 How much do the
courses cost ?
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| The Adult Education courses are free. The student will have no cost. |
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How long is each
semester ?
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| Each term is 3 months long. |
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What is the
duration of each class ?
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| Classes are 2 1/2 hours long. |
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What documents do I
need to register ?
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| If available, please bring a photo ID or SS
card. |
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Do you have weekend
(Saturday) classes ?
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| We offer a Saturday citizenship
class. Otherwise, no other classes are offered on Saturday. |
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Can you fill out
the Citizenship application for me ?
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| No, unfortunately we cannot at this
time. We can, however, refer you to onsite legal assistance. |
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For Citizenship,
how many times can I take the test in one year ?
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| Every time you apply for
naturalization, you have 2 chances to take the test. If you fail both times
you have to reapply and repay the required fee. There is no yearly limit. |
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Can I take two
classes at once ?
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| Yes, as long as class schedules
don't conflict or overlap. |
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Do you offer
childcare ?
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| No, we do not. |
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Do you offer
transportation/metro cards ?
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| We offer transportation for the
Pre-GED/Youth class. |
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How many hours a
week do you cover for HRA ?
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| 15 hours. |
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Are your courses
HRA approved ?
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| Yes. |
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Can I take the GED
test here without taking the class ?
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| Yes. |
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What is the
procedure for the GED ?
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| To apply for your GED, you must send
in an application to our 1438 Ogden Ave. location. To access the NYS GED
application, visit
http://www.aewd.nysed.gov/ged/ After applying, Highbridge will
administer a practice test to you. If you make a minimum score of 2400, we
will register you for the state test. If your score shows that you are not
ready, we will recommend you for one of our GED classes. |
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For GED, how many
times can I take the test in one year ?
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| You may take the GED test 3 times in
a 12 month period. |
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How long will I
have to attend class before taking the GED ?
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| There is no requirement for the
amount of class time before the test; however, we recommend that a student
remains in a course for 3 months. |
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Can I bring my
child to class?
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| No. |
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How long will I be
on the waiting list if there is no space during registration ?
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| If you are on the waiting list, we
will call you at the beginning of the next semester with classroom
availability. |
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Is Highbridge a
part of the Board of Education ?
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| No. |
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