Kish STEM students benefit from ‘Smitty’ Assistantship
Three Kishwaukee College students participated in science-based learning opportunities during the 2024-2025 school year thanks to the Robert L. “Smitty” Smith Assistantship.
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Illinois High School Diploma (IHSD)
Develop the skills equivalent to a high school education.
Illinois High School Diploma
Illinois High School Diploma (IHSD) classes get you career and college ready. These free pre-college classes will help you pass the IHSD exams, such as the GED®. Passing the IHSD exams can help you get a new job, a promotion, or even qualify for job training. An IHSD is the first step in pursuing a certificate or degree at a college. Earning your IHSD can be an important step in building self-esteem and a sense of pride and accomplishment.
In our noncredit, IHSD classes, you will:
- Study subjects such as reading, writing, social studies, science, and math, as well as the U.S. and Illinois constitutions.
- Improve your basic skills in many disciplines.
- Focus on the practical application of knowledge to support your total development.
- Receive individualized instruction, cooperative learning and computer-assisted classes to enhance your learning experience.
- Prepare to take an Illinois High School Diploma exam such as the GED®.
Program Details
- Classes are hosted on campus and throughout the community.
- All classes are funded through federal and state grants and are free.
- Basic skills classes support literacy development in various subjects and life skills such as securing employment, understanding community resources, and becoming an educated consumer.
- We host a special U.S. Citizenship class that overviews the citizenship process to help people pass the U.S. Citizenship test.
- We offer classes in Spanish and English.
- You can take the GED test through us.
- You can register on campus and at locations throughout the community.
- Set aside at least three hours for registration, orientation and placement testing.
- Our FAQs page overviews all the opportunities and more.
News & Events
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Tre Jackson hired as Kish College Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Kishwaukee College hired Tre Jackson as the next head coach for the Women’s Basketball team. Jackson starts the 2024-2025 season as the 13th coach in program history.
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