1. WELCOME The Adult Learning Center at

2. We can help you: Improve math, reading, and writing skills Improve math, reading, and writing skills Meet entrance requirements for further training Meet entrance requirements for further training Prepare for your GED or COMPASS Prepare for your GED or COMPASS Boost your skills so you can help children with their homework Boost your skills so you can help children with their homework Improve English as a second Improve English as a secondlanguage

3. Adult Learning Center Staff Donna Callahan, Director Jody Howell, Program Assistant Randy, Part-time Assistant Trudi Whitmore, GED Examiner

4. Adult Learning Center Instructors Kim Tuschhoff Language Arts Vanessa Botts Math & Evening Lab Becki Parks Math, Reading & ESL

5. Outreach Centers Open September - May Grangeville – Tara Rowland 208.983.0202 Grangeville – Tara Rowland 208.983.0202 Moscow – Judi Fadness 208.882.2898 Moscow – Judi Fadness 208.882.2898 Orofino – Dyan Spence 208.476.5731 Orofino – Dyan Spence 208.476.5731

6. School Year Schedule September through May Monday8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

7. Summer Schedule June through August Monday8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

8. Requirements for Registration Fill out intake form and complete assessments Fill out intake form and complete assessments Students under age 18: Students under age 18: Drop slip from former school/Parent consent Drop slip from former school/Parent consent Just parental consent if home schooled Just parental consent if home schooled Picture identification for GED students Picture identification for GED students Examples include driver’s license, state identification card, tribal identification, military identification Examples include driver’s license, state identification card, tribal identification, military identification

9. So I’m enrolled, now what? Attend an orientation session Attend an orientation session Take the assessments Take the assessments Make an appointment to go over results Make an appointment to go over results Make a study plan based on your goals Make a study plan based on your goals

10. Classes Offered Basic math Basic math Fractions, Decimals, Percents Fractions, Decimals, Percents Algebra Algebra Geometry Geometry COMPASS Prep COMPASS Prep English/GED Essay English/GED Essay Math 010 – College Prep Math 010 – College Prep English 097 – College Prep English 097 – College Prep Reading 096 – College Prep Reading 096 – College Prep GED Prep (Reading, Social Studies, and Science) GED Prep (Reading, Social Studies, and Science) English as a Second Language English as a Second Language All for FREE!!!

11. Student Expectations Attend class regularly and participate Attend class regularly and participate Let instructor know when you cannot attend by phone 208.792.2238 or e-mail Let instructor know when you cannot attend by phone 208.792.2238 or e-mail Make progress toward meeting your goals Make progress toward meeting your goals Take assessments to measure progress – 60 hours of study time Take assessments to measure progress – 60 hours of study time

12. Attendance Policy Attend every class, be on time, and be prepared to work Attend every class, be on time, and be prepared to work Sign in for class with the instructor Sign in for class with the instructor Too many missed classes may result in being dropped from the class Too many missed classes may result in being dropped from the class Inform your instructor if you will be absent or need to change your study plan Inform your instructor if you will be absent or need to change your study plan We are here to help you!

13. Miscellaneous Notes Parking Parking Streets have 3 hour time limits Streets have 3 hour time limits Public parking lots on D Street or Brackenbury Square Public parking lots on D Street or Brackenbury Square Smoke 25 ft away from building entrances Smoke 25 ft away from building entrances Restrooms – located at the end of the hallway on the right Restrooms – located at the end of the hallway on the right Vending machines & water – down the hallway Vending machines & water – down the hallway Turn off cell phones in class Turn off cell phones in class All materials are provided by the ALC All materials are provided by the ALC

14. Support Services on Campus Professional Technical Ed. Center – individual, educational and career counseling, employment workshops, assessments, advising for college, COMPASS testing (college placement exam) Professional Technical Ed. Center – individual, educational and career counseling, employment workshops, assessments, advising for college, COMPASS testing (college placement exam) Career & Advising Services – Main floor Reid Centennial Hall Career & Advising Services – Main floor Reid Centennial Hall New Student Recruitment – Main floor RCH New Student Recruitment – Main floor RCH college entrance process, admission, and registration college entrance process, admission, and registration

15. GED Testing Battery Students can obtain an Idaho High School Equivalency Certificate by passing a government test after they have completed the GED battery.

16. GED Testing Information Thursday mornings or by appointment only Thursday mornings or by appointment only Pre-register & pre-pay by noon Wednesday Pre-register & pre-pay by noon Wednesday Retakes allowed 3 times a calendar year Retakes allowed 3 times a calendar year Test is changing January of 2014 Test is changing January of 2014 You have to be done by the end of 2013!!!! You have to be done by the end of 2013!!!! ……..or start all over in 2014 ……..or start all over in 2014 Cost Cost $100 ($20 each test) $100 ($20 each test) retakes $25 for each test retakes $25 for each test GED testing here at the center GED testing here at the center Valid picture identification required & arrive early Valid picture identification required & arrive early

17. GED Scoring 410 is a passing score on an individual test 410 is a passing score on an individual test 800 is a perfect score 800 is a perfect score An overall average of 450 is needed to pass An overall average of 450 is needed to pass Most colleges require an average of 500 Most colleges require an average of 500 Receiving Scores Receiving Scores Test scores are available online with an access code or the following Monday in the office Test scores are available online with an access code or the following Monday in the office Scores are mailed or given to you in person Scores are mailed or given to you in person We cannot release scores over the phone

18. GED Graduation Ceremony each year for our graduates Ceremony each year for our graduates Families and friends are welcome Families and friends are welcome Ceremony held in the LCSC Activity Center with reception following Ceremony held in the LCSC Activity Center with reception following Friday, May 3, 2013

19. COMPASS Reading, Math, and English placement Reading, Math, and English placement $15 ($5 for each test) $15 ($5 for each test) They are not a timed test & do not have to be taken all at once. They are not a timed test & do not have to be taken all at once. Retakes Retakes Math allowed twice a year Math allowed twice a year Referral from Adult Learning Center Referral from Adult Learning Center Bridge Classes Bridge Classes

20. Any questions?

21. Let us Help You Reach Your Goals! Contact us: Adult Learning Center 400 Main Street 208.792.2238www.lcsc.edu/afe

22. Successful GED Holders Wally Amos – Founder of “Famous Amos” Cookie Company Mary J. Blige – Singer Ben Nighthorse Campbell – U.S. Senator Bill Cosby – Comedian and Actor Michael J. Fox – Actor Peter Jennings – Journalist and Network TV Anchor Marshall Mathers (Eminem) – Rapper Judge Greg Mathis – Retired District Court Judge and TV Judge John Michael Montgomery – Country Singer Tommy Nunez – NBA Referee Danica Patrick – Race Car Driver Katy Perry – Singer Mary Lou Retton – Olympic Gold Medalist Chris Rock – Comedian and Actor Ringo Starr – Drummer for “The Beatles” Gretchen Wilson – Country Singer