Adult Basic Education
Welcome to SCALE! We are thrilled that you are looking to improve your life through education.
SCALE offers a supportive learning environment that allows for adult learners to thrive and achieve their educational goals. Adult Basic Education classes at SCALE focus on improving students' skills in reading, writing, social studies, science, and math so that you will be prepared to pass the High School Equivalency exams and to enter college, training, or the workforce. We help students achieve their dreams and become role models for their families and their communities! We offer morning and evening classes.
Morning Classes
Monday and Wednesday
Math 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Reading and Writing 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(includes social studies and science)
Math class meets two mornings per week, and students must be able to attend class both mornings.
Reading and Writing classes meet three mornings per week, and students must be able to attend class all three mornings.
Evening Classes
Monday and Wednesday
Math 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Reading and Writing 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday
Reading and Writing 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
(includes social studies and science)
Math class meets two mornings per week, and students must be able to attend class both mornings.
Reading and Writing classes meet three mornings per week, and students must be able to attend class all three mornings.
Orientation
Prior to enrollment, you must attend an orientation to become a student at SCALE.
During Orientation we will provide an overview of SCALE’s program offerings, answer questions, share tools for success and give assessments in reading, writing, and math so that we can place students in the class that is right for them. After completing orientation, students will be enrolled in classes.
All SCALE classes are free. Funding from our classes come from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education ACLS and the City of Somerville.