cannot currently be enrolled in high school.
COST: $80 per semester course
Testing/Credentials
WIN Career Readiness Assessment
ParaPro Assessment
Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment
COST varies per test - call for more information