Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue a full range of career, secondary and post-secondary opportunities. This course helps students prepare for and complete required training, education, and certification nevessary for employment.

Instruction emphasizes language arts and math skills. If you are preparing to take the high school equivalency test (HiSET), working on a traditional high school diploma, or studying to improve CASAS scores, this class is for you.

If you are planning to take or are currently enrolled in a college reading or writing class, this class is for you.  

Reading/Writing Skills will help students improve reading comprehension and critical analysis; in addition, it will cover the grammar and writing skills that are required for success in college level courses.

Are you preparing to take or currently taking a college math course? In Algebra and Number Skills, there will be a review of whole number operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, and other essential math skills. You will also learn essential algebraic terms, equations, and processes.  This knowledge will increase your understanding and lead to greater success!

Get started in the HiSET® Program by attending our orientation for new students. Orientation will provide an overview of the HiSET® process and guide participants through intake, assessment, and pre-testing. Workshops on college and career planning, financial literacy, and technology skills (all essential skills for success at college and in the workplace) will be provided.

Attendance at orientation classes is mandatory.

At the end of orientation, students will be referred to final HiSET® testing or scheduled for additional academic help.

If possible, students should present a valid photo id at the first class.

Classes begin approximately every 4 weeks --- call 474-7553 to schedule your orientation.

Note: This class will be offered virtually through a combination of email, texting, Zoom, and/or online learning. Students may occasionally be required to come to Skowhegan Area High School for testing. A math CASAS score of 225 or above is recommended for this class.

These online tutoring sessions will help support students who are enrolled or are prepariung to enroll in Algebra I and/or entry-level college math. 

Sessions must be scheduled with the instructor.  Contact the Adult Education office at 207-474-7553 for more details.

This class is designed to help students master the knowledge and skills neccesary to pass the HiSET exam. Think you’re the only one who doesn’t know how to divide fractions? Do you dread having to write an essay for the high school equivalency test? Do not be discouraged – we can help!

Join this class, where you will gain new knowledge and skills and have fun at the same time. Online test preparation will also be available.

Students will have the option of participating remotely or in person. Remote learners will still come to SAHS for occasional testing.

Prerequisite: Must complete HiSET 101 prior to starting this class.

Note: This class will be offered virtually through a combination of email, texting, Zoom, and/or online learning. Students may occasionally be required to come to Skowhegan Area High School for testing.

These online tutoring sessions will help support students who are enrolled or are prepariung to enroll in college reading or writing classes.

Sessions must be scheduled with the instructor on Tuesday only.  Contact the Adult Education office at 207-474-7553 for more details.

Learn Algebra in a fun and relaxed atmosphere including direct instruction, hands-on activities and online learning. To be successful in Algebra, you should be somewhat confident in operations with arithmetic.  If you need to brush up on the basics, we have courses to get you ready for this college prerequisite high school diploma level course.  This college pre-requisite course is offered for high school diploma credit.

Call 664.7110, email adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org, or text 207.613.6460 to find out about enrolling in this class.  We will make an appointment for you to meet with our student advisor (in person or on ZOOM) so we can tailor math support to meet your needs!   This is an in-person class.   

No class 02/17/25, 04/21/25 or 05/26/25; make-up class, if needed, 06/09/25.

Vanessa loves working with adult learners. She is really easy to be around and makes people extremely comfortable; she even makes learning math and computers fun! She is committed to helping adults discover their strengths, build their confidence, and realize they can accomplish their goals. In her free time, she loves to travel and explore the outdoors. Vanessa teaches math, science, technology, and provides college and career advising.