SCC Expands GED Classes to Wentzville

Published: 06/11/2010

Students are required to appear in person at Timberland High School at 6 p.m. Monday, August 30, in order to register for the GED classes. Students who are not present on August 30 will not be admitted on September 1. Classes begin September 7 and will be every Tuesday/Thursday from 6-9 p.m. 

 
“We are looking forward to our new partnership with the Wentzville School District,” said Diane Schroeder, associate dean of extended learning. “Wentzville will be an excellent location for people in western St. Charles County to attend classes to prepare for the GED tests.”
 
SCC offers free GED preparation classes at several other locations throughout St. Charles, Lincoln, Pike and Warren counties. To see a list of locations, go to www.stchas.edu/ael. 
 
The GED classes at SCC provide preparation for the GED tests as well as basic instruction in reading, writing and math. One-on-one tutoring assistance, official GED practice tests and computer-aided instruction are all benefits of the GED program at SCC.
 
Students must be at least 17 years of age to enroll in GED classes. Enrollment is scheduled monthly at all locations. Students are given an initial assessment test to determine GED test readiness and will provide information for an individual learning plan. Students work at their own pace and must commit themselves to attend two full class meetings per week for at least one month of classroom instruction.

For more information about the GED program at SCC, call 636-922-8411 or visit www.stchas.edu/ael.
 
St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu. 

WHAT: New GED class offered in Wentzville through St. Charles Community College and Wentzville R-IV School District 
WHEN: Enrollment is from 6-9:30 p.m. August 30 and September 1
WHERE: Timberland High School, 559 E. Highway N in Wentzville
COST:  Free 
CONTACT INFO: For information, call 636-922-8411