Running Start

What is Running Start?

An opportunity to earn College Credit and High School Credit at the same time

Requirements:• Must be a high school junior or senior toparticipate• Must pass placement test for English/Math or provide a transcript/SBA scores• Must meet all program deadlines

Cost:• Local school district pays the tuition up to 15 credits (depends on EHS enrollment, see RSEVF)• Students pay for books, class & student fees, and parking• Running Start only funds College level courses – 100 level and above

How doesit work?

1. Students may attend RS full time or part-time

2. Students attend the information session at BC, CWU, or LWiT andcomplete all of the registration steps to enroll

3. Request transcript online/SBA4. Students schedule a meeting with EHS

counselor to plan schedule by Mayonce they have received the RSEVF

5. Turn in EHS RS Agreement form6. If you decide to do part time, your

counselor will work with you in Juneto help arrange which periods you will be at EHS

Is Running Start right for you?

Are you excited about academic challenges?

Do you consider yourself more mature than most high school students?

Are you comfortable with diverse situations?

Can you be assertive and ask for help on a large college campus?

Have you done well in previous academic work?

Are high school activities important to you?

BENEFITSof Running

Start

• Free college tuition!• Advanced course work and

academic challenge• Variety in course selection• Flexible schedule • Develop independence• Make connections with college

faculty• A new social environment• Earn an Associates Degree while

in HS

Things to consider

• Transportation• Scheduling challenges• Must meet high school graduation

requirements • Books, fees and transportation costs -

may be a few hundred dollars per quarter (assistance available for students on free/reduced lunch)

• Conflicting vacations• Still an EHS Student and can

participate in clubs, sports, dances, etc• Allowed on campus with appointment

or activity

Things to consider

• Fast pace and time demands of college studies• More outside time studying than typical EHS courses

• A new social environment and age diversity

• Doing poorly harms both high school and collegetranscripts

• More and more classes are online or hybrid

• EHS Clubs and Athletics - scheduling/time conflicts

• Sports eligibility (WIAA) # of credits, and grades

Sample Junior Year Schedule - Fulltime

• 15 credits per quarter is fulltime – anything over you pay for • One 5 credit college class is = to 1.0 high school level

Fall Qtr Winter Qtr Spring Qtr

English 1015 credits

Intro to Chemistry6 credits

Criminal Law5 creds

History 148 5 credits

Intro to Digital Mktg5 credits

Intro to Communication5 credits

History of Rock & Roll5 credits

PreCalc II5 credits

Intro to Women’s Studies5 credits

15 college credits = 3.0 HS credits

There are course equivalencies for each college –you can find them on Powerschool and EHS Counseling pages

Any class under 100 level will not be covered (Alg 2)

Each quarter a new form must be submitted. Email your counselor to set up an appointment.

NO DROP INS

Print a copy of the RSEVF at home, fill out the top student section with parent signature before your appointment with your EHS Counselor.

You will go over your class choices and graduation requirements each time to keep you on track for graduation.

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RS Info Here

Questions?