WHO - GRAVITY is for any person who:
Doesn't have a high school diploma
Isn't enrolled in school
Was less than 21 years old on September 1st
Is motivated to get back on track and prepare for the next step of education and/or employment
WHAT - GRAVITY is a public school educational program that:
Helps students increase academic skills
Provides high school credits upon successful completion of a course of study at the 9th grade level or above
Prepares students to pass the General Educational Development subject matter tests & earn a GED credential
Guides students through career exploration & goal setting as well as developing workplace readiness skills
Informs students of college and career programs within a chosen pathway, and assists with entrance & financial aid applications
WHEN - GRAVITY is ready for you at any time of the year. It is an open-entrance/open-exit program, meaning students can enroll at any time:
A learning plan is developed between the student and the teacher which determines what will be studied, and what materials should be used
Most of the individualized learning activities can be conducted during times that are best for the student
GRAVITY services may be available during the summer months for students who meet the eligibility requirements
WHY - GRAVITY provides students with a chance to get their lives back on-track:
People who earn the GED credential as part of a long-term career & educational plan generally have much better life outcomes (higher average income, better health, etc.) than those who dropped out of high school and did not get a GED
GRAVITY teachers are experts in career exploration, career planning, and workplace readiness skill-building
Students learn about advanced education and training opportunities available and receive assistance from GRAVITY staff members in the application & financial aid process
