Garfield High School

Garfield High School students planning to take Advanced Placement (AP) exams in May 2027 must complete both exam registration and payment by Monday, November 2, 2026, at 5 p.m.

This is the final deadline. No additional extensions will be available.

There are two required steps. Students must register for their exams through College Board, and families must pay the exam fees through SchoolPay. Completing one step does not complete the other.

STEP 1: Students Register for AP Exams Through College Board

Students must confirm which AP exams they intend to take. Being enrolled in an AP class or having access to AP Classroom does not automatically confirm exam registration.

Follow these steps:

1. Go to College Board My AP.
2. Sign in using your College Board account. Students who have previously taken the PSAT, SAT, or an AP exam should use their existing account.
3. Make sure all your AP courses appear on your My AP dashboard.
4. If a course is missing, select Join a Course or Exam and enter the six-character join code provided by your AP teacher.
5. Open each AP course and select Register for Exam or Yes to confirm that you intend to take the exam.
6. Verify that your exam registration is confirmed for every AP exam you plan to take.

Important: Students whose exam registration status remains "No" or "Undecided" will not have an exam ordered.

Students who need a class join code should contact their AP teacher.

STEP 2: Families Pay AP Exam Fees Through SchoolPay

After students complete their College Board registration, families must submit payment for each exam through SchoolPay.

AP Exam Fees

• Standard Fee: $125 per exam
• Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) Eligible Students: $20 per exam

Credit card processing fees apply. The processing fee is 3.99% for payments of $50 or more and $1.95 for payments between $15 and $49.99.

Use the appropriate payment link below:

Standard AP Exam Registration ($125 per exam)

Pay Standard AP Exam Fees through SchoolPay

AP Exam Registration for FRL-Eligible Students ($20 per exam)

Pay Reduced AP Exam Fees through SchoolPay

Payment Instructions:

1. Select the appropriate SchoolPay link above.
2. Complete the requested student and payment information.
3. Pay for each AP exam your student plans to take.
4. Submit your payment and save the confirmation receipt.

The $20 reduced-fee option is available only to students who qualify for the AP exam fee reduction.

Families experiencing difficulty paying exam fees should contact the Garfield High School Main Office before the deadline.

Before Monday's Deadline, Please Verify:

• Your student has selected Register for Exam/Yes in College Board My AP for every exam they plan to take.
• Payment has been completed through SchoolPay for every exam.
• You have saved your SchoolPay payment confirmation.

Final Deadline: Monday, November 2, at 5 p.m.

Both College Board registration and SchoolPay payment must be completed by the deadline.

Students who do not complete both requirements by the deadline risk having their AP exams excluded from Garfield's May 2027 exam order.

We appreciate families completing these steps promptly so Garfield can finalize its AP exam orders.

Are you interested in a career in the skilled trades after high school? Garfield students have an opportunity to explore different career pathways through a yearlong Skilled Trades cohort.

Students will learn about careers in:

• Construction
• Electrical trades
• Maritime industries
• Automotive technology
• Culinary arts
• Personal care services

Throughout the year, participating students will explore these career fields through field trips, hands-on activities, and other opportunities to learn about careers beyond high school.

The program is designed to help students discover their interests, explore career options, and learn more about pathways into the skilled trades.

Interested in Joining?

Students interested in participating in the yearlong cohort should contact Mr. Bolan.

Contact: Mr. Geoff Bolan
Location: Room 105
Email: gmbolan@seattleschools.org

Explore your options and discover career opportunities after graduation!

Bonjour, Bulldogs!

National French Week begins Monday, November 2, and Garfield is celebrating with a schoolwide scavenger hunt!

Students and staff are invited to explore the school, follow clues, and solve a mystery. Eleven posters will be hidden throughout the building, each containing a question to help you uncover a secret word.

How to Participate

1. Pick up your worksheet in Room 212 beginning Monday, November 2.
2. Find all 11 posters throughout the school. Follow the clues and write your answers on the worksheet.
3. Discover the secret word and bring your completed worksheet to Room 212 by the end of the school day on Monday, November 9.

Everyone who successfully completes the scavenger hunt can claim a small treat or prize!

Whether you speak French or just enjoy a good challenge, everyone is welcome to participate.

Bonne chance! (Good luck!)

Did you know that Garfield students can earn high school credit while working at a job outside of school?

Through Worksite Learning, eligible students can earn up to 1.0 high school credit for their employment or internship experience.

How Does It Work?

• Students must be at least 16 years old.
• 180 work hours = 0.5 credit
• 360 work hours = 1.0 credit
• Students must complete the required enrollment paperwork before their work hours can count toward credit.

Worksite Learning and Graduation Plus

Worksite Learning does more than help students earn credits toward graduation. It can also support Graduation Plus, Seattle Public Schools' goal of ensuring students graduate with additional college- and career-readiness experiences.

Completing a qualifying Work-Based Learning experience is one of the five ways students can meet the district's Graduation Plus goal.

Learn more: Seattle Public Schools Graduation Plus Goals (Board Policy 0020)

Interested? Contact Mr. Bolan!

Students who currently have jobs or internships are encouraged to find out whether they qualify.

Contact: Mr. Bolan
Location: Room 105
Email: gmbolan@seattleschools.org

Your job could help you earn money, gain valuable experience, and earn high school credit!

Stocks. Investing. Building wealth. You've probably heard these terms, but how much do you really know about them?

If you're a Garfield senior interested in understanding how investing works and how people make financial decisions, the First Generation Investors program is an opportunity to learn more.

Whether you're thinking about college, starting a career, or simply want to become smarter about money, learning the basics of investing is a valuable place to start.

Meetings take place Thursdays after school.

Want to get involved? Stop by Room 105 to see Mr. Bolan, or email him at gmbolan@seattleschools.org for more information about participating.

Your financial future is worth learning about now.

Attention, Class of 2027! Don't miss your chance to be featured in the Garfield High School Yearbook!

The deadline to submit senior portraits, baby photos, and senior quotes is Friday, November 20, 2026. Senior quotes must be school appropriate and cannot exceed 120 characters.

Students can also submit name change requests to ensure their names appear correctly in the yearbook.

Parents and Families: Celebrate Your Senior!

Families can purchase a senior recognition ad to honor their graduating senior. Ads are available in quarter-page, half-page, and full-page sizes. This is a great opportunity to recognize your student's accomplishments and celebrate their graduation.

Submit Photos, Quotes, and Purchase Senior Ads

All submission forms and purchasing information are available through the GHS Arrow Yearbook Linktree

The Linktree includes forms to submit senior portraits, baby photos, senior quotes, look-alike photos, sibling photos, name change requests, and senior ad purchases.

Information about yearbook preorders will be announced soon.

Seniors, don't miss these deadlines! Submit your materials on time to be included in this year's yearbook.

Garfield High School students and staff are invited to a special screening of the French film Divertimento, presented in partnership with Alliance Française through its annual Festinema film festival.

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Time: 2:30–5 p.m.
Location: Garfield High School Commons
Language: French with English subtitles

About the Film

Inspired by a true story, Divertimento follows 17-year-old Zahia Ziouani and her twin sister, Fettouma, as they pursue their dreams of becoming an orchestra conductor and a professional cellist.

Growing up in the suburbs of Paris in 1995, the sisters face significant barriers in the world of classical music. Through determination and a shared passion for music, they establish their own orchestra, Divertimento.

The film celebrates perseverance, opportunity, and the power of music to bring people together.

French students can earn extra credit for attending!

Cookies will be provided.

All Garfield students and staff are welcome. Join us for an afternoon of French cinema!

Garfield High School encourages every family to complete the 2026–27 School Meals Application. Although breakfast and lunch are free for all Garfield students, qualifying for free or reduced-price meal benefits can save families hundreds of dollars in school-related expenses.

What benefits could your family receive?

Students who qualify may be eligible for:

• AP Exams: Pay $20 instead of $125 per exam, saving $105 on each exam.
• SAT and ACT Exams: Reduced or waived testing fees.
• College Applications: Application fee waivers at participating colleges and universities.
• Running Start: Assistance with textbook costs and qualifying fees.
• School Activities: Reduced or waived fees for ASB, athletics, field trips, and school events.
• Additional Assistance: Potential eligibility for programs such as SUN Bucks summer grocery benefits and the College Bound Scholarship. These programs have separate eligibility requirements.

How Does Completing the Application Help Garfield?

The information collected helps Seattle Public Schools determine eligibility for state and federal education funding. Accurate household information is important in determining resources that support academic programs, student services, enrichment opportunities, and classroom instruction.

We Are Asking Every Garfield Family to Participate.

Even if your student does not eat school meals, your family may qualify for valuable benefits. If you are unsure whether your household qualifies, we encourage you to apply. Families who do not qualify or prefer not to provide income information may select "Decline Benefits."

Complete the application today. Your participation can benefit your family and help support Garfield.

Complete the 2026–27 School Meals Application

For eligibility guidelines and additional information, visit Seattle Public Schools Student Meal Programs.

Families who have already submitted their 2026–27 application do not need to complete another one.

Garfield High School offers free after-school tutoring every Tuesday and Thursday in the school library, thanks to the support of Seattle University and its Sundborg Center for Community Engagement.

Seattle University undergraduate students provide tutoring in math, science, English language arts, social studies, Spanish, college preparation, and other subjects.

Students can receive help with homework, class assignments, test preparation, and understanding challenging course material. No appointment is necessary, and free snacks are provided!

Tutoring Schedule

• Days: Every Tuesday and Thursday
• Time: 3:40–5 p.m.
• Location: Garfield High School Library
• Cost: Free for all Garfield students

All Garfield students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.

Garfield extends its appreciation to Seattle University and the Sundborg Center for Community Engagement for providing this valuable academic support to our students.