HFM offers adult GED classes

HFM BOCES will offer a GED Fast Track course this summer. Fast Track is intended for adult learners with reading and math skills above a grade equivalent of 9.0 who are academically ready to prepare for the General Educational Development (GED) exam.

Screening to determine academic levels will be held on Wednesday, June 25 in the GED classroom in the Alternative Wing of the HFM BOCES Campus. Screening for morning classes begin at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. The evening screening session begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. Candidates must arrive on time and be able to be present for the entire session.

During screening students will take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) to determine academic grade equivalents. Students must score above an 8.9 in reading and math to qualify for admission. This course is intended for those close to taking the tests.

Morning classes will be held Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday mornings, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. The instructor will be Frank Mucilli. Evening sessions w ill be held Monday & Tuesday evenings, 6–9 p.m. The instructor will be Raelyn Hillier. Students must be able to attend all 6 weeks, no less than 6 hours per week. Classes begin the week of July 7 and end the week of August 11.

The GED Fast Track is an intensive review of the five subject areas of the GED Tests: reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Writing skills will review English grammar, sentence structure, correct usage, punctuation and spelling. Reading will incorporate prose, poetry and drama and critical reading skills needed for three major areas of the GED tests. Math will include a rapid review of fractions, decimals, and percents. Instruction will focus on algebra, geometry and word problems. Social studies and science instruction will include content as well as a review of information found in maps, graphs, charts, political cartoons, and other figures.

Classes are free, supported by funding from the NYS Education Department. Students will be responsible for books.

Seating will be limited for this program. Attendance at the screening is mandatory. To reserve a seat, call 736-4340. Voicemail is available 24 hours a day. Provide your name, age (21+ only), address, phone number and email address. (download informational flyer)