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TASC/High School Equivalency

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Our TASC program, covering the five subject areas on the TASC test, is a comprehensive review designed for students seeking to obtain their high school diploma. All enrolled students have access to college admissions counseling. TASC en español.

High School Equivalency/TASC 1 & 2

The TASC™ 1 classes will focus on reading/writing, science, social studies, and mathematics. TASC™ testing is determined by pre-test scores and instructor recommendation. Students may require more than one session of preparation prior to testing. This class will include homework. TASC™ 2 course is for students who have progressed though TASC™ I but need additional review in order to sit for the TASC™ exam. This course will include review of reading/writing, science, social studies, and mathematics. This class will include homework.

Pathway to New York State Equivalency Program

On April 10, 2018, the New York State Board of Regents approved regulatory changes to provide a fourth pathway to earn a New York State Equivalency (HSE) Diploma. Individuals who have passed Regents Examinations in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies can substitute those passing scores for a maximum of four of the five corresponding Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC™) subtests: Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies. To learn more about this option, contact Joann Dayton-Wolf at daytonwj@sunyulster.edu. To register for any TASC course, click on the available courses below or contact the CE Registration team directly at 845-339-2025.

Course Offerings

High School Equivalency - TASC™ I

This course is a comprehensive review for students wanting to receive their High School Equivalency Diploma. Students will prepare to take the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC™). This test replaced the GED test for New York State in 2014. The focus of the classes will be on Reading/Writing, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics. TASC™ testing is determined by pre-test scores and instructor recommendation. Students may require more than one session of preparation prior to testing. This class will include homework. The required book for this course is TASC Prep Fifth Edition by Kaplan. Instructors: J. Dayton-Wolf & K. Squires

Next Available Section

CFA 1101-01 CRN 66824 4/5-5/13 T/W/R 10am-12pm & M-R
6-8pm Remote $20

Future Sections

CFA 1101-02 CRN 66825 5/17-6/24 (No class 5/31) T/W/R 10am-12pm & M-R 6-8pm Remote $20

CFA 1101-03 CRN 66826 6/28-8/5 T/W/R 10am-12pm & M-R
6-8pm Remote $20

High School Equivalency - TASC™ II

This course is for students who have progressed though TASC™ but need additional review in order to sit for the TASC™ exam. This course will include review of Reading/Writing, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics.

This class will include homework. The required book for this course is TASC Prep Fifth Edition by Kaplan. Instructors: J. Dayton-Wolf & K. Squires

Students should only register for TASC II if they've taken the TASC I program twice OR by recommendation from the instructor.

Next Available Section

CFA 1102-01 CRN 66827 4/5-5/13 ,T/W/R 10am-12pm & M-R 6-8pm Remote $20

Future Sections

CFA 1102-02 CRN 66828 5/17-6/24 (No class 5/31) T/W/R 10am-12pm & M-R 6-8pm Remote $20

CFA 1102-03 CRN 66829 6/28-8/5 T/W/R 10am-12pm & M-R 6-8pm Remote $20

All TASC students have access to College Admissions Counseling

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Inglés como nuevo idioma I (En preparación para TASC) Este curso cubre los conceptos básicos del inglés: el alfabeto, los números, las fechas, los nombres, etc., que se enseñarán y se revisarán en cada clase. Los estudiantes aprenderán gramática básica, pronunciación, ortografía, vocabulario, lectura, escritura y expresión oral y habilidades de comprensión auditiva. A medida que avance la clase, se desarrollarán unidades de estudio más desafiantes que incluyen la atención médica, la participación cívica y la conversación en tiempo pasado y futuro. El objetivo es proporcionar a los estudiantes las herramientas en inglés para la vida cotidiana en el hogar y el trabajo. La cultura americana, un tema muy amplio, se incluye en cada clase. La clase está abierta a todos niveles. En la segunda sesión, se dedicará mas tiempo a la preparación para el examen TASC.