1. Earning College Credit While at Kentridge

2. KSD Mission: “Successfully Preparing All Students for their Futures”
For students seeking post secondary education for their future, many barriers exist:
Increasing tuition costs
More competitive admissions processes
Higher expectations of achieving in high school
As a result, families seek creative alternatives:
Online classes
AP classes
Community colleges
Dual-Credit (or College in the High School)- This is a program we are seeking to expand at KR.

3. Advanced Placement Courses (AP)
Students take AP test during the month of May
Must earn a score of 3, 4 or 5 to be eligible for credit
Individual colleges decide what score is necessary to earn credit for courses
At KR more than 75% of AP Tests attempted are passed
Students who take AP classes are more prepared to succeed in college classes (rigor, workload, time management)

4. AP Classes Offered at Kentridge
AP Language and Composition
AP Biology
AP Literature and Composition
AP World History
AP Statistics
AP Computer Science
AP Calculus AB
AP US History
AP Calculus BC
AP Human Geography
AP Physics
AP Government and Politics
AP Chemistry
AP Psychology
AP Art

5. What is Dual Enrollment?
Dual enrollment is a program that allows high school students (usually sophomores, juniors, and seniors) to enroll in college courses for credit prior to high school graduation.

6. Partnerships between Kentridge HS & specific colleges in Washington
Goals:
Increase participation & engagement in challenging high school classes
Ensure students are academically & emotionally prepared for university coursework after graduation.
Break down barriers for students and families to have direct access to four-year universities immediately following high school.

7. 2017-2018 Options for Dual Enrollment
University of Washington
Green River College
Eastern Washington University

8. University of Washington College in the High School
CHS Eng Composition and Literature Sem 1-5 credits (aligned to UW English 111)
CHS Eng Composition and Literature Sem 2-5 credits(aligned to UW English 131)
CHS French- 5 credits (aligned to UW French 103)
CHS Spanish credits (aligned to UW Spanish 103)
CHS Spanish 7-8 – 5 credits (aligned to UW Spanish 201)
In the past two years 100% of student who remained enrolled in CHS English earned college credit.

9. UW in the High School at KR
Fees
Course fee $325
Registration fee $45
Total fees for one course $370
Registration Deadlines
First Semester and Yearlong Courses- October 27th, 2017
Second Semester Courses- March 2, 2018

10. Pathways to Promise: Assured Admissions
Partnership between Kent School District and University of Washington-Tacoma
Meet CADR’s (College Academic Distribution Requirements)
2.7 GPA or Higher
(New) SAT Scores:
510 – Math
540 – Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
Submit a Complete UW Tacoma College Application
UWT Admission Staff Available for Support

11. Green River College at Kentridge
CHS Networking Fund- 5 credits (aligned to GRC IT 131)
CHS Programming I- 5 credits (aligned to GRC IT 102)
AP Comp Science- 5 credits (aligned to GRC IT 219)
CHS Windows Server Administration- 5 credits (aligned to GRC IT 160)
These classes can be taken as stand alone for dual enrollment college credit or as part of a larger career pathway partnership between Kentridge and Green River College

12. Details on Credit Process for GRC
Course Fees- $39/credit $195 for a 5 credit class
Student-voted fees- Varies
How to Apply for Admission
All CHS students must apply for admission. Students can apply for admission online by visiting Students will need this number complete the responsibility agreement and registration form, so apply by October 24.
Registering for the College in the High School program is a four-step process.
1. Apply for admission if you do not already have a student record. .
2. Ensure you have met the prerequisites for the course you wish to register for. An assessment at the College or high school transcript may be required to show eligibility for the course.
3. Complete and submit the CHS responsibility and registration form to your instructor. Green River CHS staff will then register you for the appropriate class(es).
4. Pay for your classes online at then click on the “Pay for College” tab. Your Green River student ID number and PIN are required.

13. Eastern Washington University College in the High School
AP Human Geography -5 credits (aligned to EWU Geography 101)
AP US History- 5 credits (aligned to EWU History 110)
AP Government & Politics- 5 credits (aligned to EWU Government 100)
AP Psychology- 5 credits (aligned to EWU Psychology 101)

14. EWU In High School at KR Fees
Course fee $325 $65 per credit
Registration- Done in KR Class- December and January
Payment due by March 26th. Bills available after March 15th.
Term ends June 15thth: Grade for 2nd semester is placed on both the KR and EWU transcript.
No Pass/Fail grades are available.
EWU grade may be different than high school grade.
KR grades and schedule are unchanged if withdrawing from EWU program, students will still remain in the HS class.
During over 95% of students who attempted EWU in the School earned the credits for those courses.

15. How Do Running Start and Dual Enrollment Compare?
Earn college and high school credits simultaneously
Full access of college resources
Green River College
Bellevue College
Renton Technical College
Highline Community College
Eastern Washington University
University of Washington
Tuition provided at no cost to student/families. Course fees and book costs paid by students.
Significantly Discounted Cost Per Credit. Course fees typically covered by the university.
Juniors and Seniors
Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Running start courses taken at community college or technical college
All courses taken at KR with KR staff

16. Important to Consider
Treatment of transfer credit (and AP scores for that matter) vary widely by institutions.
Grades in university courses go on permanent high school and college records.
Classrooms feature some students who are dual enrolled in the college program, and some who are not. There is no difference in coursework assigned to students.

17. What are the Benefits of Dual Enrollment? For Students
Work in a KR classroom with a teacher daily
Earn college credits as early as 10th grade
Stay 100% active in the KR community, see friends, participate in extra-curriculars.
Access to online college services (library, writer’s center, tutoring)
Greater assurance of earning credit, not having to rely exclusively on the AP exam.
No additional coursework, projects, or exams are required for a student who chooses to participate.
Counselors can monitor progress and graduation status, just like for any high school classes. They can contact parents and be available to assist students.
Teachers get to know students over the course of an entire year and develop their strengths.

18. What are the Benefits of Dual Enrollment? For Families
Communication with Teachers, Skyward access to see grades
No relying on outside transportation or scheduling to travel off-campus
No adjustment to daily or weekly schedules (same spring break, finals week, etc)
Tuition at a significantly discount from what a typical college student pays.
A note about Financial Aid: Some families consider seeking federal financial aid to help with the course fee. FAFSA applications prior to 12th grade is discouraged, as federal aid runs on a credit “clock.” Students who receive it during their HS years may run out of eligibility if they don’t finish college by age 21 or 22.

19. Expansion of Dual Enrollment at KR
Kentridge is working to expand the course offering for college in the high school.
Seeking to offer more courses with the partner colleges we already have.
Seeking to partner with additional colleges