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GED Classes
GED Classes for 16-21 Year Olds

At the Bridge Center, Catonsville Alternative Ctr., Dundalk, Kenwood, New Town, and Rosedale Alternative Centers, 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
  • Class instruction is individualized
  • Workplace, family and other life issues are also incorporated into instruction
  • Computer-assisted instruction available
  • 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  • Must be at least 16 years old at time of registration and officially withdrawn from school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: Bridge Center, Dundalk, Kenwood, and New Town: To register, call Hank Rode or Mike Etzel at 410-887-7567 or email hrode@bcps.org or metzel@bcps.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 Dawna Miller at 410-887-0133 only during class times


EVENING CENTERS

  • Bridge Center – 1740 Twin Springs Road, Arbutus, 21227 – Directions
    To register, call Mike Etzel at 410-887-7567 or email metzel@bcps.org

    Class: Mon. – Wed., 3:00 – 7:00pm

  • Dundalk High School - 1901 Delvale Avenue, 21222 - Directions
    To register, call Hank Rode or Mike Etzel at 410-887-7567 or email hrode@bcps.org or metzel@bcps.org

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

  • Kenwood High School - 501 Stemmers Run Road, 21221 – Directions
    To register, call Hank Rode or Mike Etzel at 410-887-7567 or email hrode@bcps.org or metzel@bcps.org

    Class: Mon. & Wed., 6:00 – 9:00pm

  • New Town High School – 4931 New Town Boulevard 21117 - Directions
    To register, call Hank Rode or Mike Etzel at 410-887-7567 or email hrode@bcps.org or metzel@bcps.org

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

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