DCSD Adult Education Program

DCSD adult education program logoThe Adult Education Program offers free classes to help you prepare to earn your high school equivalency or brush up on your reading, math, and job skills. Our classes are designed to help you get ready to take the next step, whether it’s to enter college or start a career. We also offer workforce training to help students qualify for promotions or jobs in high-demand industries.

Classes are held at five locations within DeKalb County:

Administrative Instructional Center (Morning and Evening)
1701 DeKalb Industrial Blvd.
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Cross Keys High School (Evening)
1626 North Druid Hills Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30319

Goodwill (Morning)
2201 Lawrenceville Hwy
Decatur, GA 30033

Ronald E. McNair High School (Morning)
1804 Bouldercrest Road SE
Atlanta, GA 30316

Sequoyah Middle School (Morning)
3456 Aztec Rd, Doraville, GA 30340
To register for classes, please click on the following link:
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  • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, adults who acquire a GED earn $8,451 more per year than adults who never completed high school.
  • Projected over an expected work life of 40 years, this difference totals approximately $340,000 for each GED graduate.
  • Having a High School Equivalency opens up options for employment that are not available for non-graduates.
  • The HSE diploma is accepted at most technical schools and colleges.

  1. Orientation Presentation & Student Online Registration
  2. TABE Pre-Tests
  3. Interview – Test Data | Goals
  4. Enroll in Classes
  5. Sign-in upon Class Entry

GED Test

Four sections:

  • Language Arts
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies

*Each GED Content Area Exam costs $40.
*The passing score for each exam is 145 or higher.
*There are additional requirements for 16 & 17 years-old students that include obtaining permission from the state to take the exam.

HiSET Exam

Five sections:

  • Language Arts – Reading
  • Language Arts – Writing
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies

*Each HiSET Subject Area Test costs $26.75.*Score at least 8 out of 20 on each of the five subtests. Score at least 2 out of 6 on the essay.
*Achieve a total combined score on all five HiSET subtests of at least 45 out of 100.
*Take all subject-area tests in a uniform language (English or Spanish).
*There are additional requirements for 16 & 17 years-old students that include obtaining permission from the state to take the exam.

The HSE classes include the “reading, writing, thinking, and problem-solving skills needed for success in post-secondary educational programs and the world of work.” (Kaplan, 2019)

All classes are FREE!

Books, digital devices, and additional class materials are also provided.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • Classes are FREE!
  • Books are FREE!

You pay with your COMMITMENT to your learning and progress.

  • Studying
  • Attending to class
  • Completing assignments
  • Participating

Career Services

  • Resume Writing
  • Interview Skills
  • Job Etiquette

Post-secondary Supports

  • Financial Aid Workshops
  • Application(s)

Employment Opportunities

  • Job-related Training
  • Job Fairs

Family Literacy Activities

For more Adult Education Program information, feel free to contact: 

Earn your high school equivalency diploma for FREE. The HOPE High School Equivalency Examination Grant is now available to qualified individuals in Georgia, covering the cost of their GED test.

To apply, please visit www.HSEtest4Free.com!