Underage GED® program

The Underage GED® program offers a variety of classes that will allow us to partner with you in your educational and career goals. Upon successful completion of our GED® program you will be awarded the State of Florida High School Diploma. This diploma will enable you to transfer to many technical/vocational schools and a number of two-year and four-year college institutions. You must be withdrawn from high school prior to entry into this program.

You will be prepared in the following areas for the GED® test:

• Reading
• Writing
• Mathematics
• Social Studies
• Science

You will also have the opportunity to complete your Transition portfolio as you plan for your future upon obtaining your State of Florida High School Diploma:

• Complete career interest survey(s)
• Be introduced to applications for scholarships and scholarship essays
• Prepare for the Florida Ready to Work Credential
• Be introduced and begin the process to file for Federal financial aid
• Complete a job application, work resume, and cover letter
• Review interview skills
• Visit a college and/or trade school and have the opportunity to take the college placement test.

To get started follow these steps:

1. Schedule to take the TABE test by calling (727) 774-1700. This test will establish your current functioning level. To enter the Hudson & Mitchell programs you will need to achieve a 9.0 or above in each area on an A or D level test. If you do not achieve a level 9 we will have a GED® preparatory class at MTEC Monday--Thursday 9:00-11:00, 12:00-2:00, or 2:00-4:00. The steps to registration are the same. If you are in the GED® preparatory class, you will have priority placement in the Hudson or Mitchell programs upon qualification. Hudson hours are 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Mitchell hours are 9:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.

2. Plan to attend one of the follow REGISTRATION dates: Registration for all programs Come to the MTEC campus Building C Room 006

Wednesday, May 29

Wednesday, August 14

9:00 am
11:00 am
2:00 pm

9:00 am
11:00 am
2:00 pm

Group A*
Group B**
Group C***

Group C***
Group B**
Group A*

*Group A - TABE Scores above 9.0 and wish to attend Hudson High
**Group B - TABE Scores above 9.0 and wish to attend Mitchell High
***Group C - TABE Scores under 9.0 and wish to attend Marchman

OR

OR

*PLEASE BRING

1. Your TABE Test results
2. $30 in-state fee--cash or money order/$120 if out-of-state
3. 2 documents to establish 1 year of Florida residency-list of approved documents attached
4. Parents are welcome!

***To complete the Residency portions of registration ahead of time, contact Melissa Toohey at 727-774-1888

ATTENDANCE is mandatory at registration and for the full session. Students will be automatically withdrawn for absenteeism with no tuition refund. Tuition is paid and residency may be verified at registration. (Students that have attended a Pasco County School within the last 12 months may use this as one form of documentation when their parents are claiming residency)