College & Career Readiness

Students are required to attend an orientation and complete a TABE or CASAS assessment to determine academic skills and abilities to ensure proper placement in our programs. Orientations are offered during the day and evening. Regular attendance is vital for student success.

Minors (16 and 17 years old) can enroll in our programs. Call 336-633-0106 for more information for ABE, GED® or AHS pathways.

Once a student enters class, regular attendance is required. Signing a registration sheet or taking the placement test does not constitute full-time enrollment in Career and College Readiness.

Full-time enrollment is regular attendance for 20 hours a week. Enrollment requirements for external offices and agencies supersede Randolph Community College’s requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to be informed of these requirements.

Completion of the High School Equivalency Diploma (GED) is by testing in four areas of academic studies:

• Reading/Language Arts and Writing
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies

Students must pass all tests and attain an adequate composite score for the whole battery.

Completion of the Adult High School Diploma is by earning a total of 22 course credits, including the core credits determined by the NC High School Graduation requirements.  Each course consists of a series of tests and a final exam.  In-person proctoring for tests and exams is required.

North Carolina Graduation requirements are as follows:

• English I, II, III, IV
• NC Math 1, 2, 3, and a fourth math to be aligned with the student’s post high school plans
• Three Science credits including Biology, a physical science course, and an earth/environmental science course
• Four Social Studies credits including Civic Literacy, Economics and Personal Finance, American History, and World History
• One Health and Physical Education course including CPR
• Six Elective credits

Randolph Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Ga. 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Randolph Community College.

The College and Career Readiness area is governed by the North Carolina Community College System and its Board and by the Board of Trustees of Randolph Community College.

These programs are authorized by the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina (North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 23, Subchapter 2E).

Randolph Community College awards the Adult High School Diploma by affiliation agreements with Asheboro City Schools and Randolph County Schools. Both of these systems are governed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and its Board and by the local boards of education. Both are accredited by the Commission on High Schools of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Randolph Community College awards the High School Equivalency Diploma under the authority of the State Board of the North Carolina Community College System and of the General Educational Development Program of the American Council on Education.

The above authorities assure that programs of Randolph Community College – College and Career Readiness are offered at or below the secondary level and that secondary level instruction is consistent with standards of traditional four-year high school programs.

GED®/HSE testing is open to the public. Those who need to complete GED®/HSE testing and are not enrolled in the College and Career Readiness program, should log on to GED.com to register for a free account and access the exam schedule at Randolph Community College’s Assessment Center. Call 336-633-0321 for more information.

ESOL es un programa gratuito para adultos cuyo 1er idioma no es el inglés.

Todas las Nacionalidades son Bien venidas.

Las clases enseñan a los estudiantes a comunicarse efectivamente en inglés para desenvolverse en situaciones de la vida diaria (Ej. Entrevistas de trabajo, solicitudes de empleo, llenado de formularios diversos, exámenes de ciudadanía, reducir su acento extranjero al hablar inglés, etc.). Además, los estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de aprender a usar computadoras mediante clases de inglés y tecnología.

Para aquellos estudiantes que no pueden asistir regularmente a clases presénciales, ofrecemos la opción de ELLII (on-line), donde aprenderá inglés a través de su computador o su teléfono móvil. Finalmente, al lograr niveles apropiados en el uso del inglés, se les orientara en cómo obtener su diploma de GED y/o explorar oportunidades en especialidades diversas.

Las clases se ofrecen en tres diferentes niveles: principiante, intermedio, avanzado. También tenemos clases de ciudadanía, conversación, ingles vía tecnología, ESOL + (pre GED). Puede escoger clases en 5 ciudades del condado de Randolph, diferentes horarios y locales.  Las clases se ofrecen en: Asheboro, Archdale. Randleman, Ramseur y Liberty.

Para más información, llame al 336-633-0152 (se hablan todos los idiomas latinos y otros). Deje nombre # telefónico, y breve mensaje en caso no estemos. Se le devolverá la llamada lo antes posible. 

También puede comunicarse vía: jaencinas-torres@randolph.edu

Como entrar en el programa

El primer paso para empezar las clases es llamar al 336-633-0152 para inscribirse en la orientación. Durante la orientación, usted se:

• Informará sobre el programa (horarios, lugares, maestros, expectativas, beneficios, etc.)
• Podrá hacer preguntas y escoger el horario y lugar que le convenga
• Tomar 2 pruebas para determinar su nivel de inglés
• Elegir con el coordinador/director cual es la clase y horario apropiados para usted

Por favor comparta esta información en la comunidad ESOL.

ESOL is a FREE program for adults whose native language is not English.

ALL Nationalities are WELCOME!

The classes teach students to communicate effectively in English for real life situations (ex. job interviews, job applications, filling in forms, citizenship tests, foreign accent reduction, etc.). Additionally, students are introduced to technology through computer-based English learning activities.

Students who cannot attend traditional on-site classes, can take advantage of our new on-line component, ELLII platform. Finally, once students achieve enough English skills proficiency, are encouraged to pursue a GED diploma and/or explore career/job pathway opportunities.

Classes offerings are:

1. Beginning
2. Intermediate
3. Advanced
4. ESOL + (pre-GED)
5. Conversation
6. Pronunciation training
7. Citizenship
8. Computer-aided Learning

They are offered at various times (Monday - Saturday, morning and evening) at locations in 5 major cities: Asheboro, Archdale, Randleman, Ramseur, and Liberty.

For more information, call 336-633-0152 or email jaencinas-torres@randolph.edu.

How to enter the program

The first step to start classes is to call 336-633-0152 to sign up for orientation. During the orientation, you will:

• Learn about the program (schedules, locations, initiatives etc.)
• Ask questions
• Take 1 or 2 tests to determine your English proficiency
• Decide with the coordinator which class and location is best suited for you (based on your proficiency, obligations, and location)

Students interested in enrolling in our ABE, GED®/HSE, or Adult High School can call 336-633-0106 to schedule an orientation appointment or for more information.

Director of College and Career Readiness: Stephanie Reeder 336-633-0156

ESOL Coordinator: Abraham Encinas 336-633-0152 

GED/HSE and Adult High School Coordinator: Magan Barnes 336-633-0147

ABLE Coordinator: Shaneka Jones 336-633-0009

This packet includes a checklist, standards, and application. 

ABLE Packet (PDF)

ABLE Packet (DOC)

Adaptive behavior is a developmentally determined set of coping skills. Deficits in adaptive behavior are defined as non-existent in an individual’s effectiveness in meeting the standards of maturation, learning, personal independence, social responsibility and school performance. 

ABLE Adaptive Skills Checklist

Counselors, Social Workers, CAP workers, former teachers, doctors, NON-family members, Pastors, Sunday School teachers, employers, volunteer coordinators… etc. It cannot be parents, legal guardians or family members.

What if I am unable to complete 2 Adaptive Behavior Checklists (ABC)?

Contact Shaneka Jones for more information at smjones@randolph.edu or 336-633-0009.

Who needs to be on the FERPA? 

FERPA allows us to speak with family members/friends about student’s progress/ academic information, we will NOT be able to communicate with any individuals NOT on the FERPA form. Please make sure to include parents or legal guardians on the FERPA.

How do I turn in completed Application?

Complete application digitally and email to Magan Barnes OR print out the application and bring to Asheboro Campus. You may also come pick up a physical copy of the ABLE application, please contact our front desk at 336-633-0106 for instructions on how to pick up in person.

What happens next?

After receiving a complete application, including 2 Adaptive Behavior Checklists (ABC), it will be reviewed, and you will be contacted by Magan Barnes to discuss next steps/options.  Please be patient as reviewing may take some time

Is the program free?

The ABLE pathway is a tuition waived, grant-funded program. There is no cost for a student to attend the ABLE pathway classes.