Laconia Academy offering diploma courses for Fall 2005

Laconia Academy is an adult evening high school diploma program in the Lakes Region that provides adults with a "second chance" to earn a high school diploma. Anyone interested in enrolling for the Fall Semester 2005 or in learning more about the program is urged to call 524-5712 or to stop into the Laconia Adult Education Office located in Room # 108 at Laconia High School.

The Fall classes start the week of September 29, 2005, and the following courses will be offered: Chemistry & Lab, Math Know How, Introduction to Psychology, Algebra I, Just Say Know, Poemcrazy, Divine Memoirs, Accounting & Bookkeeping, Algebra II/Geometry, PreAlgebra, American Government, Sports Writings and Human Biology & Lab.

Laconia Academy also enables In-School Youth, enrolled in day high school programs, to take courses at night if they have failed classes during the day. With the principal's permission, any In-School Youth may enroll at Laconia Academy. This cooperation with local area high schools helps prevent In-School Youths from dropping out of high school or having to repeat their senior year.

Students attending Laconia Academy can earn high school diploma credits in several different ways. Credit is given for previous high school credits earned and life experiences such as military service, work experience, apprenticeship training, correspondence courses, certificate programs and homemaking. Credits are earned by passing courses at Laconia Academy.

Laconia Academy is approved for those eligible for V.A. benefits. One vital piece of paper needed at the time of enrollment is a copy of one's high school transcript from the last school attended. It is necessary in order to transfer those previously earned high school credits to one's current record at Laconia Academy.

Laconia Savings Bank has established scholarship help for those students demonstrating financial need living in Laconia, Gilford, Meredith, Center Harbor & Moultonborough. This scholarship help will enable students to return to school at night and complete their high school education.

The Providian National Bank of Tilton and Belmont, in conjunction with their Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Plan is offering to help residents of Belmont, Sanbornton, Franklin, Northfield and Tilton with the Laconia Academy registration or book fees.

For more information or to make an appointment call 524-5712.