Running Start
Program
2015 - 2016
Lewis & Clark High School
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.
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.)
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)
Lewis & Clark High School
End of Sem. 1
1/29
First Day
9/2
Spring Break
4/6 – 4/10
Last Day
6/17
SCC and SFCC
First Day
9/21
End of
1st Qtr.
12/11
End of
2nd Qtr.
3/23
Spring
Break
3/28 –
4/1
End of
3rd Qtr.
6/17
EWU
First Day
9/23
End of
1st Qtr.
12/11
End of
2nd Qtr.
3/18
Spring
Break
3/21 –
3/25
End of
3rd Qtr.
6/10
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
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 $40-125 each, labs $5–40 (no
financial aid)
Provide own transportation – public
transportation available
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)
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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 $40-125 each, labs $5–40 (no financial aid)
Provide own transportation – public transportation
available
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)
1.0 (2 classes)
1.5 (3 classes)
2.0 (4 classes)
2.5 (5 classes)
15 (3 x 5.0*)
12
9/10
6
3
*Most Running Start college courses that fulfill core high
school requirements = 5.0 credits.
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. (www.lctigers.com)
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!)
Application Process
1. Complete the appropriate RS college
application – SCC/SFCC and/or EWU
2. Request H.S. Transcript from Mrs. Oranen in
Student Office. (allow 24 hrs.)
3. Send the following in a stamped, addressed
envelope to the college:
1. Your Transcript
2. Paper Application - if not submitted online
3. Appropriate Application Fee (Check or Money Order,
Credit card for online)
4. NEXT - The COLLEGE will send you a letter
outlining the required steps to take
5. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETING ALL
REQUIRED STEPS ON TIME!
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
For more Info:
College RS Websites
EWU –
http://www.ewu.edu/admissions/running-start
SCC – http://sites.scc.spokane.edu/RS/
SFCC –
www.spokanefalls.edu/Programs/RunningStart
Links to Above also located on – LCTigers.com
(College & Career tab)