This program prepares students to successfully complete the GED exam as an alternate means of obtaining a high school diploma. In addition to the GED, students will participate in a multi-occupation course designed to identify work aptitudes and interests. Students who remain in the program will participate in occupational preparation modules in their chosen trade area. This program is designed to provide highly structured motivational learning activities to junior high school age students in grades 7 and 8. Learning activities will include academic subjects taught as part of an overall class project or activity designed to improve student attitude toward school.
Counseling is available as needed.
This program has most frequently been used by parenting occupational students as a way to avoid dropping out of school. Students generally will enter the program at approximately the fifth month of pregnancy. At the completion of the program students will return to or graduate from the home school. Costs of necessary daycare will be covered by the Department of Social Services to the maximum extent possible. Costs for all students are distributed on a tuition basis.