Registration

High School Credit: Classes are aligned with 11th and 12th grade schedules: 1.5 credits per semester for a full year program (3.0 credits total). Many classes offer the opportunity to earn dual credit for college or credit equivalency in fields other than CTE including Math, Science, English, and Physical Education. See our course descriptions for details.

Enrollment Requirements:

• Only students in Seattle Public School District can enroll in Seattle Skills Center courses.
• For school year courses, students must be high school students.
• Students should apply only for one course, unless school counselors indicate otherwise.
• Please read all course descriptions prior to applying.

Registration Priority: To help ensure that 12th grade students have access to a Skills Center program before they leave high school, the Seattle Skills Center gives incoming 12th grade students applying for Skills Center classes priority placement until February 9th, at which point we will begin placing all other applicants into classes on a first come, first served basis.

2026-27 Application will open Jan. 15, 2026

Before enrolling, students interested in joining a Seattle Skills Center class should consider:

The Seattle Skills Center can be a rewarding, engaging opportunity for students to build skills and knowledge in a college/career path of their choice.  It can also prove to be a very challenging environment for some students. Here are some things to consider as you decide if you should enroll in the Seattle Skills Center:

Spending half of your day at another school site requires independence, accountability, and responsibility.  Additionally, it’s critical that students have the ability and willingness to follow instructions, especially around safety.

Seattle Public School rules and Washington State laws regarding intoxicating substances like marijuana and alcohol apply, especially due to the risk of injury when using tools or heavy machinery in our classes.

Students using intoxicating substances or being intoxicated at the Skills Center may result in being unenrolled in the Skills Center and having to return to their home high school for the rest of the school year.

Consistent attendance is critical. With our long block period classes, missing two days in one week is the equivalent of missing an entire week of a class in a typical 6 period day.  Similarly, arriving late or leaving early impacts student learning and can result in students not being able to continue into second semester or passing their Skills Center class.

While many students enjoy the hands-on aspects of Skills Center classes, students need to know that there are traditional academic aspects to all of our classes.  Reading, writing, listening to lectures, engaging in learning about math and history and working and communicating professionally in small or large groups are all important aspects of Skills Center classrooms and are required skills to earn industry recognized credentials and be successful in next steps in college and career, regardless of the career path you choose.

Students should talk with their school counselor and other adults at their home high school to determine if the Skills Center will be place they can learn successfully in, and confirm that it meets the credit requirements needed to stay on track to graduate.