CLARK COLLEGEWelcomes new

Running Start students

RUNNING START HANDBOOK

♦You can access the RS handbook & college catalog online by going to the RS website♦www.clark.edu/runningstart♦Bring photo ID & the signed copy of RS agreement when you turn in your forecast form

DEADLINES

Contact us in advance if there is a problem, or if you move or change high schools

Running Start Student Handbook lists approximate dates for 2009-2010

CLARK COLLEGE CATALOG

2008-10 catalog online www.clark.edu/runningstart

Select catalog link Catalog provides all course descriptions Su, F, W, Sp designations/quarter offerings Catalog is subject to changes and edits

RUNNING START OFFICE

Help with advising & class information Furnish transfer & degree information Explain policies & procedures Suggest campus resources Answer questions Located in Gaiser Hall, room 216

THE STUDENTTHE STUDENT Meets deadlines Reads and understands the catalog and handbook Seeks help from instructors and Running Start advisor Pays any fees before deadlineTHE HIGH SCHOOLTHE HIGH SCHOOL Explains equivalencies to meet high school graduation requirements Explains core pattern requirements for university entrance Completes forecast form with studentTHE COLLEGETHE COLLEGE Tests student Provides Clark College advising/registration assistance Sends grades to high school

WHO’S RESPONSIBLE?

PARENTS SHOULD KNOW

They do not have access to student records This is a college and is an adult environment No special allowances are made because of the

student’s age Instructors aren’t required to monitor attendance Parents should NOT contact faculty

REVIEW

STEP ONE: forecast

STEP TWO: register online

STEP THREE: pay fees

See high school counselor to obtain & complete a forecast form for Spring

Item numbers should start with 6 or 7 Forecast forms (signed by counselor) due at Clark

no later than Wednesday, February 10 by 4:00p.m. Photo ID is required Don’t wait until deadline Running Start Office, Gaiser Hall, room 216 Columbia Tech Center, Feb. 9 and 10, 1 to 5p.m.

STEP 1: FORECASTING

New spring students register online beginning March 5.

Maximum 15 credits first quarter You may not get your first choice of class or time Have a back-up plan and enroll in classes that are

open

STEP 2: REGISTRATION

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Starting at 5:30a.m. on March 5 Registration PIN = Most students will use the

D.O.B first quarter Example: 052592 = Reg. PIN

Reg. PIN # will be verified when you turn in your forecast form-they may vary

If system is busy, continue to try Registration issues? Running Start employees will

be available at 7a.m. to answer questions

STEP 3: FEES

Running Start pays for your tuition, not fees or textbooks. Class fees and textbooks are the student’s responsibility

Check your “Student Schedule” to determine fees

Pay fees at Cashier Office or online before the deadline

$6.75 per credit charge plus class fees

FEE WAIVER

A student will be considered eligible for a fee waiver if the student is qualified to receive free or reduced-price lunch at their high school

The student must bring documentation to the Running Start Office before the first day of the quarter to receive a fee waiver for that quarter

Not all fees can be waived

Photo ID is required when requesting a PIN number or a SID number

We cannot disclose PIN numbers or SID numbers over the phone or by email SID (student ID #) Global Pin Registration Pin (assigned quarterly)

PIN NUMBERS

Start cautiously - read course description Courses must be numbered 100 or higher “&” sign is not an error, but indicates a course which

has a common course number at all WA community colleges

Note fees, labs & conferences Note prerequisites (AP scores?) Take foreign language test Courses at WSUV (CCW), CTC or online (ARR) High school semester vs. Clark Quarter

CHOOSING CLASSES

New prerequisites for: PSYC& 100 and SOC& 101

Must have a Reading score of 85 or 2.0 Clark GPA

PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY

SUMMER QUARTER

Not covered by RS; you pay tuition, books & fees

You are responsible for sending summer grades to your high school

KEEP IN MIND: TRAVEL TIME PARKING CTC AND CCW LOCATIONS

TRANSPORTATION

ELIGIBLE FOR MATH ONLY?

Refer to Math descriptions in handbook Choose Math class based on your major Courses with Math prerequisites include

some (but not all): Chemistry, Engineering, Physics Not Art, not PE, etc Can retest on Writing & Reading

THE FACULTY PERSPECTIVE

Paul Casillas, Garrett Gregor Math professors pcasillas@clark.edu; ggregor@clark.edu

CLASS HOURS

A class hour is normally 50 minutes long

Classes begin on the hour and end at 10 minutes to the hour

9:00 - 9:50 am

HOW MUCH TIME IS IT?For every hour spent in class

a student should spend two hours outside of class studying, doing research, writing

papers, etc.

For example:

A student taking 12 credits will usually spend 12 hours in class per week and should allow about 24

additional hours each week for homework.

CREDIT RATIO:

5 COLLEGE CREDITS = 1 H.S. CREDIT 4 “ “ = 0.8 3 “ “ = 0.6 2 “ “ = 0.4 1 “ “ = 0.2 You will substitute Clark classes for classes at your

high school, approved by your high school counselor

Content requirements may vary

TYPES OF DEGREES

See degree info on web page Applied/ technical-professional

Vocational training/job ready Not considered a transfer degree

AA or AS - transfer Transfer agreement Freshman and sophomore level

CLARKCOLLEGE

10 credits Communications (Writing) 2 credits Health 1 credit PE 5 credits college-level math 15 credits Humanities 15 credits Social Science 15 credits Science 27 credits Electives TOTAL 90 CREDITS

AA DEGREE

Should schedule first quarter classes based on HS requirements

Make an appointment to meet with a RS advisor no earlier than after your first quarter

Should apply to more than one university Should prepare for their specific major Should still take the ACT or SAT test Generally will have to declare a major within one quarter

at the university Generally will be expected to complete a Bachelor’s

Degree in two more years

A.A. DEGREE STUDENTS

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS

Pharmacy Tech Nursing (RN) Dental Hygiene Phlebotomy EMT Medical Radiography

DEGREES & CERTIFICATES…

Register for a career exploration class

Talk with faculty & advisors about programs

you might be interested in

Visit the Career Center to get the latest information about careers

Talk with employers about what kind of skills & education they

want you to have

WHAT IF I’M NOT SURE?

CAREER CENTER

MULTI-MEDIA RESOURCES VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT CAREER RESEARCH & EXPLORATION CAREER COUNSELING

NOT FOR STUDENTS FRESHMEN/SOPH FULL SIZED

FACULTY STAFF $$$$$$$ TICKET FS

PARKING

SECURITY

CAMPUS ESCORT CAMPUS SAFETY CRIME PREVENTION CRIME REPORTS MOTORIST ASSISTANCE PARKING & TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT CLARK ID CARDS/BUS PASS

Purchase Clark Student ID card ($3 per quarter) at Bookstore

Optional: Pay additional $12 per quarter for bus pass

Have photo taken at Security

C-TRAN BUS PASS

FITNESS CENTER

$15 PER QUARTER FOR STUDENTS WITH ASCC CARD

WEIGHTSMACHINESTRAINER

Prescriptions Exams & information Relaxation room Referrals Drug & alcohol

counseling Mental health Immunizations

HEALTH SERVICES

LOW COST X-RAYS & EXAMS TEETH CLEANING TEETH WHITENING SEALANTS SILVER & TOOTH

COLORED FILLINGS

992-2158

DENTAL CLINIC

LIBRARY

Connected to the Ft. Vancouver Regional Library

Quiet & group study resource-sharing

VANCOUVER CAMAS PORTLAND

Outside book drops

BOOKSTORE

GAISER HALL PURCHASE BOOKS, EDUCATIONAL PRICING ON

SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE FAXING SERVICES ID CARD/BUS PASSES/FITNESS CENTER STAMPS / SHIPPING RENTAL PROGRAM ON SELECT BOOKS

Need help paying for books? Qualify for Free or Reduced-Price

Lunch? Get proof from H.S. Funding is limited and disbursed

on a first come, first serve basis, each quarter

Out of funds for spring quarter

BOOK ASSISTANCE

GAISER HALL BAKERY CAFETERIA DINING ROOM

ESPRESSO CART IN FOSTER HALL

FOOD SERVICE

Provide accommodations to students with disabilities

Documentation required; start the process NOW

Call 992-2314 A.S.A.P. 992-2835 TTY

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

STRUGGLING?

See Running Start Advisor immediately! Talk to instructor Seek tutoring Drop class(s) by using a “Change of Registration”

form and take to Registration Office College deadlines are listed in the class schedule If you don’t withdraw from the course, your GPA

will suffer. Probation/Suspension policy: page 13 in handbook

Located in Hawkins Hall, room 102

Math/Science assistance English assistance Most classes Online tutoring Free service

TUTORING

WRITING CENTER

Free tutoring to assist with all forms of writing Computers available for student use Reference books (360) 992-2253 Located in Hawkins Hall, room 102

Appropriate use only! Library has biggest computer lab Scarpelli Hall and some other buildings

have labs Clark Student ID card required

COMPUTER LABS

KIOSKS

Quarterly class schedule Your schedule Your grades Unofficial transcripts

Kiosks are located in Gaiser Hall and several other buildings

Catalog Quarterly Schedule on web Kiosk Info (grades, transcripts) Bookstore Info Schedule Planner Web Registration

WEB PAGE www.clark.edu

INCLEMENT WEATHER

Go to www.clark.edu or call 360-992-2000 first The college notifies radio and TV stations The college web site and switchboard are the best

source of accurate information on school delays and closures.

Use “Classes Today” link on website to check for daily cancellations

Note: Most school vacations DO NOT match up with Clark’s Winter and Spring breaks

Look at college calendar on page 4 of the Running Start Handbook-on the Running Start website

VACATIONS & BREAKS

DO read everything we mail DO contact us if you move DO pay attention to

announcements at your high school

DO ask for help from instructors or me

DO complete a “change form” if you stop attending a class or you will get an F

DO read the syllabus DO all of the homework DO take college seriously

DON’T have your parent call to ask a question!

DON’T wait for the schedule to be mailed – use the web page

DON’T miss the deadline DON’T forget to drop

classes by the deadline DON’T plagiarize DON’T overload yourself

with too many credits DON’T overcommit

DO’S AND DON’TS

CLARK/WSU VANCOUVER PARTNERSHIP

RS students can take CLARK courses located on the WSUV campus

Location abbreviation is CCW Co-Admission agreement Pay for parking

♦ Opened Fall 2009♦ Will offer courses that meet high school

graduation requirements♦ Location abbreviation is CTC♦ Parking is free

COLUMBIA TECH CENTER

CAMPUS TOUR

OPTIONAL TOURS OF CAMPUS ARE AVAILABLE

SIGN-UP AT END OF EVENING

YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL OR PHONE

Classes begin on Monday, April 5

Plan around your high school classes

SPRING QUARTER 2010

REVIEW

STEP ONE: forecast

STEP TWO: register online

STEP THREE: pay any fees

♦See your high school counselor to get a forecast form

♦www.clark.edu/scheduleplanner

♦Select “Spring 2010”

♦Forecast Deadline-Please turn in your form prior to the deadline

♦Wednesday, February 10 by 4:00 p.m.