Alternative Education, Dropout Prevention and Summer School

GED Classes for 16-21 Year Olds

At the Catonsville Alternative Center, Dundalk Middle, Kenwood High, New Town High, Riverview Elementary and Rosedale Alternative Center, the program is specifically designed to meet the needs of the young adult. Instruction combines preparation for the GED, job readiness/retention skills, and an opportunity to explore attaining skills in computer use and management.

DESCRIPTION:

  • Offers Adult Basic Education and GED instruction
  • Provides opportunities for individualized classroom instruction
  • Explores workplace issues and related opprotunities
  • Access computer-assisted instruction

For more information, please call 410-887-2376

REGISTRATION:

  • No registration fee
  • Day and Evening classes available
  • Enrollment in August, October, January and March
  • Must be at least 16 years old at time of registration and officially withdrawn from school
  • Two forms of ID required: MD driver’s License OR MD Learner’s Permit OR MD Photo ID OR Birth Certificate PLUS Social Security Card
  • Day Centers: Catonsville Center and Rosedale Center (morning and afternoon) – To register, call centers during scheduled class times to make an appointment (see schedules below)
  • Evening Centers: Dundalk Middle, Kenwood High, and New Town High: To register, contact Hank Rode at 410-887-2376 or hrode@bpcs.org.

CLASSES:

DAY CENTERS

  • Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies - 901 S. Rolling Road, 21228 - Directions

    Class: Tues. & Thurs., 8:00 - 11:00am

    Class: Wed. & Fri., 8:00 – 11:00am
    To make an appointment to register call Pat Bush at 410-887-0934 only during class times

  • Rosedale Alternative Center - 8200 Old Philadelphia Road, 21237 -Directions

    Class: Mon. - Fri., 7:30 - 10:30am
    To make an appointment to register call Cecilia Heddinger at 410-887-0133 only during class times

    Class: Mon. - Thurs., 1:30 – 4:30pm
    To make an appointment to register call Mike Morgan at 410-887-0133 only during class times

EVENING CENTERS

  • Dundalk Middle School – 7400 Dunmanway, 21222 - Directions
    To register, contact Hank Rode at 410-887-2376 or hrode@bpcs.org

    Class: Tues. & Thurs., 6:00 – 9:00pm

  • Kenwood High School - 501 Stemmers Run Road, 21221 – Directions
    To register, contact Hank Rode at 410-887-2376 or hrode@bcps.org

    Class: Mon. & Wed., 6:00 – 9:00pm

  • New Town High School – 4931 New Town Boulevard 21117 - Directions
    To register, contact Hank Rode at 410-887-2376 or hrode@bcps.org

    Class: Tues. & Thurs., 6:00 – 9:00pm

  • Riverview Elementary School – 3298 Kessler Road, 21227 – Directions
    To register, contact Hank Rode at 410-887-2376 or hrode@bcps.org Class: Tues. & Thurs., 5:00 – 8:00pm

    Class: Mon. & Wed., 5:00 – 8:00pm