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HiSET (formerly GED)

in High School Completion

Dual Enrollment: Learn More While Saving $$$

Free

with Lisa Robertson, YCCC Staff, and Community Panel, York Adult Education

Calendar Sep 9, 2024 at 9 am

High School juniors and seniors can take up to 8 classes (24 credits) for FREE at the University of Maine and Maine Community College System. High school juniors, seniors, and parents are invited to join the discussion to learn more about Maine’s Early College Opportunities, CLEP, and other ways to earn credit for college, while saving thousands of dollars! The benefit is not just in the monetary savings; save time, learn skills to prepare for success in college, and gain the confidence to reach for your dreams! Watch the Recorded Webcast.

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English Language Beginner AM

Free

with Joan Halloway, York Adult Education

Calendar Sep 9, 2024 at 9 am

English Language learners who want to improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills, will work on vocabulary, pronunciation, comprehension, and conversation. Students must make a registration appointment by calling 207-363-7922, or emailing horr@yorkschools.org AM Beginner 9-10:30am, AM Intermediate/Advanced 10-11:30am, Tuess and Thurs PM Beginner 6-7:30pm, PM Intermediate/Advanced 7-8:30pm, Mons and Weds Instructor: Joan Halloway

HiSET Math

Free

with Megan McOsker, RSU 24 Adult Education

Calendar Sep 9, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 16 weeks

Learn new math skills and brush up on the basics in order to pass the HiSET Math test.  Working with your instructor, you can target any gaps in your math knowledge, as you build skills for the HiSET test. 

The HiSET math test includes: number operations, measurement, geometry, data analysis, probability, and algebra. In addition to math skills, we focus on test taking skills and breaking down math and test anxiety. 

In addition to daytime classes, we have open labs day and evenings when you can also meet with teachers and tutors.

A little about the HiSET math test:
The HiSET math test is 50 multiple choice questions; you have 90 minutes to complete the test.  We provide a calculator, a formula sheet, and scrap paper and pencils.  You can take the HiSET on paper or on the computer.  Most people prefer taking the test on computer. You receive your score immediately on the computer. It can take up to two weeks to get your scores if you take the test on paper.

All students take practice tests before taking the official HiSET tests; there is no cost for taking the HiSET in Maine.

This class is for our high school completion program.  Please contact us for registration information @ 207-422-4794.

 

 

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Individualized Career Counseling

Free

with York Adult Education

Calendar Sep 9, 2024 at 9 am

Looking for guidance in order to find your path to a career? Planning a career change? We can help! Discuss career goals, create a personal mission and vision statement, practice interview techniques, improve your online presence, and/or choose new online job search sites. By Appointment. 

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English Language Intermediate AM

Free

with Joan Halloway, York Adult Education

Calendar Sep 9, 2024 at 10 am

English Language learners who want to improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills, will work on vocabulary, pronunciation, comprehension, and conversation. Students must make a registration appointment by calling 207-363-7922, or emailing horr@yorkschools.org AM Beginner 9-10:30am, AM Intermediate/Advanced 10-11:30am, Tuess and Thurs PM Beginner 6-7:30pm, PM Intermediate/Advanced 7-8:30pm, Mons and Weds Instructor: Joan Halloway

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HiSET Science

Free

with Megan McOsker, RSU 24 Adult Education

Calendar Sep 9, 2024 at 10:45 am, runs for 16 weeks

Learn and practice science in a hands-on "class" to prepare for the HiSET Science test - and you might spark your interest in a science career, too.

The HiSET Science test includes Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth Science.  In class, you'll learn about scientific inquiry, how to interpret and apply information, and how to evaluate scientific charts and data. You will also work on tricks for testing taking and relieving test anxiety.

Explore the world of science and our local natural environment, both sea and land, while you prepare for this part of your HiSET testing. 

We offer HiSET classes in person in Sullivan and remotely.  We also have online HiSET materials for additional studying & practice.  All of this is offered at no cost for students.

A few details about the HiSET Science test:
The test is 80 minutes with 60 questions.
There is no calculator allowed on this section of the HiSET.
You can take the test of the computer or on paper.
You will have scrap paper and pencils.

HiSET Reading and Writing

Free

with Phil Wormuth, RSU 24 Adult Education

Calendar Sep 9, 2024 at 12:45 pm, runs for 16 weeks

Fine tune your reading and writing skills for your HiSET testing. In class, you'll build on the skills you have to fully develop your reading comprehension and writing skills to pass the HiSET tests.  (There are five tests total to pass the HiSET.)

In all of our HiSET classes, we discuss and practice test taking strategies and overcoming test anxiety.

The HiSET Reading test includes a variety of non-fiction, informational texts.  Test questions focus on reading comprehension, interpretation, and analysis.  In class, we target skills for identifying main ideas, supporting details, organizational styles, and vocabulary.  Class discussions will help develop your skills in interpreting different writing styles.

A few more details about the HiSET Reading test: it is 65 minutes - this is the shortest HiSET test. There are 50 multiple-choice questions.

The HiSET Writing test requires you to write an essay and answer multiple choice questions centered on editing and revising sentences.  The multiple-choice section includes spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence organization.

Whether you think of yourself of a beginner writer or an accomplished writer, we can help you fine tune your writing for HiSET success. We focus on the writing process: developing your thoughts, creating a draft, editing, and revising.  As you edit your writing, you will also review rules of writing for the multiple-choice section of the test.

A few more details of the HiSET Writing test: 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete 60 multiple choice questions and write an argumentative essay.  The essay requires you to respond to a question by giving your opinion based on two opposing articles.

This class is for our high school completion program.  Please contact us for registration information @ 207-422-4794.  We offer in person classes and remote options over Zoom.

HiSET Social Studies (GED)

Free

with Phil Wormuth, RSU 24 Adult Education

Calendar Sep 9, 2024 at 2:30 pm, runs for 16 weeks

You don't have to be a history expert to pass the HiSET Social Studies test. Our classes helps you build knowledge around these key areas for the Social Studies test: History, Civics/Government, Economics, and Geography.

Using in class discussion, reading materials, videos, cartoons, graphs, and online options, you'll cover the material for the HiSET Social Studies test.
You will review, learn, and discover new information and ways people have engaged in their communities through the generations.

All of our HiSET classes also include test taking strategies to help you relieve any test anxiety and build confidence in your test taking skills.

A few more details about the HiSET Social Studies test:
The test is 70 minutes with 60 multiple choice questions.
You can take the test on the computer or on paper.
You can take the test up to three times in one calendar year.
There is no cost for taking the HiSET tests in Maine if you are a Maine resident.





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