Finish High School

Finish High School and Start the Rest of Your Life!

The GED is now called the TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion).

• All classes are completely free!
• Classes operate year round.
• New students are always welcome to join the class.
• Please bring pens, pencils and paper to class.

Step 1: Register for Classes

We run an orientation for all new and returning students twice a month. You must attend the orientation two consecutive evenings or one full day to complete the registration process.
See our Orientation Schedule for July through December of 2019.
See our Orientation Schedule for January through June of 2020.

• At orientation, you will learn more about our classes, the process for taking the TASC exam and you will take a basic math and reading test.
• Evening orientations take six hours to complete over two evenings.
• Daytime orientations take six hours to complete over one full day.
• Please bring with you a pen, goverment-issued photo ID (like a Driver's License), a Social Security Card and Birth Certificate, if you are under 21 years old.
• See our Orientation Schedule to get started with classes.

Student Eligibility

• Students must be at least 18 years of age to participate in classes, or
• Be within 3 months of turning age 18.
• If you do not meet this criteria, please contact Catholic Charities at (716) 893-3500.

Class Times and Locations

All classes are held at the Workforce Development Center in Cheektowaga. The address is 1526 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga, NY 14225. The building is located on the corner of Walden and Harlem. You will have a choice to take classes mornings, afternoons or evenings. However, the days of the week are determined based on your reading and math level.

• Morning classes are offered Mondays through Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Afternoon classes are offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Evening classes are offered Mondays through Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.