Work one-on-one with writing instructor Phil Wormuth; you will have  intensive practice and feedback  to help build skills for effective writing in both the workplace and academic settings. A special emphasis will be placed on building confidence in essay writing, developing your written voice, and building a system for quality writing: drafting, revising, and editing. This is an excellent class for individuals preparing for their HiSET writing test, college, or a training program.  Participants will complete a reading and writing assessment prior to enrolling in the class.

Participate in a reading-intensive class that explores sixteen styles (or genres) of writing. Explore a diverse collection of high-interest texts to discover how writers carefully craft their works in compelling and dramatic ways. What do you like to read? Action and adventure, allegory, article, autobiography, biography, dialogue, drama, diary/memoir, essay, fiction, horror, letter, non-fiction, poetry, science-fiction, and speeches?

Completion of this course earns one high school level English credit.

Please call us to register for this class:  207-422-4794.

Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction! Spark your curiosity by reading a series of high-interest, nonfiction stories and articles designed to enlighten and entertain while increasing your reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.  Earn diploma credits or prepare for the HiSET with this reading- and writing-intensive course. 

Please call our office if you are interested in participating in this class: 422-4794.

Receive individual or small group academic assistance in preparation to take the HiSET (High School Equivalency Test). Reading, writing and math foundational help is provided with general assistance for social studies and science. Students working towards the HiSET are required to attend the HiSET Learning Center for a minimum of eight hours of preparation. All the HiSET students must meet with the intake counselor, complete the CASAS assessment and the HiSET practice tests. This will be followed up with an individual plan based on student academic needs. All of the HiSET testing is done at our Waterville location and is free of charge. For more information please call 873-5754. No class Feb. 21, and  Apr. 18. Testing accommodations may be available for individuals with documented disabilities.

What is the American Dream?  Explore a series of real-life, U.S. historical case studies that chronicle the struggles of a variety of groups and individuals in their quest to achieve social justice and equal treatment under the law.  Learn about the religious intolerance of the Puritans, follow the exploits of a North Carolina slave girl as she follows her dream to freedom. Discuss, research, and write about the roots of US social history and government. 

Students can earn a high school credit in Civics / US Government for completion of this course.

Please call us to register for this class:  207-422-4794.

Our writing intensive course is designed to help you improve your writing, reading, critical-thinking, and research skills.  Activities also focus on skills necessary for college and/or career success: public speaking, self-advocacy, teamwork, time management and organization.  AVID writing will help you develop your voice and unique writing style. 

This course is offered as a hybrid course with both in-person and online portions.  Completion of AVID Writing is also eligible for one high school level English credit.

Please call us to register for this class:  207-422-4794.

Do you need to increase your skills in order to pass the HiSET exam? Classes are held at The Learning Center at Jack Memorial in Buxton. You must be at least 17 years old to enter our program.

Call us at 929-9185 and start preparing for the HiSET® today!