Adult Basic Education enrollment going on

Enrollment is now under way for the next session of Adult Basic Education classes at Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton.

Residents who are interested in completing work to obtain their General Educational Development (GED) diploma or improve their basic skills should contact the MILL, located in the Bailey Academic Building. Sessions are offered from 9 a.m to noon, 1 to 4 p.m., and 4 to 7 p.m.

Class orientation begins Feb. 21 and will run for approximately three hours each day, Tuesday through Thursday.

Once participants have completed the orientation, classes are held Monday through Thursday until the student has completed his or her goals. Instructors for the six-week course are Ashley Keylon and Angela Christy

Those 16 or 17 years of age must have been un-enrolled from high school and provide documentation of such. A valid ID or driver's license must also be provided.

Participants will not be allowed to take the Official Practice Tests for the GED, which is required, unless some form of identification is provided and all required paperwork is complete. The cost for the class is $25 which covers the Official Practice Test fee, COMPASS college entrance exam and WorkKeys Employment Skills Test, in addition to transition services.

It is preferred that the $25 fee is paid prior to the first week of class.

The GED test fee is $85 due when students register for the exam. For more information, call the MILL at (620) 223-2700, ext. 4400.

Additional orientation sessions are scheduled to begin April 17 and May22.