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Arkansas High School Diploma: Adult Education provides a means whereby out-of-school individuals may reach at least the level of high school completion and receive the Arkansas High School Diploma (GED certificate). Curriculum covers each of the five areas that are included on the GED Tests:

1. Language Arts, Writing

a. Knowledge of the conventions of written English b. Written Essay

2. Social Studies 3. Science

4. Language Arts, Reading 5. Mathematics

Other offerings include:

Basic Skills Enhancement provides a review of academic areas for the high school graduate in need of upgrading skills to enter higher education or the workforce.

English as a Second Language (ESL) allows adults to learn to speak, read, and write English for their second language.

Literacy provides one-to-one tutoring in cooperation with the Literacy Council Hot Spring County Inc./READ.

Even Start - Parenting Skills Education provides parents with a better understanding of a child's development during various stages, teaches parents the means of handling special situations, answers basic questions to prepare him/her for what is to be expected, and help reduce the stress and friction that might occur due to any of these factors.

Even Start – Family Literacy Training provides parents with the tools to work with their children to improve literacy skills.

Study Skills, Resume Writing, and Job Search Skills are provided when needed.

Workplace classes are arranged with local businesses or industries to upgrade employees' basic skills needed on the job.

WAGE™ (Workforce Alliance for Growth in the Economy) is a competency-based program designed to help workers improve basic and job-readiness skills. This industry driven program also provides employers with a more skilled labor force. Upon completion of the competencies and other requirements, individuals will be able to receive one of three WAGE™ certificates: Employability, Industrial, or Clerical.

Official GED Examination

The Official GED Examination is given at the Workforce Center weekly. The examination must be scheduled with the GED Examiner.

Requirements to Receive an Arkansas High School (GED) Diploma

1. To receive an Arkansas High School Diploma an examinee must attain a score of 410 on each sub- test and a total score of 2250 for a battery average of 450.

2. Qualified individuals will receive an Arkansas High School Diploma from the State of Arkansas. 3. Transcripts and/or duplicate diplomas may be requested from the state GED administrator. GED

Test Applications are available from the Ouachita Area Adult Education Center at the Arkansas Workforce Center, 1735 East Sullenberger.

General Requirements for GED Testing

Persons who have not graduated from an accredited high school nor received a high school equivalency diploma are eligible to take the GED Tests. The following are requirements for testing:

1. Applicants must be at least sixteen years of age and not enrolled in a secondary school.

2. Applicants must be a legal resident of Arkansas. A “legal resident” is a person who spends most of his/her time in Arkansas, who pays property taxes or who possesses a valid Arkansas driver’s license.

3. Applicants must present proof two forms of positive identification including full name and date of birth (birth certificate, official Social Security card or other legally accepted document) and a photo identification (a valid driver’s license or other photo identification (Arkansas ID card, Military ID card or passport).

4. Applicant must pass the official GED Practice Test with a score of 410 on each of the five tests in the battery with an average score of 450 for a total score of 2250. These tests must be administered through an Ouachita Area Adult Education Center - GED Testing Center.

5. Applicant must be 18 years of age and not enrolled in a high school, excluding the special exception which follows:

EXCEPTION: Persons 16 and 17 years old will be approved to take the Official GED Tests after having met the provisions specified in the approved Adult Education Attendance and Enrollment Policy as a result of Acts 30 and 31 of 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact GED Administrator, GED Testing Office, (501)682-1980.

Requirements for Retesting

1. Persons scoring at least 2150 (average of 430) on the first Official GED Test may retest at the next scheduled test date without retaking the Official GED Practice Test.

2. If a total score is 2050-2149 (average 410-429) or the examinee has been retested one or more times, the examinee must wait three months OR complete 30 hours of instruction through an approved Adult Education program AND pass the Official Practice Test with a score of 450 in each area to be retested.

3. If the score is below 2049 or below (average 409 or below), the examinee must wait six months OR complete 60 hours of instruction through an approved Adult Education program AND pass each part of the Official GED Practice Test with a score of 450 in each area to be retested.

NOTE: An examinee is required to take only the part(s) of the practice test that are to be administered on the Official GED Test.

Graduation

Adult Education students who have successfully completed their GED are invited and encouraged to participate in an annual GED graduation ceremony held each July. Graduation attire (cap & gown) is required and may be purchased for approximately $25.00 to $30.00. Attending rehearsal for graduation is not a requirement for graduating. Individuals who agree to participate in the graduation ceremony are expected to dress appropriately for this type of occasion and exhibit proper behavior during the ceremony.

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