Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is CBC?

CBC is a program where 16-21 year olds can come back and earn their high school diplomas.  For more information, go to the CBC Mission page.

Who goes to CBC?

CBC students are great people who want to graduate!  Although CBC'ers had to leave school before they earned their diplomas, now they've decided they want to get on with their lives.  CBC'ers are friendly, helpful, smart, fun teenagers who decided to take another chance on life.

Where is CBC?

CBC is in a townhouse office project in Lanham, MD.  We are right on 450 (Annapolis Rd), about two miles outside of the Beltway.

How much does CBC cost?

CBC is free.  Believe it!!!

Will I get a GED?

No.  At CBC, you get a regular diploma from your home high school when you finish.   So, if you used to go to Bowie High, you'll get a Bowie High School diploma when you finish.

Does CBC have a bus?

No.  You can come by car or by Metrobus.  We are right on the B24 bus line from the New Carrollton Metro station.

How long will it take me to graduate?

That depends on how many credits you need and how often you can come to school.   You'll consider things like your job, your children (if you have any), child care, your transportation, your tolerance for being in class, and your other responsibilities.

How many credits can I get in a semester?

That's also up to you.  Each course is 1/2 credit, so it depends on your life situation...how many classes you can take?  See the  question right before this one!

What classes does CBC have?

CBC has all the required high school classes; we just may not have them all in the same semester.

When do classes meet?

Classes meet 2 times a week for 2 hours at a time with a 10 minute break in the middle.   They run on a college-type schedule:  Monday - Wednesday or Tuesday - Thursday.  Sometimes there are trips  or activities on a Friday or the weekend. The summer schedule is different, but don't worry about that 'til you get here.

When can I start?

There are 3 times a year that new students can begin:  Fall, Spring, and Summer.   Fall usually starts at the beginning of September, but we start registering students during the summer.  Spring starts in January, with students enrolling during the Fall.  Summer is only about 6 weeks long, and students start enrolling for that in early March.

How do I register?

You can get started by coming for a visit so that you can see if CBC is right for you.  Plan to bring your transcript with you.  That way, if you like what you see, you can start the process! If you already like what you're hearing, go to the "how to apply" page now.