Page 122 of St. Johns River Community College 2006-2007 Catalog by St. Johns River Community College Florida

122 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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