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HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION & GED REGISTRATION

You must register for high school and GED classes in person.

Registration is held at Asher School, 14101 Leroy in Southgate at the following times and dates:

12:00 noon to 7:00 pm

Monday through Friday

January 25 – January 29

 

 

WHAT TO EXPECT AT REGISTRATION

  • Plan to spend approximately 2 hours to complete registration.
     
  • You will take a 1˝ hour assessment (TABE or CASAS) in Reading and Math.  This assessment will help us determine what classes to recommend.
     
  • You will meet with an Advisor for 10-30 minutes to pick your classes.
     
  • To ensure proper class placement when you enroll, bring a copy of your transcript from your previous high school(s).
     
  • Please do not bring children to registration.
     
  • There is a Class Dues charge of $7 per course ($30 for GED & Pre-GED). Plan to pay the appropriate amount at registration.
     
  • For those students interested in daytime child care, a $20 non-refundable fee per child is due at registration for child care.

WHO MAY ATTEND

(a)    Alternative & Adult Education - Tuition is free* to anyone 16 years or older (as of 9/1/09), resident or non-resident, who would like to earn his/her diploma.
  • Advantage Academy  is available for students 16-17 years of age as of 9/1/09.  Prior to registration, a parent or guardian must accompany a student for an interview with the Director or Social Worker.  Call 734-246-4633 for an appointment.  The Advantage Academy is designed for those students who are seeking an alternative to their previous education experience and feel committed to earning their diploma.  Students must choose a full-time schedule that suits individual needs.  Options include varied schedules:  Monday-Friday, Monday-Thursday, traditional school day, late morning start, or afternoon start..  
     
  • Adult Education Program is available for students 18 years or older as of 9/1/09 interested in high school completion.  Students may choose a part-time or full-time schedule, daytime or evening, based on each student’s credit needs and availability.
     
  • SACE reserves the right to accept or deny admittance to the program.
     
  • Limited seats may be available for some classes because of pre-registration.

(b)

GED Certificate Holders Tuition is free* to any student who has a GED certificate who would like to earn a high school diploma

(c)

Class Dues - A non-refundable fee of $7 per course is required at registration. A non-refundable fee of $30 is required for GED Prep and Pre-GED classes.

Please note:  High school students currently enrolled in traditional day school will not be permitted to enroll in adult high school or alternative education.

 

NON-TRADITIONAL CREDITS

For students 20 years and older, in addition to past credits earned in high school, non-traditional credits may be granted for work/volunteer experience, military service, trade school courses, college courses, and/or other approved experiences  Non-traditional credits may be applied after the completion of residency requirements; other restrictions may apply.
 

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

To qualify for a diploma in 2010, new students must have earned 23 credits distributed as follows:

4 credits of English, 3 credits of Math, 3 credits of Science, 1˝ credits of Social Studies, 1 credit of American History, ˝ credit of Government, ˝ credit of Technology, and 9˝ credits of Electives.

Residency requirement:  A minimum of 2 credits must be earned at Southgate Adult Education, regardless of credit standing, to earn a high school diploma.  Exception:  First semester Advantage Academy students must complete a full-time schedule to fulfill residency requirements. 

Please note:  A student’s transcript will determine if he or she will be placed in a Standard curriculum or Michigan Merit curriculum.  To ensure proper class placement when you enroll, bring a copy of your transcript from your  last high school. 


ADVISING STAFF

The following advisors will be available both day and evening hours:

  • Nancy Banker

  • Carole Betzner

  • Sara Brooks

  • Melanie Holland

  • Jane Hunyor

  • Jan Jordan

  • Ruth Kemp

  • Anita Greene, Social Worker


 

 

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