The GED program provides educational opportunities for individuals wishing to improve
basic skills in preparation for earning a General
Educational Development Diploma (GED).
GED Preparation: Individualized and self-paced
instruction allows students to proceed at their own rates of
learning. Content includes reviews in English, mathematics,
writing, social studies, science, literature and the arts.
Sample tests, preparation and review are provided. The pretest serves as a predictor of performance on
the GED test, and indicates what areas the student may need
to review before taking the test.
Average Program Length
The length of the program depends on the functioning level
of the student and the student’s motivation. Therefore, the
length of each of the above programs varies with each
student. A reading laboratory, a computerized learning
center for drill and practice, and individual tutoring can
be provided to assist students’ progress.
Admissions
Adult Learning Center Osceola programs are open to
individuals who are 16 years of age or older.
Applicants seeking enrollment into one of ALCO's
programs must provide residency documentation, take
a placement test, pay for registration, and pay for
tuition. For more information, please see the
Admissions page.
Registration
Persons enrolling for classes
should do so in the school office located at
2320 New Beginnings Road
on the ALCO campus. Enrollment in classes is based on space
availability, so it is important that you register prior to
the start
of the class. Please see the
Admissions page for
more information.
Counseling Schedule
Students who wish to complete
requirements for their high school diploma, the General
Educational Development test (GED), or to improve basic
skills, should make an appointment for counseling.
Educational
counseling is available in the office. Please phone
407.518.8140
for an appointment. Please see the
Admissions
page for more information.
Insurance
ALCO does not carry student
accident insurance. Students are advised to carry their own
insurance.
Additional Costs
In some cases, lab fees or book fees may be assessed. Payments methods
accepted include: Cash, Check, Money Order, VISA,
MasterCard, Discover Card, and Debit Card.
Refunds Books—Where a book deposit is required, the deposit will be
refunded by school check at the end of the semester when the
book is returned. WE DO NOT REFUND FOR ANY OTHER BOOKS. Classes—NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS WHO VOLUNTARILY
WITHDRAW FROM THE CLASS IN
WHICH THEY HAVE ENROLLED. You will be notified only if the
class you want is full or cancelled due to insufficient
enrollment.
Beginning and Minimum Class
Size
Generally, each class must
have a beginning enrollment of 20 or more persons by
the start of the second class meeting. The administration
reserves the right to discontinue those classes dropping
below 15 in
attendance for any two consecutive meetings.
GED Class Schedule
ALCO Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Celebration High School Tuesday & Thursday
5:30 pm -8:30 pm
Liberty High School Tuesday & Thursday
5:30 pm -8:30 pm
GED Online
GED Online is an Internet-based
interactive course designed to prepare participants for the
GED Examination. This online course provides
students with the opportunity to learn anytime, any place,
and at any pace from the convenience of a computer. This
unique learning experience allows instructors to communicate
regularly via email and telephone to provide individualized
instruction and accommodate the diverse learning styles of
the learners.
Distance learning courses such
as GED Online are highly successful for people who find it
difficult to meet at a particular location on a regular
basis because of various obligations. Participants in this
course will find the freedom of scheduling to be of value.
Please be advised that a distance learning course requires
as much time on the Internet as a face to face course.
Requirements/Qualifications
The student must have access to a computer and printer with
at least 64MB RAM, 4XCD ROM (8X recommended), 28.8 Baud
Modem and internet access through a service provider with
Netscape 4.75 or 4.78 or Internet Explorer 5.0 or 5.5.
In addition to the specific computer requirements, the
student must have completed the Test of Adult Basic Education
(TABE) and scored at least a 9.0 or higher on all sections of the
test.
GED Testing Schedule*
July 11 & 12
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
August 9 & 10
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
September 6 & 7
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
September 20 & 21
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
October 4 & 5
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
October 18 & 19
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
November 1 &2
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
November 15 & 16
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
December 6 & 7
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
January 17 & 18
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
January 31 & February 1
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
February 14 & 15
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
February 28 & 29
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
March 13 & 14
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
April 3 & 4
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
April 17 & 19
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
May 1 & 2
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
May 15 & 16
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
May 29 & 30
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
June 19 & 20
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
*Subject
to Change
Graduation/Diploma
Students successfully completing the GED preparation program
may apply to take the General Educational Development
examination. A $70.00 fee (includes
State Certificate)
is charged for taking a complete battery
of the GED test. You must register for the test at the
school office. Those
successfully completing the examination are awarded a State
of Florida high school diploma which is recognized
nationally as the equivalent to a high school diploma.
All recipients of GED diplomas are invited to
participate in our annual graduation ceremony which is held
in June.
Florida Model GED
Testing Center
The
Osceola County's Adult Learning Center Osceola has been
recognized as a "Florida Model GED Testing Center" by the
Florida Department of Education (FDOE). The school
demonstrates standards that exemplify best practices in the
delivery of General Education Development (GED) Testing
Services. To receive this award, FDOE takes into
consideration the following factors: customer service, test
administration, test operation, test accommodations, and
marketing outreach. Only a few counties in the State of
Florida have received this award.
