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Adult Basic Education

       

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Adult Basic Education -These courses are designed to improve reading and math skills.  The class is self-paced and instructors are available at all times to provide assistance to the students. Many teaching methods including audio cassettes, video cassettes, and computer software are used.
Hours for Poynor
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm      Tuesday and Thursday:  5:00pm - 8:00 pm

Cost: $15.00 day per 5 week session/ $30.00 night per semester
 

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GED Class

GED Class—This course prepares you for the South Carolina General Equivalency Diploma Examination.  The course is offered at Poynor Adult and Community Education Center for adults 19 years of age and older who are no longer in regular school. The class offers instruction in math, science, social studies, reading, and writing. Instructional methods include self-paced study sheets, computer software, classroom lectures, videos and practice tests.  
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 12:00 noon     Tuesday and Thursday 5:00pm - 8:00 pm
$15.00 day per 5 week session/$30.00 per semester at night

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High School Diploma

    

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High School Diploma - Classes for students 19 and older are offered each semester during the school year.  Take advantage of our specially designed, self-paced courses which include English, Math, Science, Social Studies and various electives.  Instructors are available to assist students at all times.  Students must earn 24 units and pass the HSAP to receive their diploma.

 Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday and Thursday: 5:00pm-8:00 pm (Poynor)    Cost: $60.00 per unit            

Registration online

Work Keys/Career Readiness Certification

WorkKeys and the Career Readiness Certification Program
The WorkKeys test, developed by American College Testing Inc., is a skill measurement standard for determining performance in various job skill areas.  Adult Education offers testing and test preparation in the three areas required by most employers:   Reading for Information,  Applied Mathematics, Locating Information
If you are not at the skill level that matches your employment goals, the Career Readiness Certification process offers skill enhancement paired to the WorkKeys system using a combination of classroom instruction and the WIN software program. Using diagnostic tools within the system, the instructor will advise participants when they have reached an appropriate level of preparation for their WorkKeys target goal.
Workkeys for Parapro testing: $50.00 test fee

Call 664-8152 ext. 21 for information  Cost: $50.00 for classes.

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GED Fast Track

     

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Free GED Fast Track

Click on link above to view GED flyer about new fast track class.
 

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English as a Second Language

English as a Second Language -  (ESL/ Ingles Como Idioma Segundo/Anglais Comme Lanque Secondaire) - This class is for non-English speaking adults who need instruction in speaking and writing English.                                    

 Tuesday - Thursday:: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Class is free.

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Young Adult Program

     

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YAP! (Young Adult Program)

A student aged 17 or 18, not currently attending high school, may enroll in Poynor to pursue a high school diploma or GED. The student should pick up a registration packet of information.  After eligibility is determined and the student is accepted into the program, the student may enroll at a designated time. Qualified teachers are available to provide assistance.  All courses are self-paced, and labs are equipped with computers and a variety of software to assist each student. Students must earn 24 units and pass the HSAP in order to receive a diploma.  

$60.00 per unit/ $15.00 GED per 5 week session    Monday - Thursday 1:00pm-4:30pm for GED.

                                                                      Monday-Thursday   8:30am-12:30pm

 

Dual Credit Program with Florence Darlington Technical College

Students who attend Poynor Adult Education and are enrolled in high school diploma or GED classes may qualify for the dual credit program at Florence Darlington Technical College. In order to participate the following criteria must be met:

1. Need 8 units or less until graduation.                      

2. Be ready to take the GED within 6 months.

3. Be recommended by Transition Specalist.

4. Meet the FDTC requirements.

 

Call Poynor at 664-8152 or Florence Darlington Technical College at 661-8027 for further information.

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Students will be able to leave Poynor with a high school diploma or a GED and college credentials. This program offers them a head start on their path to a degree.

Follow this link to Florence Darlington Technical College

http://www.fdtc.edu

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