Academic Curriculum

The Freestate ChalleNGe Academy provides individualized instruction based on each cadet's personal needs in order to prepare the cadet to take and pass the State of Maryland's General Education Development (GED) examine. Classes are concentrated in the five areas tested on the GED certification examine; Math, Science, Social Studies, Literature and the Arts, and Writing Skills/ Essay. Cadets who successfully pass all areas of the GED will receive a Maryland High School Diploma.

The Academy uses the Adult Basic Education (TABE) test to measure incoming and outgoing performance that correlates to traditional secondary school grade levels. This initial assessment of skill level is conducted soon after the enrollment assessment. Teachers use the results from this assessment to develop individualized education plans. The exit TABE test determines the successful completion of the Academic Excellence Core Component and is given approximately 20 weeks into the program.

Academic classes are taught in the classroom and in computer labs where each student works on lessons designed to reinforce their classroom instruction. The computer lessons are self paced allowing cadets to progress at their own level of proficiency.