| 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. |
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NEW
SATELLITE SITES COMING IN EASTERN AND
SOUTHWESTERN SUSSEX COUNTY.
CALL
856-9035 FOR MORE INFORMATION. |
| 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
and Saturday morning.
Please call 856-9035 to register for an information session. |
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Even Start |
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What is the
Even Start Program? |
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Even Start is a family education program
where family members:
• Learn together
• Share reading and conversation
• Join in fun learning activities
• Help children succeed in school
Your children, ages 6 months - 8 years,
can participate in classes while you
work on classes toward your high school
diploma or GED. You will participate in
classes together with your child and
attend workshops dealing with topics
that support and help with parenting.
The Even Start Program is partially
funded through the Arsht-Cannon Fund at
the Delaware Community Foundation. |
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How can I
enroll? |
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Call 856-9035. |
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Where can I
participate in Even Start? |
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The Even Start program is available on
Monday and Wednesday evenings in
Bridgeville at Laverty Lane Housing
Development. |
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How much
does it cost to participate? |
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Classes are free! |
| 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. |
