1. Adult Basic education
Orientation

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

3. GROUND RULES

4. 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

6. Introductions

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

8. Abe programs

9. ABE Programs
HS 21+
GED®
College Prep

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. 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

16. 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 ( )
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 ( )
Test-taker did not pass and needs to study more and retake the test.

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

18. 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

19. ABE Math & English Pathway

20. COLLEGE SUCCESS

21. What does a student need to be successful?

22. 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.

23. 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

24. 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?

25. MATH ASSESSMENT
30 MINUTES
NO CALCULATOR

26. NSC RESOURCES

27. 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

28. 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)

29. 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.

30. Sign up
for
NSC Alerts!

31. NSC TOUR

32. Registration fall Quarter September 26th –December 12th

33. 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

34. (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

36. 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: (site: Seattle Colleges)
Attend class on Monday, September 26th

37. Thank You!