Adult Basic education Orientation

Orientation Agenda NSC Ground Rules Introductions ABE Programs College Success Strategies Math Assessment College Resources Tour Registration Next Steps

GROUND RULES

Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Your responsibilities: Know and abide by classroom expectations Know important quarterly dates & deadlines Student Progress – keeping your GPA above 2.0 Zero Tolerance for Discrimination and Harassment Student Conduct: Maintain high standards of academic and personal honesty and integrity Respect the rights of others Refrain from actions which would interfere with campus functions or endanger the health, safety, welfare or property of others Comply with district rules and regulations, as well as civil authority & laws FERPA – your privacy rights and protections

Introductions

Introductions Please introduce yourself to the class What is your name? What is your educational goal? Why did you choose North Seattle College?

Abe programs

ABE Programs HS 21+ GED® College Prep

HS 21+ Washington State High School Diploma Available to students 21years old and older Credit earned through prior coursework, ABE classes, and experience Class Tuition: $25

HS 21+ REQUIREMENTS Subject Credits Required Number of Courses English 3 classes Math 10 credits 2 classes Science Social Studies 12.5 credits Fine Arts 5 credit 1 class Physical Education Occupational Education Electives 27.5 credits 6 classes TOTAL 95 credits 20 total classes

CREDIT FOR Experience PHYSICAL EDUCATION FINE ARTS OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION 55 hrs. Documented Experience Organized Team Sport Dance Class Outdoor Recreation Personal Fitness Program 2 credits max Drama Music Lessons Orchestra Participation 405 hrs. Work Experience

CREDIT FOR Experience WORLD LANGAUGE ENGLISH MATH STAMP 4S Assessment: Score 2 (1 credit) Score 3 (2 credits) Score 4 (3 credits) Score 5-12 (4 credits) 4 credits max COMPASS: ENGL&101 Placement ACT SCORES: Reading 19 and English 19 SAT SCORES: Reading 460 and Writing 460 3 credits max COMPASS: College Math Placement ACT SCORE: Math 22 SAT SCORE: Math 520

GED ® EXAMS Computerized four part exam Practice tests: $6 Official exams: $30 Class Tuition: $25 www.ged.com

GED ® EXAMS Language Arts 150 minutes Ability to read closely, write clearly and understand written text Social Studies 70 minutes Civics and government, U.S. history, economics, geography and the world Science 90 minutes Life science, physical science, earth and space science Math 115 minutes Quantitative & algebraic problem solving

GED ® SCORES GED® College Ready + Credit (175-200) Test-taker demonstrates some of the same skills that are taught in college-level courses.   GED® College Ready (165-174) Test-taker passed and showed the skills needed to be successful in college or a job (college- and career-readiness level). GED® Passing Score (145–164) Test-taker passed and showed the same skills as a graduating high school senior. Below Passing (100-144) Test-taker did not pass and needs to study more and retake the test.

COMPASS Computerized, adaptive three part placement exam Determines first quarter math and English coursework Required for most college and professional/technical programs

COMPASS Reading Assesses reading comprehension Writing Assesses ability to locate errors in grammar, usage, or style Math Assesses Pre-Algebra, Algebra, College Algebra, and Trigonometry skills

ABE Math & English Pathway

COLLEGE SUCCESS

What does a student need to be successful?

GOAL SETTING ACTIVITY In this activity, you will introduce yourself your classmates. Schedule a breakfast, lunch, and dinner meeting with three different people. Be sure to write each person’s name in the planner.

2011 2016 2021 GOAL SETTING ACTIVITY What is your life like? Are you in school or not? Are you working? What kind of job do you have? Who and what is important to you? What goals do you have for yourself? Introduce yourself as the person you were/are/will be in the year… 2011 2016 2021

GOAL SETTING ACTIVITY On a separate piece of paper, answer the questions below: What is one goal you have now, and how do you plan to accomplish this goal? How will the choices you make now impact your life five years from now?

MATH ASSESSMENT 30 MINUTES NO CALCULATOR

NSC RESOURCES

Student Services and Resources As a student at North, you have a lot of services and resources available to you. (CLICK)   Such as Disability Services and accommodations, Counseling, and childcare services. We offer tutoring and eLearning assistance. As well as a gym to let off some steam after that big exam or presentation, clubs and events to get involved with, and sustainability initiatives and activities to improve our campus. There is a list of our services, along with the websites for each, located in your NSO folder. While I don’t have the time to go into detail about each, we will see/stop by several of these departments and offices on our campus tour. (TRANSITION TO NEXT SLIDE) Student Services and Resources

Advising at North Shan Lackey Transcript Evaluation Appointments Shan’s here to help you: understand degree/program requirements navigate the college system connect to campus resources create an Education Plan Shan Lackey Transcript Evaluation Appointments Drop-In Advising (206) 934-7303 Shan.lackey@seattlecolleges.edu

ABE EDUCATIONAL PLANNING ABE students are required to meet with Advisor Shan Lackey to create a quarter by quarter plan of all the classes they will take to complete their high school credential and transfer to college courses.

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NSC TOUR

Registration fall Quarter September 26th –December 12th

ADVANCED DIGITAL LITERACY DAY SCHEDULE   MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 9:00-9:50 LANGUAGE ARTS I LANGUAGE ARTS II FINE ARTS WA STATE HISTORY WA STATE HISTORY & 10:00-10:50 OCC. ED PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11:00-11:50 PRE-ALGEBRA ALGEBRA 12:00-12:50 LIFE SCIENCE ADVANCED DIGITAL LITERACY

(Language Arts, Social Studies, Science) EVENING SCHEDULE ABE/HS 21+ EVENING SCHEDULE   MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 6:00-8:20 GED COMMUNICATIONS (Language Arts, Social Studies, Science) GED MATH COMPASS MATH

ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST Complete and sign the front of the registration form. Raise your hand to have an advisor review and sign your registration form. Schedule an Educational Planning appointment with Shan Lackey. Pay the $25 tuition at the Cashier’s Office. Purchase textbooks at the NSC Bookstore. Sign up for NSC Alerts: www.getrave.com (site: Seattle Colleges) Attend class on Monday, September 26th

Thank You!