Culpeper County Public Schools
G.E.D. (General Educational Development) Program

The General Educational Development program is designed for persons who were once enrolled in school, but for various reasons, did not complete the requirements for high school graduation.

Preparation Options

The following options are available for persons who wish to develop or refresh the skills necessary for successful completion of the G.E.D.

For students 16 and 17 years old please contact:

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Culpeper County High School/540-825-8310

14240 Achievement Drive, Culpeper, VA 

For students 18 years old and over please contact:

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Culpeper Literacy Council/540-825-5804

Morning Programs    Tuition:  Free

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Regional Adult Education/540-825-0476

Morning and evening programs    Tuition:  $25

Culpeper Literacy Council now offers a Thursday evening connection on line course from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Students still need to call the Literacy Council to register.

For students 18 to 24 years old please contact:

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Germanna Community College/540-423-9121

Middle College Program

Also offers college transition

Morning and evening programs    Tuition:  Free

http://www.gcc.vccs.edu/docs/Middle%20College2.doc

Test Information

This examination is divided into the following five sections:

Math, Writing, Reading, Science, and Social Studies

An average score of 450 points per test and an overall score of at least 2250 points is required to pass.  The minimum passing score for a test if 410 points; however, the total passing score must still be at least 2250 points.  Applicants can retake each test three times per calendar year.

Testing Dates for 2007-2008

January 17th & 18th

February 14th & 15th

March 13th & 14th

April 17th & 18th

May 15th & 16th

June 12th & 13th

Testing Times - Thursdays and Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on above dates.

Testing Location- Culpeper School Board Office located at 450 Radio Lane, Culpeper

Registration Information

Listed below are items needed to register for the G.E.D.

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Picture ID - Driver's License, passport, or Military ID

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Social Security Number-Social Security Card or Pay Stub

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Money Order for $35.00 or $7.00 per test, plus an additional $8.50 for first time testers, made payable to CCPS; first time testers will pay a total of $43.50.

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If the applicant is under the age of 18, he or she must have a Virginia G.E.D. program testing eligibility exception completed and signed by the Superintendent or Designee of the applicant's school district.

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If the applicant is home schooled he or she must have a transcript or report card from his or her home school.

 

To register, call 540-825-3677 ext 3124 and schedule an appointment.

To pre-register you may complete the demographics form online @

https://www.nrspro.com/NRS/Web/GED123/Default.aspx

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If you chose to pre-register on line, please print out proof of registration sheet and bring with you for registration.

For additional information please call or email

Kimberly Bobbitt-Burke, Local Administrator for G.E.D. Applications

Culpeper County School Board

540-825-3677 ext 3124

kburke@culpeperschools.org

 

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