GED enrollment set next Monday

By Donnie A. Lucas

Enrollment for local GED classes has been set for Monday, Sept. 12 at the Shackelford County Library starting at 5:30 p.m., according to instructor Kenzie Fairchild.

Anyone interested in enrolling in the free classes must bring a photo identification and Social Security card in order to sign up.

The classes are open to students age 17 years or older, but 17-year-old students must have parental consent to register.

Monday’s session will include some instruction after the registration period.

Classes will meet on Monday and Tuesday even­ings from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

The classes will follow the Albany ISD school calendar as far as holidays are concerned, continuing to meet through the end of the school year.

Fairchild, who also teaches at Nancy Smith Elementary, said that some instructional nights may change during the school year depending on her schedule.

Classes will not be taught during school breaks.

There is no registration fee, but child care is not provided, and students must make some other arrangement if child care is needed.

Students must accumulate at least 40 hours of class time before attempting a GED test.

The program is overseen by Abilene Adult Education, which coordinates programs in 19 Big Country counties. A grant from the Texas Workforce Commission funds the cost of the classes.

To obtain a GED, students must pass tests for math, language arts, social studies and science. Each test costs $36.25, but the Albany Chest has covered the expense for testing in the past.

For more information, contact Fairchild at 325-762-5233.