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Breaking Ground GED Program -English
Welcome to the team and our virtual school, Breaking Ground Academy!
Find engagement, ownership, and purpose in a virtual learning environment. Embrace the challenge!
GED (High School Diploma)
Adult Education Calendar 2024-25
Fall 1 | Aug 19 - Oct 12
- Registration Aug 19 - While space lasts
- Fall 1 Classes Begin Monday August 19, 2024
- Labor Day NO CLASS Sept 2
- Last day of class Saturday Oct 12
- Fall Break Oct 14 - Oct 19
8 Weeks
Fall 2 | Oct 21 - Dec 14
- Registration Oct 7 - While space lasts
- Fall 2 Classes Begin Monday October 21, 2024
- Thanksgiving NO CLASS November 27-30
- U.S.A. Elections NO CLASS Nov 5
- Last day of class Saturday Dec 14
- Christmas Break Dec 16-Jan 5
8 Weeks
Winter | Jan 6 - March 1
- Registration Dec 6 - While space lasts
- Winter Classes Begin Monday January 6, 2025
- MLK Jr. Day NO CLASS January 20, 2025
- Last day of class Saturday March 1, 2025
- Winter Break Mar 3-Mar 8
8 Weeks
Spring | March 10-May 3
- Registration February 24 - While space lasts
- Spring Classes Begin: Monday March 10, 2025
- Last Day of Class: Friday May 3, 2025
- Easter NO CLASS April 18-April 19
- CPS Spring Break March 24-March 29
8 Weeks
Summer | May 5 - June 19
- Registration April 28 - While space lasts
- Summer Classes Begin Monday May 5, 2025
- Memorial Day NO CLASS May 26, 2025
- Last day of class Friday June 19, 2025
8 Weeks
SI SE PUEDE CELEBRATION
Mini Summer Session: July 7-31, 4 Weeks
Our GED Exam preparation includes...
Wellness
Our Wellness course promotes practices of self-care, reflection, and strategies for perseverance.
The skills use to encourage personal and interpersonal problem-solving.
Our wellness course also encourages the use of activities like journal entries, presentations and stress management methods to increase self-awareness and life balance.
Health Science/Biology
This course emphasizes and introduction to biological sciences, with an emphasis on biological chemistry, cell structure and function, genetics and patterns of inheritance, and scientific problem-solving.
We also have virtual labs and simulations to reinforce content, and develop analytical skills essential to practice biology.
Reading/Social Studies
World History Project examines narratives through communities, networks, and production/distribution.
Learners use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to evaluate behaviors and patterns that have shaped humanity.
College and Career
Training is provided in thought processes and soft skills related to higher education and career-readiness, offering tools student can use to continue pursuing lifelong learning and personal and professional growth after leaving Centro Romero’s Breaking Ground Program.
Math
Learner use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to evaluate models and patterns in the world of numbers. This course has an emphasis on algebra and geometry thinking and problem solving. Manipulatives and simulations are designed to reinforce content, and develop analytical skills essential in mathematical practices.
Early Childhood Education
Explore early childhood education as we walk through all the requirements it takes to become an educator. In this course you will engage in activities, research, observation and other skills.
Healthcare Terminology
The goal of mastering healthcare terminology is to help you learn the large number of terms that describe very specific healthcare conditions or procedures in the easiest, most effective manner as possible. Learners will engage in interactive games, actiivites, labs, and scenarios that are designed specifically to make your study of healthcare terminology as efficient and enjoyable as possible.
