Friday, March 7, 2003

Night school offered for area residents

If you need to earn high school credits, the Fulton County School System Night School program might be just right for you. Held at McClarin High in south Fulton and Independence High in north Fulton, Night School is for

Currently-enrolled Fulton County high school students who need to make up a failed class;

Fulton County students who want to take additional high school courses; and

Any Fulton County resident aged 16 or older not currently in school.

If space is available, students enrolled in schools outside of Fulton County School System also may attend.

Courses are offered in mathematics, language arts, social studies, science, and two electives (finance and child psychology). The cost for in-system students is $160 per 1/2 unit. Out-of-system students pay $360 per 1/2 unit. There is no cost for Fulton County residents aged 16-21 who are not currently enrolled in school.

Classes run for nine-weeks. The next session begins on March 17 and ends May 22. Registration begins March 5.

In-system students register with their home school counselor. Out-of-system students and those not currently attending school should register at either McClarin High, 3605 Main Street, College Park; or Independence High, 791 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell.

For more information, call McClarin High at 404-669-8080; Independence High at 770-552-6333 or the school system's Continuing Education Department at 404-669-8057.