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SJRCC 2006-2007
Adult Education
ADULT EDUCATION
St. Johns River Community College offers adult education
classes for students who wish to improve their basic educational
skills and/or prepare to earn a Florida High School Diploma
through the General Educational Development (G.E.D.) program. The program consists of:
open entry enrollment
self-paced and computer-assisted instruction
free use of textbooks and handouts
dedicated, caring, and qualified instructors
Registration fees vary and are based on entry level scores and
courses desired. Some classes are fee exempt.
The Adult Education Program also provides a supportive
environment for students who wish to improve their educational skills in order to enter a college or vocational program.
LOCATION AND TIMES
Classes and other individual learning opportunities are
offered Monday through Thursday:
Palatka Campus (T104) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 a.m. 9 p.m.
Orange Park Campus (A42) . . . . . . . .12 p.m. 9 p.m.
St. Augustine Campus (L124) . . . . . . .12 p.m. 9 p.m.
PALATKA/ORANGE PARK CAMPUSES
The Adult Education program is open to adults with or
without a high school diploma.
ST. AUGUSTINE CAMPUS
The Adult Education program is open to adults with high
school diplomas needing to improve their basic English, reading
or mathematics skills.
CURRICULUM
The adult education program incorporates courses of study
from the elementary level through college preparation. English,
mathematics, and reading comprise the core curriculum, with
other high-interest level courses also available to the student.
Competency-based, user-friendly, teacher-assisted, computeraided courses enhance the learning process.
In addition, several courses are offered for high school credit. High school credits earned will be transferred to the school
district from which a student expects to graduate.
TESTING SERVICES
TABE Official G.E.D. Practice Test
G.E.D. Exam CareerScope
WORKFORCE PREPARATION
The Workforce Preparation program is designed to assist
students in determining their career goals and practicing jobseeking skills. The Adult Education Department also provides
students with career assessment services and basic skills remediation for college level certificate programs in many vocational
areas. The workforce preparation course is offered on the
Palatka campus.
GENERAL EDUCATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT (G.E.D.) EXAMINATION
The G.E.D. Examination is given on a regular basis throughout the year. It is administered on the Palatka Campus to
Florida residents who are:
at least 18 years old
OR
16 or 17 years old, and enrolled in G.E.D. preparatory
courses, or granted a hardship waiver due to extraordinary circumstances.
Information concerning courses, examination dates, registration and fees may be obtained from the Adult Education Office
(386) 312-4080.
ST. JOHNS RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ADULT EDUCATION
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