Adult Secondary

Education (ASE)

High School Equivalency (HSE, GED)
10 WEEK COURSE | Weekly: 2 CLASSES | 9 Hours + Study

Our Adult Secondary Education program prepares students for college and career success.

Level - Intermediate & Advanced

Students enrolled in ASE are afforded rigorous instruction in content specific to workforce readiness.

Current Registration - Open

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COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Overview

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Secondary Education

Our Adult Secondary Education program prepares students for college and career success through rigorous instruction and content specific in class practice.
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Skills Learning

Students enrolled in ASE are afforded the opportunity to conduct their studies in a collaborative, technology rich learning environment preparing them for a successful transition to college or workforce readiness.

CLASSES

Course Subjects

English Language Arts | ELA 200

10 week course

In this course, students determine an author’s purpose or point of view in a text and explain how it is conveyed and shapes the content and style of a text; interpret words and phrases that appear frequently in texts from a wide variety of disciplines, including determining connotative and figurative meanings from context and analyzing how specific word choices shape meaning or tone. Students read and interpret informational, argumentative texts, as well as learn to appreciate the finer points of style and writing. Students can anticipate writing their own stories and resumes, along with various examples of narrative, expository, and persuasive writing. Upon completion of this class students will demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking and demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization and punctuation when writing. Student will develop the skills to determine the details of what is explicitly stated and make logical inferences or valid claims that square with textual evidence. Students who are enrolled in this class should expect large amounts of class work, homework, and online practice.

Certificate

English Language Arts | ELA 300

10 week course

In this course students determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints. delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including if the reasoning was valid, as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence; edit to ensure correct use of capitalization and punctuation (e.g., proper nouns, titles, and beginnings of sentences); edit to eliminate run‐on sentences, fused sentences, or sentence fragments; integrate information presented in different media or formats, such as in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps, as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
At the end of the course, students will demonstrate academic independence; build strong content knowledge; respond to the varying demands of task, purpose, and audience; comprehend as well as critique; use technology and digital media strategically and capably; understand other perspectives and cultures; read and comprehend sufficiently complex functional and informational text selections; and pass the English Language, Social Studies, and Civics sections of the GED exam.

Certificate

Mathematics | MAT 200

10 week course

In this course, students execute and apply core computations with precision and fluency to advance into Algebra and Geometry 300 courses. Students who are enrolled in this class should expect large amounts of class work, homework, and online practice.

At the end of the course, students will develop and apply number sense to solve a variety of real-life problems; apply data collection, data analysis, and probability to interpret, predict and/or solve real-life problems; apply knowledge of standard measurements to real-life situations, become proficient utilizing the GED Exam approved TI-30XS calculator; and prepare to proceed to MAT 300.

Certificate

Mathematics | MAT 300

10 week course

In this course, students examine multiple representations of linear functions; they work with rational numbers & various expressions, analyze and solve linear equations & inequalities, interpret data analysis, graphs, probability, statistics, and polynomials. Students develop geometric skills and concepts and the ability to construct formal logical arguments and proofs in a geometric setting; they write and analyze proofs and formulas. Students know, derive, prove theorems, and solve problems involving a variety of geometric figures in 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional systems; they are introduced to the basics of right triangle trigonometry. Students will use hands-on materials and become proficient utilizing the GED Exam approved TI-30XS calculator to solve problems where the algebra concepts are applied.

At the end of the course, students will apply quantitative and algebraic reasoning skills to a broad range of real-life and workplace contexts; use geometric properties, relationships, and methods to identify, analyze and solve real-life problems; exhibit adaptive reasoning, strategic competence, and productive disposition when solving problems with algebra and geometry; and pass the Mathematics and Science sections of the GED exam.

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OBJECTIVES

Course Syllabus

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ELA 200

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Functional Texts

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Sentence Basics

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Expository Texts

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Verbs

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Persuasive Texts

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Modifiers

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Literary Nonfiction Mechanics

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Literary Nonfiction Sentence Structure

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Literary Nonfiction Text Structure

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Fiction The Writing Process

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Fiction Text Type and Purposes

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Student Presentations

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ELA 300

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Identify Main Ideas and Details

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Analyze Relationships within Texts

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Interpret Words in Context

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Examine Text Structure

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Assess How Point of View Shapes Informational Text

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Evaluate Textual Evidence

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Analyze Structure Across Texts

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Editing Process

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Student Presentations

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Final Examinations

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MAT 200

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The Number System
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Addition and Subtraction
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Multiplication and Division
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Fractions
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Decimals
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Data Analysis
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Algebra
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Geometry and Measurement
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Probability, Statistics and Data Analysis
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Final Examinations
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MAT 300

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Whole Numbers
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Problem Solving
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Decimals
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Fractions
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Integers
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Ratio, Proportion and Percent
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Probability, Statistics and Data Analysis
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Algebra
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Geometry and Measurement
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Final Examinations

Course Materials

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A Computer, Laptop, or Notebook

Tablets and Smartphones are optional, but may not always be compatible with the format of all websites you will use for your studies.

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Internet Access

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Webcam

Video Camera on your computer.
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Headset & Microphone

For components of the online curriculum.
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Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Presentation software

Necessary for some school assignments. ALPS recommends Gmail (free) with Docs, Sheets, & Slides.

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A Quiet Space

To attend virtual classes and study.
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Phone

To contact (call or text) your teacher for classes or if you have technical problems.
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E-mail

To contact your teacher for classes. ALPS recommends Gmail (free) with Docs, Sheets, & Slides.
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Paper Notebooks

Optional for those who work best writing notes on paper format.
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Pencils, Pens, and Highlighters

Optional for emphasizing content in notes and study material.
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Ruler, Calculator, Stapler, Tape, and Paper Clips

Optional for emphasizing content in notes and study material. The calculator model: TI-30XS is recommended for those preparing for the High School Equivalency test. Stapler, tape, and paper clips are optional for classwork and/or organization.
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Binders

Optional to organize your school material by subject(s).
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Backpack or Carry Bag

Optional for those who come in in-person to class on some days of the week.
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COURES

Course Resources

Google Classroom

Your online place for learning.

Empower teaching and learning from anywhere, on any device, and give your class more flexibility and mobility.

Canvas

Course Materials

Canvas is built to make teaching and learning easier for everyone, from the littlest learners to college faculty to business leaders.

EdReady

Math & English

EdReady™ lets you assess your readiness for college math and English, see target options, and get a personalized study path to fill in knowledge gaps.

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