GED class sign-up starts

By Sandy Morris

Open registration for the next series of General Education Development (GED) classes in Albany is now taking place, according to local instructor Kenzie Fairchild.

“Open enrollment will be available on Monday nights,” said Fairchild. 

The Albany GED class meets at the county library on Mondays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. throughout the school year, following the AISD holiday schedule. 

“Participants should be at least 17 years of age (with parent’s consent) or older, and must have an ID to register,” said Fairchild. 

Several types of identification forms, all of which must include the student’s name and birthday, are acceptable for registration purposes. The student will eventually need to have a photo ID.

“Students must have a current photo ID to take the tests,” said Lawson. “There is no way around that requirement. If they do not have one when they start classes, we try to get them started on obtaining one of those right away.”

Participants must commit to regular attendance and accumulate at least 40 hours of class time, according to Fairchild. 

In addition, parents need to realize that childcare is not available. 

For additional information, call Fairchild at 325-721-5233.

Costs

Abilene Adult Education oversees the adult education classes in 19 area counties, including Shackelford. 

A grant from Texas Workforce Commission funds the class, and although the TWC does not pay for the four exams required for students to receive their GED, Fairchild has obtained local funding which will cover those expenses.

“There are no fees for Albany students; everything is covered,” she said. 

Under Age Options

Those under 16 years old can not take the GED classes, and those who are 16 can only take the course if they have been directed to do so by a court order and their parent or legal guardian signs the enrollment form. They must also have a high school withdrawal form.

A parent signature and a high school withdrawal form are needed by anyone 17 to 18 years of age before they can enroll in the class.