Earn Your High School Diploma Now!

There has never been a better time to earn your High School Diploma than NOW! With small class sizes and an individualized approach to learning, Maranacook Adult and Community Education offers adult students the perfect learning environment to achieve success! The High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) is now being administered in adult education programs across the state of Maine. The HiSET consists of the following five subtests: Language Arts Reading, Language Arts Writing, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics. There is NO COST for Maine residents to prepare for and take the HiSET. Local adult education programs provide HiSET testing, preparation materials, pre-tests, and instruction, all at no cost to the learner.

To learn more about our High School Diploma program, please call our Director, Steve Vose, at 685-4923 x1009 for more information.

The course focus is on developing reading and writing skills. You will learn to identify and correct common writing errors, and learn helpful techniques to get your ideas down on paper. We will read short stories, a novel, opinion essays and non-fiction articles. The class will benefit students preparing for the HiSET or college and credit recovery students needing English credits for their high school diploma.

Instructor: TBD

By appointment

Location: MCHS

Registration: Free to diploma and HiSET students Contact Steve Vose, Adult Ed Director, for enrollment information 685-4923 x1009

NEW to this year’s educational program are the online HiSET tutoring and instructional resources. Students can study and achieve their dream of achieving a high school diploma from the comfort of their home. A limited supply of laptops and internet ports will be available for students who do not have the necessary technology.

If interested, please contact steve_vose@maranacook.com or 685-4923 x1009.

Need to improve your math skills to return to college or to complete your high school diploma? Course content includes basic math, arithmetic, algebra, and qualitative reasoning instruction and is individualized to each student. Students will also learn test taking strategies and study skills.

Open enrollment, call our office to schedule an enrollment appointment. 

Students will complete preparation activities in the five areas of the HiSET® exam; writing, literature, science, math and social studies. The curriculum in this class is catered towards the individuals needs. Students are given the opportunity to work at their own pace. Must be 17 years old.

Open enrollment, call our office to schedule an enrollment appointment. 

Basic reading, writing, math, social studies, science and preparation for the HiSET (high school equivalency exam) are taught in small groups or one-on-one. Pre-tests are given to assess skills. Students who want to improve their skills to prepare for continuing education in college or at a vocational school are also welcome to attend.The Learning Center is available twice a weekwith open enrollment.Call us at 633-3224 or 592-3509 for more info and registration.

This class is offered one-on-one with the instructor via online, phone and face-to-face.

You are welcome to enroll whenever you are ready to start!

If you didn't finish high school, you know that your choices are limited. Even with talent and drive, the lack of a high school diploma can limit your opportunities. Prepare to take you official HiSET® exams and earn your high school equivalency credential. In this class you will work in small groups and individually to prepare for each of the 5 exams: reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. 

Open enrollment, you can start these classes anytime. 

Build on your knowledge in Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies, or Math to be successful on the HiSET High School Equivalency Test.This class has open enrollment and students can enter at any time during the semester. When in-person learning isn’t an option, the following remote learning options are available:_

Odysseyware is an online program that has many courses available to brush up on any subject.

HiSET Academy is a user-friendly, online program designed strictly to focus on any skills that may be lacking for each of the HISET exam topics.