Adult Basic Education Program

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

Adult Basic Education (ABE) is a program that will help you build your basic academic skills in Reading Comprehension, Writing and Mathematics to prepare for enrollment in HiSET Preparation classes or the High School Diploma (HSD) program.  To qualify for the High School diploma program or the High School Equivalency Certificate at Long Beach School for Adults, you are required to pass the Reading Comprehension assessment at a 9^th grade level. If you do not score at a 9^th grade reading level you will be placed in the Adult Basic Education program, in order to build your skills.  Once you reach a 9^th grade reading level you will transition to the program of your choice.

ABE Class meets Monday – Thursday and consistent attendance is very important. You are encouraged to study at least 2 hour or more  a day outside of class time to gain the academic skills needed to improve. ABE students will work daily on reading comprehension, vocabulary building, writing, and math skills.

ABE Class Times:

ABE Level 1: (2.0 - 5.9) - 8:30 am - 9:45 am  and 10 - 11:15 am    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (15 students per class)

ABE Level 2: (6.0 - 8.9) - 11:45 - 1 pm & 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm            Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (15 students per class)

*** Placement for each class is based on skill level--not choice** 

   Steps to enroll in Adult Basic Education

Step 1: Attend  orientation and assessment at the Hill St. Campus. See the Orientation Schedule by clicking the blue orientation tab on the left side of this page. Step 2: Complete enrollment paper work and get your student ID number. Step 3: Complete assessment test to determine program placement.        Step 4:  Once placement level is determined, you will be enrolled in the appropriate class or placed on a waiting list. Step 5:   If you are enrolled, get your start date to begin class.  Step 6: Attend Class orientation at the Hill St. campus. All Orientations start on time, no student will be allowed to enter an orientation after it has begun. 

Please save at least 3  hours to complete this process. Enrollment process must be completed before you can start attending class.

Attendance is very important, a 80% attendance rate is required for all LBSA classes.  Commit today!