Perry-Morrice Adult Education

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The Perry/Morrice Adult Education program serves those seeking to earn a high school diploma, GED, or to those who simply want to improve their skills. High school students may also use our program for a fee to earn credits necessary to graduate on time. Day and evening classes are held weekdays at the Perry Business/Administration building, 2665 Britton Road, Perry, Michigan 48872.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

A. GRADUATION POLICIES

1. To meet residency requirements, a minimum of one (1) credit must be earned through the Morrice/Perry Adult Education Program.

2. Students must earn 21 units of credit and meet specific requirements to graduate from Morrice/Perry Adult Education Program.

3. A student with 21 units of credit cannot graduate before the semester of his/her original graduating class. If the student earns all of his/her credits by the end of the semester, the instructor will verify that he/she is a high school graduate should such documentation be required. However, the actual diploma will not be received until June.

B. CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

21 units of credit for new enrollees beginning September 2002 will be required.

1. English (4 Credits)
    a. English I - 1 Credit
    b. English II - 1 Credit
    c. English III - 1 Credit
    d. English IV  - 1 Credit

2. Social Studies (4 Credits)
    a. US Government  - .5 Credit
    b. US History I - .5 Credit
    c. US History II - .5 Credit
    d. MI History - 1 Credit
    e. Elective  - 1 Credit

3. Math (3 Credits)
   a. General Math - 1 Credit
   b. Problem Solving - .5 Credit
   c. Elective - 1.5 Credits
       (1) Pre Algebra
       (2) Pre Geometry
       (3) Algebra
       (4) Geometry
       (5) Measurement

4. Science (3 Credits)
    a. Basic Science - .5 Credit
    b. Life Science - .5 Credit
    c. Earth Science  - .5 Credit
    d. Health I - .5 Credit
    e. Elective - 1 Credit
       (1) Earth
       (2) Health
       (3) Physical
       (4) Life 

5. Life Skills I  - .5 Credit

6. Life Skills II - .5 Credit

7. Careers  - .5 Credit

8. Computers  - 1 Credit

9. Electives - 4.5 Credits

MORRICE / PERRY ADULT EDUCATION
Our program is designed to serve the individual needs of each student. We offer the following courses:

TUITION STUDENTS
A tuition student is allowed to earn one credit per year and must pay $150.00 for each 1/2 credit.  No student will be issued a grade or credit until payment is made. Permission must be granted by the student's high school to attend our classes. 

GED PREPARATION
This course is offered to assist those wishing to take the GED. Students are given assessment tests to determine strengths and weaknesses. Results are discussed to provide guidance and a course of action. Preparation materials for the GED are provided and students are retested to determine readiness. GED testing is not done at Morrice/Perry Adult Education, but at several different testing centers.

COURSES

KEYBOARDING
Students will become familiar with a computer keyboard using typing texts and computer guided lessons and drills.

COMPUTERS
Students will study a variety of applications using several texts.

SCIENCE
Students will be able to take classes in Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Each subject can be covered in two terms.

RECORDKEEPING
The student will acquire entry-level record keeping skills needed in sales and office occupations and first-level understanding of accounting. The students will learn about cash receipts records, checking accounts records, petty cash, sales clerk records, purchases.

HEALTH
Health is a two-part course studying major areas of importance with the regard to personal and public health. Areas of study will include: personal health, health maintenance, family health, aging processes, CPR, first aid, safety education, and community resources. You may earn science or elective credit.

LIFE SKILLS
Life Skills is a two-part course designed to help students develop skills in areas such as self-esteem, household management, consumerism, time management, and learning so you can earn. For college-bound students, an optional course will focus on the skills and mindset needed to make the transition from high school to college.

BASIC ENGLISH
This course will cover the basic language skills. Frequent, but short, writing exercises will be assigned. Basic rules dealing with grammar, spelling and vocabulary will be covered.

ENGLISH
At this level, grammar, spelling and vocabulary will accompany reading and writing skills. Issues and themes will be addressed using novels. Students will examine their own experiences and values and express themselves in discussions and/or formal and informal writings.

SHORT STORIES
This course uses the short story format as a basis to introduce and review literary elements and terminology, polish writing skills and formulate personal opinions to be expressed in discussions and/or writing.

ABE ENGLISH
Students are assessed to determine individual needs and assignments are based on those needs. The goal is to bring the student's reading ability to an eighth grade level. Students will work at their own pace on decoding, comprehension, critical thinking, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, sentence and paragraph construction and organization, journaling, essays, speaking and listening skills.

ECONOMICS
Economics is a single term course that covers different economic systems, banking, investment, trade and the government's role in the economy.

U.S. GOVERNMENT
This two-part course will give students a basic understanding of the workings of our federal, state and local governments. The first half focuses on the beginnings of our government, its institutions and government at the state and local levels. The second portion covers political policies, behavior, civil liberties and rights. Students are expected to access and report on current information and are encouraged to become registered voters and participate in their government.

MICHIGAN HISTORY
In two terms, students will come familiar with the history of our state from the last ice age to the present.

U.S. HISTORY
This two-term course is designed to give students a basic understanding of the important events and ideas that have shaped the United States.

CURRENT EVENTS
This course explores the controversial and sometimes confusing events that shape our future. Topics change each term and are drawn from, but not limited to, areas such as education, politics, law, human rights, technology, the economy and environmental concerns.

PSYCHOLOGY
This course provides an overview of the major areas in psychology. The following areas are covered: human growth and development, behavior, personality, intelligence, learning and psychological disorders. measurements, and percents.

CAREERS
Careers is a course designed to help the students focus on career exploration, decision making, plans-of-action, networking, resumes, cover letters, self marketing, interviewing, getting and keeping a job.

MATHEMATICS
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 & 2 and Geometry as well as more basic levels of math are offered. Adult Education students will be assessed to determine appropriate placement and an individualized program will be developed.

ABE MATH
Students are assessed to determine individual needs and assignments are based on those needs. The goal is to bring the student's mathematical ability to an eighth grade level. The student will work at his/her own pace on number operations, decimals, fractions, ratios, proportions, measurements, and percents.

WORLD GEOGRAPHY
This course covers the eight major regions of the world and the five themes of geography: location, place, human/environment interaction, movement and region.

Perry-Morrice Adult Education Staff

Pat Rothney- Director - Director Pat has an Associate's degree in marketing from Lansing Community College and a Bachelor's degree from Northwood University in business administration. She has held the position as Director of Adult Education since 1997.

Alyson Young - Lead Educator - Alyson received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education in 1989 and began working as a substitute teacher the following school year. She held several part-time teaching jobs, including an alternative education position. She has also spent some time working at Sylvan Learning Center. Alyson currently holds a Professional Education Certificate and is working on a Library Science and Information Master's Degree.

Donna Conklin- Evening Teacher - Donna graduated from the University of Michigan, Flint, with a Bachelor  of Science in Education in 1990. Following graduation she substitute taught and held several long term teaching positions in the surrounding areas. Donna is also employed at Michigan Health Association. She is also working on her Master's in Reading at Saginaw Valley University and is continuously taking computer classes to keep up with times. She has been with the program since 2000.

Dave VanDeryt Evening Teacher - Graduated with a Bachelors degree in both Math and Computer Science

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