Harrison Center in Port Huron provides adult learning opportunities for those who want to complete their high school diploma or study for their G.E.D. tests. The school is open for walk-in registration from now until September 30th from 8 AM – 1 PM Monday – Thursday and Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 4:30 – 7 PM.
Those who want to enroll should bring their birth certificate, driver’s license or state ID, and their social security card to register. Students who previously attended Harrison Center can log in to Skyward to update their information in the “Returning Student Verification” section.
Sandy Hunwick has been teaching at Harrison for 5 years. Prior to her position at Harrison she had retired after 17 years with Port Huron Schools. “We are just trying to help adults in our community succeed,” said Hunwick.
Last year, Harrison Center had 40 graduates , and their goal this year is 50 grads. They have already had their first GED graduate.
Hunwick wants to encourage anyone in the community who was approved for the Futures for Frontliners program to enroll in the program as soon as possible. “They must register by December 31st or they will lose that scholarship,” she said.
September 19 – 25 is National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week which helps raise awareness of the need for adult education and family literacy programs in communities.
Harrison Center enrolls students all year long. After October 1st, registration is by appointment only.
To learn more, visit their website here:
http://www.phasd.us/our_schools/harrison_adult_learning_center
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
