Faces of South

Prepare For College

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Whether you need to brush up on your reading, writing or math skills, are an immigrant student needing help with English language skills, or need assistance making the first steps towards college, South has a variety of programs that will help you realize your dreams of higher education.

Basic & Transitional Studies

  • ABE: Adult Basic Education
    For adults whose reading, writing and math skills are at a fourth grade level or higher, but wish to improve these 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 review and application of language and grammar rules, correct usage and spelling, writing sentences and paragraphs. Math instruction includes skill development in whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, and introduction to algebra and geometry.
  • ESL: English as a Second Language
    English as a Second Language (ESL) classes offered to non-native speakers. We serve immigrants and refugees in this program only. Conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing, and grammar taught in a combined skills core class with special emphasis on English language skills that can benefit the student in the community, on the job or for other specific purposes.
  • GED® high school equivalency certification
    Helps prepare students to take the GED® tests. Students get a general review of the five (5) subject areas covered by the tests: Science, Social Studies, Reading, Math, and Writing. Classes are offered at our main campus and our NewHolly Campus.
  • NewHolly Learning Center
    This learning center is a community resource for southeast Seattle and offers an array of programs and courses for English speaking and non-English speaking adults and youth seeking to improve their skills.

GED® Testing

  • Information about GED® testing at South
    GED® tests provide persons who did not complete a formal high school program the opportunity to certify their attainment of high school-level academic knowledge and skills.

High School Programs

TRiO Programs

These programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Education to promote academic achievement among disadvantaged populations. Learn more about TRiO programs.

  • TRiO Talent Search
    Talent Search helps low-income and first-generation students successfully graduate from secondary school and enroll in post-secondary education.
  • Student Success Services
    TRIO-SSS provides eligible students with personal and academic support to successfully graduate and transfer to four-year colleges.
  • Upward Bound
    Upward Bound provides low-income and first-generation students with the skills and motivation to complete high school, go to college, and graduate.
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6000 16th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98106
206-934-5300
TDY: 800-833-6388

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