 The
General Educational Development (GED) Test was developed during the
second World War to provide those in the armed services who had their
high school education interrupted, an opportunity to obtain an equivalency
certificate.
Today, thousands
of individuals who are without a high school diploma can test for
their GED Certificate. The GED basically enables those who earn it
to take advantage of those work or educational opportunities that
require a high school certificate.WHAT
ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TAKING THE GED TEST?
The
requirements vary from state to state and from province to province,
but basically, the candidate must be 16 years of age or older and
not already having obtained a high school diploma.
WHERE
CAN I TAKE THE GED TEST?
All
states and provinces have test sites. You can check with your local
school district for the GED Test location nearest you or E-mail our
website for information about test sites in your locality.
HOME
SCHOOLING
SHOULD
MY CHILD BE HOME SCHOOLED?
That
is a question that only parents can answer. There are children that
should be home schooled and there are children that should be in the
traditional school settings. If the traditional setting is not benefiting
your child, then home schooling may be the answer.
CAN
MY HOME SCHOOLED CHILD "TRANSFER" BACK INTO THE TRADITIONAL
SCHOOL SETTING?
Yes,
that is why we have included a lesson plan/grade book with our kit.
It will help you document the curriculum your child has studied and
the grades that he or she has earned. This information may help schools
place your child in the appropriate grade level.
CAN
MY CHILD GRADUATE AND RECEIVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IF HOME SCHOOLED?
Probably
not. The vast majority of home schooled students solve this problem
by taking the GED Test and earning an equivalency diploma. The GED
Diploma is accepted by colleges and universities, the armed services,
and employers in lieu of a high school diploma. |