School
Board of Polk County, FloridaADULT BASIC EDUCATION Program - ABE
Do you need to improve your basic skills, raise your TABE test
scores, or prepare for GED classes? Let us help you
improve your reading, math and language skills.
Adult Basic Education serves adults ages 16 and over whose test scores fall below the ninth grade level. Students receive assessment prior to enrolling, and are placed according to their personal needs and goals. Content areas include reading, mathematics, language, and workforce readiness skills.
Program Information
- Students may enroll at regular intervals during the school year.
- Classes are offered both days and evenings at our main campus site, as well as other conveniently located sites throughout Polk County.
- Classes are designed to satisfy a variety of needs, including preparation for GED-level classes, entrance into certain college-level and vocational programs, and strengthening of reading, math, language, and workplace readiness skills in order to compete more effectively in the world of work.
- Students receive individualized instruction.
- Computer-assisted instruction is an integral part of the curriculum.
- All teachers hold valid teaching certificates and are highly qualified.
HOW TO ENROLL IN CLASSES:
First step to enrollment at West Area Adult School ...
Take the TABE test at West Area Adult School.
Click here to find out all about the TABE test, fee, dates and times it is offered.
Next step.....
Call our Guidance Counselor at 499-2835 to make an appointment to review your TABE scores, your prior academic history, and get you scheduled into the classes you need.
Next step..... All students must attend New Student Intake. Click here to go to "How to Enroll" page for New Student Intake dates and times.
Off-campus class locations include:
- Bartow High School
- Central County Jail
- First Baptist Church at the Mall
- Fortis Institute
- Mulberry High School
- Polk State College
- Sleepy Hill Middle School
- Traviss Career Center
Please call West Area Adult School for additional off-campus information: 863-499-2835