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The DCSD GED Center will be closed March 16-20th for Spring Break!!
Please note that we at the DCSD GED Center are a private tutoring and testing center specifically for current or former Douglas County School District (DCSD Re-1) Students who are under the age of 21.
Please note that we at the DCSD GED Center are a private tutoring and testing center specifically for current or former Douglas County School District (DCSD Re-1) Students who are under the age of 21.
If you don't fit that profile we encourage you to explore the GED Preparation and Testing Center options through GED.com.
- Initiate GED Process:
Discuss the possibility of pursuing the GED with your Counselor or AP (or your IEP Case Manager if you have an IEP).
Stay enrolled at your home school. Do NOT withdraw from school. You are expected to continue to attend school at your home high school until you complete your GED Orientation.
Connect with the Re-Engagement Specialist for Dropout Intervention, at 303-921-6787 or lflores1@dcsdk12.org to guide you through starting your process.
Go to GED.com, click “Sign Up," input a personal email address (NOT dcsdk12.org student account) and whatever password you will remember. WRITE THIS DOWN or save it to your computer.
Fill out your demographic information as it appears on your government issued Photo ID. Click Continue.
You do not need to sign up for Email or Texts from GED.com unless you would like them to email you updates. Click Continue.
Select Colorado as your state; and even though you might be, please indicate that you are NOT enrolled in high school as it assists in the ease of account creation. Click Continue.
Select "yes" to participate in GED Classes, then from the map/list of locations, select the Douglas County School District option with the 373 Inverness Pkwy address, then select continue.
Click "I have not started studying."
Select "I'm just browsing."
The next two questions you can answer as you see fit, or scroll to the bottom and click skip this question.
Now you will be at a welcome screen with a button to say "Get Started," which you can go ahead and press.
- You will need a State ID in order to schedule and take your final GED Tests, if you don't have a passport, driver's license or learner's permit or other state photo ID, please start that process now.
STOP HERE
STOP HERE
Until Directed by a Re-Engagement Specialist to take the GED Ready Practice Tests
Until Directed by a Re-Engagement Specialist to take the GED Ready Practice Tests
4. GED Ready Practice Tests:
4. GED Ready Practice Tests:
To Purchase: Once on your GED.com account homepage, to purchase the GED Ready Practice Tests ($22.99 total) please do the following (if finances are a concern, let team know that account has been created and they can assign them to you):
Click the "Study" tab, then scroll down and click the “Practice” box.
Click the "Purchase 4 GED Subject" option for $22.99.
Follow prompts through the online cart until you have completed the purchase.
Click "Return to GED" in the upper right-hand corner.
How to take the Practice Tests:
If you are under 17 or have an IEP, you MUST take your GED Practice Tests either in person at the GED Center or with a proctor at school.
It's best to take your Practice Tests in as "test-like" an environment as possible, so try to find a distraction free room and a quiet space.
Take each test subject in one sitting.
Put away your phone while you take each test in order to eliminate distraction and best reflect your knowledge and ability to manage the time it takes to do each practice test.
Length of test varies, you can take them in ANY order:
Science (45 minutes)
Mathematics (60 minutes)
Part 1 – calculator not allowed; Part 2 – calculator allowed
The math test includes a link to a formula button within the test, which can be helpful: GED Math Formula Sheet (you can also print it out)
Only use a calculator on the calculator section of the math test.
Social Studies (38 minutes)
Reasoning through Language Arts (78 minutes)
Please review these guidelines to understand what your scores mean: Practice Test Score Breakdown
5. & 6. GED Preparation & Testing
5. & 6. GED Preparation & Testing
5. GED Preparation:
5. GED Preparation:
After completion of the Practice Tests, you will be connected with the GED Team to schedule your GED Orientation.
Our Re-Engagement Specialist for the GED will meet with you for your GED Orientation meeting and create your individualized tutoring and testing plan!
6. Ready to Test:
6. Ready to Test:
When you are ready to take any of the final GED tests, the Re-Engagement Specialist for the GED will schedule each of your final GED Tests
Each test will be scheduled as a single appointment. We do NOT recommend scheduling more than one test in a day.
IF you pass all four practice tests, the GED Testing Service might offer the option for you test online through GED. However, we STRONGLY recommend you to call and test in-person at our testing center in order to have the best testing environment. Additionally, testing online will cost additional money for the GED to proctor the test virtually.
Tests are scheduled by appointment only. Length of tests varies:
Science (90 minutes)
Mathematics (120 minutes) Part 1 – calculator not allowed; Part 2 – calculator allowed
Social Studies (75 minutes)
Reasoning through Language Arts (155 minutes)
6. Post GED Support:
6. Post GED Support:
When you are finished with all four tests, you will be able to receive a diploma through Diploma Sender.
You are also eligible to participate in a graduation ceremony through the Douglas County Libraries.
They are offered access a Re-engagement Specialist from the Student Assistance Department for next steps/post-secondary planning.
Free Tutoring
Free Tutoring
Tutoring Center Information:
Tutoring Center Information:
Please do not show up to the Tutoring Center without prior arrangement with a member of the DCSD GED Center. For questions, please contact Cory Clopton, our At-Risk Teacher and Tutoring Center Lead. All tutoring is by appointment ONLY, scheduled by staff.
We offer tutoring at two locations:
We offer tutoring at two locations:
Main Location: 373 Inverness Pkwy, Suite 201, Englewood, CO 80112
Secondary Location: Douglas County Libraries Castle Rock - 100 S. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104
For students unable to attend in person due to scheduling, transportation, or safety concerns, we also have virtual tutoring available by appointment.
Cory Clopton: At-Risk Teacher/Tutor
Email: cclopton1@dcsdk12.org
District Cell: 720.355.1141
The DCSD GED Center follows the DCSD Calendar for holidays, breaks, and closures, which can be found here.
The DCSD GED Center follows the DCSD Calendar for holidays, breaks, and closures, which can be found here.
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