High School Equivalency Preparation

Under 18?

What is the exam?

The High School Equivalency exams that are currently in place are the GED® and HiSET® tests. Students complete their High School credential  when they pass official tests on each of the subject areas:

HiSET®
º Reading         º Writing         º Science         º Social Studies         º Math

GED®:
º Reasoning Through Language Arts       º Science         º Social Studies         º Math

Test Preparation Options:

Classroom

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, all classes are available online.

Online/E-Learning

Internet-based learning provides flexible hours, uses free online materials, and allows students to work at their pace.
(Placement Testing, Orientation, and Post-testing are at the Beltline Education Center.) 

A successful Online/E-Learning student will need to:

  • Be a self-motivated learner who is comfortable using online courseware
  • Take a reading placement test (TABE) and score on a high school level
  • Attend a virtual orientation session (which includes registration paperwork) with the online Intake Specialist. 
  • Complete an official test every 30 days

High School Equivalency Program (HEP) for Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers and Immediate Family
HEP is made possible through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and provides migrant and seasonal farmworkers and immediate family with the necessary training to obtain the High School Equivalency diploma.