Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes are for adults whose reading, writing and math skills are at a 4th grade level or higher and who 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
• Math instruction includes skill development in
  
  - whole numbers
  - fractions
  - percents
  - an introduction to algebra and geometry

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 NewHolly site on Beacon Hill.

Basic & Transitional Studies Department
Location: Robert Smith Building (RSB), Room 11
    (Look for ESL, ABE, GED on the RSB map.)
Phone: (206) 764-5363
FAX: (206) 764-5807
Staff and Current Hours: See directory