Finishing High School

For every young adult transitioning out of foster care that finishes high school, another foster youth drops out. Foster youth are more than twice as likely as non-foster youth to drop out of high school. Unfortunately, not having a high school education is a significant barrier to other kinds of education, including college and trade schools. In addition, this can limit your future ability to get the job you want.

Need to enroll?
The main document needed to enroll back in school is proof of your health immunizations. You can either provide a letter from the doctor or go to the public health department. It is also helpful to bring copies of your school records or have copies sent to the school district you are enrolling in.

Helpful programs to stay in school
There are tutoring programs to help you along with school and also programs designed to help prepare you for life after high school. The Upward Bound program at South Seattle Community College provides free services to 50 young adults each year, including tutoring, SAT test preparation workshops, academic advising and counseling.

There are also tutoring programs listed in Resources & Help and a number of tutoring programs at public schools and colleges..

 

 

 

1. Where do I start?

2. What advanced programs can I enroll in now to start earning college credit?

Having trouble in school?

Students have a right to special education so they can do better in school if they have learning disabilities, behavioral problems or other impairments. School districts are required to evaluate the needs of students and have free services to help students with their particular needs.