High School Completion Is it for me?

1. High School Completion Is it for me?

2. Make a choice • Do I really need the high school diploma? • Many colleges and universities do not require the diploma for admissions if you have earned a two year transfer degree. • Check on the university or college you plan to attend in the future to determine if the diploma is necessary or not. • How long would it take me to earn the diploma? • In some cases it might take an extra 1 to 3 years to earn the diploma depending on your English level. • How Much will it cost? • The average cost to attend a Community College High-School program is $3,100 (Tuition) per academic quarter or $9,300 per year (9 months).

3. Diploma Requirements • High School Core courses • These classes are usually not transferable and only count toward the high school diploma • State of Washington required project (High School Portfolio) • You will need to compile a culminating project/portfolio as part of the high school completion program • Testing Required • You will need to take either an SAT (standardized test for college admissions ) or ACT (American College Testing) • Scores for the SAT: 350 (Reading) 380 (Writing) 470 (Math)**** • Scores for the ACT: 13 (Reading) 15 (Writing) 19(Math) **** . Previous academic work • -Transcripts from 9Th -12Th grade • -Transcripts must be translated and certified originals • ****Score information taken from OSPI (State of Washington)

4. High School Diploma without High School completion • Associate Degree Earns a High School Diploma • Complete an Associate Degree (AA, AS or AAS degree) • Be21years of age At the time of application for the AA, AS or AASdegree in conjunction with the high school diploma request. • Apply for graduation requesting both your Associate Degree and high school diploma.  Your diploma will be issued by Highline Community College. • You Must be 21 or older to earn the high school diploma.

5. Sample High School Course Work Requirements • English (Writing & Literature ) • Social Studies (World Geography, History, Pacific Northwest History and Current Events) • Math ( Pre- Algebra, Algebra, Algebra 2, Trigonometry/ Pre- Calculus & Calculus • Science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) • Physical Education (Sports and Health classes) • Occupational Education ( Keyboarding, Journalism, introduction to computers) • Fine Arts ( Choir, Art, & Band) • Electives ( Free classes at the High School) • Religion (Classes required if a religious High School)

6. High School Web pages Kennedy High School www.kennedyhs.org Evergreen Lutheran High School www.elhs.org

7. Sample Community College Course Work RequirementsFor High School Diploma - English • Math • Social Studies • U.S. History • Contemporary World Problems • Washington State History • Science • Occupational Education • Physical Education/Health • Electives

8. Cost Comparison

9. GED (General Education Development) • The GED is an alternate certificate for the High School Diploma • Many people who did not finish high school have the same knowledge and skills as those who did graduate. By taking and passing a series of five tests in Language Arts Writing, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts Reading, and Mathematics, adults can demonstrate they have acquired the same level of knowledge. Information about each content area and subtest is available on the American Council of Education Web site. • Most colleges and employers accept a GED credential as being equivalent to a high school diploma. Each year more than 14,000 Washington residents earn their GED credentials. ****1 • Highline Community College requirements for GED Testing • 19 years of age or older (International Students only) • Cost Before you may begin testing, the $75 fee must be paid at the Cashier's office, Building 6, lower level. **** 1 information taken form SBCTC web site www.sbctc.ctc.edu/public/_y_gedtesteligibility.aspx