| What is the James
H. Groves Adult High School? |
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James H. Groves Adult High School is a secondary school for adults who have not finished high school. The school is approved by the Delaware State Board of
Education and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. |
| How do I enroll? |
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Call 856-9035 to register for an information session. Orientations are held monthly. |
| Where can I attend classes? |
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Georgetown - Sussex Tech |
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M & W 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Tu & Th 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Tu & Th 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tu & Th 12:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
M & W 12:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Sat 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
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Selbyville - Hickory Tree Housing Development |
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Tu & Th 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
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Georgetown - Department of Labor |
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M & W 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
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Bridgeville - Woodbridge High School |
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M & W 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
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Ellendale *- Philadelphia Pentecostal Holiness Church |
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M & W 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
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* Transportation may be provided for this site. |
| Diploma-at-a-Distance |
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If you need on-line classes, please call 1-888-321-GRAD (4723) for details. |
| In-School Credit Program |
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Attention High School Juniors and Seniors!
If you need to earn a credit to graduate with your class, call 856-9035 for information on the In-School Credit Program. |
| What are the requirements? |
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Like all high schools in the state, students must have a total of 22 credits to graduate with 4½ as electives and 17½ credits prescribed by the Delaware State
Board of Education. Required Courses include: |
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| English ............................ |
4 credits |
| Social Studies* ............. |
3 credits |
| Mathematics** ............... |
3 credits |
| Science ........................... |
3 credits |
| Career Pathways........... |
3 credits |
| Computer Literacy ........ |
1 credit |
| Health............................... |
½ credit |
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*Including 1 credit of U.S. History |
| How long will it take me to earn my diploma? |
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You will be in classes where you will work at your own pace. When you finish depends on the following factors: |
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• How many credits you have already earned.
• How much information you know.
• How quickly you work through the material.
• How motivated you are.
• How often you attend classes. |
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| How can I earn credits to graduate? |
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Credits can be earned in any of the following ways: |
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• Passing Groves classes
• Employment experience
• Military training
• Higher education courses
• High school courses taken previously
• Volunteer experience |
| What does it cost to attend the Groves High School? |
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As a state-supported school, there is no tuition for Delaware residents; however, a $40 per semester non-refundable materials fee is charged at registration. |
| GED |
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GED classes are available during the evening..
Please call 856-9035 to register for an information session. |
| English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) |
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Where are ESL classes held? |
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Bridgeville and Georgetown |
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How do I enroll? |
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Call the Sussex Tech Adult Division at 856-9035. |
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How much do the classes cost? |
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The classes are free. |
