March 8, 2016 6:00pm SHS PAC 1
Welcome & Introductions Beth Porter Tech Prep Beth Porter Running Start (RS) Kelly Lago College in the High School (CHS) Alina Fuentes Advanced Placement (AP) Dave Weller 2
Consider sign-ups wisely ◦ Impact on homework ◦ Impact on family and activities ◦ Summer assignments Year-long commitment Courses run based on sign-ups ◦ Screening may be necessary 3
University/ Credit Cost for College Cost 5 Credits (Quarter) Everett CC $96 $480 Bellevue College $275 $1375 UW Seattle $425 $2125 WWU $238 $1190 WSU $546 (semester) $2730 CWU $229 $1145 Gonzaga $1055 (semester) $5275 SPU $1019 $5095 Arizona State (out of state) $1291 (semester) $5691 Everett CC, College in the HS $42 $210 4
Dual credit programs allow students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously ◦ T ech Prep ◦ Running Start ◦ College in the High School ◦ Advanced Placement More info available at District website http://tinyurl.com/mm5vgcw ◦ FAQs for each ◦ Comparison chart ◦ Full page description of each option 5
Transferable to all other WA State public colleges and universities according to receiving institution’s guidelines Transfer to private and out-of-state schools cannot be guaranteed. Students should contact specific schools for policies. 6
University admissions looks at rigor of coursework, whether HS or community college College in the HS, AP and Running Start academic courses are comparable. College admissions requirements still must be met 7
SHS Classes Community College Credit B or better Designated CTE Courses See page 11 of Course Description Book 8
Courses taken on college campus High school pays tuition Credit counts towards HS & college Student provides transportation, books, and all fees Maintain a 2.0 Must meet all SHS graduation requirements ◦ Credits ◦ Community service 9
Must be Junior or Senior Be able to succeed at college level courses (100 level or above) Take a placement test ◦ Some colleges require placement into ENG100, 101 or other If started as a Jr., eligible for 6 college quarters (not summer); Sr. 3 college quarters 10
Running Start students are considered “regular” college students Accelerated pace: ◦ One 5-credit college course=one full-year high school course; ◦ One 3-credit college course=one semester high school course 11
Full time students earn more credits Full time students may find it more difficult to stay in touch with SHS Part time students feel included in high school Scheduling difficulties for part time Students are limited in total number of credits between HS and college 12
Benefits Drawbacks Increased course Social life selections Maturity Wider selection of Transportation advanced courses Cost of books, lab fees Free college tuition Conflict with high school College transition classes/activities Social life Quarters vs. semesters Course availability Less time for homework Pace of course 13
SHS classes where college credit can be earned Student stays at SHS Student pays college tuition (about $198 for 5 credits) SHS provides books 14
New in 2016-17: grades 10-12 only Washington State House Bill 1545 Section 3.4.f states "Tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students or students who have not yet received a high school diploma or its equivalent and are eligible to be in the tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grades may participate in the college in the high school program." 15
World Language: Math: ◦ Chinese 1, 2 & 3 ◦ Pre Calculus ◦ French 2, 3 & 4 ◦ AP Calculus ◦ German 2, 3 & 4 ◦ AP Statistics ◦ Spanish 2, 3 & 4 English: Science: ◦ AP English Lit ◦ Astronomy ◦ AP English Lang ◦ AP Biology Social Studies: ◦ AP Enviro Sci ◦ AP American Gov’t ◦ Physics & AP Physics ◦ AP US History ◦ Chemistry & AP Chemistry ◦ AP World History Business Management 16
Benefits Drawbacks Accelerated class May not be accepted at some private or out of Earn college credit state universities taking SHS classes Grades 10-12 only Easily accepted at public WA state universities Reduced tuition rate Access to community colleges as student 17
SHS Classes Rigorous (college level) Some also offer CHS Spring testing (under $100 per exam) May result in exemption of beginning level courses or granting of college credit 18
Art Environmental Science Biology Physics Calculus Statistics Chemistry World History English Language & Government Composition US History English Literature & Composition 19
Benefits Drawbacks Accelerated class Variability of how colleges accept May earn college credit via test score Cost of test May be placed in higher level in college based on test score Can improve chances for admissions to competitive college Internationally recognized for rigor 20
Contact Information (counselors by last name) A-Ef Sheri.adams@sno.wednet.edu 360-563-4051 Eg-K Kelly.lago@sno.wednet.edu 360-563-4052 L-Re Tiffany.coleman@sno.wednet.edu 360-563-4053 Rf-Z Ken.hansen@sno.wednet.edu 360-563-4054 Website http://shs.sno.wednet.edu (school) http://shs/sno.wednet.edu/counseling (counseling office) 21
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