running start. what is running start? program for 11 th and 12 th grade students to take college...
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RUNNING START
What is Running Start?Program for 11th and 12th grade students to
take college classes with most or all tuition paid
Students earn college credit while meeting high school graduation requirements1st priority for RS students is to meet high
school graduation requirementsEligibility for six quarters (Fall, Winter, and
Spring of junior and senior school year) Results in savings on college tuition
Eligibility Requirements All applicants take Accuplacer/LOEP test Reading, writing and math skills are
assessed You must meet Pre-Requisites for College
Level class you intend to take. If you place into ENGL 101 you are eligible to
take a broad range of college level classes.If you assess below ENGL 101 you also will be
eligible to take classes, but class offerings are more limited..
What classes will I take?
ASSESS INTO BRDG/EAP
What does Running Start Cost?Most courses numbered 100 and higher
will have most or all of the tuition paid by RS
The student pays for:Accuplacer/assessment fee - $35, one time fee
(unless retest needed)Textbooks and supplies - about $150 per class,
per quarterFees – about $200-$300 per quarter for full-
time studentsTransportation costs – gas, insurance if you use
your own car. (EdPass to access CT) Excess credit (more than 15 credits)All college costs are subject to change
Is Running Start For You?Some advantages
Some possible concerns
Class choiceEarly start to collegeStudents of all agesTuition-free courses
Maturity level/Socialization
TransportationStudent expensesTime management
College LifeRunning Start students have the same responsibilities as other adult
students.
Follow each course syllabusAttendance, assignments and deadlines are the same for all students.
Classes are Fast-pacedHigh School: 10 months = College: 11 weeks
Class Time CommitmentOne 5.0 credit course = 15+ hours per week
Two 5.0 credit courses = 30+ hours per week
A 5.0 credit on-line class will require 20+ hours per week
The Running Start staff will offer guidance through the process, but ultimately success in college depends on the student.
Grades and Records Grades for Running Start paid classes are
sent to high school registrars Grades become a permanent part of the
student’s high school transcript and college transcript
Running Start students must earn a 2.0 grade point average and finish all classes they are enrolled in each quarter
Parental Access No information will be released (including
tuition and fees) without the student’s written permission.
Records information will be disclosed to parents if a written consent by the student is received or if the parents establish the student’s dependency as defined by the Internal Revenue Service by completing an affidavit available at the Enrollment Services Office in Lynnwood Hall, first floor.
Families may discuss the Running Start student’s final quarter grades with their high school counselor.
Instructors are not required to have conversations about academic progress with anyone other than the student. College instructors are not available to speak with parents.
Edmonds CC follows the Federal Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) concerning student privacy rights and access to
student
Success Tips Attendance
matters… go to class!
Don’t be afraid to ask for help
Talk to your instructor and visit the Learning Support Center
Connect with others on campus
Schedule uninterrupted study time
Don’t procrastinate
How Do I Sign Up?FOLLOW STEPS ON HANDOUT
The Steps are also online at the Running Start Website
APPLICATION DATES FOR FALL 2015
PREFERABLE TO GET DONE BY END OF SCHOOL YEAR
(Registration begins May 26)
Am I ready for Running Start?Are you a focused, independent student?Do you want to take even more responsibility
for your education?Will you miss the “high school experience?”Can you arrange transportation? There is
none provided by the school district.Can you handle the expenses?
Full-time or part time?
5 credits at the college is the same as 1.0
credit at EWHS. Think about the classes
you want to take at each and make a plan
that works for the entire year.
Calculated on a quarterly basis.
High School Classes Maximum RS credits
0-1 15.0
2 12.0
3 9.0
4 6.0
5-6 3.0
What classes will I take?
How do IB and RS compare?You can have a demanding schedule through
RS or build one at EWHS with Honors and IB or a combination.
RS transcripts all college credit each quarter. Credit is automatic when you pass your classes.
IB is an internationally-known program that might be better if you apply to ivy league colleges.
IB credit is based on scores you receive from Higher Level tests.
Two very different classroom experiences.
Good news or bad?Remember the potential impact of RS classes
on your GPA:If you get an A in a 5 credit RS quarter-long
class – that is like getting an A both first and second semester at EWHS.
But if you get a D in the same RS class – that will hurt your GPA because it is the same as getting a D both semesters of a year-long class at EWHS.
EdCC will place students on probationary status if they don’t maintain a 2.0 GPA – repeat offenders can no longer take RS.
Running Start Process at EWHSOnce accepted, students need to make an
appointment to meet with their counselor each quarter to plan out their classes and complete paperwork. Appointments are made with the Counseling Secretary and can last up to 30 minutes.
Running Start students must register for 2014-2015 as if they are taking all classes at EWHS. We will adjust schedules later.
Other Information…A list of approved Running Start courses is on
our Counseling website.Sometimes conflicts arise in schedules---
schedule your classes around what your top priorities are.
Students can choose to attend full time or part time--- it is up to you!
It is still possible to do sports AND Running Start.
Per ASB policy, you can’t take full-time Running Start classes and be an ASB officer. You can do part-time.
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