1. Running Start Program 2015 - 2016
Lewis & Clark High School

2. What is Running Start?
High School in the College vs. College in the High School
Earn College Credits
Classes at EWU, SFCC, or SCC
CCS can earn AA Degree
College level courses WITH college level GRADES
You essentially have ALL the expectations, responsibilities and freedoms of a College Student.

3. Benefits
Potential for earning FREE college credits – transferable to Washington’s public & most of our private colleges.
5.0 College Credits = 1.0 HS Credit
Independent study and preparation for college life and beyond
Opportunity to take classes not offered at the high school
Alternative learning environment
Potential to earn AA Degree at the Community Colleges or General Education Requirements (GER’s) at EWU. (Both are transferable to any Public Washington State four-year college.)

4. Facts to Consider
Grades earned are recorded on your PERMANENT OFFICIAL high school AND college transcript
Social connection with high school changes
Parent/Guardians DO NOT have access to grades and progress unless you give them your info
College Professors are not caretakers
Scheduling challenges – conflict between HS & college class offerings, extracurricular activities, PT vs. FT
Required college classes are not offered every quarter – PLANNING REQUIRED!
Quarter system vs. Semester System – overlaps, breaks (see next slide)

5. Semester vs Quarter Systems
Lewis & Clark High School
First Day
9/2
End of Sem. 1
1/29
Spring Break
4/6 – 4/10
Last Day 6/17
SCC and SFCC
End of
1st Qtr.
12/11
First Day
9/21
End of
2nd Qtr.
3/23
Spring
Break
3/28 –
4/1
End of
3rd Qtr.
6/17
EWU
Spring
Break
3/21 –
3/25
End of
3rd Qtr.
6/10
First Day
9/23
End of
1st Qtr.
12/11
End of
2nd Qtr.
3/18

6. Profile of a Successful RS Student
Mature & responsible
Able to assimilate with unique populations at CCS or EWU
Independent
Self-motivated
Manages time well
Self-Advocate
Follows through on commitments
Keeps in contact with LC community

7. EWU Requirements Junior or Senior – On track to graduate
Completed Algebra 2 (or take at high school)
3.3 or higher GPA (Cumulative)
Student pays for ALL books and ALL Lab Fees
- books $ each, labs $5–40 (no financial aid)
Provide own transportation – public transportation available

8. SFCC/SCC Requirements
Junior or Senior - On Track to Graduate
Completed Algebra 2 (or take at high school)
Application Fee - $25 (Fee waived for F & R lunch)
Ways to Determine Eligibility:
READING & WRITING: (Achieve at least 1 of these)
Compass Test ($30) - achieve college level scores
ACT score – 19
SAT score – 470
Cumulative high school GPA 3.5 or higher
MATH: (Achieve at least 1 of these)
MyMath Test (MMT) – place at college level
ACT Math score – 23
SAT Math score – 550.
Student pays for ALL books and ALL Lab Fees – books $ each, labs $5–40 (no financial aid)
Provide own transportation – public transportation available

9. How Many Credits Can I take at the College?
The State of Washington allots a set amount of $ for every student to attend classes in the Public School and/or RS College Program
LC Credits per Semester
RS Credits per Quarter
.5 (1 class) 15 (3 x 5.0*)
1.0 (2 classes) 12
1.5 (3 classes) 9/10
2.0 (4 classes) 6
2.5 (5 classes) 3
*Most Running Start college courses that fulfill core high
school requirements = 5.0 credits.

10. RS Student Responsibilities
Schedule an appointment to meet quarterly with HS Counselor to complete Enrollment Verification form
Meet quarterly with College RS Advisor to plan and select classes
REGISTER for & PASS the required college equivalent classes
Take & Pass all required State Tests at LC
Complete High School & Beyond Plan
Junior/Senior Calendar, meet deadlines, Test Dates – PSAT/SAT/ACT, college applications, scholarships, etc. (

11. High School Counselor Responsibility
Assist with completing quarterly Enrollment Verification Forms
Assist with Course Equivalency Guide
Provide student’s current Graduation Progress information
Discuss high school graduation requirements & provide post high school opportunity guidance (T24!)

12. Application Process
Complete the appropriate RS college application – SCC/SFCC and/or EWU
Request H.S. Transcript from Mrs. Oranen in Student Office. (allow 24 hrs.)
Send the following in a stamped, addressed envelope to the college:
Your Transcript
Paper Application - if not submitted online
Appropriate Application Fee (Check or Money Order, Credit card for online)
NEXT - The COLLEGE will send you a letter outlining the required steps to take
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETING ALL REQUIRED STEPS ON TIME!

13. EWU / SFCC / SCC RS Info Night Meetings
Eastern Washington University
Wednesday, March 11th – 6:30 p.m. - Cheney Campus, Patterson Hall, Rm 126 – Free Parking after 5:00.
Spokane Community College
Thursday, March 12th – 7:00 p.m. - In the Lair – Building 6
Spokane Falls Community College
Thursday, March 26th – In the Music Auditorium - Bldg. 15

14. For more Info: College RS Websites
EWU –
SCC –
SFCC –
Links to Above also located on – LCTigers.com (College & Career tab)