GHS Satellite Day Program

During the school year, Compass partners with Gloucester High School to help 15-20 juniors and seniors who are facing barriers to learning in the traditional school environment. We provide an alternative high school education for credit, five days a week from 8:40 am to 2:00 pm Monday-Friday. The Satellite Day Program features small classes, a strict attendance policy, and one-on-one attention.  

Night Diploma Program

Our Night Diploma Program is designed for Gloucester students who left high school without their diploma. They must have at least 90 credits and need fewer than four core classes. Students work on independent studies Monday-Thursday from 3:30 to 6:30 pm under COMPASS staff supervision. Upon completion of courses, they are awarded their high school diploma.

General Education Diploma (GED) Preparation

We offer GED preparation for 16-21 year olds in the following communities: Gloucester, Essex, Ipswich, Rockport, Hamilton, Wenham, and Manchester-by-the-Sea. The program runs in eight-week cycles beginning at the end of September, with an additional seven-week summer program. Students are given the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) to assess their reading and math levels and develop an education plan. GED tutoring is provided four evenings per week. Once all subjects are mastered, students are registered to take the GED exam at one the North Shore Community College campuses. All program participants also receive computer skills training and college/career development.