Adult Education Program - Henderson Community College

KENTUCKY ADULT EDUCATION
LEARNING FOR LIFE
Kentucky Adult Education’s core business is to raise the
educational levels of eligible students by providing academic
instruction that leads to strong literacy skills and GED
attainment, which are the gateways to postsecondary
education and highly skilled employment.
Adult Learning Center
Start Center
 Prepare for GED test
 Brush up your skills in Reading, Math, or Language with:
 Classes
 One-on-one tutoring
 Computer programs (on and off-campus)
 Learn English as a Second Language
 Prepare for and pass the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment
and the Workkeys
Hours of Operation
Adult Learning Center at HCC
Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The Staff
Facilities at the ALC/
Start Center
The front desk/reception area is located on the second floor
of the STC. This will be your first stop each day to sign in.
Facilities
When you enter our reception area, please sign in and
write the time you arrived under the “In” column and check
the ABE/GED column. When you leave, fill in the time under
the “Out” column.
Work Folder File Cabinet
Your next stop should be the
work folder file cabinet.
You should pull your work
folder and sign in by entering
the time you arrived.
When you leave, you should
also enter the time and return
the folder to the cabinet.
This folder needs to stay at the
learning center and should not
be taken home.
Facilities
Located on the second floor
of the STC, the computer lab
in the open area can be used
for:
• Word Processing
• Internet access
• Educational software
Please remember that food or drink is not allowed in the
computer lab and only educational websites may be accessed.
Facilities
STC 204 is one of the classrooms for the Adult Learning Center.
It is used primarily for reading and language classes.
Facilities
STC 214 is an all-purpose room used for small
group classes, an individual tutoring room, and a
quiet room for testing.
Facilities
STC 218 is used for both small- and large-group testing
as well as for official GED and COMPASS testing.
Facilities
STC 106 is the only classroom located on the 1st
floor and is used for the math classes.
Facilities
Located on the 1st floor of STC, the Cyber Café can be
used as a student lounge.
Computer kiosks are available for student use, as well as snack
and drink machines. Students are welcome to eat lunch, study,
or take breaks in this area.
Facilities
In addition to the Cyber Cafe, there is a full-service grill.
Breakfast and lunch are served from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m., Monday
through Thursday. Duncan’s Grill is open to the college and the
community.
Schedule of Classes
 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:30am until 12:30pm
 Math
 Reading
 Language Arts/Grammar
 English as a Second Language (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
 College Math Bridge Program (Spring, Summer, and Fall Sessions)
 Tutoring by appointment
*These are non-credit classes & do not count toward your Financial Aid
Other Locations
Henderson County Detention Center
GED Program for Corrections
Henderson County Public Library
Free computer/online access to KYAE programs
TABE Test
The TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) enrollment
test is a diagnostic assessment in reading, math, and
language that shows what areas a student needs to
review.
Based on this assessment, together we will create a
plan to help you meet your goals.
A follow-up TABE will be required of students to show
progress in deficient areas.
CASAS
The CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System)
will be used as an enrollment test for English as a Second
Language students.
The CASAS is a diagnostic assessment in reading and English
language usage.
A follow-up CASAS will be required of students to show
progress in deficient areas.
PowerPath screens for:
Attention Challenges
Visual Stress Syndrome
Vision and Hearing impairments
Housekeeping
 No smoking except in your vehicle
 No food or drink is allowed in the Computer Area
 No cell phone use is permitted during classes or testing
 Courtesy phone available for student use in the Cyber Café
Bus Shuttle Service
The Henderson Area Rapid Transit (HART)
Bus System serves Henderson Community
College on weekdays.
Shuttle service to the college begins at the main transfer station on the
corner of Third and Main Streets.
The shuttle departs from the transfer station at:
7:30 AM
11:30 AM
3:30 PM
It is important to note that there is not an official departure time from the
college. Students needing to leave campus must be at the HCC bus stop
by 7:30 AM, 11:30 AM, or 3:30 PM so as not to miss the shuttle.
Inclement Weather
Classes may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Look for
Henderson Community College in the closing list (not Henderson
County Schools)
Students should listen to:
WMSK (1550 AM)
WSTO (96.1 FM)
WSON (860 AM)
WKDQ (99.5 FM)
Should school be cancelled by a local school district, off-campus
classes that are taught at schools in that district will be cancelled.
Inclement Weather
Sometimes stuff happens. That’s why you need to sign
up for SNAP!, the Safety Notification Alert Process.
Sign up as a first time user at kctcs.edu/snap and you’ll receive
text messages for campus emergencies via your cell phone or
email.
Follow us on Facebook!
Extras
We also know how to have FUN on campus.
Many cookouts, parties, and events take place throughout the year,
and ALC students are always invited.
GED
TEST
GED Regulations
 Scoring:
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Minimum score of 145 on each test
GED Pass High School Equivalency: 145
GED College Ready: 165
GED College Ready + Credit: 175
 Official GED Exam Testing Location:
 Henderson Community College Sullivan Technology
Building (Second Floor – Room 218)
GED TEST
 Tester must be 19 or be
officially withdrawn from
the last school attended.
 The 2014 GED test will
cost $30 per each of the 4
modules, for a total of
$120.
 Tester must present a
current government-issued
photo ID on testing days.
To register….
• Test is computer-based.
• Item types: hot spot, drag-and-drop, short answer,
extended response, fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice.
• Multiple choice have 4 answer options.
• Test-takers will be given a small dry-erase board with
Expo markers.
2014 GED TEST
• There is a reading comprehension component and a
writing component.
• The number of questions will vary.
• It takes about 3 hours to complete. Test-takers will be
given a 10 minute break.
• 75% of texts are informational-nonfiction and workplace
contexts. (No poetry!)
• Writing: analysis of arguments & use of evidence,
structure, clarity, grammar, usage.
• It is suggested that test-takers use 45 minutes to read a
source text and compose their response.
• Need some keyboarding skills.
Reasoning through
Language Arts
• The number of questions will vary.
• It takes about 75 minutes to complete.
Economics,
US History,
15%
20%
Civics and
Government,
50%
Social Studies
Geography &
the World,
15%
• The number of questions will vary.
• It takes about 95 minutes to complete.
• It includes short answer questions.
Earth &
Space
Science,
20%
Physical
Science,
40%
Science
Life Science,
40%
• 115 Minutes
• Calculator will be permitted
• A variety of item types are used in the test, including
multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, hot spot, and fill-in-theblank.
• Two sections:
• Short calculator-prohibited section
• Longer calculator-allowed section.
Mathematics
Numerical
Algebraic Problem
Solving,
Problem
45%
Solving,
55%
GED Graduation Ceremony
Attending college after
you get your GED?
Contact an admissions
advisor in the START
center to get started!!