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Running Start Program

Running Start Program. Lakeside 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

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  1. Running StartProgram Lakeside 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 and responsibilities of a College Student. • Running Start vs. AP

  3. Profile of Successful RS Student • Independent • Mature & responsible • Able to assimilate with unique populations at CCS or EWU • Self-motivated • Follows through on commitments • Keeps in contact with LHS community

  4. RS Student’s Responsibility • Meet quarterly with College RS Advisor • Meet quarterly with HS Counselor to review your graduation status • You are responsible for REGISTERING & PASSING the required college equivalent classes for which you sign up. • Culminating Project • WOIS – High School & Beyond Plan • HSPE • Senior Activities Calendar, deadlines, college applications, etc. (www.lctigers.com)

  5. High School Counselor Responsibility • Course Recommendation Form & Course Equivalency Guide • Counselor will advise course plan (you are responsible for signing up for the correct classes)

  6. EWU Requirements • Junior or Senior • On track to graduate • Completed Math through 3A-B (or take at high school). • 3.25 GPA (Cumulative) • Pay for all books and Lab Fees – books $40-125, labs $5 – 40 • Provide own transportation – public transportation available

  7. SFCC/SCC Requirements • Junior or Senior • On Track to Graduate • Completed Math through 3A-B (or take at high school) • Achieve college level scores on ASSET or COMPASS Test ($20) • Pay for all books and Lab Fees – books $40-125, labs $5 – 40 • Provide own transportation – public transportation available

  8. Application Process • Complete the appropriate RS college application – SFCC, SCC & EWU are ALL different • MUST turn in completed application to Mrs. Mitzlaff – Counseling Center • EWU requires LHS Counselor Signature • Colleges will send a letter outlining your next steps • Your responsibility to complete those steps on time

  9. Advantages • Potential for earning college credits free – Transferable to WA schools • Independent study and preparation for college and life • Opportunity to take classes not offered at High School • Non-Traditional Alternative • AA Degree at the Community Colleges

  10. Limitations • Grades are part of your permanent college transcript • Less opportunities for socialization • Disconnection from High School • Semester vs. Quarter system – overlaps, breaks • Scheduling difficulties – conflict between HS & college class offerings, extracurricular activities, PT vs. FT • Required college classes are not offered every quarter – PLANNING REQUIRED!

  11. Additional Information • EWU – www.ewu.edu/runningstart • SCC – http://sites.scc.spokane.edu/RS/ • SFCC – www.spokanefalls.edu/Programs/RunningStart

  12. RS College Info Nights • EWU – March 14 6:30 p.m. EWU Cheney Campus 109 Showalter Hall(free parking in lot 17 after 5 p.m.) • SFCC – April 16 6:00-8:30 p.m. Student Services Building 17 • SCC – April 11, 2013 7:00 p.m. Lair Building 6

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