The Adult Education Program

General Education Development (GED) Preparation

Earning a high school diploma is the first step towards getting a better job and furthering your education.

Our GED Preparation classes are small and offer a review of writing, social studies, science, reading and math so that you can pass the GED test and earn a Maryland High School Diploma.

To enroll in a GED Preparation class, you must be at least 16 years old, officially withdrawn from high school, and attend an orientation session, where you will be given a placement test. Attendance at orientation is required.

Orientation Dates:

ABE/GED Daytime Orientations
FCC's H Building (Student & Classroom Center) at 9:30 AM
Thursday, June 28- Room H202
Thursday, July 19- Room H202
Thursday, August 9- H202
Thursday, August 23- Room H202

ABE/GED Evening Orientations
FCC's H Building (Student & Classroom Center) at 6:30 PM
Wednesday, June 20- Room H202
Tuesday, June 26- Room H215
Wednesday, July 11- Room H202
Tuesday, July 17- Room H202
Wednesday, July 25- Room H202
Tuesday, August 7- H202
Wednesday, August 15- Room H202
Tuesday, August 21- Room H202
Wednesday, August 29- Room H202

ABE/GED Saturday Orientations
FCC's H Building (Student & Classroom Center) at 9:00 AM
Saturday, July 21- Room H202
Saturday, August 18- Room H202

PLEASE NOTE:

Orientations are given in two parts. The dates for part one are listed above. The dates for part two will be given at the first session.

Orientations will last approximately 2.5 hours

NO children are allowed at Orientations.

Space is limited by location. Please arrive early to ensure a spot.

There is no need to register for Orientations.
FCC's Main Campus: 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702

Locations
FCC's Main Campus: 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD
FCC's Monroe Bldg: 200 Monroe Ave, Frederick, MD
Thurmont Regional Library: 76 East Moser Rd, Thurmont, MD
Frederick's Bus. and Employment Ctr: 5340 Spectrum Dr, Suite A, Frederick MD
Mount St Mary's University: 16300 Old Emmitsburg Rd, Emmitsburg MD 21727
Frederick Rescue Mission: 419 W South St, Frederick, MD 21701
Brunswick Library: 915 North Maple Ave, Brunswick, MD 21716
The Hillcrest Community Center: 1150 Orchard Terrace (off of Hillcrest Drive), Frederick, MD
Monocacy Middle School is located at 8009 Opossumtown Pike (Across from FCC), Frederick, MD

Once you have completed the class, you’re ready to register for the official GED test, which is offered by the State of Maryland each month at locations throughout the state, including Frederick County. You may also review and practice your skills by taking the official GED practice test for a fee of $15.00. Visit the State of Maryland GED web site at http://www.dllr.maryland.gov/gedmd/ged.shtml for further information.

After earning your diploma, we recognize your achievement at an annual ceremony where family and friends celebrate your success, and county and college officials offer their congratulations.

For more information, please click here to complete and submit the information form.