Diploma/GED Requirements - Hawthorne Program

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Diploma/GED/Graduation Requirements

In January of 2007, the Oregon State Board of Education voted to adopt new high school graduation requirements. These new requirements are designed to better prepare each student for success in college, work, and citizenship. To earn an Oregon diploma, students will need to successfully complete the credit requirements, demonstrate proficiency in the Essential Skills, and meet the personalized learning requirements. Students will also have the option to earn credit for proficiency. A phase-in schedule (2007–2014) was created to allow students, families, schools and teachers to adequately prepare to meet these new requirements.

GED Option Program

For students that find themselves in a position where their path to high school completion would be best created through the GED program, we continue to offer a GED test preparation program. To begin, students are given basic information about the GED tests, and are pretested to find their areas of the most need. With the help of staff from PSD and BMCC, they practice the skills need to successfully pass the GED exam. This is a half-day morning program that operates during the normal school calendar.

What do you need to start the program?

Set up a pre screening test to see if you qualify to enter the GED program.
Have a valid government issued ID.
Sign the necessary paperwork.
Length of time to complete the program is on an individual bases.

The GED^® test has 4 subjects

Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies

What topics are on the test?

Each subject tests your skills and knowledge in different topics

Math – Quantitative & algebraic problem solving
Science – Life science, physical science, earth and space science
Social Studies – Civics and government, U.S. history, economics, geography and the world
Reasoning Through Language Arts – Ability to read closely, write clearly, and edit and understand written text

What types of questions are on the test?

The GED^® test is made up of the following types of questions

Multiple choice
Drag and drop
Hot spot (select an area)
Fill in the blank
Short answer
Extended response

How long will it take?

Each test is a different length

Math – 115 minutes
Science – 90 minutes
Social Studies – 70 minutes
Reasoning Through Language Arts – 150 minutes