ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – History will be made in Roanoke as Virginia’s first adult high school opens its doors at Melrose Plaza Monday, August 25.
The Excel Center will welcome its first class of adult students, offering a pathway to earn a state-recognized high school diploma. Unlike a GED, the program is designed to mirror the traditional high school experience with accelerated coursework and added support such as free childcare, life coaching, career counseling, and job placement assistance.
For students like Amanda Santana, that support makes all the difference…