Orientation+&+Requirements



Need to be 18 years of age or older at the time of the test. Seventeen and younger require court order and/or school withdrawal notice.

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Introductions: Darrell Shields: Coordinator (337-1604) Jodie Deane: Instructor Carol Mullen: Substitute Instructor

Call us by our first names; we will call you by yours.

You are in an adult education program. You are the adult. We will communicate with you only. If you are not willing to act like an adult…we ask you to leave at this time.

** Respect…Give it…Get it! **

**__ Requirements of the program that make participants eligible. __**

You can miss __4__ classes. If you need someone to be on you to come to class…this is not the program for you. You need to be responsible.
 * 1. Attendance:** * You must attend 80% of the classes scheduled.


 * We understand that sometimes things come up. We don’t need excuses – you are the adult.


 * If you miss, work ahead and write down questions you need answered. Come in early before the next class starts to have the questions answered.


 * If you leave early, you will only get credit for the time you are in class. If you sleep you will be asked to leave. You must leave the building. If there is a game upstairs, you must exit from downstairs and walk around to the front and re-enter.


 * There is to be no cell phone use/text messaging in class. If you are expecting a call, please turn the volume off and take the call outside. Again if you leave, you will only receive credit for the time you are in class.

** “Success is a Do-It-Yourself Project” **


 * 2. Portfolio:** You must complete the following items and any additional items the instructor may assign. **YOUR PORTFOLIO STAYS IN THE CLASSROOM UNLESS PERMISSION IS GIVEN TO TAKE IT HOME WITH YOU**.
 * Required assignments (Math, Language Arts, Writings, Others)
 * Pre/Post assessments
 * Official GED practice tests
 * Orientation paperwork
 * Intake form
 * Rights/Responsibilities
 * Learning styles assessment
 * Individual Learning Plan with Personal and Educational Goals


 * 3. GED Test:** Must pass all sections of the test with 410/2250 (average 450)
 * We will complete registration forms for the test in class. We will also collect your payment. **You must have a PA Photo ID to register and to get into the Vo-Tech Center the day of the test!**
 * Cost this semester is: _$75. Start Saving!
 * Checks can be made out to “__Penncrest__ __School District__”
 * Test is scheduled for: __Saturday April 30th 7:45 AM at the Vo-Tech in Meadville__
 * Official Test consists of 5 sections: Language Arts. Social Studies, Science, Reading, and Math
 * Our classes focus on Language Arts and Math. The rest of the tests are reading tests with lots of charts/graphs. If you are a decent reader, you will most likely pass the Social Studies, Science, and Reading tests. We will give you things to practice with.

**__ General Class Information __**
 * Calendar Info:**
 * Mondays and Wednesdays (Make ups scheduled by class consensus)
 * Start time is 6:00 PM
 * Tutoring starts at __8:30 PM__ (if you need help) Don’t hesitate to ask!
 * End time will be around 9:00 PM
 * You need to be ready to go by 6:00 PM. This means in your seat, ready to go.
 * Form friendships – research shows that students who form “cohort” groups support/encourage each other and move forward!
 * You will receive 4 hours credit each night. You are in class for approximately 3. You will have things to review and things to complete for your folder.

**Break Time:** This is short. Maybe 5 minutes. There are 2 reasons for this:
 * 1) We are guests in this building. We work at different schools. The program has been around for 37+ years. We cannot have individuals roaming the halls, smoking, etc.
 * 2) You will be out of here by 9:00 PM or a little earlier


 * Food/Drink are allowed. We ask that you clean up after yourself
 * Please stay in the designated areas (Halls downstairs, restroom, vending area)
 * No smoking on school property (this includes the parking lot). Violation of this will result in you being asked to leave the program.
 * If you leave the grounds, you can not return that night.
 * If you leave early, you will only receive credit for the time present in class.
 * Use your cell phones at this time

__IF PENNCREST SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED OR CANCELED__ __WE WILL NOT HOLD CLASS.__ **Important GED Information**:
 * Class Cancellation:**
 * Weather:**
 * If the weather is bad where you live and we do not cancel we ask you to use good judgment (Don’t risk your life.). We will allow you to make this up or may give you an alternative assignment to complete for credit.
 * Diplomas are not issued until the successful applicant is 18 years old. DO NOT LOSE THE DIPLOMA! THE STATE WIL NOT ISSUE YOU ANOTHER ONE!
 * Transcripts from your test (so you can attend post secondary education or training) come from the state. Transcripts will come in the envelope with your state diploma. TRANSCRIPTS CAN BE DUPLICATED. THERE IS A CHARGE. These can be ordered by phone: 1-717-787-6747 or from the following web site: [|https://www.ged.ed.state.pa.us]
 * PENNCREST does not issue transcripts! We verify your scores and issue the “PENNCREST” Diploma once all requirements are met.
 * If you are 18, you will not receive your PENNCREST diploma until your original high school class has graduated.


 * Other Information**:
 * If you have had something to drink – don’t come to class.
 * We have a graduation ceremony in the spring. You and your family are invited to attend and will receive info as we get closer to the date.
 * Any assessment we give you is for the state. Information is for program purposes. Staff will share this with you individually.
 * Please turn your cell phone ringers off.
 * We ask that you do not swear in the classroom or in the school building.

** Don’t be nervous! ** ** Do your best! ** ** Don’t Quit! ** ** Learning new knowledge & skills takes time! **


 * Phone Numbers to Testing Sites: **

Erie County: 1-814-874-6175 *Crawford County AVTS, Meadville: 1-814-724-6024 Central Elementary School, Franklin: 1-814-425-3279 Mercer County Career Center, Mercer: 1-724-662-3000 Lawrence County AVTS, New Castle: 1-724-658-3583