| What is the James
H. Groves Adult High School? |
| |
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 b the Middle
States Association of Colleges and
Schools. |
| How do I enroll? |
| |
| 1. |
Call 856-9035 to register for an
Information Session.
|
| 2, |
At the Information Session, you
will be given an Enrollment
Application Packet. |
| 3. |
Submit your completed Enrollment
Application Packet. |
| 4. |
You will be scheduled for an
Orientation. |
| 5. |
Attend the Orientation. |
| 6. |
Your classes will begin within a
week or two of the Orientation. |
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| What are the requirements? |
| |
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: |
| |
|
| English ............................ |
4 credits |
|
| Social Studies* ............. |
3 credits |
| Mathematics** ............... |
4 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
**Including 1 credit of Algebra 2 |
| How can I earn credits to graduate? |
| |
Credits can be earned in any of the following ways: |
| |
• Passing Groves classes
• Employment experience
• Military training
• Higher education courses
• High school courses taken previously
• Volunteer experience |
| How long will it take me to earn my diploma? |
| |
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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Where can I attend classes? |
| |
| Bridgeville
- Woodbridge High School |
| |
M &
W |
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
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| Ellendale - Philadelphia Pentecostal Holiness Church
(Transportation may be provided
for this site.) |
| |
M &
W |
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m |
 |
|
Georgetown - Sussex Tech |
| |
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. |
| Georgetown - Department of Labor |
| |
M & W |
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
|
Lewes - Lewes School, Savannah
Road |
| |
M & W |
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
|
Seaford - Seaford High School |
| |
Tu
& Th |
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Selbyville - Hickory Tree Housing Development |
| |
Tu & Th |
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
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| 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 |
| |
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. |
| GED |
| |
GED
classes are available during the evening
and Saturday morning.
Please call 856-9035 to register for an information session. |
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What is the
Even Start Program? |
| |
|
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
The Even Start program is available on
Monday and Wednesday evenings in
Bridgeville at Laverty Lane Housing
Development. This program is partially
funded through the Arsht-Cannon Fund at
the Delaware Community Foundation.
Call 856-9035 to enroll. Classes
are free. |
| English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) |
| |
Free classes
are held in Bridgeville and Georgetown.
Call 856-9035. |
