Adult Education
Published or Revised September 25, 2020
Paris Junior College Adult Education and Family Literacy welcomes student participation in our intensive 8-week Workforce Development IET (Integrated Education and Training) program, HSE (High School Equivalency) prep program, literacy, ESL (English as a Second Language) program, or Distance Learning. Face-to-face and virtual (work from home) classes are available.
All adult education classes are offered at no cost. However, participation and a commitment to attend each class day are essential to help students accomplish their educational and career goals.
Please call in advance to ensure there are seats available in the class - 903.782.0467.
Program Requirements
- All students must complete a baseline and progress test and adhere to attendance policy rules and department requirements.
- Sixteen-year-olds must be court-ordered and submit a copy of this document at registration.
- Seventeen/eighteen-year-olds must bring a school withdrawal from the last school attended at registration.
- Parents or guardians of 17/18-year-old students must be present for signatures at registration to complete release form information prior to class admittance.
In addition, adult education classes are now available online through distance learning instruction. Students who have access to a high-speed Internet connection and have at least three hours a week to work on lessons can prepare for the Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency (GED or HiSET) or improve their English online and accelerate their classroom learning. For more information on the distance learning opportunity, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Locations
Below are the locations where these classes are offered. Please remember to call and register before attending at 903.782.0467. For classes in Hunt County, please call 903.457.8703.
Clarksville
- HSE Preparation Program (GED, HiSET, TSIA preparation, Employability), The Hub, 501 W. Broadway, Monday - Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Greenville
- Registration, orientation, and assessment, PJC - Greenville Center, 6500 Monty Stratton Parkway, Room 205, various times Monday - Thursday. Call 903.457.8703 for more information.
Paris
- English as a Second Language, PJC Campus, Workforce Training Center Room 1104, 2400 Clarksville St., Paris, Monday - Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- HSE Preparation Program (GED, HiSET, TSIA preparation, Employability), PJC Campus, Workforce Training Center Room 1109, 2400 Clarksville St., Paris, Monday - Thursday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Quinlan
- English as a Second Language, Quinlan Education Community Center, 401 Panther Path, Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- HSE Preparation Program (GED, HiSET, TSIA preparation, Employability), Quinlan Education Community Center, 401 Panther Path, Monday - Thursday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Sulphur Springs
- English as a Second Language CANHelp Building, 613 Gilmer Street, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- HSE Preparation Program (GED, HiSET, TSIA preparation, Employability), PJC - Sulphur Springs Center, 1137 Loop 301 East, Monday - Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Virtual
- English as a Second Language, Monday - Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more registration information.
- HSE Preparation Program (GED, HiSET, TSIA preparation, Employability), Tuesday - Thursday, 8:30 -11:30 a.m. and Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more registration information.
Call 903-782-0424 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more detailed information about adult education.
