Adult Basic Education (ABE)

We will be accepting new students for Summer Quarter 2013 on May 28th, 2013. Come to Room 3122 on, or after, May 28th to sign-up and make sure to bring a picture ID and $25 for tuition. Call 206–934–4180 with questions.

All new students must attend a 1 credit orientation. More information will be given at the office.

The orientations for new students will be held on June 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th. We will have options in the morning and evening.

Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes are for adults who are already proficient in the English language, but wish to improve their basic reading, writing, and math skills. Reading and writing are integrated to give students the foundation for effective communication. Reading instruction emphasizes comprehension, vocabulary development, critical thinking, and study skills. Writing skills include the review and application of language and grammar rules, correct usage and spelling, writing sentences and paragraphs. Students learn to use writing as a mode of personal expression, as a valuable learning tool, and as a necessary skill when getting a job, earning a living, or pursuing further education.

Math instruction includes skills development in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, and introduction to algebra and geometry.

We have classes which are designed for the high school graduate who needs to brush up on reading, writing, and math skills before applying to a community or technical college. Skills emphasized will help students prepare for any placement test such as the COMPASS.

All of our class outcomes are tied to the Washington State Learning Standards found here: http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/college/_e-abe_learningstandards.aspx. For more specifics on what will be taught in each class, our course outlines can be found here: https://sites.google.com/a/seattlecentral.edu/btsd/abe/abe-course-outlines.

Courses available most quarters include:

MATH:

• GED Math (mornings and evenings)
• COMPASS preparation Math (mornings and evenings)
• Level 2,3,4 Math (mornings and evenings)

COMMUNICATIONS (Reading and Writing)

• Level 2,3,4 Communications (mornings)
• GED Communications (mornings and evenings)
• COMPASS Communications (mornings and evenings)

ABE Internet Resources for Students

General Educational Development (GED)

We will be accepting new students for Summer Quarter 2013 on May 28th, 2013. Come to Room 3122 on, or after, May 28th to sign-up and make sure to bring a picture ID and $25 for tuition. Call 206–934–4180 with questions.

The orientations for new students will be held on June 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th. We will have options in the morning and evening.

Students must be 16 years old or older to take GED classes at Seattle Central. If you are under 19 years old and haven't graduated from high school, you will have to get a release form from the school district.

This course is designed to help students who are preparing to take the GED test. The course provides the student with a general review of the five (5) subject areas covered by the GED test -- Science, Social Studies, Literature, Math, and Writing. In addition, students may get additional assistance in the math, writing or computer lab. Both morning and evening classes are available for GED Preparation. The total tuition fee for each quarter is $25.

Courses available most quarters include*:

MATH:

GED Math

• Mornings: 9:00-9:50 a.m. Monday-Friday
  
• Evenings: 6:00-7:20 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

COMPASS Preparation Math

• Mornings: 9:00-9:50 a.m. Monday-Friday
  
• Evenings: 6:00-7:20 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

Level 2,3,4 Math

• Mornings: 8:00-8:50 a.m. Monday-Friday
  
• Evenings: 6:00-7:20 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
  
  

COMMUNICATIONS (Reading and Writing)

GED Communications

• Mornings: 10:00-11:50 a.m. Monday-Friday
• Evenings: 7:30-8:50 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

COMPASS Communications

• Mornings: 10:00-11:50 a.m. Monday-Friday
• Evenings: 7:30-8:50 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

Level 2,3,4 Communications

• Mornings: 10:00-11:50 a.m. Monday-Friday
• Evenings: 7:30-8:50 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

*Class schedule may change. Please check with the Basic & Transitional Studies Office for current information.

External Diploma Program

The External Diploma Program is a unique high school diploma program for adults who have acquired high school level skills through life experience. Over 6,000 adults nationwide have earned high school diplomas through the External Diploma Program.

EDP offers an individualized and flexible program schedule for adults who usually have work and family commitments. The average length of the program is six months.

EDP is an assessment and diploma awarding program. Therefore, no "class-time" is involved. Adults successfully demonstrate high school level abilities in a series of assessment tasks completed at home and in private EDP office visits.

Who is Eligible for EDP?

The External Diploma Program is designed for mature, self-directed adults without a GED or high school diploma. Adults must be at least 21 years old to enter the program.

Most of the adults enrolled in the EDP already have strong basic skills and significant work or homemaking experiences.

How to Enter the External Degree Program:

Please visit www.nedp.org for additional information. To enter the program, call the Basic & Transitional Studies Division at (206) 934-4181.