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Alternative  
Scholastic Development Diploma –
Fundamental Literacy and Arithmetic Skills

Program Overview

  • Designed for adults seeking to strengthen literacy and arithmetic skills necessary for everyday life, work, and continued education.

  • Provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment for learners who may have experienced setbacks or gaps in their education.

  • Focuses on building confidence, independence, and practical skills that empower participants to succeed personally and professionally.

  • Ideal for those looking to improve reading, writing, math, and problem-solving abilities at a foundational level.

Curriculum & Studies

  • Core academic areas include:

    • Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and functional literacy

    • Writing skills, grammar, and sentence construction

    • Arithmetic fundamentals: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and practical math applications

    • Basic life skills applied through reading forms, understanding instructions, and managing personal finances

  • Emphasis on practical application, helping participants use these skills in real-world scenarios.

  • Designed to restore confidence and prepare participants for further academic programs or workforce readiness training.

Learning Experience

  • Small class sizes with individualized instruction to meet unique learning needs.

  • Instructors trained in adult education and literacy development, using

  • sensory teaching methods and flexible pacing.

  • Supportive environment to rebuild learning habits, address past challenges, and encourage personal growth.

  • Students receive guidance in goal setting, study skills, and independent learning strategies.

Hands-On & Practical Requirements

  • Participation in applied learning activities:

    • Practical math exercises and real-life problem-solving

    • Reading and writing projects that reflect workplace and life tasks

  • Opportunities for volunteering, internships, or community engagement to apply skills in real-world contexts

    • All hours are unpaid, consistent with workforce training standards

  • Focus on accountability, discipline, and the practical use of literacy and numeracy skills.

Program Outcomes

  • Earn the Prevail Academy Scholastic Development Diploma recognizing mastery of fundamental literacy and arithmetic skills.

  • Increased ability to navigate daily life, employment tasks, and further educational opportunities.

  • Strengthened confidence, independence, and readiness for workforce or additional academic programs.

  • Preparedness for career certifications, vocational training, or other adult education pathways.

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