2240-B Southpark Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615)896-0876 OR (615) 904-3876
Important Notices on Testing GED Testing Service® is releasing a new version of the GED® Test on January 1, 2014. Individuals who have tested on the current 2002 GED Test Series must complete the exam series by December 31, 2013. Scores from the 2002 Series WILL NOT be combined with scores for the new assessment. Candidates who do not complete the current series will have to meet the requirements of the new test, starting January 1, 2014. |
GED® and Basic Skills
What is the GED® ?
The GED® (General Educational Development® ) is designed to measure the skills and concepts generally associated with four years of regular high school instruction. The GED® is a battery of five tests which can be administered only through an official GED® Testing Center. The GED® provides an opportunity to earn a high school equivalency diploma in an alternative environment, a credential recognized as a key to educational and financial advancement.
The five tests covered in the GED® are:
Mathematics
Language Arts—Writing
Language Arts– Reading
Science
Social Studies
Your Success is Our Goal
We strive to encourage, support, and guide each student that enters our program. We realize the accomplishment of obtaining the GED® is often a milestone, a door into endless possibilities of greatness for our students and their families. Regardless of age, economic status, nationality, disability, race, or background, every student has the potential of individual success.
Our GED® preparation classes are organized to strengthen the weak subject areas of each student with tutors, and assignments. Monitoring the individual progress of each student is done through progressive testing from one level to the next.
Who We Can Serve
Rutherford County Adult Education serves individuals who are at least 18 years of age. All applicants must bring a picture ID.
We can only provide testing for 17 year old individuals that meet the following criteria:
Orientation / Registration for GED®, Pre-GED®, and Basic Skills Classes
Call 615-904-3876 or 615-896-0876 the Rutherford County Adult Education Center to schedule an orientation . Orientations are usually held on every Tuesday of each month.
Day orientation: 9:00 a.m. –11:45 a.m.
Evening Orientation: 5:00 p.m.—7:45 p.m.
Classes and study aids are available at no cost. Classes include Basic Skills, Pre-GED®, and GED® Preparation.
Class Schedule
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Morning and evening classes are offered at off-site locations at various times. Please call for more information (615) 896-0876 or (615) 904-3876.
To email any questions or request for information click the link below:
ENGLISH CLASSES
English classes are offered on:
Monday and Wednesday, - mornings
Monday and Wednesday - evenings
Morning and evening classes are offered at off-site locations at various times. Please call for more information (615) 896-0876 or (615) 904-3876.
Courses offered include beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes at the Center and multi-level classes at off-site locations. At each level areas of concentration include speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Materials incorporating these areas are provided at each level.
Conversational English is encouraGED® in all class discussions or in small groups. Correct pronunciation is also taught. Listening partners with speaking as students learn from hearing others and the instructor.
Good ESOL Web sites
Mission Statement
The mission of the Rutherford County Adult High School is to provide adult students with the opportunity to complete the requirements for a high school diploma in a flexible setting.
Vision
The vision of the Rutherford County Adult High School is a shared vision with the Rutherford County School System to provide students knowledge and skills to become lifelong learners who are able to adapt and successfully meet the challenges of the future.
History
The Rutherford County Adult High School was established during the 1994-1995 school year in the annex of Central Middle School. In 1995-1996 it relocated to the Adult Education Center in the McFadden Community Center. During the 1998-1999 school year, the entire Adult Education Center, including the Adult High School, moved to the newly remodeled facility at 502 Memorial Boulevard, which formerly housed the Rutherford County Board of Education. This was the first facility completely dedicated to housing only the Adult Education Program. In October 2005 the Adult Education Center (including the Adult High School) moved to its newly built facility at 2240-B Southpark Boulevard, next to the Rutherford County Board of Education.
The Adult High School provides a way for persons who dropped out of high school for various reasons to return and earn the credits they need for their high school diplomas. The State requires a student to complete a minimum 133 hours for a full credit and minimum 67 hours for a ½ credit. Students must enroll for at least ½ credit. The Adult High School offers students a chance to earn those credits at their own pace with a flexible schedule. The students must meet the graduation requirements for the year they originally began high school and must pass the State Gateway exams to receive a high school diploma, unless they have already met the Competency exam requirements that were in effect when they entered high school. Students must be at least 18 years of age and must have withdrawn from their regular high school program.
The Adult High School classroom is equipped with five student computers with internet accessibility to enhance student learning. However, lack of space, staff, and science labs limit the course options of the Adult High School. Listed below are the current course offerings:
* Spanish and Science courses offered at RCAHS Night School
Schedule
The current schedule for the Adult High School is 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday. The school follows the Rutherford County Schools' schedule for dates of operation.
The Rutherford County Adult High School has expanded due to growth in the northern end of the County. The Adult High School now provides classes at LaVergne High School Monday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Ways Students Obtain Required Classroom Hours
• Attending regular class sessions
• Doing required library research in a public library
• Completing prearranGED® projects that are part of the student's education plan or course syllabus
• Grade/credit recovery
• Attending a vocational/technical school. If a student can document in writing the completion of a minimum 133 course hours, he/she may receive a high school credit for the vocational training course taken.
• Transferring previously earned class hours for courses in which the student will enroll
• Attending a public high school as a visiting student for selected classes, i.e., auto mechanics, drafting, co-op, etc. The County's attendance policy must be adhered to.
• Completing a correspondence course
• Attending Holloway High Night School and LaVergne Night High School
Who Qualifies As a Student
• If a student has never attended high school, the student must score a minimum 8.9 overall grade equivalence on the TABE Level D exam to enroll
• A student with some credit from an accredited high school may enroll without taking an entrance exam.
• Credits already earned will apply toward graduation requirements if a certified transcript from the previous accredited high school is available.
• Special education students who qualify for services must have an updated IEP before program admission.
Adult High Night School Fees
Night School Fees $210 per credit ($105 per 1/2 credit)
Where are we located?
For directions from your address go to www.msn.com select "Maps& Directions" and type "Rutherford County Adult Education, 2240-B Southpark Blvd.,Murfreesboro, TN 37127."
For our map to Rutherford County Adult Education Center Click: "Directions to RCAE"
Printable map version: Rutherford County Adult ED Map
RUTHERFORD COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION LOCATIONS
| Location | AE/ESOL |
Mon. & Wed. |
Tues. & Thurs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Heights | AE |
6 pm - 8 pm |
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| Hobgood Elementary | ESOL |
4pm - 6 pm |
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| LaVergne High School | ESOL |
5pm -6:30 pm |
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| LaVergne High School | ESOL |
6:30pm -8pm |
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| LaVergne High School | AE |
5 pm -8 pm |
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| LaVergne Library | AE Registration |
1:00- 3:30 pm |
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| LaVergne Library | ESOL |
9 am - 10:30 am |
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| LaVergne Library | ESOL |
10:30 am - 12 pm |
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| Patterson Park | AE |
6 pm - 8 pm |
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| Smyrna Boys& Girls Club | ESOL |
9 am-12pm |
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| Smyrna Library | AE |
5 pm - 7:45 pm |
Rutherford County Schools Webpage
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
TN Division of Adult Education
Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce
Adult Ed Calendar
January
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February
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March
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April Friday, April 6: Good Friday (Schools Closed) Friday, April 13: End 5th six weeks (grades 9-12) Wednesday, April 25 GED® Partial Test Thursday, April 26 GED® Full Test |
May Thursday, May 24: Teacher Work Day (No School for students) Wednesday, May 23 - GED® Partial Test Thursday, May 24 - GED® Full Test |
June Thursday, June 20 - GED® Partial Test Friday, June 21 - GED® Full Test
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July no testing |
August Wednesday, August 8 - GED® Partial Test Thursday, August 9 - GED® Full Test |
September Wednesday, September 12 - GED® Partial Test Thursday, September 13- GED® Full Test |
October Thursday, October 11 - GED® Partial Test Friday, October 12 - GED® Full Test |
November Wednesday, November 7- GED® Partial Test SATURDAY, November 10- GED® Full Test |
December Wednesday, December 5 - GED® Partial Test Thursday, December 6 - GED® Full Test |
| Test Dates are Subject to Change. |