High School Equivalency (HSE)
The HSE classes focus on the skills needed to pass the GED® and HiSET® exams. While Big Spring only administers the HiSET test, the classes they offer will prepare you for both.
The GED® exam is only offered as an online test and is made up of four tests: Math, Reading, Language and Writing, Social Studies, and Science. The HiSET exam is offered as an online or paper-based test and is made up of five tests: Math, Reading & Language, Writing, Social Studies, and Science. The classes are divided in a way to allow students to focus on the subjects they need to complete the GED® and HiSET® tests, and they are studying alongside their peers who are working at the same skill level. Instructors are highly qualified and trained in the subject area they teach. Each HSE class uses PLATO, a personalized online learning system, to enhance classroom studies that are unique to each student. Morning and afternoon HSE courses are 8 weeks long. The night HSE courses are 16 weeks long. These HSE courses are focused on helping students enter college or training programs. Students will work alongside Career Navigators who will help them transition between programs.
