Adult Education Basics
There are two types of tracks that you may use to choose from (Diploma or GED)
Once enrolled we will look at the amount of credits that you may have left school with, discuss future goals, and you can choose which track is best for you.
Hours for Adult Students are flexible to meet their needs.
L'Anse tutoring hours at 5 N. Front St. are from 8:30-3:30 and evening hours as needed.
We are also have evening hours at the GCC facility in rm 108 at the Houghton Campus Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6-8.
Virtual hours with tutors are available upon request.
Call/Text or Email us anytime to discuss the process and ask any questions you may have.
BACS Building: 906-524-7171
BACS Coordinator: Amy Kraft-Lake 906-201-1300 / amlake@baragaschools.org
Copper Country Campus Tutor - Matthew Durocher / matthewjdurocher@gmail.com
Diploma
A diploma is an official completing and passing the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) that is required for high school graduation.
If you left school with multiple credits, and aspire to further your education, this may be the track for you.
Currently at this time MMC classes are strictly online using the Edgenuity LMS system. Students will need to be able to access the internet when not at our facility.
GED
The GED is comprised of 4 tests that need to be passed at a GED testing center at BACS. The 4 areas of study are in Mathematical Reasoning, Reasoning through Language Arts, Science and Social Studies.
A GED signifies that you have an equivalent level of knowledge compared to a high school graduate, without actually having graduated high school. GED stands for the General Educational Development Test. If you are 18 or older, left school with few credits and looking to enter the workforce, this is the track for you.
Currently The GED program is a combination that can take place in a book or on a computer. For those who don't have access to the internet we will help you at our facilities.
Diploma Steps
Contact Us
Receive Packet:
Fill out Enrollment Form
Fill out Adult Learning Plan
Take Locator Test
Come On In:
Schedule approximately 3 hours to come down to do the following:
Return #1-3 to us
I will grade your Locator test and have you take the appropriate TABE test
While you're taking the TABE test, I will go over your credits and layout a plan to take missing courses and sign you up for classes online.
We will also go over the Edgenuity format so you know how to navigate it.
Get Started At Home:
You will head home with everything you need. You can come in, or meet virtually for any assistance, and you will also have support in L'Anse or at GCCs Copper Country Campus.
GED Steps
Contact Us
RECEIVE YOUR PACKET
Fill out the Enrollment Form
Fill out the Adult Learning Plan
Take the Locator Test
If you are working through Michigan Works you will skip this step, and complete testing there.
Sign up for a free GED.com account and make sure BACS is added as your Adult Learner Provider.
Call BACS to schedule to a subject “Ready Tests” through GED.com - This can be taken anywhere/anytime
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
Call BACS and schedule approximately 1-3 hours to come down to do the following:
Return and go over #1-3 with us
Take State TABE testing
If you are working through Michigan Works you will skip this step
We will go over your Learning Plan with you and give you your materials to take home and study with.
HEAD HOME & GET STARTED
You can study on your own at home or come in for assistance
Places and times are determined by need and availability (phone, virtual and in-person options are available)
Our in-person options are available in L’Anse and in Houghton at the GCC campus.
TAKE YOUR OFFICIAL TEST
Once you receive a score of “Most Likely To Pass” - we will schedule the OFFICIAL TEST here at our facility in L’Anse
The address is… 5 N. Front St.
If you don't receive a score of "Most Likely To Pass", we will give you a new study plan to continue in your areas of need.
You will repeat steps 8-9 until all 4 subjects have a passing score.