1. Ridgefield High School
Welcomes New
Running Start
Students

2. RUNNING START What is Running Start? Responsibilities Pros & Cons
Parents information
Credit Conversion
Equivalency requirements
WIAA Eligibility
Enrollment Verification
Registration
Schedule
Fees
Contract

3. RUNNING START
A partnership between Clark College and Washington Public Schools
Earn college credits that also apply to high school graduation requirements

4. You are choosing to go to college
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
You are choosing to go to college
All courses will now be permanently on your college transcript
You are officially a college student!

5. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? THE STUDENT Meets deadlines
Reads and understands the catalog and handbook
Seeks help from instructors and Running Start advisors
Pays any fees before deadline
Registers for courses
Plans around high school schedule
Seeks high school counselor to keep on track with high school graduation requirements 5

6. PROS
Perception that courses are more rigorous – more material covered in less amount of time (three quarters)
Credits may be used towards high school diploma and college degree
Keep in mind that we will not give special distinction at the RHS graduation for this achievement
Flexible schedule
Lots of course choices and schedule times
College tuition is paid by the State
Fall, winter, and spring terms only – not summer

7. Keep in mind You are responsible for your own transportation
You are responsible for book, lab fees, and course fees ($6.75 per credit)
Communication and connection to RHS requires more effort
You are responsible for working on homework on your own and without teacher’s assistance
You are responsible for making up absences and class assignments at Clark
You are responsible to completing all Advisory assignments and remaining in contact with your Advisor
Probation and suspension policy – every point counts & GPA may be affected
Different atmosphere– give your self time to adjust (environment, system, grading, teachers)

8. PARENTS SHOULD KNOW
College has open door policy – any one and everyone may attend Clark
It is college and is an adult environment
There is no censorship in the classroom
No special allowances are made because of the student’s age
Parents do not have access to student records
Instructors aren’t required to monitor attendance
Clarks suggests that parents should NOT contact faculty

9. HOW DO I KNOW WHICH COURSES TO TAKE?
Consider:
RHS Graduation Requirements
Equivalent courses
Credit conversion
Meeting your goals
AA? Enrichment? Transfer to a four- year?
RHS schedule

10. converts to 0.2 credits at RHS
CREDIT CONVERSION
WA Community College Term/Quarter Credits to
Ridgefield High School Credits
1 credit at the community college
converts to 0.2 credits at RHS
Note:
For
course equivalencies please refer to the
Acceptable Equivalent Courses
sheet
or see your counselor
for more information
Example 1:
Student takes College Algebra/MATH 111 for 5 credits at the community college
The 5 credits at the community college convert to 1 credit at RHS
5 (CC credits) x 0.2 (ratio of CC to RHS) = 1 (RHS Credits)
Example 2:
Student takes International Economics /ECON 120 for 3 credits at the community college
The 3 credits at the community college convert to 0.6 credit at RHS
3 (CC credits) x 0.2 (ratio of CC to RHS) = 0.6 (RHS Credits)
Example 3:
Student takes Hiking/PE 132 for 1 credit at the community college
The 1 credit at the community college converts to 0.2 credit at RHS
1 (CC credits) x 0.2 (ratio of CC to RHS) = 0.2 (RHS Credits)

11. ENROLLMENT OSPI Bulletin 047-11
Students participating in Running Start programs are funded up to a combined maximum enrollment of 1.2 FTE
Enrollment Verification Form needs to be submitted to Clark quarterly to indicate how much the student will be at the HS
Each class taken at RHS decreases the number of college credits the state will pay for
Each HS Class accounts for 0.2 FTE (including Jazz Band/Choir)

12. ENROLLMENT Examples of combined enrollment
0 or 1 RHS Clark Credits = 1.2 FTE
2 RHS + 12 Clark Credits = 1.2 FTE
3 RHS + 10 Clark Credits = 1.2 FTE
4 RHS + 6 Clark Credits = 1.2 FTE
5 RHS + 3 Clark Credits = 1.2 FTE

13. EQUIVALENT COURSES E N G L I S H 1 1
@ RHS students complete 1.0 Credit of English 11 or AP English Composition
at Clark: Students must complete one composition & one American literature
Composition (must complete this one):
ENGL& 101 English Composition (5 Credits)
American literature (complete only one):
ENGL 268—American Literature (3 Credits)
ENGL 269—American Literature (3 Credits)
ENGL 270—American Literature (3 Credits)

14. EQUIVALENT COURSES E N G L I S H 1 2
@ RHS students complete 1.0 Credit of English 12 or AP English Literature
at Clark: Two classes are required: one composition & one other literature
Composition (must complete this one):
ENGL& 102 English Composition (5 Credits)
(ENGL& 101 if not used for English 11)
Other literature (complete only one):
ENGL 264—British Literature (3 Credits)
ENGL 265—British Literature (3 Credits)
ENGL 226—British Literature (3 Credits)
ENGL 260—World Literature (3 Credits)
ENGL 261—World Literature (3 Credits)
ENGL 262—World Literature (3 Credits)
ENGL 272—Intro. To Shakespeare (3 Credits)

15. EQUIVALENT COURSES U N I T E D S T A T E S H I S T O R Y
@ RHS students complete 1.0 Credit of US History or AP US History
at Clark: Two classes are required
U.S. History (must complete only one of these):
HIST& 147 U.S. History (5 Credits)
HIST& 148 U.S. History (5 Credits)
Other U.S. History (complete only one):
HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History (5 Credits)
HIST& 275 African American History (5 Credits)
SOC 131 Race & Ethnicity in the U.S. (3 Credits)
HIST& 147 U.S. History (5 Credits) - course not selected before
HIST& 148 U.S. History (5 Credits) - course not selected before

16. EQUIVALENT COURSES
A M E R I C A N G O V E R N M E N T & W O R L D A F F A I R S
@ RHS students complete 1.0 Credit of U.S. Government & World Affairs or AP Government
at Clark: 5.0 Credits at Clark meets 1.0 Credit at RHS
Government (must complete this one):
POLS 111 American Gov. and Politics (5 Credits)
World Affairs (complete only one):
ECON 101 Intro to Economics (3 Credits)
GEOG& 107 Economic Geography (5 credits)
POLS& 203 International Relations (3 Credits)
POLS& 220 Geopolitics of Middle East (3 Credits)
POLS& 221Geopolitics of Africa (3 Credits
POLS& 222 Geopolitics of China, Japan, East Asia (3 Credits)
POLS& 223 Geopolitics of South and Central Asia (3 Credits)

17. EQUIVALENT COURSES S C I E N C E
@ RHS Jr. & Sr. students complete 1.0 Credit of either
Environmental Science, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics, or AP Bio
at Clark: 5.0 Credits at Clark meets 1.0 Credit at RHS
BIOL& 164 & BIOL 165 Human Biology (5 Credits)
BIOL& 167 & BIOL 168 Human Genetics (5 Credits)
PHYS& 121 (5 Credits)
PHYS& 122 (5 Credits)
PHYS& 123 (5 Credits)
PHYS& 221 (5 Credits)
PHYS& 222 (5 Credits)
PHYS& 223 (5 Credits)
CHEM& 110 (Chemical Concepts with Lab (5 Credits)
CHEM& 121 Intro to Chemistry: Pre-Health (5 Credits)
CHEM& 131 Intro to Organic/Biochem (5 Credits)
CHEM& 141 & CHEM& 151 General Chemistry I (5 Credits)
CHEM& 142 & CHEM& 152 General Chemistry II (5 Credits)
CHEM& 143 & CHEM& 153 General Chemistry III (5 Credits)
CHEM& 241 & CHEM& 251 Organic Chemistry I (5 Credits)
CHEM& 242 & CHEM& 252 Organic Chemistry II (5 Credits)
CHEM& 243 & CHEM& 253 Organic Chemistry III (5 Credits)

18. EQUIVALENT COURSES
Washington State History:
HIST&214 Pacific NW History (5 Credits)
Health:
HLTH 101 Health for Adult Living (3 Credits)
Math, Art, C.T.E., & P.E:
Consult your counselor for Math, Art, C.T.E. & P.E.
Any other course not listed above must be pre-approved by counselors prior to forecasting

19. ADVISORY AND SENIOR PROJECT
Advisory requirement must be completed at RHS
Culminating Project may not be completed independently or substituted with alternate courses
If you are not on campus during Advisory, then you will be responsible to access the lessons and remain in communication with your Advisor

20. WIAA ELIGIBILITY Contract to be enrolled as a full-time student
Commit to take and complete the approved academic program
The purpose is to record, in writing, the expectations of students while registered at Running Start and participating in sports through RHS
Read it carefully
Get all signatures
Return to Athletic director for each athletic season

21. STAY CONNECTED TO RHS Be proactive in keeping in touch with RHS
High School graduation requirements
You are responsible for keeping in touch with RHS
Meet with your RHS counselor at the end of each term at Clark
Inform your counselor of any changes with Clark
Check RHS website
Daily bulletin – provide your
Reader board

22. ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION FORM
Fill out Student Information
Fill out box for the courses you plan to take
Online
To find this information go to:
Quick Links
Schedule of classes
Find your class alphabetically under the term for which you want to register
Meet with your Counselor
Double check graduation requirements and enrollment
Take form with Counselor and Parent signatures to Clark before Registration

23. ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION FORM

24. REGISTRATION Take EV form to Clark during the month of May
Sign up to take a New Student Orientation
Students will register for Fall classes at a New Student Orientation
NSO for Fall begin July 6 and continue into September
First choice of class or time may not be available
Have a back-up plan and enroll in classes that are open

25. plan around your high school classes
FALL QUARTER 2012
Wednesday, August 29 classes begin at RHS
Monday, September 24 fall classes begin at Clark
plan around your high school classes 25

26. SCHEDULE RHS is your priority – your schedule is your responsibility
Part-time students are expected to be on time and in full attendance (no early release or late arrival) for any RHS class
Please take our Wednesday schedule into account
Consider schedules conflicts, equivalency, absents
No excuse to miss RHS: classes, tests, meetings, sports responsibilities, travel, etc.
Make arrangements ahead of time at the college
Talk to your Clark teacher on the first day of class or as soon as you find out
Ultimately you are responsible for the classes you schedule and complete either at Clark or RHS

27. GRADES Clark College grades may cause a drop in grade point average
RHS administrators and/or counselors will not intervene regarding grades granted at Clark

28. Class fees and textbooks are the student’s responsibility
$20 Application Fee
Running Start pays for your tuition, not fees or textbooks
Print your “Student Schedule” to determine fees
Pay fees at Clark’s Cashier Office or online before the deadline
$6.75 per credit charge plus class fees
Class fees and textbooks
are the student’s responsibility

29. FEE WAIVER
A student will be considered eligible for a fee waiver if eligible for free or reduced lunch at RHS
The student must bring documentation to the Running Start Office before the first day of the quarter to receive a fee waiver for that quarter
Not all fees can be waived
Eligible students will have tuition paid for above the 1.2 FTE 29

30. LETTER OF AGREEMENT May 4, 2011 Dear Students and Parents/Guardians:
The Running Start Program is a partnership between Clark College and Washington public schools. The program allows high school juniors and seniors to attend Clark classes and earn college credits that apply to high school graduation requirements.
The following is specific information and requirements for our Ridgefield High School students:
Part-time students are expected to be on time and in full attendance (no early release or late arrival) for all RHS classes.
The senior project requirement must be completed at RHS. Senior projects may not be completed independently or
substituted with alternate courses.
RHS opportunities are posted on the HS website. Students must be proactive in seeking high school information when they
elect off campus programs.
All grades on the Clark College transcripts will post to the RHS transcript which may cause a drop in grade point average.
Ridgefield High School administrators and/or counselors will not intervene regarding grades granted by Clark.
If a student withdraws from Clark, they most likely will not be able to add a RHS class until the next semester.
The RHS counselor will provide quarterly guidance for high school graduation purpose. The Clark Running Start counselor
will provide college course guidance.
To meet RHS requirements students must complete the equivalency courses determined by RHS.
The acceptable course equivalencies for graduation purposes are attached.
Students provide transportation to Clark. We do not arrange or encourage rides with other students.
Students completing an AA/AS degree at the time of high school graduation are commended however will not be given
special distinction at commencement
Please sign below acknowledging and agreeing to the information above and return to your counselor.
Student Parent
Date Date

31. DATES TO REMEMBER Enrollment Verification Forms due May:
June 6:
July-Sept:
August 29:
Sept. 24:
Enrollment Verification Forms due
Register for New Student Orientations
Orientations and registration for Fall
RHS begins
Clark begins

32. POINTS TO KEEP IN MIND You are responsible for your education
Work with your parents, high school counselor, and college advisor
Forecast ahead of time
Do not wait until the last day
Keep communication with RHS!

33. QUESTIONS ?