Adult Basic Education [ABE]
Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes for adults (16 years+) who want to improve their basic reading, writing, and math skills and/or prepare for ASSET/COMPASS college placement tests.
ABE Reading and writing are integrated to give students the foundation for effective communication.
- Reading instruction emphasizes comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical thinking, graphic, and study skills.
- Writing skills include the review and application of language and grammar rules, correct usage and spelling, and paragraph development.
- Math instruction includes skill development in whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, algebra, and geometry with an emphasis on solving word problems and analyzing data in graphs, charts, and tables.
Assessment, placement and registration take place the first day of class each quarter.
(See the quarterly calendar for exact dates.)
Thereafter, please call 206-764-5363 to find out about alternate placement test dates.
Please look for the "Adult Basic Education" (ABE) courses in the current class schedule .
Classes are typically available at the West Seattle SSCC campus and our New Holly site on Beacon Hill.
Note: Beginning fall quarter 2004, non-credit Adult Basic Education classes will have a $25 per quarter fee.
General Education Development [GED]
GED classes for adults (16 years+) whose reading, writing, and math skills indicate they're ready to start preparing for the five (5) GED test subjects:
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GED classes provide students with a general review of the five GED content areas. Reading and writing are integrated to give students the foundation for effective communication.
- Reading instruction emphasizes critical reading, thinking, and graphic skills.
- Writing skills include the review and application of language mechanics, usage, and sentence structure as well as organizational skills in order to write effective paragraphs and 5-paragraph essays.
- Math instruction includes skill development in whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, algebra, and geometry with an emphasis on solving word problems and analyzing data in graphs, charts, and tables.
GED Testing Fees & Information:
- Starting July 1 2004, each GED test will cost $15 or $75 for all 5 GED tests.
- All students must fill out a GED application prior to taking first GED test.
- Students 16-18 years old must have high school release form signed by designated school employee before taking first GED test.
- Students may need to purchase their textbooks.
- Please call (206) 764-5363 for orientation dates.
- Qualifying students can take GED classes through the Career Link Academy.
- Note: Beginning fall quarter 2004, there will be a fee of $25 per quarter for the GED preparation class.
Adult Basic Education [ABE] and General Education Development [GED]
Registration/Enrollment Procedures:
Initial reading and math assessments, student placement, and enrollment take place the first day of class each quarter.
See the quarterly calendar for exact dates.) Thereafter, please call (206) 764-5363 to find out about any possible alternate placement test dates. Students may be enrolled if their assessment scores are at a 4th grade level or higher.
Testing calendar: http://www.southseattle.edu/resources/sas.htm
Course Fees:
Starting Fall Quarter 2004, September 27th, all ABE and GED students will be assessed a $25 registration/tuition fee each quarter for up to 18 non-credit class hours.
Schedule and Location of Day and Evening Classes:
Please look for the “Adult Basic Education” (ABE) and General Educational Development” (GED) courses in the current class schedule.
Classes are available at the following locations. Please call for more information:
| South Seattle Community College (Main Campus) 6000 16 th Avenue SW Seattle , WA 98106-1499 (206) 764-5363 |
New Holly Learning Center |
