GED/Basic Skills
ADULT BASIC LITERACY EDUCATION (ABLE) FREE
Reading, Writing and Math remediation for adults 18 years of age or older.
GED / ESOL Classes
GED – General Educational Development FREE!
- This program is intended for those who want to obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma.
- Instruction focuses on those areas found on the GED Test. Grammar, writing and math will be covered during class sessions.
- In addition, students will receive skill application techniques in the areas of science and social studies.
ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages FREE!
- Beginning, intermediate and advanced levels of instruction to help adults learn English for citizenship, employment and communication.
- Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills will be taught in class sessions.
For more information, call (440) 891-7647:
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Press 1
ABLE/GED Classes Press 2
Distance Learning & Skills Enrichment Learning Lab Press 3
GED Practice Test Information Press 4
GED Official Test Information Press 5
ABLE Staff – To contact someone or leave a message Press 6
North Olmsted Location ABLE/ESOL Press 8
POLARIS LOCATION
Registration & Orientation
GED and ESOL
9:00 AM or 7:00 PM
Mon., September 15, 2008 / Mon., January 5, 2009
In Person registration for FREE ESOL, GED classes and the Practice Test will begin promptly at 9:00 AM or 7:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, Sept. – June. New Students accepted throughout the year.
DAYTIME CLASSES 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
GED Monday & Wednesday
September 15, 2008 – June 3, 2009
ESOL Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
September 15, 2008 – June 4, 2009
EVENING CLASSES 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
GED/ESOL Monday & Wednesday
September 15, 2007 – June 3, 2009
NORTH OLMSTED LOCATION (ESOL ONLY)
DAYTIME
Registration for FREE ESOL classes will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM.
Location: North Olmsted Old Town Hall
5200 Dover Center Road
Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM September 16, 2008– June 4, 2009
EVENING
Registration for FREE ESOL classes will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 PM.
Location: North Olmsted Middle School
27351 Butternut Ridge Road
Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM September 16, 2008 – June 4, 2009
Distance Learning GED Preparation & ESOL
These classes prepare the student to pass the GED test or further ESOL study using online instruction at home blended with instructor support.
GED Practice Tests
Practice tests are offered at both day and evening sessions. Attendance at a minimum of two class sessions (including registration) is required before taking the GED Practice Test. Those who pass the Practice Test with an average score of 450 or better are given a “fee waiver” form to cover the cost of the Official GED Test. Those under 19 years of age must be officially withdrawn from school and bring a completed age waiver form. You must have with you a valid Ohio Driver’s License, Ohio I.D. or your passport to receive your fee waiver.
GED Test
The General Educational Development test is designed to measure the student’s academic knowledge and skills. The test is offered both days and evenings. You must be registered and approved by the state GED Office prior to testing.
Official GED Test rules require that applicants be officially withdrawn from elementary or secondary school and be nineteen (19) years of age or older. Those under 19 years of age must be officially withdrawn from school and bring a completed age waiver form signed by the Superintendent. Those 16 to 17 years of age must also have their parent or guardian sign a form. Forms are available in the GED or ABLE Office. For additional information, visit the Ohio Department of Education website: www.ode.state.oh.us/curriculum-assessment/assessment/GED.
Skills Enrichment Program (SEP) Learning Lab - Ongoing FREE
The Learning Lab provides self-paced, non-graded, computer-based review opportunities to assist students in the following areas:
- KeyTrain program for students who want to improve their Work Keys scores in Applied Math, Reading for Information and Locating Information.
- GED test preparation
- Post Secondary Program preparation
- Computer Fundamentals Training
- ESOL Software Lab
Call (440) 891-7735 for lab schedule.
PLEASE NOTE: If you pass your GED test, taken at Polaris Career Center, you will receive a 10% tuition discount on a Polaris Adult Education course, as well as a free Individual Career Planning session. Some restrictions apply. For more information, call 440-891-7600.
Volunteers needed!
The Polaris ABLE Program is looking for adult volunteers to work with individuals who are interested in obtaining their GED, improving their math or English skills, writing and speaking the English language more fluently. Day and evening volunteer opportunities are available. Knowledge of a foreign language or prior teaching experience is not required. For additional information, please contact the ABLE Office at 440-891-7647 (press 6).