GED/Equivalent

If high school isn't for you...
or you are too far behind to catch up at high school, then you can get your GED. A GED is a General Education Diploma, which signifies you have passed 5 exams that test your basic knowledge for subjects like Math or Language Arts. If you're not going to get your high school diploma, a GED will help you in the future. A GED allows you to enter a community college, and may increase your chances at getting a job.

Seattle Rotary Education Center
The Seattle Rotary Education Center, located at the Downtown YMCA at 4th and Marion Streets, provides educational options for at-risk young adults. They provide multiple options for education. A student can choose a program aimed at public school re-entry where they catch up on credits and then return to complete their schooling at their regular high school. Or if the student would rather get a GED, then the program provides tutors and testing booklets.

Spots are limited as the school only serves about 150-160 students per year. It is "open entry/open exit" meaning you stay as long as you need. For more information, contact:

Director: Mary Sims
Metrocenter YMCA
909 4th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
(206)382-5339
srec@mc.seattleymca.org

YEP
YEP (Youth Education Program) is a GED preparation program focusing on youth who have dropped out of school or who have too few credits to graduate with a diploma. YEP works with the Seattle School District and the City of Seattle to provide small tutored classes in reading, writing, math, social studies, and science to prepare students for their GED. YEP also provides pre-employment classes in resume writing, job search, job retention, and career exploration. Orientation is held one day each week. Call for an appointment at 206.386.1042.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
* Have not graduated from high school
* Are between the ages of 16-21
* Live in the Seattle School District

Other places to get your GED
You can also get your GED at community colleges in King County. Call or go down to the community college nearest you for information on their programs.

 

 

 

1. How much does the GED cost?

2. Are there websites I can visit to help prepare for the test?

3. What if I don't pass?

 

You must be 16 or older to take the GED test. People 16-18 years of age (who are not home schooled) must submit a permission form from the school district in which they live. The form is provided by the district office, it is called, "Request for Approval to Test for Certificate of Educational Competence." If you are in Seattle, you can contact your nearest Parent Information Center for more information or the GED preparation program of your choice.