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Welcome to. SALUDA COUNTY. Saluda County Adult Education program is located at 401 N. Calhoun Street. The Saluda County Adult Education program is open to any person seventeen years of age or older who has officially withdrawn from school. Enrollment is open throughout the year.
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Welcome to SALUDA COUNTY
Saluda County Adult Education program is located at 401 N. Calhoun Street.
The Saluda County Adult Education program is open to any person seventeen years of age or older who has officially withdrawn from school. Enrollment is open throughout the year. Mission Statement Educate all students by providing a rigorous and relevant curriculum with supportive programs.
Adult Education Faculty & Staff James C. Crawford – Director Joyce C. Jones – Coordinator Renee Callaham – Administrative Assistant Corey Mitchell – Teacher Shelia Myers – Teacher Bruce Wright – ESL Teacher Meredith Middle – Science Teacher DibbieShealy – English Teacher
Adult Education Class Schedule Monday through Friday 9:00am – 11:30am 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Adult Education Programs Adult High School Diploma - Diploma Requirements: 24 Units • English - 4 units - at least half in grammar and composition. • Mathematics- 4 units - one unit of Algebra is required. Pre-Algebra cannot be used as one of the 3 required units, but may be used as an elective. • Social Studies- 3 units - one unit of US History, ½ unit of economics and ½ unit of government are required. The third may be an elective social studies unit. Students completing U.S. History are required to take an End-of-Course Test which will count for 20% of the final grade • Science - 3 units (Biology is required.) • Computer Science - 1 unit required. • Electives- 9 units - these may include credit for work experience if a student has been employed on the same job for 24 months as well as other courses taken for elective credit during high school. Students must complete a graduation application and pass all parts of the S. C. Exit Exam or the HSAP Exam. Required scores are as follows
Adult Education Programs S.C. Exit Examination/HSAP Remediation ExitHSAP Math 700 Language Arts 200 Reading 700 Math 200 Writing 3.0
Adult Education Programs GED Program This program is an alternative means for adults who have not completed the unit requirements for a high school diploma to obtain a high school credential. The General Educational Development (GED) Examination is nationally recognized. The exam covers competencies in reading, mathematics, science, social studies and writing skills. Students who pass the GED examination are eligible to participate in the adult education graduation. The class meets Monday through Fridayfrom 9:00am – 11:30am & 1:00pm – 3:30pm.
Free GED Testing Requirements • If you meet the qualifications below, you are eligible for free GED testing. • 2400 or above on the Official GED Practice Test; • A Social Security Number or Federal ID Number (verified and on file along with a picture identification); • Pre & Post-testing based on SC Assessment Policy; • The candidate cannot be receiving public assistance funds that may already be available for GED Test payment; • Male students age 18 or older must be registered for Selective Service (verified and on file); • Available for employment.
Adult Education Programs Skills Enhancement Classes in basic education provide instruction in reading, writing and mathematics. This program is designed for adults who left the school system early or who want to improve their life skills. Anyone seventeen or older may enroll in the adult basic education classes at any time during the year. The class meets Monday through Fridayfrom 8:30am – 11:30am& 1:00pm – 3:30pm.
Adult Education Programs English as a Second Language This program is designed for foreign-born adults in our community who wish to improve their level of English proficiency. Instruction covers all phases of the English language. Improvement in communication skills is the main goal of most students. Conversation is stressed in the ESL classes. Reading and writing are taught together. Basic grammar lessons, geography, history and government are a part of the curriculum. Students help each other in everything from dialogue to filling out applications. The ESL classes function as academic classes and as support groups for international students.
Adult Education Programs WorkKeys This program is a job skills assessment system that measures “real world” skills that employers believe are critical to job success. WorkKeys assessments help you get a better idea about your readiness for the workforce. • FREE WORKKEYS TESTING AVAILABLE! • One free battery of tests per year.
Adult Education Rules & Regulations Saluda County Schools are smoke free. Therefore, smoking is not permitted on campus at anytime, including the parking areas.
Being on time is a requirement. Students late for class or students who need to leave early must sign in or out in the office.
Students must report to class with proper materials for classroom instruction (paper, pencil and any other materials required by the teacher).
Students are to be in class at all times. The only exception to this is during the designated break time. Students who are late returning to class from break are subject to conference with the teacher or director for the first offense. Future tardiness may result in dismissal from the program. Failure to adhere to any rule or regulation may also result in dismissal. Drinks & chips are for sale in the office before class, during break and after class.
Students with jobs that may interfere with class schedules should bring a statement from their employer to have on file in the office.
Once a student arrives on campus, the parking lot is off limits until the student is ready to leave campus. Leaving campus during the break or being in undesignated areas is not permitted.
Cell phones must not be in operation during classroom instruction. During break, cell phones may be used outside. CD players, headsets and pagers are not permitted on campus.
Profanity or obscene language/gestures will not be tolerated at anytime. Any behavior that disrupts day-to-day instruction in the class will not be permitted.
Adult Education students will be expected to comply with Saluda County Schools Dress Code which is as follows: • Shoes must be worn at all times. No cleats, bedroom slippers, or house shoes will be permitted. • Shirts must be long enough to be tucked in, even if they are not tucked in (no midriffs). • Clothing may not display tobacco, alcohol, drugs of any other contraband item. • All tops, dresses, and shirts must cover the entire width of the shoulders/chest area and not expose cleavage or undergarments. • Hats, caps, headbands, sunglasses, and other head covering are not to be worn in the building. • Spandex clothing is not permitted. • Shirts and pants must be free of holes and tears and not have frayed ends. • Shorts, skorts, jumpers (dress), and skirts must be non-hugging, have a sewn hem, and be no shorter than (2) inches above the center of the knee. Splits in front and back of garments must follow the (2) inch rule. • Shorts, skirts, and pants must be worn at waist level. Clothing and clothing accessories should not be poorly fitted or oversized, so as to allow sagging of the pants. Pant legs must be worn at their full length. • Sheer garments are not permitted. • If pants, shorts, or shirts have straps that fit over the shoulders, the straps must be worn on the shoulders. • Students participating in events sponsored by the school must follow the dress code. • The Director/or designee has the authority to require student to change or remove any other attire and/or accessories that are offensive or cause a distraction.
Because this is an adult program, students will only be reminded once about inappropriate dress. Future reminders will constitute dismissal for the day if arriving inappropriately dressed.
Trash receptacles are in places in and outside the buildings. Students are expected to dispose of all food or drink items as well as trash in the proper manner and not leave these items on floors, classroom tables, and picnic tables, etc. Food or drink items are not allowed at the computers.
Questions regarding any of the rules or regulations outlined above should be addressed to the Adult Education Director, Mr. Crawford.
