Oconee Adult Education Information for 2020-2021 School Year

Oconee Adult Education is excited to announce a new location for the 2020-2021 school year.  We will be located at the Bountyland Education Campus, formerly known as the Hamilton Career Center.  Persons who do not currently hold a High School Diploma or a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED/GED©) or those interested in taking ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are encouraged to register for the new school year at the Bountyland Education Campus on August 10th, 11th or 12th from 9:00 am until 1:30 pm.  ESL classes will be offered at the Bountyland Education Campus as well as in Walhalla (177 Razorback Lane). During the registration process, students will: Provide one of the following:  valid SC driver's license, SC ID, or US Passport Complete registration forms Complete high school transcript request form Register to meet with a Palmetto Youth Connections Counselor or Seneca SC Works Coordinator to determine if financial assistance is available to pay for registration and course fees. Meet with bookkeeper to satisfy any fees ($45.00 registration fee for 1st session).  Persons qualifying for SNAP will work with the bookkeeper at this time to establish possible qualification.  Persons may also qualify for financial assistance to pay for registration and classes. Meet with an ESL instructor (For those registering for ESL classes) Orientation for Diploma and HSED (GED©) Classes Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, August 17th - 19th, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Orientation will include a preview of the Adult Educational program, introduction to community members who may be able to help with financial assistance for Adult Education, meetings with possible employers as well as hear information from Tri-County Technical College.  Students will receive a login for Adult Education associated with a personal email account, WIN login, and GED login.  Students will also take a TABE pre-assessment (Test of Adult Basic Education) and will choose a specific time of day they will attend classes.  Class times offered are:  9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm or 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.  ESL students will begin meeting with their ESL instructor (Seneca or Walhalla campus) on Monday, August 17th.  ESL instructors will communicate class times. Classroom Instruction will begin class on Monday, August 24th Please be aware that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be changes made to the above information regarding dates and times of classes.  Oconee Adult Education will communicate changes as soon as they are made. Oconee Adult Education Bountyland Education Campus 100 Vocational Drive, Seneca, SC  29672