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High School Completion
HiSET Preparation AM
with Allison Burns, Lawrence Adult Education

Build on your knowledge in reading, writing, science, social studies, and math to be successful on the HiSET (High School Equivalency Tests). This class has open enrollment so you can enter at any time during the semester.
Classroom learning as well as online options (with weekly in-person check-ins) are available.
All testing must be done in person.
HiSET: Prepping for the Tests
with Cathy Giuffre-Renaud, Windham/Raymond Adult Education

HiSET® pre-testing, test-taking strategies, and skill building are offered to prepare students for successful completion of Maine’s High School Equivalency Test (HiSET®) formerly known as the GED. Rolling admissions. Online learning is set up with the ABE Coordinator.
Tue/Thu, 1/2 - 6/6; 9-11am; WRAE/Online; Free
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Reading Skills for College - ONLINE
with Mariah Smith, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

Effective reading comprehension is essential to success at the college level and to advance in one’s career. This course is designed to help students improve reading comprehension and critical analysis. An emphasis is placed on developing vocabulary and improving reading speed. Assignments introduce students to college level textbooks, outlining strategies, and critical researching skills.
Remote instruction by appointment on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
Writing Skills for College - ONLINE
with Mariah Smith, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

This course will cover the grammar and writing skills that are required for success in college level courses. Whether you need to brush-up your skills before attending college, need to improve your ACCUPLACER or CASAS scores, or need to earn a high school credit, you will find this course practical and useful.
Remote instruction by appointment on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
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HiSET Preparation PM
with Allison Burns, Lawrence Adult Education

Build on your knowledge in reading, writing, science, social studies, and math to be successful on the HiSET (High School Equivalency Tests). This class has open enrollment so you can enter at any time during the semester.
Classroom learning as well as online options (with weekly in-person check-ins) are available.
All testing must be done in person.
Personal Finance
with Kenlyn Clark, Augusta Adult and Community Education

How are your money management skills?
This course will build the groundwork to move students from financial muddling to confident budgeters with money saved to invest for their future. Students will set short term and long term goals for their financial success. They will create a budget that they can stick with. They will learn the ins and outs of credit - how they are evaluated, what to do to improve their credit score, and how to use it wisely. Students will also become more savvy consumers.
This course will prepare them for more saving and investing, which is covered in the second phase of this class.
This course is offered as part of our Adult Education High School, as well as to the general public for just $20.
Offered in-person or live on-line; Tu/Th 1:30-3:00 pm
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.
Microsoft Excel: Basic
with Kenlyn Clark, Augusta Adult and Community Education

This course includes an introduction to electronic spreadsheets and how they are used, the difference between text, numbers, and calculating in Excel, creating and using formulas, right and wrong ways to enter a formula (and why, copying and pasting, drag and drop editing, formatting, printing working with columns and rows, absolute references and an introduction to charts.
This is an in-person offering. This can be offered as a self-paced, online format. Please note that each module requires an in-person proctored exam.