GED INSTRUCTION
GED Education Center, 485 Airport Road (located on the corner of Airport and Santa Elena), Del Mar College
West
The GED (General Educational Development) certificate is accepted as equivalent to a high school diploma. The GED Program at Del Mar College helps prepare students to take and pass the GED test. Presently, there are five different subtests students must take to get their GED. The five subtests are Literature and Arts/Writing, Literature and Arts/Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics. Classes are offered in all areas but special emphasis is placed on reading, writing, and mathematics. The program is designed not only to help students pass their GED test but also to help prepare them for college after they have received their GED. A Transition Liaision is available to work exclusively with program graduates to help them transition into higher education or vocational training.
Classes are offered at the following times:
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday (some classes on Friday)
9:00 a.m. - Noon, Monday-Thursday
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday (some classes on Friday)
ALL GED CLASSES ARE FREE.
Students must attend a week of orientation before starting GED classes. All students must register at the GED Education Center at 485 Airport Road by the registration deadlines listed below. Students may register 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday or from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Friday.
| Step 1 |
Step 2 |
Step 3 |
| Attend a 4-day orientation |
Register for a GED class that will begin the month after you complete the orientation |
Begin GED class |
| Orientation Schedule |
Registration Dates |
First Day of Class |
| 2008 |
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| June 16-19 |
June 27 & 30 |
July 1, 2008 |
| July 14-17 |
July 30 & 31 |
August 4, 2008 |
| August 11-14 |
August 28 & 29 |
September 2, 2008 |
| September 8-11 or/ September 15-18 |
September 29 & 30 |
October 1, 2008 |
| October 13-16 |
October 30 & 31 |
November 3, 2008 |
| November 17-20 |
November 25 & 26 |
December 1, 2008 |
| December - No Orientation |
No Registration |
January (continuation of December classes) |
| 2009 |
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| January 12-15 |
January 29 & 30 |
February 2, 2009 |
| February 16-19 |
February 26 & 27 |
March 2, 2009 |
| March 9-12 |
March 30 & 31 |
April 1, 2009 |
| April 13-16 |
April 29 & 30 |
May 4, 2009 |
| May 11-14 |
May 27 & 28 |
June 1, 2009 |
| June 15-18 |
June 29 & 30 |
TBA |
Example: Attend orientation June 16th-19th. Register for July class on June 27th or 30th.
Attend first day of class on July 1st.
CURRENT COURSE OFFERINGS
• Adult Basic Education
• Adult Secondary Education
• PLATO Computer-Assisted Learning
• Advanced ABE Math
• Computer Literacy Skills
• Positive Living Self-Improvement (offered based on demand)
• Money Smart (offered based on demand)
For more information, call the GED Hotline
(361) 698-1756 |
