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Running Start Program 2014-2015

Running Start Program 2014-2015. Lewis & Clark High School. What is Running Start?. High School in the College vs. College in the High School Earn College Credits Classes at EWU, SFCC, or SCC CCS can earn AA Degree College level courses WITH college level GRADES

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Running Start Program 2014-2015

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  1. Running StartProgram2014-2015 Lewis & Clark High School

  2. What is Running Start? • High School in the College vs. College in the High School • Earn College Credits • Classes at EWU, SFCC, or SCC • CCS can earn AA Degree • College level courses WITH college level GRADES • You essentially have ALL the expectations, responsibilities and freedoms of a College Student.

  3. Profile of theSuccessful Running Start Student • Mature & responsible • Able to assimilate with unique populations at CCS or EWU • Independent • Self-motivated • Manages time well • Self-Advocate • Follows through on commitments • Keeps in contact with LC community

  4. RS Student Responsibilities • Schedule an appointment to meet quarterly with HS Counselor to complete Enrollment Verification form • Meet quarterly with College RS Advisor to plan and select classes • REGISTER for & PASS the required college equivalent classes • Take & Pass HSPE & EOC’s at LC • Complete Culminating Project - SVL • Complete High School & Beyond Plan • Junior/Senior Calendar, deadlines, Test Dates – PSAT/SAT/ACT/HSPE, college applications/scholarships, etc. (www.lctigers.com)

  5. High School Counselor Responsibility • Assist with completing Enrollment Verification Form & Course Equivalency Guide • Provide current Graduation Progress information & discuss high school requirements necessary for graduation

  6. EWU Requirements • Junior or Senior • On track to graduate • Completed Algebra 2 (or take at high school) • 3.3 GPA (Cumulative) • Student pays for ALL books and ALL Lab Fees - books $40-125 each, labs $5–40 (no financial aid) • Provide own transportation – public transportation available

  7. SFCC/SCC Requirements • Junior or Senior • On Track to Graduate • Completed Algebra 2 (or take at high school) • Application Fee - $25 • Achieve college level scores on ASSET or COMPASS Test - $30 • Student pays for ALL books and ALL Lab Fees – books $40-125 each, labs $5–40 (no financial aid) • Provide own transportation – Public Transportation available

  8. Benefits • Potential for earning FREE college credits – Transferable to public & most private WA schools • 5.0 College Credits = 1.0 HS Credit • Independent study and preparation for college and life • Opportunity to take classes not offered at High School • Alternative learning environment • Potential to earn AA Degree at the Community Colleges or General Education Requirements (GER’s) at EWU. (Both are transferable to any Public Washington State four-year college.)

  9. Facts to Consider • Grades earned are recorded on your PERMANENT OFFICIAL high school AND college transcript • Social connection with high school changes • Parent/Guardians DO NOT have access to grades and progress unless you give them your info. • College Professors are not caretakers • Scheduling difficulties – conflict between HS & college class offerings, extracurricular activities, PT vs. FT • Required college classes are not offered every quarter – PLANNING REQUIRED! • Quarter system vs. Semester System – overlaps, breaks (see next slide)

  10. Semester vs Quarter Systems Lewis & Clark High School End of Sem. 1 1/24 Last Day 6/12 Spring Break 4/7 – 4/11 First Day 9/3 SCC and SFCC End of 1st Qtr. 12/12 End of 3rd Qtr. 6/20 End of 2nd Qtr. 3/26 Spring Break 3/31 – 4/04 First Day 9/23 EWU Spring Break 3/24 – 3/28 End of 3rd Qtr. 6/13 End of 2nd Qtr. 3/21 End of 1st Qtr. 12/13 First Day 9/25

  11. How Many Credits Can I take at the College? Credits at LC ----------Credits allowed at RS The State of Washington allots a set amount of $ for every student to attend classes in the Public School and/or RS College Program .5 (1 class) 15 (3 x 5.0*) 1.0 (2 classes) 12 1.5 (3 classes) 9/10 2.0 (4 classes) 6 2.5 (5 classes) 3 *Most Running Start college courses that fulfill core high school requirements = 5.0 credits.

  12. Application Process • Complete the appropriate RS college application – CCS and/or EWU • Request H.S. Transcript from Mrs. Oranen in Student Office. (allow 24 hrs.) • Send in stamped, addressed envelope: • Transcript • Paper Application if not submitted online • Appropriate Application Fee (Check or Money Order, Credit card for online) • The COLLEGE will send a letter outlining your next steps • YOU are responsible for completing all required steps on time

  13. Additional Information • EWU – http://www.ewu.edu/admissions/running-start • SCC – http://sites.scc.spokane.edu/RS/ • SFCC – www.spokanefalls.edu/Programs/RunningStart • Links to Above – LCTigers.com(College & Career tab)

  14. RS Info Night Meetings Eastern Washington University • Tuesday, March 11th – 6:30 p.m. – Cheney Campus, Showalter Hall, Room 109 Spokane Community College • Tuesday, March 18th – 7:00 p.m. – Lair Bldg. 6 Spokane Falls Community College • Thursday, March 27th– 7:00 p.m. – Music/Performing Arts Bldg. 15

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