1. Preparing for the next school year
Kentwood High School
Student Info Sessions
Tuesday, January 17th
Tuesday, January 24th
Parent & Student Info Session
Monday, January 30th
6:30 PM, PAC
RUNNING START
Preparing for the next school year

2. What is Running Start?
Running Start is a state-wide program that allows 11th and 12th grade students to take classes at community or technical colleges
Tuition is paid by the Running Start Program
Students earn both high school AND college credits
A 5-credit college class is equal to a 1-credit high school class

3. Who is eligible?
You must be in 11th or 12th grade while participating in the program
You must place into college level English (English 101) through the College Success Assessment
The Math Placement is dependent on the WAMAP Math Entrance Exams
You must meet program application deadlines

4. What are ADVANTAGES of the program?
Opportunity to take ADVANCED COURSEWORK
ADULT educational setting
FLEXIBILITY in scheduling classes
Dual Credit (high school & college)

5. Periods attending at KWHS Available college credit per quarter
Enrollment Options
Full Time VS. Part Time
Full-Time: A student may choose to attend Running Start full time. This schedule allows students to take up to 15 credits per quarter.
Part-Time: A student may choose to attend Running Start part time. The number of classes the student takes at Kentwood dictates the number of credits available each quarter.
If you haven’t yet COMPLETED Algebra 3-4, you will most likely need to be a Part-Time RS Student.
Periods attending at KWHS
Available college credit per quarter 15 1 2 12 3 10 4 6
5 +

6. IMPORTANT Considerations
Maturity is essential
Students pay for books, lab fees, etc.
Transportation is the student’s responsibility
College credit does not transfer to ALL colleges
Student is starting his/her COLLEGE GPA and continuing with his/her high school GPA!
Must maintain a 2.0 (“C” average) or you will be ineligible to continue in the program and could loose access to Financial Aid money.

7. IMPORTANT Considerations
Students begin generating a permanent college transcript while continuing to add to current high school transcript
Adult-learning environment
May miss out on school activities, announcements, etc.
The college academic schedule (quarters) doesn’t line up with the high school academic schedule (semesters)
You’ll need to plan on a full-year commitment

8. What makes a SUCCESSFUL Running Start Student?
Independent work ability
Attend your classes
Maturity
Self-motivated/EXCELLENT study habits
Previous academic success
An interest in a program of study that isn’t taught at the high school

9. What should your parents know?
Most Running Start students see their GPA DROP when they take classes at the college
Parents will not have access to instructors, progress reports, attendance, etc.
Students are still responsible for meeting all Kent School District grad requirements
Students still need to complete a High School and Beyond Plan - Running Start students just have to complete this independently

10. Where do Kentwood Running Start students go?
Most Kentwood students choose Green River College:
Some choose Highline College:
But any community/technical college your student has transportation to is a possibility

11. First Steps For Enrolling
See the handout!
Green River College: *2017 Application now LIVE on their webpage! Go to

12. Meeting With Your Kentwood Counselor
Make an appointment with your Kentwood School Counselor to have your Running Start Verification Form signed
Contact Mrs. Scott, Counseling Secretary, to schedule this appointment or during our Counselor Designated times. No drop ins!
Bring the following to your appointment:
College Success Assessment results
Verification Form with “Student” section completed
Running Start Agreement form signed by you and your parent

13. Registering for Classes Each Quarter
Schedule an appointment with your School Counselor to get your RS Verification Form signed every quarter
Contact Mrs. Scott, Counseling Secretary to schedule this appointment
Bring a RS verification form with “Student” portion completed and an idea of which classes you would like to take

14. Expectations
The Community Colleges & Kentwood High School communicate important and time sensitive information about course registration and graduation requirements regularly with students through and website updates.
Running Start students are expected to read all s and respond accordingly
Running Start students are expected to be responsible for managing time, appointments and paperwork

15. Green River College - RS Fall 2017 Information Sessions
Held on the GRC Campus
Parents and students are strongly urged to attend. Register online:
More details can be found on the Green River College High School Programs Webpage.

16. Contact Kentwood Counseling Department
Questions?
Contact Kentwood Counseling Department
Counseling Office
Counseling Secretary
Karen Scott
Counselors
Jamie Eager (A-C)
Daryleen Kagawa (D)
Scott Leick (E-J)
Tricia Olson (K-Mi)
Laci Fults (Mj-Sa)
Shari Dolleman (Sb-Z)