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HiSET Prep English, Writing, Science, and Social Studies
with Rita Pender, Marshwood Adult & Community Education

Prepare to take the High School Equivalency Test (formerly GED) in the five required areas of Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
No cost for HiSET students enrolled in Adult Education - please contact Marshwood Adult Education to register directly.
Enroll anytime! Call 207-384-5703 for details.
Class schedule:
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 2-7 PM
- Or by appointment
Official exam testing is free to Maine residents.
Algebra Skills for College -- In Person & ONLINE
with January Hapworth, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

Are you preparing to take a college algebra course? Avoid taking developmental algebra at the college level and/or earn a credit toward your high school diploma. In this Algebra course, you will develop a basic understanding of how to use algebraic terms and equations in solving problems.
Note: This class will be offered virtually through a combination of email, texting, Zoom, and/or online learning. Students will occasionally be required to come to Skowhegan Area High School for testing.
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Number Skills for College - In Person & Online
with January Hapworth, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

Note: This class will be offered virtually through a combination of email, texting, Zoom, and/or online learning. Students will occasionally be required to come to Skowhegan Area High School for testing.
This course will prepare students for Algebra I and/or entry-level college math. Whether you need a refresher before registering for your first college math course or need to improve your scores on the ACCUPLACER, you will find this course helpful. There will be a review of whole number operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, and other essential math skills. Word problems and the language of math will be explored.
HiSET Prep (Math)
with Wanda Kezar, Marshwood Adult & Community Education

Prepare to take the High School Equivalency Test (formerly GED) in the five required areas of Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
No cost for HiSET students enrolled in Adult Education - please contact Marshwood Adult Education to register directly.
Enroll anytime! Call 207-384-5703 for details.
Class schedule:
- Wednesdays, 4-7 PM
- Or by appointment
Official exam testing is free to Maine residents.
Chemistry
with David Perkins, Sanford Community Adult Education

This course will dive into the most important concepts in chemistry needed to succeed in a college chemistry classroom. Everything from particle diagrams to stoichiometry will be covered as students gradually develop a particulate model of how matter behaves by observing and interpreting experimental evidence. The course is designed to make learning chemistry easy and offers students individualized instruction, a variety of learning mediums, simplified concepts and even virtual labs all in a remote setting! Start building the foundation you need to enter medical and science majors with confidence and tools to succeed.
*DEP will approve for 18 TCHs since that is the maximum allowed for biennial renewals. This Chemistry course will be used as a Wastewater Operator Certification training course per EDP.
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Literacy Donation
with York Adult Education

Thank you for your interest in supporting York Adult and Community Education's literacy programs through your generous donation. Please click on the register button to donate, which will then bring you to a page where you choose the amount to donate up to $500. (For any donation above $500, please call our office at 207-363-7922.) Thank you!
High School Biology with Lab (Remote)
with Jennifer Hatch, RSU #13 Adult and Community Education

For any and all students who are preparing for admissions review for competitive majors, this is an excellent opportunity to meet the admissions "Biology with lab" prerequisite. If you have been away from science courses for some time, this course is recommended to prep you for rigorous college science classes. Students who successfully complete the class will earn 1 high school credit. This course is provided at no cost to students through the Maine College and Career Access Services grant and RSU13 Adult & Community Education.
Biology with Lab is a fully remote course available online. No textbook or materials are required.
9-Week Course, Approximately 6 Hours of Course Time Per Week
One face-to-face video conference review session with the instructor will be offered each week. (Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm) It is strongly suggested that students attend this weekly class time; however, if schedule does not permit then individual video conference meetings may be arranged with the instructor throughout the course.
As with all Adult Education courses, advising and technology support is offered by our staff. This support may include: assistance with obtaining a program-loaned laptop; using Teams, Schoology and other online learning platforms; time management and study skill; financial aid and scholarship awareness; and college and career exploration.
NextGen 529 College Savings Plan
with Finance Authority of Maine, Windham/Raymond Adult Education

NextGen 529 is Maine’s education savings plan, which many families use to prepare for higher education. Opening a NextGen 529 account for your child (or yourself) is a real investment in the future. Join FAME to learn more about saving for college, NextGen 529 and matching grants that are available for Maine residents. FAME staff will be onsite to help with account opening.
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