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No high school diploma? Cleveland Community College can help.

No one really intends to drop out of high school but stuff happens. Sometimes it’s as simple as misplaced priorities. Other things seem more important – or more fun – and attendance and grades slip. Other times, circumstances such as incarceration or homelessness make education impossible.

The reasons for dropping out are numerous, but the reasons for going back are almost always the same. Most students learn from the real world that they can’t get a decent job without a high school diploma.

And let’s just admit it right up front – not everyone who decides to go to college is ready for college-level classes.

Think about all the successful people who needed to explore life a bit, make a few mistakes, try something different before they decided that a good education really was a priority. Life changes. You change. Goals change. It happens all the time.

Think about the millions of people who got their Adult High School Diploma or High School Equivalency, improved their math and reading skills, learned English and then went on to earn college degrees and start new careers. You can bet they’re glad that they got another chance to prove themselves.

We all want the same thing: a better life for ourselves and our families.

Cleveland Community College offers a full range of free adult education services to help you improve your life and advance your career.

Earn your Adult High School or High School Equivalency Diploma

The Adult High School program is operated in conjunction with Cleveland County Schools. Students who complete the Adult High School program will receive a Cleveland Community College Adult High School Diploma.

A High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma is accepted by all public and most private colleges and universities, as well as most employers. Getting your HSE diploma involves taking a series of tests designed to measure the skills equal to those represented by a high school diploma. The tests measure writing, social studies, science, reading, and mathematics skills. CCC offers three HSE tests: the GED, the HiSET and the TASC. The GED is a computer-based exam, while the HiSET and the TASC tests are offered in pencil-and-paper versions.

Caring instructors to help you learn

Cleveland Community College carefully selects instructors for their ability to work with the adult learner. The curriculum ranges from basic-literacy level to twelfth-grade level instruction in reading, writing, social studies, science, and math.

Programs designed just for you

Everyone is different and has different skills and abilities. CCC instructors will assess your current educational level, then design a training program for you.

Our programs are free

No fees are charged for attending The Learning Center (ESL, HSE, ABE or AHS) courses. There are fees for taking one of the official High School Equivalency tests.

Registration is easy and quick Classes are held continually throughout the year with registration during various months. Call 704-669-4050 for information on class locations, schedules, and registration information.

More than High School Equivalency

The Learning Center at Cleveland Community College also aids adults needing the following:

• Adult Basic Education (ABE)

Adults who have not graduated from high school and high school graduates who need instruction below the ninth grade level may enroll in Adult Basic Education. Instruction is provided in the areas of basic reading, English, math, spelling, and writing. ABE classes help to prepare adults who want to enter an Adult High School Diploma or High School Equivalency class. Students work at their own pace and receive individual help as needed. There is no registration fee and books are provided for student use in the classroom.  Students may enroll at any time.

• English as a Second Language (ESL)

Acquire and/or improve your reading, writing, and speaking skills if your primary language is not English, and your skills are below the level to function effectively in English. The program provides language learners with essential life skills that enable them to function in an English- speaking society. These classes are also helpful for students who plan on taking High School Equivalency or Adult High School Diploma classes or the United States citizenship exam. ESL courses are free and study materials are provided at no cost.

For more information on these programs, call 704-669-4050.