Adult Education/High School Equivalency
Holmes Community College offers Adult Basic Education classes in several locations in its district. These classes are open to the public for those who have not completed high school or wish to increase their functioning level to enter college, training, or the job market. The Adult Education and GED Department encourages all adults that are interested to become involved in one of its programs.
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GED Certification
Launched in January, 2014 candidates desiring to obtain GED certification are now required to take the new computer-based form of the test. As of January 1, 2021, no paper and pencil GED tests will be administered. Each candidate is responsible for registration and payment for the computer-based test online. Candidates will register at www.ged.com. All age exceptions, GED Option/Alternative Education students, and those requesting special accommodations must register online for prior approval to be tested.
More Info
- Visit www.gedtestingservice.com where a candidate will find a one-stop shop with personalized study plans, skills assessment, career information, and more.
- Holmes Community College, The Attala Center, located at 620 West Jefferson Street, Kosciusko, MS 39090, is a computer-based GED Testing Center.
- For all testing inquiries at the Ridgeland Campus, please call 601-605-3338.
Our Team
Earline Smith
The Attala Center, Kosciusko
Adult Basic Education/HSE, Director
(662) 472-9105
esmith@holmescc.edu
Sabrina Reed
Adult Basic Education/HSE Instructor
The Attala Center, Kosciusko
(662) 290-0808 ext 6012
sreed@holmescc.edu
Marlena Simon
Adult Basic Education/HSE Instructor
Ridgeland Campus
(601) 605-3433
msimon@holmescc.edu
Chelia Thompson
Career Pathways Transition Specialist
Ridgeland Campus
cwoodforkthompson@holmescc.edu
(601) 605-3340
Daphne Higgins
Adult Basic Education/HSE Instructor
National Career Readiness Examiner
Yazoo Teen Center
1222 Jackson Avenue, Yazoo City
(662) 746-9240
dhiggins@holmescc.edu
Tammy Jones
Adult Basic Education/ Data Manager
The Attala Center, Kosciusko
(662) 290-0808, ext. 6010
tajones@holmescc.edu
