School
Board of Polk County, FloridaGeneral Educational Development - GED
Do you lack a high school diploma?
Candidates who successfully pass the GED exams are issued a State of Florida High School Diploma through the Florida Department of Education. With it you can go on to
career or vocational education, college, join the armed services,
and obtain employment.
Take the step to advance your education and
increase your earning potential!
GED Program Information
Our General Educational Development program serves adults ages 18 and older (and 16-17 year olds eligible for an age waiver*) who test at the ninth grade level or above and wish to take the GED exams rather than pursue an adult high school credit diploma.
- Students may enroll at regular intervals during the school year.
- The curriculum is designed to assist program completers in mastering the skills and knowledge necessary for passing the GED exam.
- Students receive individualized instruction.
- Computer-assisted instruction is an integral part of the curriculum.
- All teachers hold valid teaching certificates and are highly qualified.
- Classes are offered both days and evenings at our main campus site as well as other conveniently located sites throughout our service area.
Entrance Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have withdrawn from a regular K-12 program
- Must obtain appropriate TABE scores (9.0 or higher on D or A level TABE)
- Should have reliable transportation
16-17 year old WAIVER Program
This special program is available to qualifying 16 and 17-year-old students on our main campus and our Bartow site during daytime class hours. Students must attend day classes and abide by Polk County School Board Code of Conduct. After meeting all of the course requirements and passing the program exit exams, 16 and 17 year-old students will be issued an age waiver which will allow them to take the GED exams before turning 18 years of age.
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..... All students must attend New Student Intake. Click here to go to "How to Enroll" page for New Student Intake dates and times.
West Area's off-campus GED 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
