It takes a lot of courage to return to school!
People return to finish their high school education for a lot of reasons. They may have promised themselves they would return, they want a promotion at work, or maybe they just want to improve their lives and those of their family.
In deciding where you want to start, you may want to answer some of the following questions. Do you have a lot of credits? Are you looking to finish fast? How much time and energy do you bring to the table? These are questions that can help you determine which path you will choose.
An equivalency diploma is also called a completion diploma
An equivalency diploma is what you receive when you take and pass the four sections of the GED Exam at a high school level.
Twenty four credits are needed to attain a credit diploma
Past education can count, but must meet current core requirements.
GED PROS
- Can take less time to finish
- No unnessary classes, less time at school
- Exam covers 4 areas only
- 100% of public universities in Utah accept GED as high school diploma
CREDIT PROS
- Good option for those who do not test well
- Weber Adult Education direct classes can be taken for credit
- Best option if you come in with a lot of credit (18+)
GED CONS
- Exam is taken separately at testing center
- Cost of exam is the student's responsibility
- For military, scores must be 14-19 points higher than credit diploma holder
CREDIT CONS
- Can take signifigantly longer to finish
- More classes may need to be taken each session, meaning more hours at school
- Attendance requirements in direct classes for credit
- Previous classes may not count toward current requirements
STEP ONE
If you are 18 and under and your graduating class has not yet graduated, attendance requires an HSE form.
STEP TWO
Attend 40-minute orientation to schedule registration appointment. We will go over our different programs and student expectations.
STEP THREE
Bring required paperwork, including proof of residency and HSE form (if applicable), start TABE testing.
· $75 registration fee due at time of appointment
STEP FOUR
REQUIRED to establish entering levels in English, math, and reading. Results determine placement options.
NEW: Attending a PL Class/Lab required prior to counseling appointment.
STEP FIVE
At this meeting, student will go over placement options, student strengths, and credits.
STEP SIX
REQUIRED only if needed: Fundamentals, Foundations, and Fast-Track Classes
OPTIONAL: Direct and Fast-Track
- Relationships
- Data-Driven Decisions
- Honesty
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