Frequently Asked Questions
General
- I know that I need your classes, but I'm nervous about starting something so new and different. Whom may I talk to about your classes?
- How do I sign up as a volunteer for Adult Education & Literacy programs?
I know that I need your classes, but I'm nervous about starting something so new and different. Whom may I talk to about your classes?
Please call or text us at 314-415-4940 or email info@prcommunityed.org and we will be glad to answer any questions that you may have.
How do I sign up as a volunteer for Adult Education & Literacy programs?
Thanks for your intesterest in volunteering! Learn more about how to get started.
High School Equivalency
- What do HSE and GED mean?
- Why should I take the High School Equivalency (HSE) Test?
- Who can take the High School Equivalency (HSE) Test?
- Does the Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed Adult Education & Literacy program administer the High School Equivalency (HSE) Test?
- What areas are tested on the High School Equivalency (HSE) Test?
- Do I need to have or know how to use a computer?
- How long are the High School Equivalency (HSE) Tests?
- How do I apply to take the High School Equivalency (HSE) Tests?
- Is there a charge for the High School Equivalency (HSE) Tests?
- How do I know if I'm ready to take the High School Equivalency (HSE) Tests?
- How do I enroll in one of your classes?
- If I am 16 or 17, do I have to do anything special before I take High School Equivalency (HSE) classes?
- What if my tests show that I am not ready to pass the High School Equivalency (HSE) Tests?
- Do I have to live in the Parkway or Rockwood attendance area to enroll in one of your classes?
- If I am older and I quit school a long time ago, can I come to your classes?
- If I graduated from high school and don't need to take the High School Equivalency (HSE) Tests, but would like to improve my skills, can I come to class?
- After I have been in class, will there be a chance to take a High School Equivalency (HSE) official practice test?
What do HSE and GED mean?
Why should I take the High School Equivalency (HSE) Test?
Who can take the High School Equivalency (HSE) Test?
Does the Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed Adult Education & Literacy program administer the High School Equivalency (HSE) Test?
What areas are tested on the High School Equivalency (HSE) Test?
Language Arts/Reading/Writing (including writing an essay), Social Studies, Science and Mathematics. View more information about the High School Equivalency (HSE) Test.
Do I need to have or know how to use a computer?
How long are the High School Equivalency (HSE) Tests?
How do I apply to take the High School Equivalency (HSE) Tests?
Is there a charge for the High School Equivalency (HSE) Tests?
Yes, there is a cost to take the High School Equivalency (HSE) Tests.
How do I know if I'm ready to take the High School Equivalency (HSE) Tests?
How do I enroll in one of your classes?
Call us at 314-415-4940. We will be glad to help you choose a site and give you registration information.
If I am 16 or 17, do I have to do anything special before I take High School Equivalency (HSE) classes?
What if my tests show that I am not ready to pass the High School Equivalency (HSE) Tests?
Do I have to live in the Parkway or Rockwood attendance area to enroll in one of your classes?
If I am older and I quit school a long time ago, can I come to your classes?
If I graduated from high school and don't need to take the High School Equivalency (HSE) Tests, but would like to improve my skills, can I come to class?
After I have been in class, will there be a chance to take a High School Equivalency (HSE) official practice test?
English as a Second Language
- Do you have citizenship classes?
- Will I receive a certificate of completion when I finish my class?
- What days and times are classes offered?
- Do you have classes for pronunciation?
- Do you offer virtual classes?
- Do you offer in-person classes?
- Do I need to be a citizen to sign up for classes?
- How much do ESL classes cost?
- Who can sign up?
- How do I know which class to sign up for?
- When are classes offered?
- Do you have weekend classes?
- Are there any night classes?
- Will these classes prepare me for taking the TOEFL?
- Can I take these classes to fulfill my student visa requirements?
- What if I have to miss class?
- Do I need to buy textbooks?
- What if I'm placed in a class and it's too difficult for me?
- Do you provide childcare?
- Can I enroll after the semester has begun?
- Do I have to live in Parkway or Rockwood School Districts to enroll?
- How do I enroll in English classes?
Do you have citizenship classes?
Will I receive a certificate of completion when I finish my class?
What days and times are classes offered?
Do you have classes for pronunciation?
Do you offer virtual classes?
Do you offer in-person classes?
Do I need to be a citizen to sign up for classes?
How much do ESL classes cost?
Who can sign up?
How do I know which class to sign up for?
When are classes offered?
Do you have weekend classes?
Are there any night classes?
Will these classes prepare me for taking the TOEFL?
For students who are interested in attending college, we do have a separate TOEFL class. This class is only for students who are planning to take the TOEFL. This class is not just a high level class. It is designed to get students ready to take the TOEFL. We have other high-level classes available for students interested in refining their language skills.
Can I take these classes to fulfill my student visa requirements?
What if I have to miss class?
For the best results, we recommend that students attend class every day, but we understand that is not always possible for working adults.
If your schedule changes and you are missing class frequently, we also offer classes at other times. Students should speak to the office about changing their schedule.
Do I need to buy textbooks?
What if I'm placed in a class and it's too difficult for me?
Many students feel this way in their first weeks of a new class. We ask that you give a new class a week or so before you judge the class as too difficult. Our testing methods give us an accurate idea of which class you belong in. Sometimes it's just a matter of getting comfortable with the teacher. If, after that time, you still feel the class is too difficult, you can speak to your teacher or the office about changing your placement.