ABE / GED Program

A high school diploma opens up new opportunities!

ABE/GED Schedule

Day Classes:

Monday-Friday: 8:00AM-3:00PM

Evening Classes:

Monday-Thurs: 5:00PM-9:00PM

Cost:

All classes will cost $30 per term for FL residents and $120 per term for non-FL residents.

First term begins August 22. Second term begins January 3. Third term begins May 1.

Registration

Call 893-2723 ext. 2103
or stop by Guidance room 202

You can enter the workforce as a high school graduate, join the military, or continue your postsecondary education with this valuable credential.

Hundreds of people earn their State of Florida High School Diploma after attending Tomlinson’s successful GED program. They are people just like you. No matter when or why you left high school, it’s never too late to get an accredited high school diploma.

Program Description

GED test preparation includes Reading, Science, Social Studies, Math and Language.

The full exam costs $70. Individual retests for each section are $14 dollars each except for writing which costs $16 dollars.

Scholarships are available for those who qualify. Test dates and locations vary each month. (See GED Test Dates)

Our prescriptive learning model meets individual needs. Students work independently in a state-of-the-art lab using the latest computer software and a wide variety of study materials. Dedicated teachers work as a team to manage students progress, and to help them plan their postsecondary goals.

Admission and Registration:

The GED program at Tomlinson’s Mirror Lake campus (293 Mirror Lake Drive, St. Petersburg, Florida) is open to anyone age 16 or older.

1. To start, come in to the Guidance Office on the second floor or call 893-2723. First, you will take a TABE test (Test of Adult Basic Education). This will determine your skill level in reading, math, and language. We test Monday - Friday from 8:00 to 12:30.

2. If your skill level is below 9th grade level, we will design a study program to help you improve up to 9th grade levels. You will have a choice of studying in books or on the computer. Teachers will be present to assist you when you need help. We even have ways for you to study at home if it is hard for you to attend classes.

3. If your skill level is at 9th grade or above, you will take the Official GED Practice tests in the five GED areas of science, social studies, reading, math, and writing. These tests will determine if you are ready to take the GED. If you are ready, you can sign up for an upcoming test. If you are not ready, we will help you get ready.

4. The GED tests are scheduled every week at different locations. To sign up you will need a social security card and a Florida ID or Florida Drivers License. You will also need $70, but scholarships are available if you have a Pinellas County address.

5. When you pass the GED, you will receive a High School Diploma from the State of Florida. With this diploma you can be admitted to St. Petersburg College, PTEC, and many other schools. When filling out job applications and you are asked if you are a high school graduate, the answer is yes if you have passed the GED test.

For more information about the GED test visit-Acenet